Education is not merely the process of learning or acquiring knowledge. It also includes learning skills, imbibing values and developing habits.

It is a social process, as mentioned by John Dewey- ‘a process of living and not a preparation for future living’. As per this view, educators focus on working ‘with’ students and not ‘on’ them. The primary goal is to EDUCE, to bring about or develop something hidden, perhaps a talent or trait. Advancements in Neuroscience have brought to the forefront the complexity of cognition. Learning does not just involve a physical and mental dimension but also a social dimension. Humans are social animals. Therefore educators must create relationships and environments for holistic learning rather than drilling knowledge/facts into students. We at Sunbeam understand the importance of this paradigm. We encourage the pursuit of excellence not just in academics but in sports and all arts, for the overall development of our students, in line with the larger goal of nation building. We are committed to moulding the most important resource of our nation- young, impressionable minds- into successful leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals.

Of all the attributes required for effective education, one that comes up high on my list, even top of it, is HOPE. Hope is analogous to curiosity, to energy, to the belief that something is worth doing. At Sunbeam, we create an environment to nurture that HOPE. An environment that is socially inclusive, secular, disciplined, empowering and fosters brotherhood.