Academics

  • Primary School (6-11 Years)

Primary School (6-11 Years)

Rooted in Values. Growing with Barrackpore. Achieving Excellence for All

At Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School, our Primary School programme (Classes 1 to 5) is more than just a foundation — it’s where futures begin to take shape, with care, creativity, and conviction. For over 41 years, Douglas has been a trusted name in Barrackpore’s educational journey, guiding young learners with compassion and clarity. Here, we blend traditional wisdom with modern learning tools, ensuring each child is empowered to explore, question, and grow at their own pace. We nurture thinking minds and feeling hearts — children who are not only academically prepared, but also emotionally resilient, socially aware, and morally grounded. Through a well-balanced approach of interactive learning, joyful discovery, and personal attention, every student is seen, heard, and celebrated. At Douglas, we believe that every child holds limitless potential — and it’s our mission to unlock it. Because in Barrackpore, and beyond, excellence belongs to everyone.

 Our Approach for Primary School

Activity-Based Learning

Provides individual attention through hands-on activities. No Bag Day, held once a month, engages students in activities that encourage creativity and exploration.

Active Involvement and Self-Learning

We encourage active involvement of students in the classroom, promoting participation and engagement in lessons.

 Creativity Building and Extracurricular Engagement

Continuous evaluation and Projects to enhance the understanding and creativity of the students.

Child-Centered Learning

Teachers provide personalized care, fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment. DMHSS maintains a maximum of 25 students per classroom. This limited class size ensures individual attention and tailored support for every student.

Douglas School App

At Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School (DMHSS), we believe in leveraging technology to enhance the educational experience for both students and parents. The app serves as a direct communication channel between teachers and parents, enabling quick updates and feedback.

Key Features of the Douglas App

Curriculum

Our Primary School curriculum is designed to build strong foundational skills across a range of subjects.

Mathematics

Focus on numerical and analytical skills through engaging activities like online puzzles and games in the Math lab

Science

Encouraging curiosity and a deep understanding of the natural world

Social Studies

Teaching about history, geography, and social structures

Hindi and Bengali

Promoting proficiency in regional languages

English & Spoken English

Storytelling, Communication, Grammar, Phonics, Gamification and Audio Visual Kinesthetic techniques are adopted

Mental Math

Improving speed and accuracy in mathematical calculations

Computer

 Introducing basic computer skills and digital literacy

Primary School Timings
Class (I – V) :7:00AM to 11:00AM
Jan to 1st week of Feb: 7:30AM to 11:00AM

Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow

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