Does School Infrastructure Really Matter for Learning
In the ever-evolving modern education system, one of the most asked and often debated questions in recent times among educators, parents, and authorities alike is, Does the infrastructure of schools really impact learning in a relevant manner? The answer to the question in itself says it all: yes, they do. School infrastructure is not only about the buildings, but it’s the building block.
5 non-negotiable infrastructure facilities a school must have
1. Creates a Conducive Learning Environment
Good infrastructure facilities, such as spacious classrooms, sufficient seating arrangements, proper lighting facilities, etc., are also helpful in reducing distractions while promoting concentration among students. A good school space plays a significant role in promoting the natural curiosity of children while incorporating different means of knowledge delivery from a classroom perspective.
2. Boosts Teaching & Learning Activities
Classrooms with smart boards, learning aids, and technology also assist in effectively and creatively teaching the students. Facilities such as science labs, computer labs, and math labs also offer the students an opportunity. It is important, as students need practice to learn complex subjects.
3. Enhances Student Safety & Well-Being
Such safe facilities as clean sanitary facilities, sick bays, and security devices like CCTV cameras, ensure that the students are safe and feel protected. When a child feels secure, anxiety levels are lower, confidence is raised, and learning is encouraged.
4. Encourages Physical & Social Development
Playgrounds and game zones, as well as extracurricular activity zones, have significant value in terms of students’ physical condition, as well as their motor skills and social abilities, in a sense creating teams with well-balanced emotional states.
5. Increases Attendance & Retention
Several studies have found that students attend classes regularly and remain in school when the environment is conducive, i.e., when the school is relaxing, which makes students attend regularly, and when the school is a nice place.
How the school’s infrastructure uplifts learning experiences for students
1. Playground & Sports Zones
The wide and spacious playground increases physical fitness and social skills. Different activities include basketball coaching from Grade 1 and up, relay racing, shot put, and sporting events that promote teamwork and endurance.
2. Indoor Games Area
To encourage recreation during any weather, the school offers indoor games that include activities such as table tennis, chess, box cricket, etc., which assist in developing cognitive capabilities and sportsmanship skills in the students.
3. Sick Bay & Emergency Care
A separate sick bay is available, which includes equipment for first aid treatment, a nurse, and a doctor on call, ensuring the health needs of the students are well taken care of—a vital aspect for a safe learning environment.
4. CCTV Safety
Effective campus surveillance makes students feel secure, providing peace of mind for parents and a secure working environment for educators.
 5. Science & Learning Laboratories
Although information on lab facilities is provided on the school page describing educational facilities, such as computer lab, robotics lab, and science lab, such facilities enable practical experience in scientific studies, computer programming, robotics, and problem-solving, all of which add value to the student experience.
How is Harshad Valis International School Different?
The essence and importance of the quality of infrastructure in supporting the learning process and experiences of students, as they grow and develop in their learning process, cannot be overstated. When learning institutions are intentional in their attempts to create rich and all-rounded learning environments, such as the one adopted and implemented in Shri Harshad C. Valia International School, it becomes clear just how instrumental such learning institutions are in the growth and development of their learners. This can be seen in the inspirational and motivating learning infrastructure provided in our school.
