The Founders
Embarking On Our Journey Ahead, It Is Important To Look Back And Enjoy The View
Lt. Mr. Kuldip Singh
Late Mr. Kuldip Singh, the Founder of Homerton Grammar School and the youngest son of Late
Mr. Gurdev Singh, is a name to reckon with amongst the Faridabad Education industry. He has won accolades in the region for creating one of the best schools in Faridabad. His futuristic vision for imparting high-quality education in Faridabad has been exemplary, and a guiding light for many others to follow.
He held a Master's degree in English literature and wanted to make every student in Faridabad articulate in the language that he so loved. His tenacity and perseverance in imparting concept-based teaching to students has been particularly commendable. His past experience includes teaching at a school in Phagwara until 1966 after completing his Master’s in English from Punjab University in the year 1964.
In 1966, he went to England to pursue his Certificate in English Studies and Education from Coventry College of Education which gave him a fresh perspective and helped him in visualising a bigger picture.
He taught in London for nearly 6 years before attending Homerton College, Cambridge University to specialise in Secondary Mathematics and obtained a Certificate in Teaching Mathematics. He then taught Mathematics at various secondary schools in England for another 6 years.
Late Mr. Singh was passionate about travel and had a keen spirit for adventure. He was also a voracious reader interested in literature, mathematics, physics and, life in general. He also authored two books on Physics which were very well-recieved. His insatiable desire for learning took him to new places and enabled him to gain a wealth of knowledge that he wanted to share with the students of Homerton Grammar School via this initiative. A learned personality and a noble soul - the management of Homerton Grammar School continues to walk the path shown by him.
Lt. Mrs. Rajinder Kaur was Homerton Grammar School's first Principal. She has been a trailblazer in showing the world that women can achieve anything, no matter how difficult the circumstances are.
Born in 1949, Mrs. Kaur excelled in extracurricular activities when women were deprived of the liberty to participate in extracurricular activities or explore work opportunities.
She led her school music band and later won an elusive medal in a volleyball district championship. Interestingly, Mrs. Kaur also chose to undertake further study in the music-related area. Another feather to her cap was added after she pursued a master's degree in music focused on Sitar as an instrument.
Mrs. Singh purchased Homerton's first bus on her dime. She also contributed to the construction of the school building in Sector 21A. Under her dynamic leadership, Homerton Grammar School is dedicated to providing a world-class education that is believed to produce world-class scholars.
Lt. Mrs. Rajinder Kaur
President, Amrit Gurudev Educational Society
Mr. Rajtheep Singh
An alumnus of Homerton Grammar School & Amity University, Mr. Rajtheep Singh started leading Homerton in 2006. He has always been an avid sportsman and won numerous accolades during his schooling & graduation.
In school, Mr. Singh was seeded No. 1 in Table Tennis in Faridabad and frequently represented the city at the state level. He also represented the school in Badminton, Cricket, Volleyball & Kho-Kho. During his graduation, he won many medals in the inter-university tournament & was made the sports Captain of his college in the year 2005.
Mr. Singh was the only one in his class to receive an internship in France during his graduation, where he worked for the Institut-De-Touraine, a reputable French Language Institute.
In 2020, he co-founded the Faridabad Progressive Schools' Conference, which now has 75 recognized CBSE and ICSE schools as members. He is currently the General Secretary of the association.
His belief in the education system evolves from his idea that Education is not an industrial process but is an agricultural process. It is imperative that people in the management act like farmers who ensure that they create a congenial environment for the kids to grow. In addition to this, the objective is to be at the forefront of technology by incorporating ICT and AI, which he believes is the future of education.
His goal for the school is to produce students who are not only high achievers but also aware of the social ills that affect our society. He further stresses teaching life skills to students, such as how to manage stress, to remain a step ahead of the ever-changing competition & most importantly to persevere.
Another important aspect of his philosophy is instilling pride in students' work and a desire to be the best in their area. These are the ideals he was taught as a student at Homerton and they have served him well throughout his life.
Principal
Mr. A.K. Saxena is the newly appointed Principal of Homerton Grammar School. He brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the field of education and school administration.
He is a forward-focused education professional with over 29 years of extensive experience in teaching and administration, including 15 years as a Principal. His expertise spans various aspects of school administration, curriculum planning and design, student counseling, staff recruitment and development, liaison and coordination, audit/compliance management, team building, leadership, and budgeting.
Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Saxena has achieved significant milestones, which include serving as a member of the CBSE Affiliation Department ; designing discipline charts for schools management and facilitating parents' support on children's learning. Under his leadership students have secured 100% marks and have qualified for national level competitive examinations.
His achievements encompass improving staff performance, emphasizing discipline and punctuality, preparing lessons for curriculum transaction, and enhancing parent involvement.
We are confident that Mr. Saxena's rich experience and commitment to educational excellence will contribute significantly to the growth and development of Homerton Grammar School. We extend a warm welcome to him and look forward to a fruitful association.
Mr. A.K. Saxena
School Administrator
Mrs. Archana Dogra, B.Sc., B.Ed., MA (Education) has been promoted as the School Administrator, after she served the school as principal for 16 years. A self-motivated educator with a military background who instills strong life discipline. She has travelled extensively and received her secondary education from reputable institutions. A self-disciplined leader who instils her workers and-staff with the same level of seriousness.
Mrs. Dogra has received the NCR's Award of Citation for Inspiring Educators. Moreover, in 2017, Chandigarh University presented her with an appreciation award for her focused efforts and acknowledged her unique contribution.
She has devoted more than 20 years to the community while maintaining her principles and standards.A self-motivated person, with a go-getting attitude towards life and work.She started her teaching career as a PGT Science teacher at Homerton Grammar School in 2002 and rose through the ranks of the school to become Principal and now the administrator. Her areas of expertise includeplanning, handling relations with stakeholders, decision making people management skills, assessment & evaluation through professional development.
She believes that knowledge is a treasure that must unlock through practice and that practice must be the driving force behind all initiatives. The building is essential to an individual's success and growth must be all-around. Given her considerable experience, multi-faceted personality and talents, she leads the school community with vision and passion.
Ms. Archana Dogra
Headmistress – Early & Primary years
Mrs. Nandita Karayi, Headmistress – Early & Primary years, who comes to us with a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the field of education. Her impressive profile includes 7 years as a School Principal, 10 years of Academic Leadership experience in CBSE schools, and a remarkable 20 years of experience in teaching. Her educational journey boasts a Doctor of Philosophy in Management Studies from GD Goenka University, an M.Sc. in Operations Research from Delhi University's St. Stephens College, and a B.Sc. in Mathematics from Hyderabad University's St. Francis College, among other qualifications.
In her previous roles, Mrs. Karayi has shown exemplary leadership, including successfully leading the implementation of school curriculum and processes during challenging times. She has handled various administrative responsibilities, and played a pivotal role in curriculum development and teacher training.
Moreover, Mrs. Karayi's dedication to education has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including the Global Education Award for contributions to student development, the Siksha Bhushan Award for imparting quality teaching strategies, and the Inspire Award for innovative curriculum design in Mathematics, among others.
