From Frozen Minds to Future Leaders ( Parents’ Awareness Message ) - by Noor Qureshi

From Frozen Minds to Future Leaders ( Parents’ Awareness Message ) -  by Noor Qureshi

At The Founders School DIKhan, we believe that education should unlock minds—not lock notebooks. Our children are not born just to memorize and follow instructions—they are born to think, question, explore, express, and lead. Unfortunately, most schools in Pakistan still follow a frozen model of education—a rigid system that focuses only on rote memorization, neat notebooks, blind obedience, and test scores.

This frozen approach may look successful from the outside, but in reality, it freezes creativity, silences curiosity, and creates a fear-based learning environment. Students are expected to be quiet, copy from the board, and never question the teacher. Mistakes are seen as failures instead of learning opportunities. The result? A generation of children who may score well on paper but lack the confidence, communication skills, and critical thinking required for real-life success.

But our children deserve better.
They deserve an education that helps them understand, apply, and create.
They deserve to be seen not just as “students,” but as thinkers, doers, speakers, and future leaders.

At The Founders School, we follow a creative and purpose-driven education model. We nurture confidence, curiosity, and collaboration in every classroom. We encourage students to ask questions, work in teams, explore the real world, and apply their learning through activities and projects. Our teachers are not just talkers—they are guides who help each child grow in their own unique way.

We also believe that parents are our partners. You are not just observers—you are an essential part of your child’s journey. We believe in open communication, meaningful progress, and building a strong home-school relationship.

Let’s look at the difference between Frozen and Creative Education to understand why the right model matters for your child’s future:

Frozen Education – Outdated and Limiting

• Rote memorization is the main method of learning.
• Success is judged by neat notebooks and silent obedience.
• Textbooks are followed blindly without adding real-world relevance.
• Discipline is based on silence and fear.
• Assessment is focused only on test marks and recall.
• Teachers dominate the classroom; students are passive listeners.
• There’s no room for activities, discussion, or exploration.
• Questions from students are discouraged.
• Weak students are pushed to tuitions instead of being supported in school.
• Mistakes are punished rather than used as learning tools.
• Students copy content instead of generating their own ideas.
• Religious learning focuses only on memorization, not meaning or values.
• Students are trained to be followers, not leaders.
• Parents are shown fake politeness, not real engagement.
• School focus is on image (buildings, advertisements), not substance.
• Emotional and social needs of children are ignored.
• Classrooms are rigid—no learning corners, displays, or student work.
• English is memorized but not spoken confidently.
• Students are treated as marks, not individuals.
• Technology is misused or absent altogether.
• Teachers receive no support or training to improve.
• Weak learners are ignored or blamed.
• Planning is only about finishing the textbook.
• Management is business-first: focus on fees, not growth.

Creative Education – Alive and Empowering

• Learning focuses on understanding, application, and creativity.
• Success is measured through deep learning, expression, and real growth.
• Textbooks are a tool, not a limit—real-life connections are added.
• Discipline is based on respectful participation, not silence.
• Assessments include tests, oral work, activities, and critical thinking.
• Students are active learners; their voice matters.
• Activities, projects, and hands-on learning enhance understanding.
• Questions are encouraged—curiosity is celebrated.
• Struggling students get in-class support based on their needs.
• Mistakes are used to build resilience and improve learning.
• Students are encouraged to think, create, and express ideas.
• Religious learning includes meaning, values, and real-life practice.
• Students are empowered to become confident leaders.
• Parents are true partners in the child’s learning journey.
• The focus is on strong systems and visible student growth.
• Emotional needs are respected; SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) is integrated.
• Classrooms are flexible, colorful, and student-centered.
• English is used for communication and confidence.
• Every child is treated as unique—with strengths and potential.
• Technology is used for exploration, skill-building, and creation.
• Teachers get regular training, feedback, and collaboration opportunities.
• All learning needs are supported with care and differentiation.
• Planning is goal-based, not page-based—aligned with outcomes (SLOs).
• Management puts learning first, business second.

Dear Parents, frozen education may look safe and familiar—but it doesn’t prepare your child for the real world. It produces memorizing machines, not moral thinkers, not ethical leaders, and not creative minds.

Let’s melt the ice together. Let’s choose an education that brings life, meaning, and growth. Let’s choose a school where your child is more than a roll number—where they are recognized, heard, supported, and celebrated. Choose a school where learning is alive. Choose a school that sees your child’s future, not just their marks.