The essence of a school

Let us begin with tangible things that define a school. A structured environment comprising buildings, classrooms, and students interacting with qualified teachers in the presence of content. Lack of a structured and systematic environment makes a school "not a school". Beyond tangibles, there are hidden, intangible and perhaps unwritten features that define the worth and purpose of a school. Essentially, a school is typically defined by its purpose: a place for learning and education.

A school does not exist in a vacuum. It is a response and answer to societal expectations and a panacea to social ills. A school should never be a breeding ground for societal ills. Anything short of the fulfilment of expectations of society could be a source of frustration and disappointment. A school should never turn off investors and patrons ( parents). The very essence of a school is its purpose and function.