Articles, advice and answers
Honest, opinionated writing on choosing a school, preparing for admissions, and what life at Mother Mary’s actually looks like, from teachers, alumnae, and the school office.
Inside a CBSE classroom, how we teach beyond the syllabus
CBSE is often dismissed as "rote-learning". Inside a Mother Mary's classroom it looks very different, project work, reading circles, values periods, and art across the day. Here is what that means in practice.
Why a girls-only school still matters in 2026
Co-ed is the default. But the research on single-sex education for girls, confidence, STEM uptake, leadership, keeps holding up. Here is what we see, and what the data says.
The first 30 days of Nursery, what to expect
A week-by-week look at how a three-year-old settles into Nursery at Mother Mary's, what teachers do, what changes, and how parents can help.
Class XI stream choice, Science, Commerce or Humanities
A guide for our Class X students and parents choosing between Science, Commerce and Humanities. The careers each stream opens, the demands each one makes, and how to think clearly about the decision.
A day at Mother Mary's, Class V
What does a typical Wednesday look like for a 10-year-old at Mother Mary's? A teacher's view of the rhythm of the day.
What to look for when visiting a school, a parent's checklist
A short, opinionated checklist to take with you on a school visit. The things that matter, and the things that don't.
CBSE vs ICSE, choosing the right board for your daughter
Both boards produce strong outcomes. Here's what actually differs in day-to-day school life, and how to think about the choice for a girl in Mayur Vihar.
Nursery interview prep, what Delhi parents should know
A short, honest guide to what schools in Delhi actually look for during the nursery interaction, and what they don't.