School Leadership

Leadership with vision and purpose

Guided by experience, educational excellence and a shared commitment to the growth of every child.

A Message for the School Community

Preparing students to pursue their dreams.

The Pestle Weed School is a name that immediately brings to mind the many success stories attached to the names of the numerous students who have passed through its portals. In its over two and a half decades of existence, it has contributed immensely to educational standards and has carved a place for itself in the education hub of India. Having been closely associated with this leading institution over the past five years, I have witnessed the contribution of this great institution to the all-round growth and development of children.

The accelerated pace of scientific and technological progress has brought about a paradigm shift in the field of education. Easy access to the internet has made information available at the press of a button, even in remote areas. This has made traditional methods of instruction redundant. Educational institutions have to rapidly adapt and remain abreast of these changes.

Traditional professions are fast losing their relevance. A new set of professions, unheard of until yesterday, is taking centre stage. Technology is creating entrepreneurs in vastly diverse fields. The modern education system must take note of these changes, develop the entrepreneurial spirit in children and help them pursue their dreams rather than follow the beaten path.

I pray to the Almighty to continue to shower His blessings on all those associated with “The Pestle Weed School”.

Jai Hind!Maj. Gen. Shammi Sabharwal (Retd.)

A lifetime devoted to education

Dr. Prem Kashyap · Founder & Chairman

Visionary leadership with more than five decades of experience.

Dr. Prem Kashyap, National Awardee, is a doyen of the Indian educational system, a visionary of his own and a possessor of the Himalayan Vision. His services in the field of education are acknowledged by renowned educationists. A strategic thinker, he has always believed in bringing something new and progressive to enhance the system and align it with international standards.

His vast experience, deep knowledge and selfless service in education have been acknowledged by prestigious organisations worldwide. The Pestle Weed School is his brainchild, created from a lifelong dedication to education and nation-building.

Honours & Awards

CBSE National Award
Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani Award
Man of the Year Award – U.S.A.
Indian Achievers Award – Dubai (U.A.E.)
Gold Medal for India – U.S.A.
Best Principal Award – ISFI, India
Visionary of Uttarakhand Award
Excellence in Education Award

Leadership & Memberships

National President, Principals Progressive Schools’ Association, India
Member, Governing Body of Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi (2018–2021)
Senior Vice President, Independent School Federation of India
Director General Educational Programme India, E.I.L.
Member, Board of Trustees, Experiment in International Living
President, District Judo Association, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

An internationally respected educationist

Having chaired many national and international conferences, Dr. Kashyap is recognised as a celebrated educationist and philanthropist. He holds many prestigious appointments and consistently endeavours to render selfless service for the upliftment of mankind and education.

Spontaneous intellect, an unparalleled mastery of facts and a sense of humour are among the renowned traits of this multifaceted personality. He is also an ardent lover of games and sports and a keen golfer.

A widely travelled educationist, his commitments and eagerness to bring innovation to education have taken him to the U.S.A., the U.K., France, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, African countries, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. He has been invited as a resource person and subject expert at schools in San Francisco, New York, Houston, London, Liverpool, Egypt, China, the U.A.E., South Africa, Singapore, Bangkok and Malaysia.

Principal’s Message

Knowledge, character and the courage to dream.

Set amidst the lush green surroundings of the Doon Valley, The Pestle Weed School provides a unique blend of academic learning, nature, discipline and holistic development. Its peaceful and vibrant campus creates an environment where children can learn not only from books and classrooms, but also from nature, experiences, relationships and everyday life.

The school has always believed in nurturing students as confident, responsible, disciplined and compassionate individuals. With its strong academic foundation, rich co-curricular opportunities, sports, boarding culture and emphasis on character building, Pestle Weed strives to prepare students not merely for examinations, but for life.

For me, this institution holds a very special place in my heart. Since joining the school in 2018, I have had the opportunity to work closely with students, teachers, parents and the management. These years have given me countless experiences, challenges, learning opportunities and memories that I will always cherish.

Today, being entrusted with the responsibility of serving this institution as its Principal is a matter of great honour and, at the same time, a responsibility that I accept with humility and commitment. I see this opportunity not simply as a new position, but as a chance to contribute further to an institution with which I share a deep professional and emotional connection.

As we move forward, our focus will remain on academic excellence, discipline, character building, innovation, sports, leadership and the overall development of every child. We will continue to create an environment where students feel encouraged to dream, empowered to explore and inspired to achieve.

I firmly believe that a school grows when its students grow, and its strength lies in the collective efforts of its teachers, parents, students and leadership. With the continued support of the school management and the dedication of our entire school community, I am confident that we will carry forward the proud legacy of The Pestle Weed School and take it to even greater heights.

Let us continue to make our school a place where knowledge meets character, discipline meets compassion and dreams turn into achievements.

I wish the school and the entire Pestle Weed family continued success and many more milestones in the years ahead.

With warm regards,Dr. Abdul QadirPrincipal
The Pestle Weed School