Madras Convent School

In the middle of Bikaner, specifically at Chhotuji-Ri-Kothi, you will find us. Madras Convent School is situated in an area that feels very much like old Bikaner. The architecture of the buildings around us is traditional, and our school fits right into that landscape. The 334001 zip code is a place where traditions still matter quite a bit. It gets incredibly hot here, as anyone from Rajasthan knows, so we spend a lot of time managing the fans and making sure there is plenty of water for everyone. The school itself is simple. We have classrooms that have been used by generations of the same families sometimes. There is a certain rhythm to the day here that doesn't change much. We start early to beat the worst of the heat and finish up before the afternoon sun gets too punishing. The staff is made up of people who understand the local way of life. We don't have a lot of fancy technology, but we have books and teachers who care about what they are doing. The walls have a few cracks here and there, and the paint is a bit faded from the sun, but it’s a solid place. We focus on the basics and making sure the children are polite and do their work. It’s not a complicated operation, just a local school doing its job in the heart of the city. We are part of the daily life of this neighborhood.