Government Higher Secondary School Devadia

If you walk down Sivan Koil South Street in Kodambakkam, you’ll find us at No 45/10. We are on the first floor. It’s a bit of a climb up the stairs, especially when it’s hot outside in Chennai. The school is called Government Higher Secondary School Devadia. Being near the Sivan Koil temple means there is usually some activity or music coming from that direction, which adds a certain feel to the day. The street itself is narrow, so it gets quite crowded when school lets out. We have been in this building for some time now. The classrooms aren't very big, but we make them work for the students who come here for their higher secondary education. It’s a government-run place, so things are pretty basic. We have wooden desks that have seen a lot of use and walls that could probably use a fresh coat of paint. But it’s our space, and we are used to the way things work here. Most of the teachers have their own little routines, like where they put their bags or which fan works the best. It’s not a shiny new private school, but it’s an important part of the Kodambakkam neighborhood. We just focus on the daily lessons and making sure the students are ready for whatever comes next. It’s a simple life here on Sivan Koil South Street, and we just take it one day at a time.