Jk Higher Secondary School

You can find Jk Higher Secondary School at 16, Ramakrishna Street. It’s right in the middle of West Tambaram, so there’s always something going on outside our doors. The street is narrow, which makes it a bit crowded during drop-off times in the morning. We’ve been in this building for years, and it has that old-school feel to it. The stairs are concrete and a bit steep. We have the older kids here mostly, so it’s a bit more serious than a primary school, but there’s still plenty of chatter in the hallways. Our desks are the heavy wooden kind that don't move easily. There isn't much of a playground, just a bit of paved space where students gather. We deal with the typical city stuff like noise and limited space, but we make it work for us. The staff room is small and usually smells like tea. Most of our students live within walking distance or take the train to the station nearby. We don't go in for big decorations or fancy signs. The name is just painted on the front. It’s a practical place for learning. We focus on getting through the syllabus and making sure the exams are handled properly. Sometimes the fans are a bit noisy, but nobody really notices anymore. It’s just our daily environment here on Ramakrishna Street. We just keep doing what we do every weekday and let the city move around us.