Velammal Vidyalaya Annexure

We are situated on Mel Ayanambakkam Main Road in the Ayanambakkam area of Chennai. This is a busy part of the city, and the traffic outside the gates is constant throughout the day. The school is an annexure building, so it’s part of a larger setup but has its own daily routine. The morning rush is always a bit chaotic with vans and cars dropping off the children. Inside, the hallways are usually lined with bags and water bottles. The rooms are a good size, and we try to keep them tidy, though with so many kids, there’s always some paper or pencil shavings on the floor. Chennai is famous for its humidity, so the fans are always on full blast. We have a small area for play, but it’s mostly paved because of the layout of the property. During lunch, you can smell all the different types of sambar and rice that the kids bring from home. The teachers are always moving from one room to another, trying to keep everyone quiet while they work. We don't have anything overly fancy, just the standard whiteboards and some charts pinned to the walls. It’s a very typical urban school experience where the space is used as much as possible to fit everyone in. People here just focus on the lessons and getting through the school calendar. The bell rings at the same time every day and we all head home through the city traffic.