Niallishpara Primary School

Down in Kavundampalayam, specifically at 18 Pongiamman Nagar, you’ll find us. It’s a primary school, so the kids are all quite small. We spend a lot of time making sure they don’t trip over their own feet in the courtyard. The building is simple, nothing too modern, just rooms with chalkboards and wooden benches. We open up early in the morning before the sun gets too high. Coimbatore can be quite bright and hot, so we appreciate the shade from the trees nearby. The staff here are just regular people from the neighborhood. We know the parents and we know which kid belongs to which house. It’s a very local feel. We don’t do big advertisements or anything. We just focus on the lessons and making sure the kids learn their letters and numbers. Sometimes the kids get a bit rowdy during the lunch hour, and we have to step in. The bells ring, the classes change, and eventually, the day ends. We spend the afternoons tidying up and getting ready for the next day. It’s a basic routine. We aren't trying to be the biggest school in the city, just a reliable place for the families living around Pongiamman Nagar. It’s just how we operate, day in and day out, without any fuss. It works for the community here.