Padmadeepa Public School

Padmadeepa Public School is located right in the Pragathi Krishna Grameen Bank Compound. We are out in D B Halli, specifically the Kallihal area of Shimoga. It’s a bit of a specific spot to find if you aren't from around here. Being near the bank means there’s always people coming and going nearby. Our school is a modest building where we teach the local children from the surrounding villages. It’s usually quiet in the mornings before the kids arrive. We have a few classrooms and a small area for the staff. Most of our day is spent following the lesson plans and making sure the kids stay focused. The school isn't very big, so everyone knows everyone else. You see the same families year after year. We have to deal with the typical school issues like leaky roofs during the monsoon or fixing the compound wall. It’s just a regular part of running a place in Shimoga. We don't have a lot of fancy equipment. We rely on textbooks and the local teachers who live in the neighborhood. Lunch break is the loudest part of the day when everyone sits together. We keep things simple and practical. It’s just a small school trying to provide an education to the kids in this part of the 577233 zip code. We make it work with what we have and keep the doors open.