Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School

Up here in Mussoorie, things move a little slower, especially when the mist rolls in over Mall Road. Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School is located at Shangri La, right on S Mehtab Singh Road. It’s a beautiful spot, but we don’t spend much time staring at the view because there’s always something to do. Running a boarding school in the hills means you’re never really off the clock. We’ve got students living here, so the buildings are full of life almost all year round. The stone walls have been here for quite a while. We spend our mornings getting the kids to their classes and our evenings making sure they’re settled in the dorms. It’s a lot of walking up and down the slopes between the different buildings. Our staff is a mix of people who have lived in the mountains for years. We deal with the cold winters and the busy tourist seasons when the roads get blocked up. Inside the gates, it’s just a regular school routine. We have the usual classrooms, a big dining hall, and space for sports when the weather allows it. It’s a practical life, focusing on the kids and their daily needs. We don’t try to be fancy. It’s just about getting the work done and looking after the students who stay with us. It’s a busy, noisy, and very real place to be.