Ram Kripal Adarsh Primary School

Our little primary school is situated on Rajpur Road here in Dehradun. It is a very busy street with a lot of shops and people always moving about. Since we have the younger kids, the mornings are always a bit chaotic with parents dropping them off and the little ones running into the gate. We have a few classrooms that are always filled with drawings and charts on the walls. The sound of children reciting their lessons travels right out to the sidewalk. It is a noisy place, but in a good way. The teachers here have been with us for years, and they know all the families by name. We don't have a giant field, but there's enough space for the kids to play tag during the lunch hour. Sometimes when it rains, the water puddles up near the entrance and we have to put out bricks for everyone to step on. That is just life in Dehradun during the monsoon. The desks are a bit old and have some scratches from years of use, but they are sturdy enough for the kids to do their work. We try to keep things simple. It’s not about having the newest gadgets, but just making sure the kids learn their letters and numbers in a safe spot. People like that we are right on the main road because it is easy to find. It’s a humble place that feels like home.