Shakti Vidhalaya

Shakti Vidhalaya is located right on NH 48 in Kethandapatti, Vellore. Being so close to the highway makes it very easy for everyone to find. The school serves the kids from the local area and the nearby villages. The sound of the trucks passing by on the national highway is like background music to us now. The building is made of brick and concrete, and it has been standing for quite a few years. We have a playground, but it gets very dusty during the dry months, so we occasionally have to spray it with water. There are some old trees on the grounds that provide good shade during the afternoon breaks. The office is where all the action happens, with parents coming in to talk about fees or school holidays. We don't have a big marketing department or glossy brochures. Most of the people in Kethandapatti know us because we’ve been part of the landscape for a long time. The staff here handles everything themselves. If a light bulb goes out or a desk breaks, we usually just fix it ourselves or call a local guy. It is an honest, straightforward school. We aren't trying to be fancy. We just show up every day, teach the classes, and manage the day-to-day work. The heat in Vellore can be tough, so the fans in the classrooms are always running. It’s just a regular school for the local families.