Nethaji English Medium High School

Down here in Vkc Thottam, Erode, our school has been running for quite a while. Nethaji English Medium High School is tucked away from the main busy roads, which is nice for the kids. The building is simple and painted in light colors. We have a small gate that the watchman opens every morning at seven. Erode is a busy town with all the textile business, but inside our walls, it is mostly just the sound of children reading out loud. We try to keep things organized, but with so many kids, there is always some chaos. The classrooms have big windows to let the air in. We have a small area where students can keep their cycles. Most of the staff comes from nearby areas like Perundurai or the main town center. We spend our days teaching English and math, and sometimes we have to remind the children to speak in English because they prefer Tamil. It is a constant effort. The benches are old but sturdy. We don't have a huge playground, but the children find ways to play games during their break time. We often have to fix the plumbing or paint a wall during the holidays. It’s just a normal school day after day. We see the same faces every morning and we know which kid is likely to be late. It’s just how things are here. The parents stop by to check on progress and we talk at the gate.