Bhalabhai Somabhai Patel High School

Bhalabhai Somabhai Patel High School is located in Uvarsad, which is a bit of a quieter spot in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The address is 382422 for anyone sending mail. This school has been a part of the village life for a long time. It’s a solid building, nothing too modern, but it works fine for the hundreds of kids who come here every day. We have a big open ground where the students do their morning exercises and play cricket when they get the chance. The trees around the perimeter provide some much-needed shade during the afternoon. Inside, the classrooms have rows of wooden desks that have seen a lot of use over the years. We teach the usual state board subjects and try to keep everyone on track for their boards. It’s a government-aided kind of feel, very practical and down to earth. Some of the teachers have been here since they were young, so they know all the families in Uvarsad. We don't have air conditioning, just ceiling fans that hum all day long. The office is usually piled with registers and old files, which is how we keep track of everything. It’s not a flashy private school with a swimming pool. It’s just a place where local children come to get their high school education so they can find work or go to college later. We open the doors at 8:00 AM and head home once the final bell rings.