Annai Velankanni Nursery & Primary School

Down in Gopalnagar, specifically over at Hanumanpet-Malkajgiri, you’ll find our small school at House No 18-46. Being a nursery and primary school means there is never a quiet moment from Monday to Friday. The little ones are always singing something or crying because they don't want to leave their mothers in the morning. It’s a small building, so we all know each other’s names and whose kid belongs to which parent. The walls are painted with bright colors to make it look cheerful for the toddlers, even if the paint is peeling a bit near the corners where the rain hits. We have a few toys scattered around, and the teachers spend a lot of time just making sure everyone stays in their seats. Malkajgiri is a packed area, so we don't have a massive field, but we make use of the space we have. You can hear the traffic from the main road sometimes, but the children don't seem to mind it much. We have these small desks that are perfect for five-year-olds, and by the end of the day, they are usually covered in crayon marks or bits of eraser dust. It isn't a fancy setup with computers for every child, but we have enough books and energy to keep going. It feels more like a big family house than a cold institution, which makes the morning walk to the gate easier for the kids.