The Ragore Mount School

The Ragore Mount School sits up here in Munnar, and honestly, the view is probably the first thing people notice, though we’re used to it by now. Being at P B No 35, we’re a bit away from the main bustle, which is nice for keeping the kids focused on their books. The air is always a bit cooler up here, and sometimes the mist rolls right into the corridors in the early morning. It’s a bit of a trek for some of the staff who live further down the hill, but we all make it work. The building itself is simple. We have the classrooms laid out so they catch the light. It can be quite a quiet place once the lessons start, except for the birds outside or the sound of a bus climbing the road. We’ve been a part of this community for years, and a lot of the local families send their kids here because it’s familiar. We don’t go in for anything too fancy or modern that doesn't fit the surroundings. It is just about getting through the syllabus and making sure the kids are ready for their exams. During the monsoon, things get a bit damp and we have to keep the windows shut tight, but the school stays busy regardless. It’s just life in the hills. Everyone knows everyone else, and the school is just where we all gather during the week. It is a simple existence up here on the mount.