Jaipuria Vidyalaya

Being right on JLN Marg in Jaipur means there is always a lot of noise from the road. You get used to the sound of horns while you’re in the middle of a lesson. The school has been around for quite a while now. The walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint in some spots, but we prioritize keeping the classrooms functional for the kids. During the summer, the heat in Jaipur is no joke, so the fans are always on full blast from early morning. We see the same faces every day at the front gate. Parents are usually in a big hurry to drop their kids off and get to their own jobs. The kids carry heavy bags and run inside as soon as the bell rings. We have a playground that gets quite dusty when the wind picks up, which happens a lot. Most of the teachers live nearby and they just take a rickshaw or walk to get here. It’s a very standard routine we have. Morning assembly, then classes, then a quick lunch break before finishing up. The office is always stacked high with paperwork and old registers. We don't have many bells and whistles here. It’s just a regular place for learning. Sometimes monkeys from the trees nearby come onto the roof and make a lot of noise. We just ignore them and keep going with our day. It is just a busy life in Jaipur.