Shri Gayatri Vidhyalay

Shri Gayatri Vidhyalay is located in the Kalavad area of Jamnagar. The address is pretty straightforward, right in the 361160 zip code. We started this place because the local community needed a school close by. It’s not a corporate operation, just a group of us working together to teach the local children. We don't have a massive budget for fancy things, so we make do with what we have and keep the rooms clean. Jamnagar is a nice place to work, and the people in Kalavad are mostly families who have lived here for years. We know most of the parents by name. Every morning we open the doors and get the classrooms set up. Sometimes the weather makes things a bit dusty, but we sweep it out and keep going. We don't spend time writing long manifestos about education. We just follow the curriculum and make sure the kids understand their lessons. It’s a practical place. We have a few trees in the yard that provide some shade during the hot afternoons. If you need to find us, just head towards Kalavad and ask around. Most people know the way to the school. We are just a small part of the town here, doing our bit every day. It’s steady work and we like seeing the kids grow up and move on to high school. It feels like we are part of the family for most of these kids.