De'Patry School

We've been here in Padamughal for quite a while now. De'Patry School is just a regular place where local kids come to learn. It isn't a fancy glass building or anything. We have classrooms that get a bit noisy during the breaks, and you can hear the traffic from the Ernakulam roads sometimes. Most of us here grew up in this area or nearby, so we know the families well. Some days are more chaotic than others, especially when it rains and everyone is trying to get inside at once. We spend a lot of time just keeping things organized. The teachers usually have their tea in the small staff room before the first bell rings. We have desks that have seen better days but they do the job. It's mostly about getting through the lessons and making sure the kids understand what's in the books. We don't have a big marketing team writing stuff for us. It’s just us teachers and the office staff trying to keep the place running smoothly. Sometimes the gate gets a bit stuck in the monsoon. We try to keep the playground clear of weeds, though it's a constant battle. Parents stop by the office to ask about fees or just to check on how their child is doing. It feels like a small community here. We just go about our work day by day, making sure the bells ring on time and the homework gets checked. That's pretty much who we are.