Gyan Vihar Public School

Gyan Vihar Public School is located in Bhawani Mandi, over in the Kota H O area of Kota. Rajasthan gets incredibly hot in the summer, so our daily routine changes a bit depending on the sun. The school building is quite plain, just white walls and heavy doors to keep the heat out. We have a few rows of desks in each room and blackboards that have seen a lot of use. The chalk dust gets everywhere, even on our clothes by the end of the day. We aren't a big institution with a lot of money; we just provide a place for local kids to learn their subjects. The playground is mostly dirt, but the kids don't seem to mind when they’re playing football during the break. We have a small office where we keep the records and the bell that we ring for every period. Sometimes the bell rope breaks and we have to fix it with a bit of twine. It’s that kind of place. We know the shopkeepers nearby and often see them when we go out for a quick break. There’s a certain rhythm to the day here that hasn't changed much over the years. We just focus on the lessons and making sure the students are where they need to be. It’s a practical, local school for the families living around Bhawani Mandi. We just keep the doors open and do our best.