Vikasa Vidya Vanam Scool

Down in Poranki, the air is a bit different than in the thick of the city. Vikasa Vidya Vanam Scool is located here, and we have a bit of greenery around us which is nice for the kids. The school isn't built like a typical block of concrete. It’s got a bit of an open feel to it. We spend a lot of time outdoors when the weather allows, though the monsoon rains usually send everyone scrambling inside. Our day starts with the sound of the gates opening and parents dropping off their kids on scooters. It’s a fairly quiet neighborhood otherwise. We don't go in for much show. The benches are simple, and the classrooms are basic but functional. We focus on getting the work done. The teachers here talk to the parents quite a bit because everyone seems to know everyone else in this part of Poranki. We deal with the usual school stuff—lost sweaters, forgotten lunch boxes, and kids who would rather be playing outside than doing math. It’s not always perfectly organized, but we manage. We try to keep the plants watered and the rooms aired out. It’s just a regular spot where children grow up and move on to the next grade. Nothing too complicated about it. We just show up and do our jobs every morning, making sure the building is clean and the lessons are ready for whoever shows up.