Thanappa Gownder Matriculation School

Our school is located in Korakoda Alli, which is part of Karimangalam in the Krishnagiri district. We have been operating here as a matriculation school for quite some time now. The building is situated away from the main highway, so it stays relatively calm during the day. We have a fair number of students from the surrounding villages who come here by bus or bicycle every morning. The classrooms are basic, with rows of benches and large windows to let in the air. We have a small playground area, though it is mostly just dirt and some trees that provide a bit of shade. Our staff members are mostly locals who have been teaching here for years. They are used to the rhythm of the school year and the needs of the kids in this rural area. We don't have a lot of bells and whistles. It is just a place where students come to study their books and prepare for their matriculation exams. The office is usually busy with paperwork and parents asking about fees or marks. We try to keep the place looking decent with a fresh coat of paint every now and then when the budget allows for it. It is a solid, old-fashioned school that has seen many generations of kids pass through its doors. We just show up every day and do the work that needs doing for the children in the 635111 area. It is a quiet life.