Thamarai International School

You can find Thamarai International School over in Thamarai Nagar, right along the Thanjavur-Kumbakonam Bypass Road in Karunthattankudi. Since it’s near the bypass, there’s always a lot of movement around here. The building stands out a bit because it's a bit larger than some of the other houses nearby. We have a big gate that we keep closed during the school day to keep things quiet. Even though it has a long name, we’re just a local school trying to get things right for the students. The hallways are wide enough for the kids to walk through without bumping into each other too much. We have different rooms for different subjects, and the library is a bit cramped but has plenty of books. The yard gets quite dusty in the summer months, so we have to water it down sometimes. Most of the kids come from the nearby neighborhoods, though a few take the bus from further out. It’s a pretty straightforward place. We have a schedule we follow, and we stick to it. The teachers are usually around long after the kids leave, marking papers or getting things ready for the next morning. It’s not a fancy life, but it’s what we do. The view of the road from the upper floors is actually pretty good, you can see all the traffic heading towards Kumbakonam. It’s just a regular part of our daily life here in Karunthattankudi.