Seth M R Jaipuria School

If you walk through Gomti Nagar in Lucknow, you’ll find us tucked away in a spot that gets quite a bit of traffic during the morning rush. Seth M R Jaipuria School has been a part of this neighborhood for a long time. The building itself is large, and there’s always something that needs fixing, whether it’s a squeaky door in the hallway or a lightbulb that flickered out in the staff room. Teachers are usually seen carrying stacks of notebooks across the courtyard, trying to beat the bell for the next period. We have a lot of students, so it never stays quiet for very long. The cafeteria smells like whatever is being cooked for lunch that day, which usually drifts into the main office around noon. We don’t have any big corporate speeches ready for visitors. Usually, if you come by, you’ll see us busy with paperwork or talking to a student who forgot their homework at home. The playground sees a lot of action, and the grass is a bit worn down in the spots where the kids play football the most. It’s just a normal school day, every day. We deal with the usual stuff like power cuts or making sure the water coolers are working when it gets really hot outside. Everyone knows everyone here, and that’s just how the atmosphere has stayed over the years.