Navyug Adarsh Vidyalaya Middle School

Navyug Adarsh Vidyalaya Middle School is found in Nav Patrighat, within the Baldwara Tehsil of Mandi. It’s a bit of a remote spot, tucked away in the hills of Himachal. The school is a simple building that serves the kids from the local villages. We have a few classrooms and a small office where we keep all the records. Getting here involves some narrow roads, but the view of the valley is worth it. Most of the children walk to school, some coming from quite far away. The weather stays cool for most of the year, which is lucky for us. In the winter, we all wear heavy sweaters and sometimes have to clear a bit of frost from the entrance. We don't have high-tech gadgets or a big computer lab. It’s mostly just books, pencils, and a lot of talking. The teachers are locals who have lived in Patrighat their whole lives. We have a small patch of ground where the kids do their exercises in the morning. It’s a quiet life here, away from the noise of the main Mandi town. We focus on the basics and making sure the children attend regularly. Sometimes the monkeys are a bit of a nuisance in the yard, but we manage. It’s a modest school, and we are just happy to be here for the community.