Jamnabai Narsee School

Being located in the JVPD Scheme in Vile Parle West means we’re right in the middle of a lot of activity. Our building, Narsee Monjee Bhavan on N.S. Road No. 7, has been a part of this landscape for a long time. You can see the cars lined up outside every morning and afternoon, which is just something we all have to deal with. Inside, the floors are a bit worn from all the walking, and the classrooms are filled with the usual stuff you’d expect to see. We don’t spend much time worrying about how things look on the outside; we’re more concerned with making sure the bells ring on time and the teachers have what they need. There’s a lot of paper moving back and forth every day, and the office can get pretty hectic when the phones start ringing. Some of us have been working here for years and we know every corner of the place, from the back stairs to the old storage rooms. Vile Parle is a busy neighborhood, so there’s always some noise from the street, but you stop noticing it after a while. We just keep things moving, day in and day out. It’s a big building, and keeping it clean and running takes a lot of effort from everyone on the staff. We aren't here to do anything flashy, just to get through the day's tasks and make sure the place stays open. It’s a lot of work but we have a good rhythm now.