Zilla Parishad High School

Our school, Zilla Parishad High School, sits in Velmakanne, which is part of the Munugodu area in Nalgonda. Being a village school, things are a bit different here compared to the big cities. Most of our students come from the surrounding fields and small houses in the village. The atmosphere is very local and grounded. You can often see the greenery around the school grounds, and the air is much fresher than in town. We have a simple setup. The rooms are basic, and we often have to manage with what we have on hand. It’s a government-run place, so we follow the standard rules and schedules set for us. In the mornings, the assembly happens in the open area, and you can hear the kids reciting their prayers from quite a distance. The teachers mostly come from nearby towns or stay in the village itself. We deal with the usual stuff like making sure there’s enough chalk and that the mid-day meals are ready on time. Life here moves at its own pace. During harvest season, sometimes fewer kids show up because they’re helping their families, but we try to keep them focused on their studies when they are here. The school building has seen many years, and it shows in some places, but it serves its purpose for the community. We are just a small group of people trying to keep the school running for the children of Velmakanne every day.