Government Boys Senior Secondary School

This is the boys' school in New Seemapuri. We've been here in this part of Delhi for a long time now. It’s a big government building and it sees a lot of use every single day. There are hundreds of students coming through the gates every morning. It’s a busy environment and things can get a bit loud, especially in the corridors between classes. We don't have any fancy decorations or expensive equipment. It’s all very basic and functional. We focus on getting the boys through their exams and making sure they have a place to sit and learn. The playground is well-worn from all the football games during break time. Teachers here have a lot of work on their hands with the large classes. We just do what we can with the resources we have. New Seemapuri is a crowded area, so the school is a very central part of the community. People know us as the local government school. We don't put out brochures or try to sell ourselves to anyone. We just open the doors and the students show up. It’s hard work, and the building shows its age in places, but we keep it running. There’s a lot of history in these walls if you look closely. We just keep moving forward one semester after another, trying to stay on top of the paperwork and the maintenance. It's not a glamorous job, but we've been doing it for years because it's needed.