Govt. Girls High School, Jaleshpatta

Our school, Govt. Girls High School, Jaleshpatta, is located at House Number 74 in Village Karkardoma. We are on Street Number 2, which is a bit narrow but we make it work. This part of Delhi, with the 110092 pin code, still feels a bit like a village even though the city is all around us. Being a girls' high school, the atmosphere is a bit different than the co-ed places. We have a lot of students packed into the building. It’s a local landmark in Karkardooma. The house number 74 has been converted over time to fit all the classrooms we need. It’s a bit of a maze inside. We don’t have a massive field, so the girls spend their breaks in the corridors or the small courtyard. The morning prayer is a daily habit that keeps us grounded. Teachers here know the families in the village well. We often see parents stopping by the gate to have a quick word. We don't have shiny new equipment. The desks are old and the blackboards have been painted over many times. But it’s functional. We focus on the daily lessons and making sure the registers are updated. The heat in Delhi can be tough, but the thick walls of the old building stay somewhat cool. We just keep our heads down and do the teaching. It’s a simple life on Street Number 2.