Albatross School

Albatross School is tucked away at 127, Kabi Guru Rabindra Path, over in Kanchrapara. Being in North 24 Parganas, the air is usually thick and the streets are always full of people moving around. The school itself is a busy spot on the path, and you can’t miss the sound of children chatting as they arrive in the morning. We have a fairly modest entrance that leads into the main hallway. The walls are painted a simple color, though they could probably use a fresh coat of paint one of these days. Every morning, the staff arrives early to unlock the heavy doors and get the registers ready. There are lots of windows in the classrooms to catch whatever light comes through from the narrow street outside. Sometimes you can hear the trains passing by in the distance while the students are working on their sums. It’s a place where things happen in a routine way. We have a small area for the teachers to sit and have their tea during the short break. The students come from all over the local area, carrying their heavy bags and water bottles. We don't have a big fancy playground, but the kids find space to move around in the corridors during their free time. It’s just a local school trying to keep things running smoothly for the families living around Rabindra Path. We focus on the daily lessons and making sure the gates are locked on time every afternoon.