Mary Catherin Stella School

Down in Vadgaon Budruk, you will find Mary Catherin Stella School at Survey No 817. We have been part of this Pune neighborhood for some time, right in the 411041 area. It is a school for the local kids mostly. The mornings are usually the loudest part of the day when the parents are dropping everyone off and the buses are trying to navigate the narrow spots. We have built our classrooms one by one as the need grew. It’s not a polished private academy with a giant marketing team. It’s just us teachers and the kids. We try to keep the desks in good shape and the chalkboards clean. During the monsoon, things can get a bit messy outside, but we keep the inside dry and ready for lessons. Our address is easy to find if you know the Vadgaon Budruk landmarks. We don't have a huge staff, so everyone chips in with different chores around the building. Some of us have been here since the start. It’s a lot of work keeping track of so many students, but it is what we do every day from Monday to Saturday. The kids seem happy enough, and that’s what really matters at the end of the shift. We aren't trying to be anything other than a neighborhood school where people can send their children without too much worry. It’s just a place where we do our best for the community and keep the lessons moving along for everyone.