H H Prince Aga Khan Girls School

Our school is situated on Street No 16 in the Junction Plot area of Rajkot. H H Prince Aga Khan Girls School has been a fixture here for quite some time. The building shows its age in a few spots, but it holds a lot of history. Most of us who work here have a routine that hasn't changed much in years. We arrive, open up the big doors, and get ready for the girls to fill the hallways. It gets quite loud during the breaks, with a lot of chatter echoing off the walls. Rajkot is a busy place, and being near the junction means there's always traffic noise outside from the rickshaws and bikes. Inside, we just focus on the lessons. The classrooms have high ceilings and large windows to let in the light. We don't use much fancy equipment; it's mostly books, pens, and paper. Teachers sit in the staff room sharing snacks and talking about their families during the quiet moments. We know most of the families in the 360001 zip code by now. It’s a tight-knit kind of place. We don't put on a show for anyone. We just provide a space where the girls can study without too much distraction. Sometimes the electricity goes out and we have to open all the windows wide to catch a breeze. We just carry on with what we have to do until the final bell rings.