Mitcon International School

Over at Mitcon International School in Gondal, things are usually pretty lively. Having an "international" school in a place like Rajkot means we get a real mix of things going on every day. You might see some modern equipment in the classrooms, but outside the windows, it’s still the same old Gondal we know and love. The kids here are just like kids anywhere else—they run too fast in the hallways, they forget their lunchboxes, and they get excited when the school day is over. Our staff is a bunch of local people who really care about what happens in these classrooms. We don't have some big corporate manual that tells us how to talk to parents; we just talk to them like neighbors because most of the time, they are. The playground gets a lot of use, and you can usually find some football or cricket game going on during the breaks. The building itself is sturdy and does its job, even if the paint is peeling a little bit in the corners where the rain hits it hardest. We have some trees in the yard that provide a bit of shade during the hottest months. It’s a busy, noisy, and sometimes messy place, but that’s what happens when you have a school full of students. We just keep things moving and try to make sure everyone learns something.