Shraddhanand Bal Mandir Senior Secondary School

Shraddhanand Bal Mandir Senior Secondary School is found in Kamre, along Ratu Road in the Ratu section of Ranchi. It’s a bit of a trek for some, but it’s a well-known landmark for the people living in the 835222 area. The school has been around for a good while, and the building shows its age in a comfortable way. We have a lot of students coming in from the surrounding villages and the outskirts of the city. Every morning, the buses and autos line up outside on Ratu Road to drop off the kids. Inside, it’s mostly the sound of chalk on boards and the occasional laughter from the courtyard. We have senior students preparing for their big exams, so things can get a little serious in those classrooms. The rest of the time, it’s just the normal flow of a school day. We have a small garden area that we try to keep tidy, though the Ranchi weather doesn't always cooperate. The staff here are mostly locals who have been teaching for a long time. We don't have a lot of high-tech gadgets; we stick to the basics of teaching and learning. It’s a busy place, especially during admissions or when exam results are out. Life moves at a steady pace here in Kamre, and we just keep doing what we do. We usually close up the main office around five in the evening after all the students have headed home.