Sri Saraswathi Sishu Mandir High School

Down in Shabad, in the Rangareddy district, you will find Sri Saraswathi Sishu Mandir High School. Our pin code is 501218, and we are right in the heart of the village area. It is a quiet place compared to the big city, and we like it that way. The school consists of a few buildings grouped together. Most of the kids walk here from their homes nearby. We have a small playground which is mostly just a dirt patch where they play kabaddi or cricket during their breaks. The classrooms are simple, with fans and basic lights. We do not have any high-end technology; we still rely on textbooks and the teacher explaining things on the board. The staff here are locals, and we often see the parents at the market or around town, so there is a strong connection with the families. We focus on the daily routine—assembly, classes, lunch, and then more classes. The building gets a bit hot in the afternoons, but the big trees outside help a little. We have to manage things like water supply and keeping the grounds clean ourselves. It is a lot of manual work besides the teaching. We are not trying to be the most modern school out there; we just want to provide a place for the local kids to get their education without having to travel too far. It is a steady, reliable part of the Shabad community.