Arya Central School

You can find us on Gangapur Road in Samastipur, right behind the Dhurlak area. The school has a plain entrance that leads into a courtyard where we hold our morning assembly every day. It’s a typical Samastipur building with sturdy walls and plenty of windows to let the air through. The students come from all over the nearby streets, some walking and some on bikes. Inside, the rooms are filled with rows of benches that have seen many years of use. We keep things very simple here. There’s a small office for the principal and a staff room where the teachers sit during their free periods to grade papers. We don't have fancy air conditioning or high-tech gadgets in every room. We just use our books and the chalkboards. The sound of the train occasionally passes by in the distance, but we’re used to it. The teachers have been here for a long time and they have a very practical way of teaching. We focus on the curriculum and making sure the students pass their tests. It’s a no-nonsense kind of place. During the breaks, the kids run around the small ground out back. It’s a bit cramped when everyone is out there at once, but they don't seem to mind. We just aim to provide a steady place for the local kids to get their schooling done without any fuss.