Shree Nakoda Karna Badhir Vidyalaya

Our school is tucked away in the Sapna Industrial Estate in Saravali. It’s an interesting spot because there are workshops and factories all around us here in Thane. Every morning, the students arrive and the quiet of the industrial area is broken by their energy. Being a school for those who can't hear well, things work a bit differently here. We rely a lot on signs and watching each other’s faces. The classrooms are basic, just desks and boards, nothing too flashy. We spend a lot of time on practical things. The noise from the nearby units doesn't really bother the students, which is one advantage of our location. Sometimes the trucks outside make it hard for the staff to talk, but we manage. Lunchtime is when everyone gathers in the small open space we have. You see a lot of hands moving fast as the kids chat with each other. We’ve got teachers who have been here for years and they know every family in the neighborhood. It’s not a polished environment, but it works for what we need. We keep the floors swept and the books stacked in the cupboards. When the final bell rings, the estate gets a bit more crowded as everyone heads home at once. It’s just a normal day of work for us and we find our way through the tasks without much fuss.