Bethany Academy

Bethany Academy sits out in Vennikulam, near Tiruvalla. It is a quiet part of the world, which is actually pretty good for a school. We don't have the constant roar of city traffic here. Instead, we have a lot of greenery and a bit more space for the students to move around. The building has been here for a while, and we do our best to keep it tidy and functional. We have the usual subjects and the teachers work through the syllabus every term. It is a straightforward operation. Most of the staff come from the surrounding villages, so we know the families who send their children here. We don't use a lot of big words or fancy equipment. We have desks, chalkboards, and books. That seems to do the job well enough for most people. During the monsoon, things can get a bit damp, but we just carry on with the lessons. The kids are used to it. We have a playground where they run around during the breaks. It gets quite loud then, but it's a good kind of noise. Parents come by the post office area and then walk up to see us. We are just a group of people trying to make sure the kids in this part of Tiruvalla get a decent start. No frills, just regular school days followed by the bus ride home in the evening. It is a steady way of life for us and we enjoy being here in this community.