R N K Padya High School

In the Mandvi area of Vadodara, things are quite old and the streets are narrow. Our school fits right into that historic feel of the city. It’s a tall building that has seen thousands of students walk through its doors over the years. Being right in the 390001 pin code means we are in the heart of everything. The morning commute for teachers and students involves navigating through a lot of traffic and local markets. Inside, the ceilings are high and the walls are thick, which helps keep things a bit cooler in the summer months. We have a small courtyard where we do the morning assembly. It’s a bit of a squeeze when everyone is there at once. The staff room is always full of tea cups and stacks of notebooks waiting to be corrected. We aren't trying to be the most modern school in Gujarat; we just provide a place for the local kids to get their education. You can hear the sounds of the Mandvi bazaar nearby while you sit in class. Most of the families around here have sent their kids to us for generations. There is a sense of tradition that you can’t really explain, it’s just there in the bricks. We keep the schedule tight and make sure the bells ring on time. It’s a busy, noisy, but reliable place for everyone involved. We handle the daily paperwork and keep the building as clean as we can despite the dust from the street.