Bai R J P Pardiwala English Medium School U Madhyamik

Our school, Bai R J P Pardiwala English Medium School U Madhyamik, is located within the J.P. Pardiwala Arts & Commerce campus in Valsad. It’s a bit of a mouthful to say the whole name, so most people just call us Pardiwala. Being tucked into a larger college campus means we have a bit more space than some other schools in the middle of town. We handle the secondary and higher secondary sections. The transition to English medium can be tough for some of our students who speak Gujarati at home, so we spend a lot of time just talking and making sure they feel comfortable with the language. The building is older, with high ceilings and thick walls that keep it somewhat cool. You’ll find the usual scenes here—kids rushing to finish homework before the bell rings and teachers carrying stacks of papers across the courtyard. Valsad is a rainy place, so during the monsoons, the sound of rain on the roof can get quite loud during lessons. We don’t have fancy uniforms or expensive equipment. We use what we have and focus on getting the syllabus finished on time. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed, almost like a big family. Parents are always coming in to check on things, and we usually have time for a quick chat. It’s a hardworking place where we just try to do our jobs well every day.