Desai N D N Sarvajanik High School

You can find us at the Old B Type Quarters within the Industrial Estate in Valsad. It's an interesting location because we are surrounded by a lot of activity from the nearby industries. Our students often come from the families living in the quarters or the areas close by. The school building is practical and fits right into the industrial surroundings. We have classrooms that are always busy with the sounds of teachers talking and students answering back. It’s not the quietest place, but it has its own rhythm. We deal with high school students who are at that age where they are starting to think about what comes after school. The facilities are basic—we have what we need to teach, and not much else. There’s a small space where students can stand around during their breaks, usually talking about their homework or the latest cricket match. Our staff keeps track of everything in paper files, and there is always a lot of writing to do. We don't have any polished corporate image. We are just a school that provides a place for kids in this industrial part of Valsad to get their education. It’s hard work sometimes, especially when it’s dusty outside, but we just keep going. People know us as a steady part of the local landscape here. We open early and stay until the last administrative task is finished for the day.