Nirmala Residential Aided High School

Living and working at No 1020 on Sudhagar Nagar Main Road means there is never really a quiet moment. Being a residential school in Villupuram, we have students around all the time. It’s a bit different from a day school because the responsibilities don't really end when the sun goes down. We are an aided school, so we work within those lines. The building is large enough but feels smaller when everyone is inside during a rainstorm. We deal with hostel food, lost socks, and the occasional homesick kid. It is just part of the daily grind. The main road can be quite busy, so there is always the sound of traffic in the background. We have some trees in the yard that provide a bit of shade during the hot Villupuram afternoons. The staff room is usually full of half-finished tea cups and stacks of notebooks waiting to be checked. We aren't trying to be the biggest or the most modern. We just provide a place for students to stay and learn. 605602 is the area code. Most of us have lived here so long we don't even notice the small things anymore. It’s a practical life, making sure the kids are fed and the lessons are taught. It’s hard work, but it’s what we do every single day. We just hope they grow up to be decent people.