Nostalgic Experience by alumni

Mohammed Humdaan

II PU Science (Integrated) 2018-19

My time in Swargarani has always been one of the most treasured and cherished memories. Swargarani, located just beside the Shakthi hills, is in direct touch of nature. Surrounded by trees of mango, pine, spruce, teak and gulmohar, the peace, tranquility, splendour of the school and its surroundings are supernal. The fog filled playground on chilly winter mornings and the tender rays of sun make the atmosphere of the school just delightful.

I started my journey in Swargarani as a young teenager in 6th grade. I was fairly impressed. The dynamics of other schools were vastly different from mine; everything from language to the way we dressed and for some reason it made me more comfortable with myself.

Aspects of the school changed me for the better. I had a lot of short comings, I still remember how ignorant I was during my school days. I was a shy and timid boy afraid of public speaking. But I soon got bolder, once I was chosen the House Captain. We were forced to give presentations in the class to enhance our speaking skills. We were made to attend lectures and seminars to improve learning techniques and increase our morale. My teachers ensured that I was a good human before they made me an intelligent student. They amplified good qualities in me and taught me good will. It changed my outlook on life. I learned, cooperated, got myself motivated and groomed under the best company of my teachers.

We eagerly waited for Wednesdays as our multi- talented teachers hosted cultural activities like Karate, Yoga, Dance, Music etc. Annual day, Sports meet and the Science fair were alternated every year. We looked up to December for the joyous Christmas celebrations and long holidays. From gutting down cockroaches in the Bio lab to playing with acids in the Chemistry lab, and whispering in the library; the journey was fun filled. Tuitions weren’t necessary because of the remedial classes.

However, some schools have such infrastructure and events but what sets Swargarani apart is the vivacious and high-spirited teachers. What stands behind the glory of the majestic school is the spirit of the teachers and the polite non-teaching staff. The teachers provided emotional and moral support and we could approach them for any matter. The principal and the management were supportive too.

It is only after I graduated from Swargarani that I truly understand how Swargarani had changed me, disciplined me and trained me for the professional world. This experience showed me the extent a relationship with your classmates and your teachers can go. ‘The corridors which were once filled with happiness are now filled with nostalgia’.