He goes on to say, “Deciding to start a school wasn’t easy. We managed to do it because of our courage and commitment. Many assume that our institution is financially robust and set to expand greatly, but that’s a misconception.”<\/span><\/p>\n Having dedicated 13 years of his life as an assistant teacher across various private schools, Giridhar’s passion for education never waned. Though he once tutored 5th graders, his ultimate dream was to establish a school. While this aspiration was clear, it required considerable financial planning. Nonetheless, in 2019, Giridhar brought his vision to life by opening MR Nobel Primary English School in Kamalapura Village, initially welcoming students to its LKG and UKG classes. Starting with only 30 students in the first few months, Giridhar often wondered if he had made the right decision.<\/span><\/p>\n But every journey has its ups and downs. Giridhar’s story shows the major impact teachers can have, one student at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n Also Read: A School Leader Who Doesn\u2019t Ask for Recognition<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In the world of business, Giridhar believes, profit and loss dictate the tides. \u201cI believe running a school is about hope and strong belief,\u201d he assures. This conviction was not misplaced, as in just one month, his school witnessed an upsurge in admissions, reaching over 70 students. This made him believe even more that his school could do well, even in a village. So, he decided to grow his school, transforming it into an English medium school for grades 1 through 5.<\/span><\/p>\n However, things got tough when COVID-19 came the next year. The number of students dropped to only 30. It was a hard time, and Giridhar wondered if his school would survive.<\/span><\/p>\n Giridhar, showing enthusiasm, reflects on this journey, “When a school is doing well, nothing can stop its progress. The only time a school will close is if we stop caring about it.”<\/span><\/p>\n Giridhar says parents in villages have different opinions about school. Some want their child to study well, others would rather have their kids assist with work, sidelining the importance of education. And there are those who don’t really watch how their children are learning. “Running a school means navigating all these challenges that stand in the way of achieving greatness,” he observes.<\/span><\/p>\n The proud leader shares, \u201cA surge in admissions naturally required a strong infrastructure, notably in the form of additional classrooms and buses. The cost to set up just one classroom and acquire a bus is around 15-20 lakhs. This financial challenge was addressed when Varthana came into the picture. In 2021-22, they supported us and said that the institution would grow with the loan amount. We were able to construct classrooms from 6th to 8th grade.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAfter COVID, many financing companies didn’t want to lend to education institutions. But Varthana did, and that helped the school grow. I believe it’s important to pay back loans on time and be trustworthy,\u201d shares Giridhar, expressing a strong gratitude for Varthana’s backing.<\/span><\/p>\n Also Read: Meet The School Leader Who Built a Thriving School From Just Four Rooms And A Handful of Students<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Giridhar emphasizes the key to their success. \u201cWe really care about each student and <\/span>help them in every way we can<\/span><\/a>. We also talk to parents often, telling them how they can help their children based on individual needs. By ensuring parents are well-informed about every aspect of their child’s growth, development, and school life, we’ve built a community of trust. Parents see no reason to look elsewhere.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Giridhar](\"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/B565-MR-Nobel.jpg\")
<\/p>\nStarting a school with hope and belief<\/span><\/h3>\n
When 2020-21 ended, the government’s green light to reopen schools brought a glimmer of hope. Embracing change and persisting against all odds, the school’s enrollment skyrocketed to 120 students.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSchooling in the village and help from Varthana<\/span><\/h3>\n
Last year, Giridhar’s school saw the “<\/span>highest admissions<\/span><\/a> in the taluk, with 150 students.”<\/span><\/h3>\n
Now, the school has 268 students. An optimistic Giridhar thinks that number will grow by 150 more next year, given the new classrooms available for grades 6 to 8.<\/span><\/h3>\n
What makes the school special<\/span><\/h3>\n