We all came as kids who felt unsafe and invisible,  who were in constant confusion but the teachers at Maheshwari public school (writing the name of this institution gave me chills) encouraged me and told me that I’m capable and worthy enough to achieve anything I set my eyes for and everything I aspire for.

Over the twelve years I spent at this wonderful school, I’ve grown into a person who is now more attentive of the different people , opinions and cultures that surround me and this in turn has allowed me to become more open minded.

Memories have been the part and parcel of my life much like everyone else. We remember the good days which have gone by and the bad ones as well . I remember being appointed as Captain and receiving the title of best dancer and I also remember the kind piece of advice by Vice principal ma’am and both of them has their equal importance in my life. A student knows the importance of school life and considers it as their golden period of life . At least I do . And why should it not be? It is the first truly impactful thing in one’s life and the importance of it can never be denied.

Some of  the early and most important lessons you imbibe in yourself being a student at MPS are tenacity, leadership, respect, cooperation and integrity .I still remember how Principal ma’am used to share an inspirational story every day in assembly during examination and somehow it always managed to endow a ray of hope in me .

 Now being in a college which I achieved due to help and support of my teachers who helped me learn from my mistakes and acknowledge my potential, I remember the days when we shared both our pleasures and sorrows together and where we used to rely on each other and now that all my classmates are too carrying the legacy forward .

Back then I used to hate practical exams and vivas where we had to present our projects in front of entire class but now as I realize the importance they carry in our lives . Those scary Vivas were basically our very first platform to share our thoughts and instill a doze of confidence in ourselves .

If someone asks me what legacy I got from this school I won’t be able to answer it in one sentence.  For the lessons are irreplaceable and I can never be thankful enough for them .

Ashlesha Singhal