School in India

To be sung to the tune of "We Didn't Start the Fire"

Brown paper wrapping

Sello-tape, label-sticking

Uniform buying

Tie, belt and badge hunting.

Early morning prayers

We worship all Gods,

(Some Gods more than others)

Religious tolerance in action.

Waiting outside school gate

Fine for coming late

Shoes not sparkling white

Go hide out of sight.

(We didn’t start the fire)

This is school in India

There is no complaining, only early waking.

School bag packed with books

Weighing at least 10 kgs

Who says it breaks kids’ backs?

We believe in weight lifting.

Lunch in steel box

“No plastics” bandbox

Where is my steel thermos?

Is plastic basket allowed?

PT, langdi, running race, kabbadi

Annual Day, Sports Day (JFK blown away, what else do I have to say?)

This is how we celebrate!

(We didn’t start the fire)

This is school in India

There is no complaining, only early waking.