For SSLC students at Government High School in Kalenahalli of Arkalgud taluk, their school has become their home over the last few days. They visit their family only for a couple of hours in a day and spend the rest of the day in school.
As the final examination is fast approaching, the teaching staff is conducting evening classes for the SSLC students. While boys stay back in the school at night, girls go home by 9 p.m. only to return the next day, early morning.
The school located in the village, bordering Mysuru district, has a total strength of 223. Students from 11 villages spread over Hassan and Mysuru districts study here. Among them, 84 are appearing for the SSLC this year. The school has maintained a good pass percentage for the past five years.
