The rank and the file in the schools

June 23rd, 2008

Besides teachers, the school management and staff, try to know and make friends with the school’s rank and file employees and casuals. The gate keeper, janitors, security guards, canteen waiters and waitresses, church servers, gardeners, drivers, mechanics, office assistants,laborers,laundrywomen and even the vendors are daily personalities to meet and befriend.

They can give valueable suggestions as to whom to appraoch concerning your term oaoer or report, for example, by directing you to the approriate teacher, dean or staff. They are in the know, They also spice up your otherwise tedious schoolwork.

In the kitchen, friendship with  the waitresses can win you faster services, bonuses or discounts. The gatekeeper may  help you with your things on stormy days or watch for your visitors. And even regular pleasantries with the gardener start your day bright and make you feel good at having lighted up his face.