"Safety of Students my Priority!": A word with the Head of Security

In spotlight is Ramanjaneyulu this time.

For eight hours a day, five days a week, we are entrusted to the safety of our school. However, how well do we know the relentless force that vouches for our security as we study away in our classrooms? We have figured the answer to that question is, not well enough. So, we have brought it upon ourselves to head down to the gates of our school, and have a chat with our very own head of security, Ramanjaneyulu.

Suhas: We have seen you deployed at the gates  and wondered what your job includes?
Ramanjaneyulu: My main duty is to supervise the guard staff and the drivers, while also checking the water in the tanks ever so often. Keeping track of the visitors and locking the classrooms at the end of the day remain as a part of my job too.

Suhas: What do you believe are the vital responsibilities of a guard?
Ramanjaneyulu: The safety of the students is of utmost priority. I also believe that treating the parents with respect, and maintaining a decorum of politeness is very important as one of our responsibilities

Suhas: Are there any crazy situations you had to encounter while on duty?
Ramanjaneyulu: Crazy situations? Well, I must say, crazy situations arise every day if one is not careful. However, when such events do occur, it is essential to react quickly, and inform officials as soon as possible. It is always important for a guard to stay in his toes.

Suhas: Do students listen to you? If not, what do you do to make them?
Ramanjaneyulu: The older kids are normally on their best behaviour, and do not pose many problems. The younger children are a bit trickier to handle, but are normally accompanied by their parents. There really is no point in getting angry; if a child does not listen, it is just a matter of reiterating it more clearly, yet in a gentle tone.

Suhas: Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule for this interview!
Ramanjaneyulu: Pleasure is all mine!

By Suhas -Grade 10A