Our School Caretaker

There are people who work and never complain and there are people who have nothing and still work. Such is a man in my school who works and never grumbles of anything. He is our school caretaker, Mr. Tsagay.

We know in every school, the caretaker is a very important person. Mr. Tsagay is the caretaker of our Darla Middle Secondary school. He is a very good man. He not only helps students but also shares the responsibility of running the school. There are three caretakers in the school. Mr. Tsagay is the oldest in the school. He has been in the service of this school for the last fifteen or more years.

Mr. Tsagay is popularly called ‘Aue Tsagay’ which means brother Tsagay. He is a real brother to the school, without him the school will become handicapped. He wears a clean blue sleeve and pants when he is on duty.

He is a very hard-working and punctual. He is always the first to arrive at the school and he is the last to go. He opens rooms of the school principal, staff, and there, and dusts them clean. He is sincere and regular in his work. He is a willing worker. He is a slave to duty. If anyone calls him for any kind of work, he would be willing to come and help.

He takes various notices, letters, and other circulars from the Principal to teachers. He keeps the school Notice Board up-to-date.

He is a well-rounded person. He knows many things. Not only he takes care of the school but he also works as a gardener, electrician, carpenter, etc. He is a jack of all trades. Because of all these he deserves a huge salary.

He works very hard but his pay is less. By looking at his so many works, he must be paid more than any other high-ranking government worker. He does not expect any personal reward from the teachers. Because the teacher themselves are poor too.

The last time he worked with some electric wires outside the school compound and he got an electric shock. He was immediately taken to Gedu hospital. And these days he is complaining about abdominal pain and weakness. Everyone feels sorry for him.

All teachers and students like him. He always presents a smiling face. By his loyalty and honest work, he has made himself an indispensable to the school.

This is our Aue Tsagay, photo from the file