Have you ever felt something deeply but didn’t know how to say it out loud?
Now imagine being a child—scared, confused, or just shy—and having no one to talk to. That’s what many kids go through every day. But now, a 108-year-old school in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, has come up with a beautiful idea: a Post Box inside the school, where children can drop letters expressing their worries, dreams, and thoughts.
Yes, a simple post box. But its impact? Huge.
The Power of a Small Box
The school—Phanindra Deb Primary Institution—introduced this initiative during Saraswati Puja. They named it “Bachchon Ki Mann Ki Baat”—because that’s exactly what it is. A space for children to write their feelings, drop them into the box, and let someone finally hear them.
It could be anything—
- A dream they’re chasing
- A fight with a friend
- A fear they can’t name
- Or simply, “I feel lonely…”
And what’s magical is—no one judges them. They just write. Freely.
Why This Matters
Not every child is bold enough to raise their hand and say, “I need help.”
Some kids stay silent—even when they’re hurting. Especially the shy, quiet ones.
This post box is their voice.
As the school’s Principal Jahirul Islam said, even the most introverted children are now opening up—on paper.
And once a month, on the last working day, the box is opened. A team of seven teachers reads the letters with care. They respond, take action if needed, and even call in psychologists or parents for support when things seem serious.
It’s not just a post box. It’s a promise.
A promise that says, “You are not alone.”
More Than Just Emotional Support
Here’s what’s actually happening with this initiative:
- Kids are learning to express themselves. Not just feelings—but in writing.
- Their handwriting improves, their vocabulary grows, and most importantly—they feel heard.
- Teachers get a chance to understand the emotional world of their students—beyond marks and attendance.
- It builds trust, empathy, and a stronger school environment.
A Lesson for All of Us
Prof. Dr. Sujit Sarkar from SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, beautifully summed it up:
“Children who never shared their problems are now writing them. This helps us understand their mental state regularly.”
Isn’t that what we all want?
For someone to understand, without us having to shout?
This initiative is not about therapy sessions or big systems. It’s about something deeper—making children feel seen, heard, and valued.
What If Every School Did This?
Imagine if every school, big or small, in every corner of India or the world, had a small post box like this.
Just a box. And a few caring teachers.
That’s all it takes to make a child feel safe.
Maybe your child’s school could try it. Or maybe, we as parents, uncles, aunts, or neighbors, can ask, “Are you okay?” a little more often.
Final Thought:
Sometimes, kids don’t need a solution. They just need a space to say,
“I’m scared.”
“I’m excited.”
“I’m confused.”
“I wish someone understood me.”
And now, in this little school in Jalpaiguri, they have that space.
A tiny post box is helping them find their voice. And that, truly, is powerful.
Let’s talk: What do you think about this initiative? Do you wish your school had something like this when you were a kid? Share your thoughts in the comments!
