School Friendships and the Golden Days of Life
Part 2 – School Friendships and the Golden Days of Life
Author: Apna Bachpan Team | Updated: November 2025
Introduction – Days That Never Came Back
Do you remember when life was so simple that finishing homework felt like the biggest challenge?
The sound of the school bus in the morning, rushing to wear that uniform,
and those lovely friends without whom even a single day felt incomplete.
“School friendship” — perhaps the purest bond of all, one that never fades with time,
but stays alive in a quiet corner of our hearts forever.
The First Meeting – When Friendship Was Born
It was the first day of class three — new books, the smell of a new school bag,
and a shy face sitting next to you on the bench.
“What’s your name?” — that one question built a friendship that still warms your heart today.
Sharing lunch during recess, swapping pencils, and helping each other with homework —
those were the golden moments of school friendship.
The Mischiefs That Still Make Us Smile
Remember when the teacher turned toward the board, and chalk pieces flew in the air?
Or the day when the entire class joined hands for a prank — only to end up laughing until tears came?
The names carved on desks, the tiny hearts drawn in diaries,
and those secret messages hidden behind the timetable — they still make us smile.
Innocent Promises and Honest Emotions
“We’ll always stay together” — that was the promise made on the last bench of every classroom.
Neither did we understand distance, nor the fear of separation — just a belief that friendship would never end.
But time changed — college, career, responsibilities…
and those friends, without whom life once felt impossible, became sweet memories we revisit often.
Teachers – Our First Life Guides
How can we talk about school friendships and forget our teachers?
The scolding that turned into affection, the praise that built our confidence,
and those “Good” or “Well Done” stamps that gave us wings.
Teachers didn’t just educate us — they taught us the meaning of life itself.
The Lunch Break – A Daily Festival
When the bell rang, it felt like victory — “Lunch Time!”
Everyone opened their tiffin boxes, and the aroma filled the classroom.
Someone brought potato parathas, someone had Maggi noodles, and someone shared mom’s special rajma rice.
The sweetness of that lunch and the warmth of those chats still bring comfort today.
Exams, Report Cards, and the Race
The word “exam” used to send shivers down our spine, but the excitement of results day was unmatched.
“Who came first?” “Who will the teacher praise?” — those little competitions
turned into priceless memories.
In truth, school taught us that winning or losing is just a part of life —
but trying your best is what truly matters.
Farewell – When Goodbyes Were Full of Love
That last day, when we wrote on each other’s uniforms —
“Don’t forget me”, “Best friends forever”, “Miss you” — eyes filled with tears and hearts with love.
That’s when we realized that friendship isn’t just about time spent together,
it’s about memories that live forever.
Looking Back Today…
In today’s fast-paced world, when we feel exhausted and lost,
a little child within us longs for those days again —
those innocent smiles, those wild dreams, and that selfless friendship.
Maybe that’s why the words “Apna Bachpan” instantly bring a sparkle to our eyes and a smile to our lips.
