Don't just get first class. Be first class

Never missing a count
"Leff right, Bleddy Samarr, leff, right,...stop staring at the girrlls, leff right, Lef, lef, lef, ri, lef..."
"Fauj Ki Column Manj Se Gujragi
Pehle Parade Aage
Baaki Parade, Teen-o-teen mein Dhayine Mud"
"Stop the tom foolery in the beck of the class"
"I don't care, beg, borrow, steal, but I want your herecot by 10 am."

Chalo bachho chup ho jao apni apni pustak kholo

It is hearting to note that the OCA like the proverbial Phoenix has resurrected itself. It is my fervent hope that this bond between the past and present will serve to strengthen ties in the future. This can only be done through a band of dedicated and selfless Campionites with the active co-operation of all its members. I wish the OCA fair success in all its forthcoming ventures through the years.

It was nice of you to remember us the old members of the teaching staff and non teaching staff and seek information from them to upload and display on their personal pages on the website. It was indeed thoughtful of you all Campionites to regard us in this unique fashion and remember and revive our sweet memories with you in the classes and outside. I am completing 84 on the 12th of November 2008 I really enjoyed the days in Campion. I was perhaps the only one teacher who was given a touching farewell by the Management with the invitation to my wife and a son. I will never forget that. Rev. Fr. Miranda came to my new assignment to find out whether I was happy there. He mentioned “Come back to Campion if you are not happy” This was a grand gesture. May God Bless you all.

It was a memorable experience during my tenure from the days of Rev. Fr. Moore to Rev. Fr. Miranda. The students were lovable and very attached. I was asked to take the responsibility of Secretary Welfare Committee for the Staff. I called a special meeting of all parents – doctors, specialists with the help of guidance from Dr. L H Hiranandani (ENT) who all offered their free treatment to staff in addition to Doctors samples of tonics vitamins and other costly medicines. The committee also paid for their intense treatment to the staff.

When Rev. Fr. Robort was adamant no to add to our pay pockets I lead the teachers to his room and after giving the fact that Campion School was transferring huge amounts to Jesuit’s Funds he recurrently was forced to pay flat rate of Rs 800/- p.m.

When Mr. Hodiwalla was on a study leave to Denmark I took over his duties. I conducted Annual Athletic Sports single handed which was appreciated by Principal Rebort and publicly awarded me a suit piece and extra amount. It was only when I got an opportunity of being the Principal of GES-HAL High School and Jr. College, I left the esteemed Campion & Campionites otherwise I would not have left Campion.

I still cherish my sweet memories when I sit in my arm-chair.

I am deeply indebted to Campion for fashioning me into what I a today.  I fondly remember Fr. Alban D’Mello for his organizational skills and for being a martinet and Mr. Kenneth Dyer for his dedication and sincerity. I do not believe I shall ever forget the staff who was a source of inspiration and encouragement. Thank You ex-students for giving me a chance to teach you and learn so much from you. The spirit of Campion still runs in my veins. Love and best wishes.