Punishing children, using corporal punishment was regarded normal and accepted in many schools and institutions. (23 Aug14, Pg 6 Times of India ICSE ordinance against Corporal Punishment) The legacy of corporal punishment in our school goes back to the beginning of 19th century, (Reminiscences of my school days 1901 to 1906 by Joseph B Gomes…
After my tears rolled out of my eyes, I panned all over for my Mom but she had disappeared. I panicked and howled and tugged away from Brother Fonseca who held my hand firmly. He managed to control my hysterics and drew my attention to the small cake in my hand. Then he brought two…
Believe me Tyrone your grandfather was a great man. You know why I say that. Because he was humble, very humble. If as an orphaned boarder I was given the option, I would have chosen him as my father. Everyone will have a different view on the same event or personality. All I can say…
Eddie Pinto the younger brother of Leo Pinto (Olympian and Hockey goalkeeper) passed away on July 24th 2014 in Mississauga Canada. Eddie was also a Stanislite and was an athlete and goalkeeper for both Tatas and the school. He is survived by his wife Gladys also a hockey player in her day
Soon it will be tax time again. Perhaps not the happiest thought but there could be a silver lining … if you make a gift to St. Stanislaus Ex-Students Association (SSESA) now. In Uplat, Talasari District, located about 150 Km North of Mumbai along the Western Express highway, families struggle to send their children to…
LORDS of the LAST BENCHES by Julian d www.dear2me.ca The title of the book Lords of the Last Benches by Julian D is an inspirational statement made by Miss Hope, teacher of VII A at Stanislaus High School in the late 70’s and 80’s. The author is ever grateful to Miss HOPE. Then her student,…