Ex-Staff


Mr Lunn	Mr Olliver	Mr Wright	Mr Mollan	Mr D'Sena	Mr Francis

Mr Aiken	Mr Sewell	Mr Robey	Mrs Francis	Mrs Brewin	Miss Toscano

Miss Abrahams	Mr Rowe	Mr Mogre	Mr Bunter	Mrs Carroll	J.Wordsworth

Mr Cowan	Mrs Gilbert	Mr Martyn	Mr Torrick	Mr Rainsford	Mrs Taylor

Mr Aitkins	Mr Fernandes	Mr Chavan	Mr Jagtap	Mr Sarfraz	Mr Thakore

Mr E J Oliver	Mr Gundaviya	Mr Ninan	Mrs Aitkins	Mrs Pathak	Mrs Roberts

Miss Joyce Wordsworth passes on . . . an icon, stalwart, mentor and ever bubbling personality full of youthful energy and humour. Our fond memories of Miss Wordsworth culminated in an overwhelming and very warm gathering of ex-Bishopites – students and teachers -- at the Krome Reception Centre (Pune) on 25 September 2012. The icing on the cake that evening was the awe-inspiring presence of Joyce Wordsworth even as we also celebrated her 90^th birthday. Joyce’s incredible memory was something to be marvelled at – and I owe my addiction to cryptic crosswords to Joyce.

My wife’s (Joyce) journey into the realm of teaching was inspired by Miss Wordsworth’s guidance and her ever caring and supportive presence in those initial years. Joyce and Holly visited us in Sydney in 1996 and our family is so blessed to have enjoyed her love and warmth through the years and we will certainly miss those telephone conversations with her.

Rest in eternal peace dearest Miss Joyce Wordsworth.

A tribute by Joyce and Klyne Aitkins

Staff 1947
Standing: Mr A.E.Mollan, Mr E.J.Oliver, Mr Bakzaa, Mr B.Francis, Mr D'Sena, Mr. P.Bunter.
Seated: Mrs Brewin, Mr A. E. Lunn (Principal) Mr George Robey, Miss Toscano.

Staff 1964

Staff 1969

Staff 1971

Staff 1972

Staff 1973

Staff 1974

Staff 1996

Bishop's School Ladies Staff 1979
Standing: B.D'Souza.T.Pathak,F.Daruwalla,G.Fletcher,J.Aitkins,M.Daniell,S.Olliver,T.Oliveira Seated:J.Bhaskar,C.Jolly,B.Morris,J.Wordsworth,L.Roberts,E.Thakore,L.O'Connor,S.Sharaballi,K.Sanjana

Mr R Ringrow

When I joined in 1981 one of the first people I met was Mr Ringrow the HM.
White shirt, white trousers, blue tie- he looked impressive indeed. He welcomed me warmly and wished me a long and happy stay( I ended up staying for 20 years!)

His office (and later mine) was just below my staff quarters in Lunn block.

One evening at about 6 pm I was shocked to see Mr Ringrow come upstairs. He said he had heardsomeone playing a guitar and had come to hear some good music.

I handed him the guitar and he was thrilled. For the next 15 mts or so he strummed away and in fact was quite good.

He taught History to grade 7- was often late for class as he would be busy with his job as HM so the class more often than not had a free period.

A story goes( unconfirmed) that he once fixed the date for a test but forgot to prepare a question paper so he walked into the class and set the following paper.

1. Name the History book and the author.

2 Who is the publisher of the book.

3 List the chapters that were taught this term and write 5 lines on each chapter !!

He then walked off to the office and forgot to collect the answer scripts.

Yes he often walked to school from East street and could be seen at 6 pm looking for his scooter !

On other occasions he came by scooter and walked home leaving the open scooter leaning against some wall or the other( it had no stand)

Mr Ringrow was a good hearted , kind man liked by one and all. He was easy to get on with and he made it a point NEVER to let anyone leave his office angry( a quality I learnt from him)

I think he left Bishops in 84-85.

I met him about 10 years later in Bangalore. He looked frail but his memory was as sharp as ever. he was having breathing problems and was often depressed.

Mr Ringrow died in January 2005.
Michael Guzder

Caroline Jolly

Joined Bishop’s in January 1969.
Appointed Class teacher by Mr. A E Lunn.
Appointed Junior Head Mistress 1989 by Mr. B.W.Roberts.
Joined as a spinster when there were dedicated Staff members like Bill Wright, Miss. J. Wordsworth, Mrs P Dean. Mrs L. D’souza.,Mr D. Beaman.
Taught Grade 1 and KG, whilst she held the post .
Played the St. Mary’s Church organ for all the Founder‘s Day Celebrations from 1969 till 2003. Trained the school choirs for the Festival of School Choirs, both Senior and Junior with a strength of 60 boys in each choir. Had the privilege of conducting the massed Choir of 150 children from all participating schools.
Resigned from Bishop’s in April 2003.
Holds the unbeaten record of 34 years as a proud Bishopite.

Mr Beaman was an institution in himself and when I joined in 1981 nothing went on in Bishops without Mr B being involved.

He woke early and was there at the dining hall verandah for morning tea or chotha hazri !

He had a mug of tea ( in the same plastic mug used by the boys) and half a bun. He also picked up the raisins from the large bowl and ate them . He often fed Smokie his dog a piece of the bun too !

He then went back to his room and put on the BBC news. God help the MOD if he rung the bells early or late as then Mr B would be fuming - his BBC programmes somehow coincided with the bells !

He then went round the school setting the clocks , signed the LOG books- put in corrections in RED almost daily and then was in time for Breakfast at 8.00.

By 8.40 he was at assembly.

He then went to his various classes - he taught English language and was THE MASTER .

Despite his busy schedule he was never late for a period and hated being disturbed while he was teaching. If you had to disturb a class of his the matter better be important.

During his free periods he would sit at a table in the main office and check attendance registers and do all sorts of work related to the boarding establishment.

Lunch was at 1.00 and after the boarders finished lunch he would rush to his room - put on his radio , have lunch followed by a nap.

He was down in the dining hall at 3.45 for tea.

He was at the Games parade at 4.00 and then would take Smokie for a walk to the race course or down the lanes in camp.

He often stood on the sidelines watching matches and he enjoyed chatting to the MOD during that time. As a young master I often had a chance to garner bits of wisdom during those chats !

He was back in school at the MOD's table at 6. 00 for evening study- then ensuring that all was in order.

Once again back for dinner in the Dining hall at 7.30.

He then would retire to his room after a long day.

His room was full of books, Readers Digests, old log books, old answer scripts etc - there were also a few canes !

Mr Beaman was also in charge of the orders and supplies for the kitchen and overall in charge of the clinic, so he visited the clinic on a daily basis too.

He loved Music and Quizzing- was crazy about animals and was a man of routine.

His passing away was a sad loss to Bishop's. He was a man of wisdom- God fearing and good at heart and someone who can NEVER be replaced.

I took over Mr Beaman's responsibilities after he passed on . His legacy will live on forever

An article by Mr Michael Guzder (Ex-Headmaster of Bishop's)

I would be pleased to hear from ANY member of Staff, past or present, and look forward to renewing my connections with the School.


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