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The Bishop's School Ex-Staff
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Mr Lunn | Mr Olliver | Mr Wright | Mr Mollan | Mr D'Sena | Mr Francis |
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Mr Aiken | Mr Sewell | Mr Robey | Mrs Francis | Mrs Brewin | Miss Toscano |
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Miss Abrahams | Mr Rowe | Mr Mogre | Mr Bunter | Mrs Carroll | J.Wordsworth |
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Mr Cowan | Mrs Gilbert | Mr Martyn | Mr Torrick | Mr Rainsford | Mrs Taylor |
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Mr Aitkins | Mr Fernandes | Mr Chavan | Mr Jagtap | Mr Sarfraz | Mr Thakore |
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Mr E J Oliver | Mr Gundaviya | Mr Ninan | Mrs Aitkins | Mrs Pathak | Mrs Roberts |
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Mr Francis receives a warm welcome from Mr Freese during the Bishop School's 150th celebrations in Pune (November 2014) |
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Mr Roberts and Sandeep Santami (Head Boy 1980) 2014 |
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Mr and Mrs Roberts |
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Mr Lunn and Mr Robey 1947 |
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 90th birthday. Joyces incredible memory was something to be marvelled at and I owe my addiction to cryptic crosswords to Joyce. My wifes (Joyce) journey into the realm of teaching was inspired by Miss Wordsworths 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 |
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Laura Toscano D'Souza 1995 |
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Mr and Mrs Mollan and family |
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Mr Bill Wright |
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Mr Michael Guzder with the '92 -'93 Honours board |
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A trip to Sinhagad in April '74 with Mr D. Beaman, Mr V. Pawar and Mr Klyne Aitkins |
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Miss K. Felfeli Ex - Music Teacher 1999 - 2001 |
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Mr P. Dolas | Mr P. Philip | J. Bhatnagar | Mr T. Varghese | S. Varghese | Mrs C. Furnell |
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Mr & Mrs Sewell |
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Mr Sid Hunt October 2005 |
April 1949 |
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Miss Alice Abraham, Edna Cross, Miss Brown, Mrs Power |
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Bruce Frankell, Pat Francis, Mr. Francis, Mavis Cook, Mr "Pop" Lunn |
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Mr Eddie Oliver, Mr George Robey, Mr Philip Bunter |
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Mr Sewell, Mrs I. Bose, Joyce Ledley, C. Ledley, Mrs Sewell, Sylvia Gordon |
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Mr George Robey (English Teacher) 1948 |
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Junior School Exhibition 1978 with J.Wordsworth, J.Aitkins & T.Pathak |
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Mr K. Aitkins
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Mr B.W. Roberts (Ex-Principal) with Mr Ringrow & Mrs Roberts. |
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Mr & Mrs Sewell with son Herbie on right at a party |
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Staff Basketball Team 1977 |
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Norah Crasto - Matron 1973 |
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Mr Aitkins & Mr Wright '76 |
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Messrs: Jagtap-Fernandes-Mogre-Sarfraz-Thakore-Chavan-Fernandez and Aitkins. (Outside Staff Room 1977) |
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D.Innis,K.Aitkins,M.Gomes and M.Guzder in the Staff Common Room 1982 |
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Mr Francis in the Staff Room 1994 |
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Mr Aiken (Old Boy & Staff) |
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Staff & Prefects 1950 |
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Staff & Prefects 1951 |
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Staff & Prefects 1955 |
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Staff & Prefects 1958 |
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Staff & Prefects 1959 |
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Staff & Prefects 1960 |
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Staff & Prefects 1961 |
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Staff & Prefects 1963 |
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Staff 1947 |
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Staff 1964 |
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Staff 1969 |
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Staff 1971 |
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Staff 1972 |
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Staff 1973 |
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Staff 1974 |
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Staff 1996 |
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Bishop's School
Ladies Staff 1979 |
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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 |
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Joined Bishops 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. Dsouza.,Mr D. Beaman.
Taught Grade 1 and KG, whilst she held the post .
Played the St. Marys Church organ for all the Founders 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 Bishops in April 2003.
Holds the unbeaten record of 34 years as a proud Bishopite.
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A Tribute to Mr Beaman
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.