Ipsita

Villa Theresa High School

Peddar Road ,Mumbai
April 17, 2013 Rating
I schooled there from grade VI up to completion of grade X. Batch of 1984. Much later than those who have posted their comments here. Sr Carminah D'Mello was my principal. I owe my 'self-confidence' to her and at 45 I still have a good load of it. Tough to crush. She was very strict but under her stern exterior there was a warm, gentle and caring mother. She held me up and showed me the way when all about me was collapsing. She was impartial and ubiased. I met her when visiting Mumbai in the late nineties. She was very unwell then - at first she didn't quite remember me but gradually she did. I kept in touch with her on phone. One day she told me she was moving to Goa as she no longer could take on any more responsibilities ( in charge of the hostel etc) She made me promise I'd visit her in Goa but never did get a chance to go to Goa. I hope she is well - wherever she is, she will always be in my prayers. I owe her all the gratitude for making me realize my self-worth. Sr I love you!