Subhag’s School days

t was 6.30 in the evening and I had just finished a meeting and was sipping a hot cup of coffee when I received a call. The dialler showed me Hema Ma’am, it was my Hindi teacher. I picked up the call and after the usual pleasantries, she told me, Subhag, the school is turning 25 years old this year. Can you write a small article and share with me about your time at school? Initially hesitant, I could not say No to her. I agreed. After the call I was reminiscing my school days. I know that everyone who is reading this article now is probably remembering their school days. 

1st June 2000, my brother, I and my best friend Ravi, it was our first day at Swargarani School. Ravi and I joined 2nd standard and my brother joined LKG. A completely new environment for us but I remember seeing Sr Immaculate the current Manager, my first teacher at Swargarani welcoming us. Such is her aura that she could put to ease any student with her love and affection. At the same time, she was known to be firm and strict when it comes to discipline. 

I spent 10 years at the school from 2nd standard to my 12th standard. Over the course of years, I was blessed to have learnt from so many teachers. My first class teacher Lalitha ma’am who taught us as a teacher but cared for us like a grandmother ended up becoming more than a teacher to all of us. Sometimes when I look back at that time, I wish I was a kid again. 

I have seen the school grow from classes being conducted in building which doubled as a convent for the sisters to having a separate building for PU students alone by the time I left. When I recently visited the school, I was taken aback by the tremendous development the school has undergone with two new buildings, smart boards. Today, I see students enjoying their time at the campus. 

I owe a lot to the school for it has played a big role in making me who I am today. Many a times, I remember, I myself and many others have complained about how strict the school is, but today when I look back, I thank all the sisters and teachers for being so strict. The school and it’s teachers teaches us to be empathetic, to be charitable and I remember going and spend time with students from govt schools and many other underprivileged children. I believe that it teaches us to give back to the society, to look at people and understand them better and their conditions. In this world of solitude and loneliness, it teaches us to be each other’s’ companions to make the world a better place to live in. In my corporate circle I am know for my discipline, punctuality, ethics, and I believe that all of these were inculcated to me at Swargarani. 

Congratulations to Swargarani school and PU college on completing 25 glorious years. I wish it many more years of success, growth and good luck. I hope that I get to attend the 50 years Golden Jubilee as well. 

Best, 
Subhag