The Visit . . . . . .

 Today, the 12th of April, a circular announced that 13th April was to be a half working day. Nothing unusual as holidays are a regular feature of any academic session and they add the right masala to the regularity of the school. So, what was so special about this ? (Any takers for this Quiz? Are you listening O'Brian? ) It was 'The Return of Brother Mani ! ! [No ! It is not a sequel to a movie !] Ah ! I can literally hear the silent oohs and aahs from the students who happened to be there during his tenure as the Principal of our school. Nay !  he was not returning as the Principal, rather as the Provincial, Montfort Brothers of St.Gabriel, Delhi Region ! (There I have said it.) His stature demands that he  efficiently manage about 18 institutions run by the Brothers keeping the ethos of the Society

His promotion was not at all surprising.As he is a person who possesses communication skills and has the ability to connect to people of all strata irrespective of rank or status.Above all, he has a photographic memory or should I say he does his home work well ! And that, my dear Gabrielites, is discipline !

And what a change ! All teachers who had the opportunity to work with him swelled up with pride and wanted to be there. These infectious vibes permeated through to the students. The assembly was as it should always be. Silent.. Alert..Disciplined ! The welcome was as usual.......Gabrielites come out at their best at such occasions, don't we . . . . . and how ! ! IMPRESSIVE, that how ! The boundary walls of the CBRI reverbrated to the prayer song and the National Anthem. And the best part was that there were no late comers. VERY IMPRESSIVE ! Thats how we Gabrielites were, are and will always be. Bro. Mani then proceeded to the junior section whilst the teaching started in the senior section.

The informal meeting with the Provincial started at 12 o'clock in the staff room. Good words of praise were exchanged in a cordial manner and then we were invited for informal lunch at the residence. However, I couldnt attend that as I had a problem with my teeth so excused myself from there and scootered home. So, what happened there, I leave to the fertile figments of your imagination to create as you feel. Talking about imagination, this here doodle has been contributed by a student Avi Sharma, of the 2007 batch ( I may be wrong, but bear with me) who was very enthusiastic to contribute and contribute he did, expressing a warm feeling, which I am sure would be seconded by many of us. So enjoy and hey... how about some more contributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . Then, till next time take care, CIAO ! ! Pip Pip Cheerio and all that

P.S. All those Gabrielites who sailed through our school during his tenure should congratulate Bro. Mani on his promotion ! ! It would be just the right action on our behalf for these moments come rarely.