Hilary Gonsalves
Retired School Principal at St. Anne's Academy
Pune, India
About
Retirement has made room for books, church music, intercity train trips, and more time with grandchildren. Hilary is still drawn to classrooms, though now mostly as a guest mentor invited to speak about leadership and educational values.
Career Journey
Hilary chose education early and stayed with it for life. After teaching history and civics, he moved into school leadership and eventually retired as principal after a widely respected tenure marked by academic rigor, stronger arts programs, and a reputation for being firm without losing kindness.
School Memories
He remembers the mix of discipline and mischief that defined school life: polished shoes, unfinished homework, and the endless negotiations between boys who thought every rule was up for interpretation. Those years shaped his respect for teachers profoundly.
Message to the Batch
We owe a quiet debt to the teachers and friendships that steadied us. I hope this reunion honors both.