Retirement of two members of Staff

A Chapel Service was held on the 28th March 2015 to commemorate the retirement of two members of staff.

Mr Derrick Crawford Clarke was born on 13 June, 1954. He grew up in Lucknow. He was a pupil at La Martiniere Girls’ College and later at La Martiniere College till 1973. Having completed his Teacher Training from Mount Herman Teachers’ Training College, Darjeeling in 1974, he joined the Staff of La Martiniere College in 1980. The erstwhile Principal of the College, Lt Col H.R.H. Daniell described him as “a hard-working and steady student … (with a) reserved, pleasant personality and a good moral character.”

While in College, he took an active part in games, including Hockey, Boxing, Swimming and Football. His interests extended to English Drama, choral singing and the NCC. He has almost always resided on the campus from the time of his appointment.

In 2011 Mr Clarke was appointed as Housemaster, Martin House. In view of his long, distinguished and loyal contribution to the College, the Local Committee of Governors was pleased to elevate Mr Clarke to the post of 2^nd Assistant in May, 2013. He has been the senior-most member of Staff in the College whose sagacity has been relied upon in decision making.

Mr Derrick Clarke is making home with his son on La Martiniere estate, where the College shall have occasion to consult him on matters of interest.

Mrs Neelum Singh was born on 18 June, 1953. Having completed her schooling in Bareilly, she graduated from Loreto Degree College. She then earned three Masters’ Degrees in Political Science, History and English, besides a Bachelor of Education degree. She joined the Staff of La Martiniere College after having gained nearly thirteen years of teaching experience.

As a student, Mrs Singh was deeply interested in Basketball, Badminton, Swimming, rifle-shooting and Softball. Her interest in co-curricular activities, including debating has led to her being the Secretary of the College Debating Team. Under her guidance, the Debating Team of the College is well known. Firm, but caring, she has endeared herself to the senior-most boys of the College to whom she has taught English and Political Science.

The Chapel Service was followed by farewell dinner.