Ko Aung Myint (SPHS64, UCC) sent me a photo of SPHS Bakery.
During our SPHS days, the shop was located near the Gate of Bo Aung Kyaw (Sparks Street). It sold bread and Bombay Toast.
Vendors sold Mohinga and other food in the open building which is used for Drill Practice.
Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint wrote : My favorite was cream buns !
Robert Win Boh wrote : The daughter of SHHS Bakery owner attended SHHS (Sacred Heart High School). She was my classmate till Middle School Classes – but not matriculated as she got married in High School age & left School
Tin Aung Win wrote : I like raisin buns.
Ngwe Tun Tun wrote : I like cream bun also. It was very fresh and delicious.
Robert Win Boh wrote : I like simple hot bread to carry home running in the our sack as we live in 32nd Street later 51st Street – 3 / 2 Blocks away.
He was loved by his former students. When he passed away, the cortege left from SPHS (St. Paul’s High School) to the Tamwe Christian Cemetery. When the cars arrived at the Cemetery for the Burial Service, many cars were still leaving SPHS.
His younger brother had a couple of Doctorates, but his teaching was not valued as highly as that of Brother Clementian, who did not have a Doctorate.
Brother Clementian was a Brother Director. He retired from being a Brother Director, but he did not retire from his love of teaching.
It was customary for Brother Directors to go round and inspect the classes. Brother Clementian would not allow the Brother Director or the Assistant Director to come near his class.
Brother Clementian did not know or care if a student is a son of the Prime Minister, Minister or a high ranking official. He treats every student fairly.
He taught High School Mathematics. He had several texts and reference books. He would teach a topic and ask one or more students to go onto the blackboard to show what they have learned and to solve selected problems. He reminded students not to impose unnecessary “restrictions”. For example, if he asked a student to draw a triangle, it should be an arbitrary one (not restricted as an isosceles or equilateral) and it could/should be labeled differently from the one used in his example.
Sad to hear that some present day students do not get marks if they deviate from “rote learning”.
Every student would have two (or more) exercise books, so that he can collect and grade the homework. Every week, he would give a test of three questions to be answered in one hour. This training prepared many students to complete six questions in the Matriculation examination much earlier than the allotted three hours and score Distinctions.
He acknowledges that some students (e.g. Min Oo) are gifted and have learned beyond High School Mathematics.
Many remember his smile, and a few remember the strong finger that he used for poking at “badly behaving” students.
Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint (SPHS60) wrote :
I have forgotten the name of the maths textbook. It was a govt prescribed one. There was another book to used in college. Brother Clementian finished was the first book but blithely went in with the book for Inter A during our matrix class. It made the questions in additional maths easier for us because of this.
There was only one person who could beat Brother. Often when a maths problem has been solved by himself, Myo Myint (your brother in law) would shout that he could work out the solution using less number of steps. And he was always correct. Do Si at the end of his working out each tine, he would turn to Myo Myint and asked “Can you do better?” which Myo Myint often could.
Dr. Nyan Taw (SPHS63) wrote :
Brother Clementian taught us mathematics in high school. Seem we were the last lucky group (A&B) he taught before he retired. Min Oo was in A whereas I was in B class. The best maths teacher ever !!!
U Than Win (SPHS63, RIT69er) wrote :
Whenever I find “Sequence Geometry “in the old stock of books I always remember our great Maths teacher. We love and revered but sometime we feel somewhat frightened whenever we lack preparation. The most remembered word in this geometry book is QED (which is to be proved) because he always stare at us and stressed the word whenever the problem is solved.
SPHS (St. Paul’s High School) used to display a “Roll of Honor”. It mainly lists those who finish in the top three positions in the Matriculation examination. It sometimes lists a “block” (1st to 4th in 1959, 1st to 5th in 1963). After nationalization, the Roll of Honor went missing. It was recovered by U Soe Tin (Taw Win Hnin Si / Royal Rose Restaurant).
1951 George Chapman (1st)
1952 Dr. Nyunt Tin (1st)
1954
Koon Yin Chu (A60)
1956 Dr. Than Myint (Harry Wang) Joint 3rd U Soe Paing 13th
1958 Dr. Soe Win (Chemistry) 1st Robert Sein (Physics) 2nd
1959 Dr. Frankie Ohn (Hla Tin Ngwe, Physics) 1st 2nd, 3rd and 4th from SPHS
1960 Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint 6th
1961 Dr. Kyaw Win (Robin Ban) 2nd
1963 Dr. Khin Maung Oo 1st Dr. Min Oo (Mathematics) 2nd Dr. Myo San (Freddie, GBNF) 3rd Dr. Nyunt Wai (Victor) 4th Dr. Thein Wai 5th Hla Min (EC69) 7th Dr. Aung Kyaw Zaw (Johnny Maung Maung) 9th Maung Maung Kyi (Dip Ing) 11th Aung Thu Yein (Brownie Way, EC69, GBNF) 13th Dr. Khin Maung Zaw (Frank Gale) 17th
1964 Dr. Min Lwin (Maurice Hla Kyi) 2nd
1965 Bernard Khaw 1st
Notes :
George Chapman is the son of Saya Chapman, who published English notes for use by high school students.
Dr. Nyunt Tin is the son of Sithu U Tin (President, RUBC) and the brother of U Han Tin (Past Captain and Gold, RUBC).
Dr. Myo Tint (Past Captain and Gold, RUBC), younger brother of Saya U Tin U (Past Captain and Gold, RUBC) and Saya U Ba Than, stood 3rd from TTC Practicing School.
Koon Yin Chu (Philip) stood first in A60.
In 1956, St. Peter’s High School (Mandalay) scored 1st, 2nd and Joint 3rd.
Dr. Soe Win, son of Saya Sein and nephew of Saya Kyaw Sein, served as Rector of UFL.
Robert Sein’s sister Wendy is the spouse of Dr. Thein Htut (RUBC Gold).
Dr. Frankie Ohn is the brother of Dr. Tin Wa (Past Captain and Gold, RUBC).
Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint missed the top position by 5 marks. The Brothers were not delighted even though many won scholarship.
Dr. Kyaw Win (Robin) rowed for IM(1) with Lawrence Tims (son of Saya Tims).
Dr. Khin Maung U retired from FDA. Dr. Min Oo taught in Germany, Canada and US. Kenny Wong (MEHS, M69) stood 6th. Since I was 7th, my name was not recorded in the Honor Roll.
Dr. Min Lwin lost to Dr. Cherry Hlaing.
Bernard Khaw scored 80+ in English. Sadly, he could not apply for professional courses in Burma. It was a brain drain.
Brother Clementian was loved by his former students. When he passed away, the cortege left from SPHS (St. Paul’s High School) to the Tamwe Christian Cemetery. When the cars arrived at the Cemetery for the Burial Service, many cars were still leaving SPHS.
His younger brother had a couple of Doctorates, but his teaching was not valued as highly as that of Brother Clementian, who did not have a Doctorate.
Brother Clementian was a Brother Director. He retired from being a Brother Director, but he did not retire from his love of teaching.
It was customary for Brother Directors to go round and inspect the classes. Brother Clementian would not allow the Brother Director or the Assistant Director to come near his class.
Brother Clementian did not know or care if a student is a son of the Prime Minister, Minister or a high ranking official. He treats every student fairly.
He taught High School Mathematics. He had several texts and reference books. He would teach a topic and ask one or more students to go onto the blackboard to show what they have learned and to solve selected problems. He reminded students not to impose unnecessary “restrictions”. For example, if he asked a student to draw a triangle, it should be an arbitrary one (not restricted as an isosceles or equilateral) and it could/should be labeled differently from the one used in his example.
Sad to hear that some present day students do not get marks if they deviate from “rote learning”.
Every student would have two (or more) exercise books, so that he can collect and grade the homework. Every week, he would give a test of three questions to be answered in one hour. This training prepared many students to complete six questions in the Matriculation examination much earlier than the allotted three hours and score Distinctions.
He acknowledges that some students (e.g. Min Oo) are gifted and have learned beyond High School Mathematics.
Many remember his smile, and a few remember the strong finger that he used for poking at “badly behaving” students.
Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint (SPHS60) wrote :
I have forgotten the name of the maths textbook. It was a govt prescribed one. There was another book to used in college. Brother Clementian finished was the first book but blithely went in with the book for Inter A during our matrix class. It made the questions in additional maths easier for us because of this.
There was only one person who could beat Brother. Often when a maths problem has been solved by himself, Myo Myint (your brother in law) would shout that he could work out the solution using less number of steps. And he was always correct. Do Si at the end of his working out each tine, he would turn to Myo Myint and asked “Can you do better?” which Myo Myint often could.
Dr. Nyan Taw (SPHS63) wrote :
Brother Clementian taught us mathematics in high school. Seem we were the last lucky group (A&B) he taught before he retired. Min Oo was in A whereas I was in B class. The best maths teacher ever !!!
U Than Win (SPHS63, RIT69er) wrote :
Whenever I find “Sequence Geometry “in the old stock of books I always remember our great Maths teacher. We love and revered but sometime we feel somewhat frightened whenever we lack preparation. The most remembered word in this geometry book is QED (which is to be proved) because he always stare at us and stressed the word whenever the problem is solved.
In primary school at PPBRS (Private Primary Boundary Road School). we had to study “Mingalar Kabyar ” by Dagon U Tun Myint. I received a Thermos Flask for successfully reciting the Kabyar.
During our middle and high school days at SPHS (St. Paul’s High School), there was a class period when Catholic students take Catechism or go to the Chapel to pray.
Students, who profess other religions, study “Morals and Manners”, “Sar Nar Kya Ni Ti” and other texts.
In some classes we also studied Hygiene and “Pyi Thu Ni Ti”.
A good education system does not promote “rote learning” or the idea that “some professions are above others”.
Many students who stood Top in the Matriculation examination pursued their interests (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering, Medicine).
A good system leads students to be “life long learners” and “ethical citizens”.
In the early days, students from neighboring countries came to study at Rangoon University.
RU undergraduate and graduate students excelled in their studies abroad.
The students were good not only in academics but in other areas (sports, fine arts, …)
Sad to see the decline of education and the destruction of values.
Destroying the revered Students Union on July 8, 1962 is incomprehensible.
Destroying a working education system is unbearable.
Destroying the good will and ethics of people is lamentable.
A part of the Group Photo was posted by Dr. Nyunt Wai (SPHS63).
First Row (Sitting) : Brother Felix served as Brother Director. After nationalization, he moved back to Germany. Saya U Nyunt Maung taught Burmese Saya Beatson taught Physics. He was Scout Master. Brother Anthony was Class Teacher. He taught Mathematics.
Second Row (Standing) : Herbert KCL (Khai Chin Liang) was a member of the Band. Kok Leong became a doctor). Brownie Way (Aung Thu Yein, EC69, GBNF) stood 13th in the Matriculation of 1963. He worked for MOC and Schlumberger. Tommy Aung attended RASU.
Third Row (Standing) : Aung Chaw (Victor, C69) studied Civil Engineering. After retirement, he became a monk. He is known as Sayadaw U Okkantha. He resided at Sagaing Hills before moving to Thonegwa. Maung Maung Kyi (Dip Ing) is Full Green at RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club). He studied Pulp and Paper for his ChE at Dresden University. Hw worked for Sittaung Paper Mill and PpIC. He is now enjoying retirement in Wales, UK. There were two Than Win. One is also known as Henry Wong. Nay Lin is a buddy of Than Win (Henry). Eddie Nyunt was a member of the SPHS football team.
Fourth Row (Standing) : Win Maung was boarder and a member of the Band. He studied Medicine. Than Htay is a cousin of Win Maung, He studied Engineering. Edwin David (GBNF) became Priest of St. Mary’s Cathedral. Orlando Thein was Boarder and a member of the Band. He studied Medicine. Jerry Hin Hwa (Htin Paw) was Captain of the football team. He became an Editor. He was also a member of the Band.
The following are about some students who matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1963.
See related posts (e.g. D S Saluja) in my web site and FB pages.
Scholarship holders
In the Matriculation examination in 1963, the students from St. Paul’s High School had five in the Top Five, seven in the Top Ten and ten in the Top Twenty.
All were awarded Collegiate Scholarship with a monthly allowance of 75 Kyats (gross) and 60 Kyats (net after tuition fees).
The Top Three scored Distinctions in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English and had high scores in Burmese.
In those days, less than ten students scored Distinction in English, and only a couple scored Distinction in Burmese.
The standings were
Khin Maung U (George) : First in the whole of Burma
Min Oo (Kenneth) : Second
Myo San (Freddie, GBNF) : Third
Nyunt Wai (Victor) : Fourth
Thein Wai : Fifth
Hla Min : Seventh
Aung Kyaw Zaw (Johnny) : Ninth
Maung Maung Kyi : Eleventh
Aung Thu Yein (Brownie, GBNF) : Thirteenth
Khin Maung Zaw (Frank) : Seventeenth
Of the ten,
Six chose to study Medicine
Three choose to study Engineering and/or Computer Science
One chose to study Mathematics
The scholarship holders were
presented with certificates and awards at the Assembly Hall of SPHS
invited by the Old Paulians’ Association to attend the Annual Dinner
Dr. Khin Maung U
Scored 299 out of 300 marks for Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics (where the Chief Examiner supposedly took back a mark from the perfect score).
Was selected Multiple Luyechun at IM(1).
Due to changes in the Education System, he and fellow bright students had to study the M.Sc. (Med Sc).
After a long wait, he was able to complete Fellowships and MD. His experience in Medical Research and Teaching landed jobs in US Universities and FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
After retirement, he has posted hundreds of Medical Research Reports for lay readers.
Earlier, he translated Dhamma Talks (e.g Abdhidhamma Course by Dr. Nandamarlarbhivamsa) into English and also served as Gawpaka for selected monasteries in the Maryland Area.
Dr. Min Oo
Learned Advanced Mathematics while still in High School.
Received two Doctorates in Mathematics from Germany.
Retired as Professor from McMasters University in Canada.
Dr. Myo San (GBNF)
Mastered Phonetics and English early
Took early retirement as a Surgeon
Dr. Nyunt Wai
Retired as Professor of Physiology
Taught at Im(1), IM(2) and a Malaysian University
Hobbies: Writing (include Kabyars), Painting
Founded “Sagar Pariyae” Facebook Group
Dr. Thein Wai
Moved to USA after graduation from IM(2)
Hla Min
Studied Electrical Communications and Computer Science
Taught at UCC (Universities’ Computer Center), DCS (Department of Computer Science) and ICST (Institute of Computer Science and Technology)
Retired after working in Silicon Valley
Jack of All Trades and Master of Some
Dr. Aung Kyaw Zaw
Joined Military after graduation from IM(2)
Maung Maung Kyi
Studied Chemical Engineering at University of Dresden, Germany
Specialization : Pulp and Paper
Worked at Sittaung Paper Mill and PPIC
Moved to Wales, UK
Aung Thu Yein (GBNF)
Studied Electrical Communications
Worked for MOC and Schlumberger
Dr. Khin Maung Zaw
Worked in Myanmar and UK
RUBC Novice Crew in 1963
Maung Maung Kyi (Bow, Dip Ing in ChE, Wales, UK) : Bow
The crew was Runner-up in Senior Novices in the Monsoon Regatta.
The crew members were awarded Full Green at the end of the year.
Birthday Soon Gathering hosted by Kyaw Wynn
Kyaw Wynn was my high school Classmate and my crew mate at RUBC.
When the Rangoon University closed following the “First Anniversary of 7th July” Protests, he and Maung Maung Kyi applied for State Scholarship to study Engineering in Dresden, Germany.
He is a cousin of Saya U Tin Htut (M60) and Sayama Daw Kin Kin Chit Maung (RIT English).
A few years afo, he offered birthday soon kyway to Uzin Okkantha (Victor, Aung Chaw) and treated his former classmates (some of whom have not seen each other for a long time) at Aung Thu Kha (aka “Shwe Ba Htamin Saing”).
He matriculated from SPHS in 1960. He missed the top five positions by a mark each. The Brothers were disappointed even though SPHS won many Collegiate Scholarship awards.
He graduated from IM(1) in 1967.
He worked for Rangoon Children’s Hospital and UNICEF in Rangoon before taking UN assignments overseas.
He is retired in Australia.
He is a founder of the Alumni of the Myanmar Institute of Medicine. He has written about the sayas and sayamas.
He has also written about his father U Kyaw Myint, his Bagyi U Tin Tut and his Ba Dwes U Myint Thein and Dr. Htin Aung.
The students include Khin Maung U, Min Oo, Bernard Taylor, Than Htay and Win Maung.
Std VI A
Std. VIII A
Std. VIII A
Std. VIII B
Std VIII B
Sayadaw U Wara (Win Paing, GBNF)
Sayadaw Beatson
Saya Beatson (currently Sayadaw) is the lone surviving saya of our times.
His former students include Kyaw Wynn, Nyunt Wai (Victor Nyunt), Khin Maung Zaw (Frank Gale), Myo Nyunt (Harry Kyaw), Nyan Taw (Dicky Taw), Kyaw Sein Hla and Than Win.
Sayadaw Victor Aung Chaw
Kyaw Wynn gave a birthday soon kwyay at Shwe Ba Hta Min Saing to Sayadaw U Okkantha (Victor Chaw, Aung Chaw).
Aye Ngwe (Edwin Ngwe), Kyaw Wynn, Khin Maung Bo (Allan Saw Maung), Hla Min, Than Win, Aung Kyi (Arthur Kyi), Tin Tun and Khin Maung Zaw (Frank Gale) are former classmates of Sayadaw.
HlaMin 