Oswin Mascarenhas
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Oswin Mascarenhas is a academic and educator from Karachi
, Pakistan
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St Patrick's High School and St. Patrick's College have the distinction of having had Prof. Mascarenhas as the only lay-person as principal of both institutions. He was well known for his contribution firstly to St. Patrick’s College, first as the Dean of the Commerce section and later as the principal (1971 – 1975). He was also among the first to have served the College both as private and government institutions. He has been a teacher and principal to thousands of students.
Between 1976 and 1993 he worked for the Oxford University Press
in Karachi.
Being an educator and administrator, with an MA (Oxon) his services were much sought after and he became the principal of St. Patrick’s High School from 1993 to 2000 where he raised the standard of the school, gave ample opportunities for teachers to get refresher training and encouraged sporting and other talents among students.
Mascarenhas was also instrumental in organizing a special function for the then Chief Executive of the Country, General Pervez Musharraf
, an old boy of the school (1958/59) who wished to come to his Alma Mater
and meet former teachers, students and the current faculty.
He is actively involved in the governance of charitable institutions like Darul Sukun
and other civic institutions.
Oswin Mascarenhas, as a former principal of St. Patrick’s College and School was feted at a dinner held in Karachi on April 24, 2010, by alumni of both institutions.
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
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St Patrick's High School and St. Patrick's College have the distinction of having had Prof. Mascarenhas as the only lay-person as principal of both institutions. He was well known for his contribution firstly to St. Patrick’s College, first as the Dean of the Commerce section and later as the principal (1971 – 1975). He was also among the first to have served the College both as private and government institutions. He has been a teacher and principal to thousands of students.
Between 1976 and 1993 he worked for the Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press is the largest university press in the world. It is a department of the University of Oxford and is governed by a group of 15 academics appointed by the Vice-Chancellor known as the Delegates of the Press. They are headed by the Secretary to the Delegates, who serves as...
in Karachi.
Being an educator and administrator, with an MA (Oxon) his services were much sought after and he became the principal of St. Patrick’s High School from 1993 to 2000 where he raised the standard of the school, gave ample opportunities for teachers to get refresher training and encouraged sporting and other talents among students.
Mascarenhas was also instrumental in organizing a special function for the then Chief Executive of the Country, General Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf , is a retired four-star general who served as the 13th Chief of Army Staff and tenth President of Pakistan as well as tenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. Musharraf headed and led an administrative military government from October 1999 till August 2007. He ruled...
, an old boy of the school (1958/59) who wished to come to his Alma Mater
Alma mater
Alma mater , pronounced ), was used in ancient Rome as a title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele, and in Christianity for the Virgin Mary.-General term:...
and meet former teachers, students and the current faculty.
He is actively involved in the governance of charitable institutions like Darul Sukun
Darul Sukun
Darul Sukun in Karachi, Pakistan is a home for children and adults that are rejected by society and their families because of a deformity or being mentally challenged. With four branches spread across the city, the one at Kashmir Road cares for almost 150 people...
and other civic institutions.
Oswin Mascarenhas, as a former principal of St. Patrick’s College and School was feted at a dinner held in Karachi on April 24, 2010, by alumni of both institutions.