In the mid-twentieth century schooling was a good balance between academic pursuits and mastering life's essential skills. As the author reminisces through his ten years at school he endeavours to speak of those incidents and activities that he believes were explicitly pertinent to a comprehensive education in school and during his annual holidays away from school. Mundane activities that happen in any school or home are left to the reader to envision. As a student in any school, by nature he would certainly have concentrated on academic achievements. However, incidents and exposure at home and St. Joseph's College, Nainital, enabled the development of his multifarious talents. As you peruse his school journey you will have questions.

In today's competitive environment it may be argued that top grade marks in school and college guarantee one an excellent job and a great future. This may be a correct inference. However, high scholastic standards and equally high results are targeted and achieved by most recognized schools. If you add to that the school's extracurricular skill development programs, and the school's brand image, you have a winning combination.