At Maharagama Teachers College, Sri Lanka, 1970-71

Fawzia and I entered the teachers college in 1970 by examination. About 30 of us entered as "non-teachers" because we had no teaching experience. later about 200 more were admitted. They were "teachers", those who had taught English without being trained to teach. Some of these teachers were old enough to be the parents of the "non-teachers". In the last photo, the only "non-teacher" is Fawzia. At the center is Mr. Paul Pham, a visiting lecturer sent by a volunteer organization in Britain. (See last photo below.)

 Fawzia was the leader of the Girl Guide (Scouts) at Maharagama Teachers College. n the above photo, she poses kneeling in the front row.

From her ID card photo, probably taken in 1969. This is as I first saw her in 1970 at Teachers College.

George with Paul Pham in London. January, 2013. First meeting since 1971.