I was saddened to hear the death of Sivathasan Master. I first met him in January 1963 when I joined Ratmalana Hindu College as a student in year 6. When I first saw him I thought he is a student studying year 11. I called him annai. Then another student who was standing by my side told me he is the vice principal. He didn't get angry but smiled at me and patted my head. He taught me Geography and what he taught me still I can remember. He was an excellent teacher who can assess students' learning capacity and teach them according to their capacity. He is an excellent teacher who has high leadership qualities. He was always respected and admired by his students. My heartfelt condolence and deepest sympathies to his family members. Kanapathipillai Murthy- Old Student from Sydney Australia