PA gets historic new home
By Nur Dianah Suhaimi
In the News ~ PA gets historic new home
The conserved the old school building while converting the classrooms into sleek offices. The school hall-cum-canteen is now a dance studio and storage area for Chingay and National Day props. — ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN
WHEN the People’s Association (PA) was set up 50 years ago, its headquarters was a former airport in Kallang. On Friday, it officially moved to another old building: the former Victoria School building in King George’s Avenue.
This time, however, the PA engaged architects and gave its new home a $47 million makeover. Read more »
From Mr Zabid, VS Art Elective Programme teacher:
Dear Parents, Old Boys and Victorians,
Salutations, I am Mr Zabid currently teaching Art Elective Program in VS. I have very good news to share.
N.E. mation! 4 – Why I care about Singapore: We are very proud that our team of Victorians comprising Kenneth Chiang, Daniel Yee, Marcus Chan and Khairul Azri has been selected as one of the Top Ten Finalists! Their creation emerged from a total of 440 teams from 79 schools!
Their animation clip has been launched for public viewing and voting on TV.
Please support them by going to the website and vote for them! We need your support by voting for our VS team as 50% of the final score comes from the public votes. Please go to this link: http://www.nemation.sg Read more »
Please be informed the Kampung Breakfast will resume in February instead of January.
Over the past few days, we have seen Victorians from across the globe put up appeals on their websites to help a fellow Victorian. Mr Muhammad Noor Azri Bin Abdul Rahman (“Azri”) of Victoria School was seriously injured during his PE class and now requires constant care.
We have verified the case with the school and family. Victorians and well-wishers can be assured that this is a bona-fide case. All donations can be made directly to Azri’s father’s bank account (POSB Savings account no. 194-62059-4).
We have re-posted here his father’s appeal for help.
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Tell us which OVA activities you look forward to in 2010.
Vote in the poll now! Or email us at info@ova.org.sg if you have any suggestions.
A poll was conducted online from 14/08/2009 to 08/01/2010 (~5 months) for the following question with three response options:
Are you for or against VJC implementing its own Secondary school programme?
1. FOR. VJC should decide the best way to compete in a changing education environment.
2. AGAINST. VJC should not become a competitor to VS.
3. IT DOES NOT MATTER as long as the Victoria name remains strong.
Poll results (Text)
No. of responses for option 1: 58 (11.4%) Read more »
Bouquets – Dedicated teachers
“Without them, my son would not have been promoted.”
Madam Janet Peh: “My son was struggling to cope academically during his first and second year of the four-year Integrated Programme at Victoria Junior College (VJC) in 2008 and last year. A passionate group of teachers sacrificed their school holidays, going back to school without fail to help him catch up with his peers. Without them, my son would not have been promoted to IP3 this year. My heartfelt gratitude to the vice-principal and teachers of VJC.”
From: The Straits Times Forum Page
Hi fellow Victorians,
Since it is year end and many of us are busy with finishing up work, taking leave to be with your family and friends, we will not be holding the monthly Kampung Breakfast on every last Sunday of each month for November (29th) and December (27th). It will resume in January 2010 (31st).
The OVA Management Council would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the support towards the OVA and its activities, directly or indirectly contributing back to our alma mater. As the year draws to a close, we wish you a blessed, joyous and meaningful time with your family and friends, celebrate the success and achievements over the year, and getting recharged for the 2010. We wish you and your families best of health and happiness.
We look forward to your continual support towards OVA and participation in its activities in 2010. And of course seeing you on 31/Jan/2010 with your families at Victoria School canteen for breakfast.
Regards,
Joo Peng
Honorary General Secretary
Dear Victorians & Friends,
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the inaugural OVA Hockey Carnival 2009 on Saturday 16th January 2010. It is a 5-a-side tournament (goalies are optional), to be played at the Delta Sports Complex.
Registration for the tournament starts at 7.45 am and matches finish around 3.00 pm. Attractive prizes are provided for the top 4 teams! All participants will also receive a goodie bag.
The Team Registration Form, as well as the Rules & Regulations, can be found at the websites stated below.
The registration fee is S$80 per team (up to 10 players) payable in advance by 6th January 2010. Participation is limited to the first 20 registered teams. Teams are required to submit their entry form by 6th January, Wednesday. Each team may register 10 players and 1 coach only. Only when we have received your payment, your team is registered. Read more »
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