OVA is now available on Google Currents!  This is another first for an alumni organisation in Singapore.  Check out the beautiful screen capture of the iPhone.  This is also available on the iPad and Android devices.

Google Currents is a news-reading app for mobile devices.  You can get Google Currents here and subscribe to OVA by searching for “Old Victorians’ Association” or “Nil Sine Labore”.

Happy New Year

It has been an exciting year for us at OVA.  Earlier on, we had the Victoria135 dinner which was a tremendous success, raising awareness and funds for the GPS Fund.  We profiled many of our familiar teachers.  We had a song specially written for this occasion.  We had volunteers from the school and alumni.  We had many well-wishers from all walks of society.  It was heart-warming to see all this culminate on the evening of the dinner.

During Victoria Challenge, we did a great car wash and Victorians, young and old, worked for 24 hours to raise funds for the Zion Home for the Aged.  Some supporters drove in totally clean cars but which they wanted to have it “cleaned” again in order to support the cause!

In sports, soccer continues to draw in the alumni as they fight on the pitch every weekend.  Rain or shine, these guys are always there.  Soccer Challenge in March saw many teams battled it out for the trophy.  Ultimately in the end, it was not about winning, it was about camaraderie.  Kampung breakfasts brought teh tarik and roti prata to hungry alumni who usually talked the Sunday mornings away in the canteens of VS and VJC.

Elsewhere around the world, Victorians in Europe revamped their website, had trips, BBQs and their election. In China, Victorians in China had its first gathering and Beijingers were treated to the sight of “V” caps-wearing Victorians.

Our AGM in March saw us co-opting in some fresh and energetic faces.  Our upcoming AGM in March 2012 will be an election AGM and we are looking forward to bringing in more.  If you are keen to be a part of the Management Council and contribute to making a difference for the alumni of Victoria, please get in touch with us.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Congratulations to Tyrwhitt A team, captained by Abang Ho Kwang Hock, for being the Champions of the OVA 2011 Soccer League after winning the VS B boys by a score of 5-4.
Both the Tyrwhitt ‘A’ and the VS ‘B’ boys were playing for a win, as in the earlier game at 3pm, between Kallang ‘B’ and Tyrwhitt ‘B’ ended in a draw. Tyrwhitt ‘B’, captained by Abang Benjamin Foo, was on track to keep up the pressure, as they were leading 2-1 at half time but the Kallang ‘B’ team, led by Dexter Chua came back strongly in the second half to drew the game at 3 all, thus dousing the hopes of Tyrwhitt ‘B’.
Tyrwhitt ‘A’, started the game drastically, as they were down by 2 goals within the first 3 minutes from the VS ‘B’ boys lightning quick counter attacks. And, maybe as a reprieve there , Mother Nature took its course and the Game had to be temporarily halted due to lightning with the score at 3-1 in favour of the VS ‘B’boys team.
When the game resumed in the second half, the VS ‘B’ boys, knowing that they had to win by 2 clear goals, went all out, searching for that elusive goal but the Tyrwhittians staved off the wave of attacks and in fact came back strongly to restrict the VS ‘B’ boys to 3-4 scoreline, and with the handicap of 2 goals, won the Game thus ensuring them the Championship.

Results for 4th Dec 2011
3pm, KB 3 – 3 TB

5pm, TA 5 – 4 VS

OVA Soccer League 2011 Champions goes to, Tyrwhitt ‘A’ Team, captained by Abang Ho Kwang Hock, an ex-National Team Striker.
Most Valuable Player Award goes to, Abang Krishna Kumar, Tyrwhitt ‘B’ Goal Keeper and also VS ‘B’ boys Goalkeeper in 1977.
Top Scorer Award goes to, Den Mulia, Tyrwhitt ‘A’ striker with a haul of 9 goals.
The medals and award, were given by OVA Immediate Past President, Minister Teo Ser Luck followed by a ‘makan’ session attended by the Players, VS ‘B’ boys Team and their parents, and Elder and Senior Victorians, Mr Han Tsi Fung, Mr Lim Yeow Khee and Abang Lim Eng Chong.

Thank you Fellow Victorians!
Nil Sine Labore

Roshaizan Sapan
OVA Sports Secretary

With only a game left to play, 3 teams that are involved, are still in the running for the 2011 OVA Soccer League Championship which will end this Sunday, 4th December.
At 3pm, Tyrwhitt B (led by Benjamin Foo), would need to win their game against Kallang B (led by Dexter Chua) and hope that the VS 2012 ‘B’ Boys can overcome the 2 goals handicap in their game at 5pm, against Tyrwhitt A (led by ex-National player, Ho Kwang Hock).
But, in the event that the 3pm game ends in a draw, VS 2012 ‘B’ Boys must win Tyrwhitt A by 2 clear goals, ensuring them the Championship by goal difference whilst Tyrwhitt A, just need to hold on for a draw to clinched it!
Thus if you have the time, do drop by Victoria School, Sunday 4th December and watch YOUR fellow Victorians in action.

On a side note, Rear Windscreen Car Decals with VS, OVA and VJ crests are on Sale from 6pm onwards.

Results for 13th Nov
3pm, KA 5 – 6 TA

5pm, TB 2 – 0 VS

Results for 20th Nov
3pm, KA 3 – 3 KB

5pm, TA 4 – 2 TB

V for Victoria

During the seven days long Chinese New Year holiday in China, most buildings turn off their air-conditioning, resulting in stuffy interiors that make it difficult for the workaholics to, well, work.  Peh, one of the handful of Victorians in Beijing, has experienced this stuffy condition for the last three years.  At the Victorians in China makan session, he brought this up and what do you know?  The building was managed by one of the other Victorians, Foong, at the makan session!

We realised that we are connected in many ways.  AEP, soccer, hockey, Mr Ho, Mr Santokh Singh, Mrs Lee Phui Mun, Geylang Bahru… … Well, it’s a small world.

Watch out for the next Victorians in China gathering!

Even pandas need to makan.  So, Victorians in China, it’s time to gather for lunch!

Date: Saturday, 26th November
Time: 12noon
Location: Lau Pa Sak, 北京市朝阳区东直门外大街20号楼东(近幸福三村) (map)

Please RSVP vinc@ova.org.sg.

Affiliates (wives, husbands, and those who wished that they are Victorians) are welcomed too.

The OVA Soccer League, comprising of 4 old boys team, Tyrwhitt Victorians A and B teams (above 40 years), Kallang Victorians A and B teams (below 40′s) and also the VS 2012 ‘B’ boys team, is into its third round this Sunday, 13th November.
The younger and definitely fitter Victorians (VS 2012 ‘B’ boys team) are giving a two goal handicap to the Tyrwhitt teams, and a one goal handicap to the Kallang teams.
The Kallang teams will also be giving a one goal handicap to the Tyrwhitt teams.
Current standings after the second Sunday are as follows :-

Sunday, 13th November fixtures are
3 pm – Kallang A vs Tyrwhitt A (+1)
5 pm – VS 2012 ‘B’ Boys vs Tyrwhitt B (+2)

Results for 30th Oct
‎3pm, Kallang A (+1) 3 v 5 VS 2012 ‘B’ Boys

5pm, Tyrwhitt A (+1) 2 v 2 Kallang B

Results for 6th Nov
3pm, Kallang B (+1) 2 v 2 VS 2012 ‘B’ Boys

5pm, Tyrwhitt B (+1) 3 2 v 2 Kallang A

Song titled after the school motto of Victoria School and Victoria Junior College in Singapore. Composed by Old Boy Victorian Lim Eng Chong to celebrate the famous Victorian Spirit and in commemoration of the 135th Anniversary of one of Singapore’s oldest school founded in 1876.

Straits Times Photos: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_714451.html

Video by VS Info Comm Club

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