The Victoria School Art Elective Programme is twenty-five this year.

RE:: is a visual arts exhibition comprising a collection of past and present works, celebrating 25 years of the AEP in Victoria School.

You are cordially invited to the opening of this exhibition on 30 July 2010 at 6.30pm, Level 9 NLB Building.

Guest of Honour
Mr Chan Yeng Kit
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Information,
Communications and the Arts

Exhibition
31 July – 7 August 2010
National Library Building
Levels 8 & 9
100 Victoria Street S188064

E-Mail: vsaep@vs.moe.edu.sg

Invitation Card: AEP REInviteCard

Free YOG Village stay for 200 boys

The Strait Times
23 July 2010
by Amelia Tan

NEARLY half of the 500 places taken up by students for a two-day preview of the Youth Olympic Village have been filled by Victoria School (VS) and St Joseph’s Institution (SJI) boys, thanks to their schools’ alumni.

The Old Victorians’ Association (OVA) has forked out $15,000 to send 100 VS boys to the Village, located in Nanyang Technological University, next Friday and Saturday.

Similarly, 100 SJI boys will also be at the Village. Their stay will be sponsored by SJI old boy Ronnie Lum, 42, who is the chief executive of an insurance brokerage company.

The ‘stay and play programme’, which spans two days and one night, gives organisers a chance to test the Village’s readiness to host the world’s best young athletes during the August 14-26 inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Singapore.

Participants will tuck into the same buffet spread that will be served during the Games, spend a night in the rooms where the athletes will stay, and attend cultural and educational activities such as workshops, exhibitions and a dialogue session with Deputy Village Mayor and former Olympian C. Kunalan.

They will also get to preview the YOG official opening ceremony.

A $150 early-bird fee was charged for those who signed up before June 30, and $188 for those who signed up after.

Youth Olympic Village director Sheryl Lim said participants are required to pay fees to defray the costs of meals and services at the Village.

About 1,000 people have signed up for the programme. Half of them are students, and most of the rest are YOG sponsors, partners, staff, and their families and friends. About 15 members of the public are also taking part.

The students, most of whom are athletes and leaders of sports co-curricular activities, are from 10 secondary schools and the universities.

Besides SJI and VS, other participating secondary schools include Jurong West Secondary, Boon Lay Secondary, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and Cedar Girls’ Secondary. The students either pay the fees themselves, or are sponsored through funds such as those from residents’ committees.

OVA president Vernon Teo, who is also the show producer of the YOG opening and closing ceremonies, said he learnt about the two-day stay earlier in the year and brought up the idea of sponsoring VS boys during a gathering with other OVA members.

‘The association felt that it would be an eye-opening experience for the students. They will be able to experience how a large-scale international event is run. Not many people have such a chance,’ said Mr Teo.

VS student Marcus Ng, 14, who is a cross country runner, said: ‘I’ve been looking forward to staying in the Village since my school told me a few weeks ago that I’d been selected. The experience will be special for me because I am an athlete. I feel inspired to work harder in my sport so that one day I can take part in international competitions and use such world-class facilities.’

Applications for the programme have closed.

ameltan@sph.com.sg

Additional reporting by Hoe Pei Shan

Source: The Straits Times, NTU

Visa Go World - Jeffrey Lightfoot from VS

Following up on VS athlete to front Visa global campaign to promote YOG, here is the poster of Jeffrey Lightfoot in his element.

Source: Visa Southeast Asia

05 May – Excerpts from: http://www.tnp.sg/sports/story/0,4136,239207,00.html

Victoria Junior College (VJC), Meridian Junior College (MJC), Saint Andrews’ Junior College (SAJC) and Raffles Institution (RI) each confirmed their semi-final appearances after winning two out of their three second group stage matches.

PLAYER TO WATCH:

Former VS & Present VJ Star Player

Dilip Thapa (VJC)

ONE PLAYER who could have a huge say on the final outcome of the match would be Victoria Junior College’s (VJC) Dilip Thapa.

The Nepalese midfielder has been earning rave reviews for his action packed performances in the middle of the park.

An all-rounder, Thapa is able to pass, shoot and tackle well.

Thapa hailed from Victoria School (VS) and joined Victoria Junior College this year.

Despite this being his freshman year, he has cemented his place in the first team and is a vital clog in a VJC side which has scored 47 goals and conceded none in six ‘A’ Division matches.

VJC soccer coach Tan Yew Hwee credits VS for making Thapa such a formidable player.

Said Tan: ‘The guidance and coaching Dilip received from VS is the key to him being the player he is today.

‘I am merely reaping the rewards of his VS coaches’ hard work.’

Preventing the talented midfielder from establishing a foothold in this game will go a long way in securinga positive result for Meridian Junior College (MJC).

It will not be an easy feat though. Thapa’s goal tally has already entered double figures, an amazing feat for a midfielder.

06 May – Excerpts from: http://www.tnp.sg/sports/story/0,4136,239307,00.html

BY THE looks of it, Victoria Junior College (VJC) are the team to look out for in this year’s National School’s ‘A’ Division title this year, and not without reason.

KEY PLAYER: Dilip Thapa

THE NEPALESE midfielder has been making heads turn this season with a string of stirring displays in the middle.

He is strong on the ball and is a key component in VJC’s engine room.

Not only that, his eye for a goal means the midfielder’s goal tally has already hit double digits.

SRJC captain Cheah, whose side went down 5-0 to Thapa’s VJC, was full of praise for VJC’s No. 10.

The 19-year-old said: ‘Dilip is the best player in VJC’s team. With him in their side, they have to be considered favourites.’

VERDICT: Champions

Date: 26 May 2010, Wednesday
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Theatrette @ Marine Parade CC

Tickets at $8 each

See you there!

Mr Jeffrey Lightfoot from Victoria School is one of three athletes selected to promote the Youth Olympic Games.

3 S’pore athletes to front Visa global campaign to promote YOG

By Patwant Singh | Posted: 06 May 2010 1908 hrs

SINGAPORE: Three Singaporean athletes will have the honour of being featured in a global campaign by Visa to promote the upcoming Youth Olympic Games (YOG).

The trio is part of the “Go World” campaign which was launched at the Singapore Sports School today.

16-year-old sailor Darren Choy, 17-year-old swimmer Amanda Lim and 15-year-old football player Jeffrey Lightfoot will be featured in posters and TV commercials.

The campaign will include celebrity swimmer Michael Phelps.

But the Singaporeans will have the distinction of competing in the upcoming Games.

Amanda Lim says: “Positive kind of motivation for me to since I am sort of the ambassador for this campaign.”

Darren Choy says: “I’m hoping this would boost my confidence and I would train harder for the upcoming YOG.”

The trio says fronting the campaign was something new and challenging.

Jeffrey Lightfoot says: “We took about 100 shots I think so I had to do it a lot of times, I don’t think I did jump that high, but I think they edited it.”

The ceremony was also attended by American gymnast Kerri Strug, who shared her experience with the students.

Strug is known for her memorable moment at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where she went on to help Team USA win gold despite competing with an injured left foot.

The “Go World” campaign started at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Besides Michael Phelps and Kerri Strug, the organisers are looking at bringing in other big name athletes before or during the Youth Olympics. And these sports superstars will not only be sharing their experience but also taking part in other activities like training session with young Singaporean athletes.

- CNA/jy

Source: Channel NewsAsia

3 S’pore athletes to front Visa global campaign to promote YOG
By Patwant Singh | Posted: 06 May 2010 1908 hrs

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	Video 3 S’pore athletes to front Visa global campaign to promote YOG

SINGAPORE: Three Singaporean athletes will have the honour of being featured in a global campaign by Visa to promote the upcoming Youth Olympic Games (YOG).

The trio is part of the “Go World” campaign which was launched at the Singapore Sports School today.

16-year-old sailor Darren Choy, 17-year-old swimmer Amanda Lim and 15-year-old football player Jeffrey Lightfoot will be featured in posters and TV commercials.

The campaign will include celebrity swimmer Michael Phelps.

But the Singaporeans will have the distinction of competing in the upcoming Games.

Amanda Lim says: “Positive kind of motivation for me to since I am sort of the ambassador for this campaign.”

Darren Choy says: “I’m hoping this would boost my confidence and I would train harder for the upcoming YOG.”

The trio says fronting the campaign was something new and challenging.

Jeffrey Lightfoot says: “We took about 100 shots I think so I had to do it a lot of times, I don’t think I did jump that high, but I think they edited it.”

The ceremony was also attended by American gymnast Kerri Strug, who shared her experience with the students.

Strug is known for her memorable moment at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where she went on to help Team USA win gold despite competing with an injured left foot.

The “Go World” campaign started at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Besides Michael Phelps and Kerri Strug, the organisers are looking at bringing in other big name athletes before or during the Youth Olympics. And these sports superstars will not only be sharing their experience but also taking part in other activities like training session with young Singaporean athletes.

- CNA/jy

Victoria School’s very own Choir concert will be held this Sunday (25/4/10) at the Victoria Concert Hall from 1930H onwards.

Do make yourself free to attend this Victorian affair.

More information can be found below.



Victorious after 41 years

Victoria School players carrying their captain Yusuf Aslam after beating Raffles Institution by 37 runs in the Schools National B Division cricket final. -- PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM

POWERED by Siddharth Sikka’s half-century and captain Yusuf Aslam’s brilliant batting and fielding, Victoria School won the Schools National B Division cricket final at the Ceylon Sports Club ground yesterday.

They beat favourites Raffles Institution by 37 runs to claim the title after 41 years. Victoria were second in the past two years.

‘Both teams were good and the match was of high quality,’ said Fred Martens, the Victoria coach. ‘Raffles dropped a couple of crucial catches, we didn’t. That cost them the match.’

Victoria should be thankful Yusuf was dropped when the 16-year-old had just begun his innings.

Yusuf and Sikka, after initial consolidation, tore the Rafflesians’ bowling apart with some powerful hitting.

Sikka smashed 56, including four sixes and three fours, and Yusuf contributed a swift unbeaten 38, with two boundaries and a six, as Victoria totalled 141-4 in 20 overs.

Brief scores: Victoria School 141-4 in 20 overs (Siddharth Sikka 56, Yusuf Aslam 38 n.o.). Raffles Institution 104 in 17.2 overs (Divesh Dadlani 23; Shabab Chowdhury 3-24, Abdul Hareesh 2-8).

From: The Straits Times

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.

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. A new five-storey extension block was built behind the old school and a sprawling lawn fronts the entire structure.

The changes won it the Architectural Heritage Awards last year, an annual honour given to well-restored monuments and conservation buildings in Singapore.

On Friday night, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is also PA’s chairman, officially opened it new home in a ceremony attended by about 1,000 people, including Cabinet ministers and grassroots leaders. The event, held on the lawn, was like a mini National Day celebration, complete with floats, performers in colourful costumes as well as a fireworks and pyrotechnics display.

Mr Lee also opened the PA heritage gallery, an exhibition which charts the association’s growth over the past 50 years. The gallery will be a permanent fixture at the building’s atrium. These events are the first in a series of activities to be held this year to mark PA’s 50th anniversary.

From: The Straits Times