Old Victorians' Association

Notice of OVA Annual General Meeting 2010

Joo Peng — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:34:18 +0000

26th February 2010 Dear OVA Member, NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 1 Please take notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Association will be held at: Victoria School (how to get there) 2 Siglap Link, Singapore 448880 26th March 2010 (Friday) 6:00pm Light refreshments will be served before the meeting. 2 Agenda: a. To confirm the Minutes of the preceding Annual General Meeting. b. To receive [...]

Kampung Breakfast – 28/Feb/2010

Joo Peng — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:37:27 +0000

Fellow Victorians, Please be reminded Kampung Breakfast will resume on 28/Feb at Victoria School. This Sunday also marks the last day of the Lunar New Year celebration. So let’s come together to have reunion breakfast before we start the new yr on a high note. We would also like to invite OVA lifetime members who aspire to [...]

In the News ~ PA gets historic new home

James — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:18:34 +0000

PA gets historic new home By Nur Dianah Suhaimi 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 [...]

Victorians in N.E.mation! 4 Finals

James — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:42:34 +0000

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 [...]

Announcement: Kampung Breakfast (Feb)

Joo Peng — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:50:25 +0000

Please be informed the Kampung Breakfast will resume in February instead of January.

Helping hands for Victorian Azri

James — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:04:53 +0000

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 [...]

In the News ~ Minat terhadap kartun berbaloi

James — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:23:38 +0000

For English readers, click here for an automatic translation via Google Translate. 23 Jan 2010 SINGAPURA PERTANDINGAN ANIMASI N.E.MATION! Minat terhadap kartun berbaloi Pelajar menengah tiga bersama tiga rakan hasilkan klip animasi yang dipilih ke peringkat akhir Oleh Nurul Dayana Simangoon SEJAK kecil lagi, Khairul Azri Uthli, 15 tahun, terpesona setiap kali menonton kartun di televisyen dan [...]

Poll: Which OVA activities do you look forward to in 2010?

James — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:18:37 +0000

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.

Poll results for VJC implementing Secondary school

James — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:14:36 +0000

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 [...]

In the News ~ Dedicated teachers

James — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:30:44 +0000

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 [...]

Kampung Breakfast ~ Taking A Year End Break

Joo Peng — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:33:21 +0000

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 Hockey Carnival 2009 (Postponed to 16-Jan-2010)

Joo Peng — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:18:15 +0000

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 [...]

Kampung Breakfast ~ 25/Oct/2009 Sunday

Joo Peng — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:00:37 +0000

Hey… BIG REMINDER of the Kampung breakfast this Sunday (month of October)… For a change of flavour, Nasi Lemak will be catered for this Sunday breakfast instead of the usual prata… For the late risers, you are most welcomed to join in for brunch… Let’s make the last Sunday of each month the gathering of the Victorian [...]

Reminder: Open Letter to VEC/VAC

Joo Peng — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:37:29 +0000

Date : 2nd October 2009 Attention : Victoria Executive Committee / Victoria Advisory Committee Dear Sir RE: OUR EARLIER LETTER TO YOU REGARDING VJC’s ROPOSAL/SUBMISSION TO MOE TO SET UP ITS OWN INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP) I had on 8th September 2009 written to you on the above. On behalf of the OVA [...]

Kampung Breakfast ~ 27/Sep/2009 Sunday

Joo Peng — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:51:56 +0000

Hey… a BIG REMINDER of the Kampung breakfast this Sunday (month of September)… We had 2 families of Victorians during the last breakfast – wives, parents and little kids… A heartwarming sight… Looking forward to have many many more little future Victorians running around and making friends this Sunday… Date [...]

Straits Times Forum: VJC and Victoria School must not compete for students

Joo Peng — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:29:17 +0000

VJC and Victoria School must not compete for students I REFER to Mr David Goh’s letter on Tuesday, ‘Beware of breeding elitism’. I had the privilege of graduating from Victoria School (VS) in 1993 after four wonderful years. I believe many VS alumni like me are concerned that should Victoria Junior College (VJC) get the Ministry [...]

In the News ~ School spirit keeps Victoria diehards going

Joo Peng — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:37:15 +0000

Sunday Times, 13 September 2009 They opposed co-ed proposal in 2005, now they object to VJC’s plan to admit Sec 1s By Mavis Toh How far will you go to preserve the ‘family spirit’ of your alma mater? One group, old boys of Victoria School (VS), went to the extent of writing to ministers, setting up online [...]

Straits Times Forum: Beware of breeding elitism

Joo Peng — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:31:05 +0000

Sep 15, 2009 EXPANDING IP PROGRAMMES Beware of breeding elitism I REFER to last Tuesday’s report (‘VJC’s IP plan: Upset alumni write to minister’) and understand why the Old Victorians’ Association is averse to letting Victoria Junior College implement the integrated programme (IP). When the Education Ministry implemented the gifted education programme in 1984, only 1 [...]

In the News ~ VJC’s IP plan: Upset alumni write to minister

James — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:52:51 +0000

VJC’s IP plan: Upset alumni write to minister By Amelia Tan A ROW is brewing between the Victorian alumni association and Victoria Junior College (VJC) over a decision to expand the college’s integrated programme. VJC submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Education (MOE) last month, seeking to admit students at the Secondary 1 level instead of Secondary [...]

In the News ~ Victoria school alumni: Boys only please, but executive committee pushes for co-education and merger with VJC

Joo Peng — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:04:56 +0000

Victoria school alumni: Boys only please, but executive committee pushes for co-education and merger with VJC By Nurul Asyikin Mohd Nasir, newsroom intern THEY have been labelled as ’stubborn and in denial’. Stubborn because they have refused to compromise on their stand, and in denial because they believe there is no need for too drastic a change to [...]