Victoria School
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MMM:
It appears that they don't value school band exposure?
think they do. -
Few years after Victoria School old boy Lt - General Ng Yat Chung step down from Singapore's top Military post of Chief of Defence Force (三军总长) (CDF, i.e. head of entire SAF and boss to Chief of Army, Chief of Air Force and Chief of Navy), current Chief of Army & another VS old boy, Major General Neo Kian Hong is taking up the appointment of Chief of Defence Force (wef 31 Mar 2010), and will head the over 300,000 men strong Singapore Armed Forces (including NS/Reserve forces).
From the Grapevine, it seems MG Neo eventually won the 'fight' over this Top Military post from Chief of Air Force, MG Ng Chee Khern [ also from Victoria School who is a dual President and SAF(Overseas) Scholar], who has since returned to Admin Service.
MG Neo is not another typical Scholar type General [although of course he is a Scholar and has SAFOS ]. He is Singapore's first Chief of Army and soon Singapore's first Chief of Defence Force to have passed (Army) Ranger Course & also qualified in Airborne and Diver (not to add his 'Guards' qualification) - a 'Special forces' trained & qualified general.
Being CDF means he is Singapore's ONLY (active) General that can hold the 3-Stars rank of Lieutenant General (Singapore's highest Military Rank that can only be possibly be held/attained by the 1 person - the Chief of Defence Force, CDF).
As BG (1-Star General) or Colonel, representing Singapore's SAF - General Neo also headed the Contact and Tracing System put into emergency action during the 2003 SARS national crisis.
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Earlier media reported on that Pastor Rony Tan from Lighthouse Evangelism church apologising to public and Venerable Kwang Sheng
- Chairman of Singapore's Inter-Religious Organisation (IRO) regarding his insensitive remarks against Buddhists teachings and practices.
http://www.transitioning.org/2010/02/09/buddhist-taoist-leaders-accept-pastors-apology-st-10-feb/
An alumnus of Victoria School, Ven. Kwang Sheng is a multi-linguist who speaks fluent English, Mandarin and Korean.
Besides Chairman of IRO, he is is also President of Singapore Buddhist Federation and Abbot, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery - Singapore's largest Buddhist Temple or Monastery.
http://www.gatezine.net/paper/news/print.php?newsno=19
http://www.bcs.edu.sg/index.php/bcs_en/about/8/ -
From this bottom link, I wonder why he referred to Victoria School as \"Victoria Secondary School\". All old boys of VS knew that VS is never known as Victoria Secondary School. Just wonder if it's the same VS in S'pore he is refering to?
tanbh:
http://www.bcs.edu.sg/index.php/bcs_en/about/8/
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chrisu:
Think it's just a common mistake by most since VS is a secondary school, many thought that it's Victory Secondary.From this bottom link, I wonder why he referred to Victoria School as \"Victoria Secondary School\". All old boys of VS knew that VS is never known as Victoria Secondary School. Just wonder if it's the same VS in S'pore he is refering to?
tanbh:
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Message by VS’s Principal:
20 Mar 2010
A Glorious Day for Victoria School
Our NPCC and NCC (Land & Sea) Victorians have been training hard for the NPCC Campcraft Competition and NCC Footdrill Finals respectively.
After several weeks of dry spell, it rained today. But the rain did not stop Victorians from doing their best from weeks of hardwork and practice.
Our NPCC boys went into the finals of the bi-annual NPCC Campcraft 2010 as the defending Champion. Schools were allowed 2 teams each. This year, both our teams made it to the top 10 finalists. We not only clinched the Champion trophy again, we swept the 1st and 2nd positions! This is a first for any school and history is made today! Many NPCC old boys were there to support and the atmosphere was electric!
Both our NCC Land and Sea Units also made it to the Frestyle Footdrill Finals together after an outstanding performance at the zone level. NCC Land took the 3rd place while NCC Sea came in 10th position. Well done, boys!
Congratulations to all the Victorians who trained and fought hard for our school. Thank you to all the teachers-in-charge and old boys for the guidance and care for Victorians.
It rained today. But the Victorian Spirit was shining brightly as ever.
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Message by VS’s Principal:
24 Mar 2010
Dear Parents, Old Boys and Victorians,
Victoria School wins Double National X-Country Championship Titles!
Yes! We did it! The National X-Country B and C Division Challenge Shields have come home to us.
It was an exhilarating day! Our runners ran a great race. The teachers, the student leaders, the parents and the Sec 4 supporters were great. Kudos to our teachers-in-charge!
The VS flag is unfurled and flying high! Sweet Victory, Victorians!
This is "Nil Sine Labore" at its best! -
Principal’s note
8 April 2010
Dear Parents, Old Boys and Victorians,
Victoria School Victorious in National B Div Cricket after 41 years!
Another Sweet Victory, Victorians! Led by Yusuf Aslam, we beat RI to claim the National title! We totalled 141 runs -4 in 20 overs with Sikka smashing 56 runs and Yusuf contributing 38 unbeaten! Such a match it was!
Congratulations to our coach Fred and Teachers-in-charge! Thanks to the red-shirts supporters and Class 4I for being there for the team.
Nil Sine Labore! -
Hope they are not declaring another holiday.
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They have another half day off which havnt declare when yet
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