Victoria School
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Victoria is tops in ST news contest
NPS International takes silver, while RI takes bronze; Victoria last won the national competition in 2006
Published on Dec 18, 2011
By Sheryl Quek
The victor: Victoria.
It was a sweet victory for the school. The last time it won The Straits Times National Schools Newspaper Competition was in 2006, but in subsequent years, it had made it to the finals but failed to clinch the title.
The contest gets students to battle it out as aspiring newshounds.
At The Straits Times' first inter-school prom, called the U18 Locked IN Party, to celebrate the win last night were the Victoria team and 11 schoolmates. Also present were more than 200 students from 30 schools.
Tengku Sharil, 15, a second-time participant in the contest and editor of the Victoria team, did not expect the win. He said: 'We were really surprised. We expected to get silver, or less, because in the past years... we've always taken second prize.'
The lads walked away with a cash prize of $3,000 and a trophy, as well as a Straits Times internship each.
There to present the prizes to the winners was Ms Serene Goh, editor of The Straits Times' school magazines IN and Little Red Dot, who said the Victoria team scored well in all judging categories. 'The judges all had their favourites, but Victoria emerged with the best score overall. I'm so happy for them winning this. It must be especially sweet after so many years.'
Last year's champion NPS International School took the silver award and $2,000, while Raffles Institution claimed the bronze and $1,000.
Other winners were CHIJ Katong Convent, which took the Merit and Best Writing awards, and first-time finalist Compassvale Secondary School, which took the Best Design award.
The party, held in The Warehouse auditorium at *Scape, was jointly organised by media social enterprise group Grid MMS and The Straits Times.
The programme featured talents from Grid MMS, including 19-year-old singer Kamsani Jumahat.
Highlights included street dancing, costumed characters such as Darth Vader and free airbrush tattooing. A flash mob led by Grid MMS dancers set the crowd dancing to the tune of Beyonce's Move Your Body. Teens dressed themselves to the theme of 'jailhouse rock' in black-and-white striped outfits, and had a blast chomping on free hotdogs, popcorn and nachos, and slurping on mocktails.
Loh Zi Harn, 16, a Secondary 4 student from Evergreen Secondary School, said: 'This is more happening than our school prom, which was formal. I think this party is more fun.'
For her creative interpretation of the prom theme, Evergreen Secondary 3 student Guo Si Ping, 16, took the Best Dressed INmate title and a $100 shopping voucher. She came dressed in a black-and-white striped top, polka dot skirt, blue wig and shin-high boots - items from her wardrobe.
'I wasn't prepared actually. I just grabbed whatever stripy piece of clothing I had from my wardrobe,' she said.
For being the best sport at the party, Ivan Koh, 17, from the School of the Arts took the title of Best Behaved INmate and a $100 shopping voucher.
For correctly predicting the winner of the newspaper competition in an offshoot Facebook contest, Hayat Zailan, 15, took home a Canon digital camera and a $50 shopping voucher.
The inter-school party is the first of its kind organised by The Straits Times for secondary school readers of IN.
Grid MMS chief executive Philip Wu, 43, said: 'It was a meaningful experience organising this event with The Straits Times because we managed to bring together teens who are academically inclined with those who are talented in other areas, such as dancing and singing.'
Ms Goh said the outreach effort aimed to showcase teen talent featured in the magazine year-round and create an event for some good, clean fun.
'Being a teen in Singapore can be pretty pressurised in terms of academics, but I believe we can also celebrate how diverse and rich youth culture is. It's just wonderful to see everyone loosen up and have a good time after their exams.'
To subscribe to The Straits Times' IN, contact Mr David Tan on 6319-1005 or e-mail [email protected]
The winning Victoria School team members (clockwise from bottom right) Tengku Sharil, Yew Wei An, Patrick Seet and Stanley Low, all 15. -- ST PHOTO: TED CHEN -
Roll of Honour
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FanFanX:
Agree it should merge with VS as IP already started in VS. Regards.
it's good to merge themWeiHan:
I am not sure this thread is alive or should it be merged with Victoria School.
I have a curious question. Which are the main secondary schools that feed VJC J1 intake?
1. VS
2. Cedar Girls
3. Tanjong Katong Girls (?)
4. Cat High (?)
5. Saint Nicholas Girls (?)
6. Anglican High (?)
4.
what about tanjong katong sec? chung cheng main? -
victorian:
Hi Rylee, I think he'll be ok.
Hi Victorian, hope he can adapt to the new environment quickly.rylee:
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Hi Rylee, wow that means that his first day of school will be the start of the camp. That's nice too. The camp will be a good time to make new friends and get to know the class better as well.
Yes, running is a good preparation for the camp. Hope he enjoys it!
Are u still study in VS or already graduated?
Regards. I graduated just a few years ago. So if you
have any questions about the school, I'll try to help out.[/quote]Thanks Victorian, u are very helpful, hope DS will have this Victoria spirit when he join VS next year. Think u should be going for your national service soon right? Regards. -
rylee:
[/quote]Hi Rylee, perhaps he'll be next in this forum to answer questions from parents.
Thanks Victorian, u are very helpful, hope DS will have this Victoria spirit when he join VS next year. Think u should be going for your national service soon right? Regards.rylee:
[quote=\"victorian\"]
Hi Rylee, I think he'll be ok. I graduated just a few years ago. So if you
have any questions about the school, I'll try to help out. I've been feeling old since leaving VS. 4 years in VS passes very quickly when you're having fun.
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All four runners of the 4 x 100 metre relay team who who a silver medal for Singapore at the 2011 Southeast Asian Games were former Victorians: Calvin Kang, Gary Yeo (both VS), Amirudin Jamal and Lee Cheng Wei (both VJC). So was one of the two reserves in the team, Lim Yao Peng (VJC).
Another Victorian, Lance Tan (VS/VJC) was in the 4 x 400 metre relay team. -
New Victoria school website and info for appeal.
Information for Primary 6 Students: Appeal for Transfer to Victoria School
Dear Primary 6 Student,
If you have not been posted to VS but wish to be considered for admission, you may appeal to be considered for transfer to Victoria School.
For your convenience, it is not necessary to submit any hardcopy appeal form personally.
Please apply online from 21 – 22 December 2011. The deadline for application is Thursday, 22 December 2011, 5.00pm.
Please note that late applications will not be considered, and only shortlisted applicants will be informed.
Short-listed applicants
All appeal applicants will be put on the waitlist. The school's decision will be made after the vacancies are ascertained following the release of the Secondary 1 posting results and deadline for online appeal application s over. However, based on past years' experience, the number of places are limited.
Shortlisted applicants will be informed by 29 December 2011 (Thursday). The decision of the school’s Admissions Selection Committee is final and the school will not enter into discussion with the applicants regarding its decision.
Documents for verification (for shortlisted candidates)
Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to produce the original documents (PSLE results slips, CCA records etc) for verification.
Secondary 1 Registration Day
Pending the outcome of appeal, all applicants are required to report to the school that they are posted to by the Ministry of Education on Secondary 1 Registration Day (Thursday, 22 December 2011, 8.30 am). VS will assist to facilitate the transfer process if the applicant is eventually successful.
For clarification
Should you have any general queries, please contact the General Office at Tel: 6291 2965 during office hours. For queries on the Integrated Programme, please feel free to contact Mr Jonathan Oh at 62912965 Ext: 211
Online appeal form
Please click here to submit the online appeal form from 21 December, 9.00am
If you have problems accessing the online form, please download this form, complete it and send it to [email protected]
The deadline for application is Thursday, 22 December, 5.00pm. Late applications will not be considered,
Please ensure that all fields are duly completed in the online form before submission.
Thank you.
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DS has been posted to Victoria School IP, his first choice school. We are very happy and he's looking forward to be a Victorian! :rahrah:
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My DS posted to VS O level track, his 2nd choice. 1st choice was VS IP. I am worried if the teachers will be too stretched with the the IP track and may neglect the O level students. Am I being too paranoid?
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Publica:
DS has been posted to Victoria School IP, his first choice school. We are very happy and he's looking forward to be a Victorian! :rahrah:
:congrats: Publica
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