Victoria School

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Victoria School B Division Floorball team - National Champions

- featured on National School Games Show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks89YiXBNDI&feature=youtu.be

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2009 VS Open House on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwQlby0rLXU

Victoria School B Divison Wushu team (National Champions) will be one of the CCA groups displaying their awesome skills in this year's Open House.

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Some prominent Victorians:


Head of State
•Yusof Ishak: First President of Singapore, 1959–1970
•C V Devan Nair: Third President of Singapore, 1981–1985
•S R Nathan: Sixth President of Singapore, 1999–2011

Politics
•Abdul Samad Ismail: Leading Malay politician in 1950s-1960s; Founding member, People's Action Party; Malaysia Journalism Laureate
•S Dhanabalan: Cabinet Minister, 1980–1993; Member of Parliament, 1978–1996; Chairman, Temasek Holdings, 1996-
•Sardon Haji Jubir: Cabinet Minister, Malaysia, 1955–1972; Governor, Penang, Malaysia, 1975–1981
•Abdul Aziz Ishak: Cabinet Minister, Malaysia, 1955–1963
•Sha'ari Tadin: First Malay graduate Member of Parliament, 1968; Senior Parliamentary Secretary and Member of Parliament, 1968–1976
•Dr Kanwaljit Soin (Ms): First female Nominated Member of Parliament, 1992–1996

Government
•Dr Phay Seng Whatt: Chairman, Public Service Commission, 1962–1975
•Dr Han Cheng Fong: Permanent Secretary, 1978–1984; State Scholar, 1962
•Lam Chuan Leong: Permanent Secretary, 1984–2006; Ambassador-at-Large, 2006-; President's Scholar, 1967
•Wong Hung Khim: Permanent Secretary, 1984–1987; President and CEO, Singapore Telecom, 1987–1995
•Chiang Chie Foo: Permanent Secretary, Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of Defence, 1997-

Education
•Dr A Vijiaratnam: First Pro-Chancellor, Nanyang Technological University, 1992–2005; Olympian (Hockey), 1956; Only person to have represented Singapore in four sports - hockey, football, cricket and rugby
•Emeritus Prof Edwin Thumboo: Renowned poet; First Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, 1980–1991; First Cultural Medallion (Literature) winner, 1979
•Prof Brian Lee Chang Leng: First Dean, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 1981–1996;
•Prof Wee Chow Hou: Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, National University of Singapore, 1990–1999; Chairman, Nanyang Executive Programmes, Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University, 2000-

Military/Police
•LG (NS) Ng Yat Chung: Chief of Defence Force, Singapore Armed Forces, 2003–2007; Group President and CEO, Neptune Orient Lines, 2011-
•LG Neo Kian Hong: Chief of Defence Force, Singapore Armed Forces, 2010-
•MG Ng Chee Khern: Chief of Air Force, Singapore Armed Forces, 2006–2009; Director, Security and Intelligence Division, Ministry of Defence, 2010-; President's Scholar, 1984
•Air Vice Marshal Sulaiman Sujak: Malaysia first non-British Chief of Air Force, Royal Malaysian Air Force, 1967–1976; Deputy Chairman, Malaysia Airlines, 1977–1991
•MG Syed Mohamed Syed Ahmad Alsagoff: Commander, Singapore armed forces when Singapore was part of Malaysia, 1963–1965
•Tee Tua Ba: Commissioner of Police, Singapore Police Force, 1992–1997

Legal
•Prof Ahmad Mohamed Ibrahim: Singapore first non-British Attorney-General, 1965–1967; Queen's Scholar, 1936
•Koh Eng Tian: Solicitor-General, 1981–1991; One of the first eight Senior Counsels appointed in Singapore
•Giam Chin Toon: President, Law Society of Singapore, 1987–1989; One of the first eight Senior Counsels appointed in Singapore

Medicine
•Dr Chew Chin Hin: Only Singaporean who had been conferred the prestigious Mastership in the American College of Physicians (MACP) for contribution to medicine in Singapore

Religion
•Haji Sanusi Mahmood: First Mufti of Singapore, 1969–1972
•Ven Sik Kwang Sheng: President, Singapore Buddhist Federation, 2006-; Abbot, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery - Singapore largest Buddhist monastery, 2004-; Founder, Buddhist College of Singapore

Corporate
•G Ramachandran: Prominent Indian business leader; President, Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce, 1966–1968, 1973–1974, 1982–1986
•Quek Leng Chan: Malaysian tycoon; Founder and Executive Chairman, Hong Leong Group Malaysia
•Lim Hua Min: Founder and Executive Chairman, PhillipCapital Group.[39]

http://vs.moe.edu.sg/extraordinary.html

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I like the Victorian culture. Teachers are still being addressed as "Sir" and "Ma’am". Are there other schools in Singapore with this form of addressing?

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mistral77:

I like the Victorian culture. Teachers are still being addressed as \"Sir\" and \"Ma'am\". Are there other schools in Singapore with this form of addressing?

there may be, but not that i know of.

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Welcome to VS Open House on Saturday, 26 May 2012


If you are a Primary 6 boy wondering which school is right for you, come visit us at our Open House on 26 May 2012, 8am to 1pm.

At Victoria School, we provide a stimulating environment that promotes lifelong learning for outstanding students and nurture them to become innovative and respected leaders.

At our Open House, immerse yourself in the Victorian Experience. Walk around our campus with our student guides, tour our classrooms, explore the engaging and unique programmes we have to offer and chat with our dedicated faculty members to find out more about what they do.

Our theme for this year’s Open House is ‘Defying Gravity’. Have you wondered what it is like to go beyond boundaries and to live without limits in achieving your dreams? If you dare to defy gravity, come to our Open House and we will show you how you can soar above the skies and defy gravity.



When is it?

Saturday, 26 May 2012, 8am to 1pm



Where will it be held?

At Victoria School, 2 Siglap Link, Singapore 448880



What about parking?

There is a car park in school which will be open to visitors. In the event that it is full, visitors are advised to park in the condominium Laguna Park next to the school.



What are the highlights of the Open House programme?

Time
Event
Venue

0800 :
•Registration
•Start of School Tours (40 mins each)
•CCA Displays (On-going)
•Instructional Program Exhibits (On-going)
Outside General Office
Heritage Centre
Indoor Sports Hall/ Canteen
Library

0900 :
Principal’s Welcome Address
Auditorium

1030 :
•Concert Band Performance
•Chinese Orchestra Performance


Start of Concurrent Demo Lessons
(45 mins each)

•Language Arts
•Mathematics
•Biology
•Chemistry
•Physics
•Music
•Art Elective Program (AEP)
•Regional Studies Program (RSP)
Auditorium
Auditorium







Special Rooms/ Classrooms
Special Rooms/ Classrooms
Special Rooms/ Classrooms
Special Rooms/ Classrooms
Special Rooms/ Classrooms
Development Lab
Media Lab
RSP Room

1100 :
Principal’s Welcome Address [Repeat Session]
Auditorium

1200 :
•Sports Direct School Admission (DSA) Talk
Auditorium

1230 :
End of School Tours
End of Concurrent Demo Lessons





VS Parent Support Group (VSPSG)

What do parents of current students have to say about VS? Find out by chatting with members of the VSPSG over coffee at the school canteen.

Further Enquiries

Not sure how to apply for DSA or what to submit as part of your DSA application? Or wondering what subject combination is available? Meet up with our heads of departments and let them help you clarify your doubts at the Q & A booth around the school foyer.




Click here to register for Victoria School Open House 2012.

http://vs.moe.edu.sg/announcement027.html

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNbGf6czw0U


SSS Profile: Ryan Lo enjoys the high seas
May 31, 2012 - 1:33am

By: Lim Yufan

SIBLING rivalry is never easy to deal with, especially when your older sister has won gold at the 2005 South-east Asia (SEA) Games and participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

However, instead of going green with envy, 15-year-old sailor Ryan Lo was inspired by his sister, Lo Man Yi’s achievements.

“Both my sister and brother Jun Hao, 22, who won a silver at the 2007 SEA Games for the Super Mod event, have set the benchmark for me” said Ryan, a Secondary 3 student at Victoria School. “And they are really my source of inspiration.”

Growing up in a family of sailors, Ryan started the sport at the age of seven.

“I like the competitiveness of sailing, and the mental and physical challenge it provides,” he said.

“Sailors are trained to be strong enough to handle strong wind conditions and tough enough to handle physical pain.”

Over the last two years, Ryan has emerged from the shadows of his siblings.

In 2010, he won a a bronze medal in the Optimist event at the Asian Games in Guangzhou.

And earlier this month, he came in third at the Dutch Youth Regatta held in Workum, Holland.

Last year’s IODA World Sailing Championships turned out to be the highlight of his sailing career as Singapore won the team race and the Nations Cup.

But it could have been even better.

In the individual event, Ryan finished fourth out of 210 Optimist sailors, but he could easily have been on the podium.

In the final race, he was lying second but the race was called off due to bad weather. Only the results of the previous 11 races were considered for the final standings, and he missed out.

Ryan’s coach, Xu Xiaodong, feels that the Victorian has immense potential to do better.

“Ryan’s a born sailor with a good sense for the sport, which makes him different from other sailors,” said Xu. “And he is also very diligent and competitive as he wants to be the best he can be.”

Big sister Man Yi, 24, agrees.

“Ryan has a lot of potential and talent,” she said. “I think he can surpass me and I don’t think it’s impossible for him to win a medal at the Olympics.”

Xu added that Ryan is making very good progress in the Optimist class.

Hard work

“Ryan has a good chance of qualifying for the Olympics in the future,” he said. “But it is still early days and he has to work really hard.”

And Ryan is doing just that.

He trains with his school on Wednesdays and Fridays, and with the national team on Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends.

Ryan has no problems balancing training and and his studies.

“I try my best to pay attention in class and ask questions whenever I’m in doubt,” said Ryan, who has to miss about 10 weeks of school a year for competitions.

“I ask my teachers for extra classes too.”

Wong Liang Seng, Ryan’s form teacher, said: “Despite his heavy training schedule, Ryan manages to submit works of good standard.

“He takes ownership of his learning, and carries himself well and with confidence too.”

So where does Ryan get his resilience from?

His answer: “My father. He can be strict at times with us but he has given me a lot. He has given me a lot of advice, helped me stay calm and become mentally stronger.”

Then there is the support of his mother, Dolly Lo.

In the last Asian Games, together with the rest of the family, she wrote 17 letters for her son – one for each day of the Games.

Ryan said: “I read one every morning before racing and they were a source of motivation and encouragement.”

His mother also sends him to his training sessions and buys recovery food such as bananas and muesli bars after training.

She said: “Ryan is a bit stubborn, in the sense that he doesn’t quit or give up, and I think he inherited this mental strength from his father.”

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\"Victoria Thy Sons Are We\" Video Project

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOMOfUfsR8k&feature=fvw

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Gold for VS Choir!


The Victoria School Choir has been awarded the Gold medal in the 7th International Choir Festival, Bratislava, Slovakia. The Choir achieved a perfect score of 100 points for the three songs they performed.

The school congratulates the Choir on its oustanding achievements. We would also like to thank Professor Nelson Kwei (Choir conductor) and teachers-in-charge for guiding and inspiring our Victorians, and all parents for supporting their sons in their choral excellence journey.

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Congratulations to Gary Yeo for becoming the 9th VS student to represent Singapore in the Olympics (2012). He is also the 3rd VS sprinter to represent Singapore in the Olympics after Kesavan Soon (1956) and Calvin Kang (2008).