1995/1996 Management Committee
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r .... ,,.. r .,.( ,,, /' ---- L - R : Yeo Wee Pin, Tong Wen Leong, Peter Ching, Ang Meng Siang, Shawn Chua, Galvin Sch, Bryan Tay, Shawn Ng. Teacher Advisors : Mr Mohd Azmi Mrs Teo Swee Chin Mrs Dawn Tan This year, we bade farewell to our Principal of over 18 years, Mr Harry Tan, who was given a new posting. St Andrew's now in very good hands under Ms Priscilla Krempl and the strong team of Heads of Department and dedicated teachers, are working in full force to lead the school "Up and On" with an "ethos of excellence". We have now a new vision and a new perspective but also have in Ms P. Krempl, the stability of the traditions of the school. With new innovative ideas woven into the fabric of the school, a new and stronger mesh will emerge - we will sail with it and ride the winds of change to bring St Andrew's to the shores of excellence in this new age. The Editorial Board wishes to thank the advertisers for their generous support without which this magazine would not be possible. To all those who have helped us in one way or another, we say a big thank you. We thank the Junior School Principal, Ms Jacqueline Oehlers for taking charge of the Junior School Section. 2 '4, ~a,--, -------...~?-~ '!,\,.~ ~ --..r... - .--· r~·- --i- '..~.----:...---, ~ .____. ·- --t:-=--~- · ~ ~--...-~-------,..-- .... --- ~~~.. --- .- <(,ti;...--:a:~---- "." ~ BOARD OF GOVERNORS • ~- it : ~ ,-1.~~~.,,,'··· ;. ,.-·; ' · Seated (L - R) Mr Gerald Lim, Ms Jacqueline Oehlers, Mr Harry Elias, Bishop Dr Moses Tay, Ms Priscilla Krempl, Mr Tan Sao Kiang, Mr John Teo. 2nd Row Revd. Tony Tan, Prof. Tan Chee Hong, Revd. Kingsley Ponniah, Mr James Lee, Dr Chan Shaw Yan, Mr Lim Teik Hock, Mr John Yap, Mr Phua Kia Wang, Mr Yee Teck Peng. w Not in picture Revd. Samuel Sia, Canon Dr James Wong. ST ANDREW'S OLD BOYS' ASS()CIATl()N L- R(Seated) : Ms Eunice Koh, Capt. Leonard Mc Cully, Mr Donald Teo, Mr Harry Elias, Ms Priscilla Krempl (Princpal, Secondary School), Ms Jacqueline Oehlers (Principal, JunMJr School), Mr John Lee. L -R (Standing) : Mr Tan Boon Thye, Mr Goh Chong Hiang, Mr Lim Teik Hock, Maj. Ramjanam Misra, Mr Tony Heng, Mr Ronnie Chen. Not in picture : Mr Wilson Lim , Mr Tang Kwok Wah, Mr Tan Soc Kiang (Sec. School Supervisor), Mr Gerald Lim (Junior School Supervisor) (A] SAOBA 1995/1996 Management Committee The President and members of the SAOBA 1994/1995 Management Committee welcomed those members who took time off to attend the 61 st AGM held on 27 May 1995 at 2 .30 pm at the RKS Adams Auditorium, St Andrew's Secondary School. The following members were elected to the Management Committee 1995/1996:- President Mr Harry Elias Vice President Mr Donald Teo Vice President Mr Wilson Lim Honorary Secretary Mr Tang Kwok Wah Asst. Honorary Secretary Mr Tan Boon Thye Honorary Treasurer Mr John Lee Mong Wah Asst. Honorary Treasurer Mr Lim Teik Hock Committee Members Maj Ramjanam Misra Mr Tony Heng Mr Leonard McCully Mr Ronnie Chen Mr Goh Chong Hiang [BJ SAOBA Representatives of the Board of Governors of St. Andrew's School Mr Lawrence Teo and Mr Lim Teik Hock are the SAOBA representatives on the Board of Gover nors of St Andrew's School for the term of office 1995/1996. However, some mid-way through the term of office, Mr Lawrence Teo requested to step down due to this heavy work commitment. He was replaced by Mr Yee Teck Peng. [CJ SAOBA Scholars 1995 The following Secondary 4 students were awarded the 1995 SAOBA Scholarships:- Gold Award Albert Lo Silver Award Tiew Chong Ren Bronze Award Yap Yoong Lok Our heartiest congratulations - Up and On! 4 JUNIOR SCHOOL "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight" Proverbs 3 : 5, 6 The Past year has been another year of blessing for us at St Andrew's Junior School. Our new school building is nearing completion and with eager anticipation we look forward to our move to new premises in the new year. God has indeed been faithful as seen in His provision for us in countless ways. As we reflect on the Lord's faithfulness to us, let us respond, as the above portion of Scriptures encourages us to, in two ways. Firstly, let us resolve to trust the Lord with all our hearts. In the midst of challenges, obstacles and disappointments let us remember that our confidence and trust in a faithful God will never be in vain. While we can never fully understand the ways of God, we can always be certain of His constant love and concern for us. Secondly, let us take note of the call to acknowledge the Lord in all our ways. This requires the surrender of our lives to the Lord and a willing obedience to His World. For if God is faithful, then it makes good sense to entrust our lives to Him and submit to His leading. In the face of the many uncertainties in life, the Lord can and will be our true source of security. So, as we rejoice at God's faithfulness to us, let us endeavour in all our lives, to trust Him with all our hearts and to acknowledge Him in all our ways. Rev Kingsley Ponniah SENIOR SCHOOL Living in between your ears ! Think future ! Live each day with God's strength and wisdom and you'll look back with much satisfaction. To the boys from Secondary 4 and 5 who will be leaving School and friends soon, may you build up the memories of your time with us and be thankful to God for his goodness and mercy always. May I take the opportunity to thank the teachers and pastoral staff, Joseph Chean & Andy Wee, who helped me during the chapel periods over the past years, the Boy's Brigade members and officers for their friendship and fellowship, the principal, Ms P. Krempl, and the teaching staff for being my co workers in pastoral care. As from 1st September 1995, the Revd. Tony Tan will be the new chaplain of the school. I commend him to your prayers and support. May the Lord be with us always. Revd. Tan Piah FAREWELL NOTE The Principal, Staff and Students would always remember Revd. Tan for his prayers, guidance and counsel during morning assem blies and chapel lessons. It was with a tinge of sadness that we bade farewell to him. Through the years Revd. Tan has been with us, he has given special interest to staff and pupil welfare. He has spent time counselling, teaching and helping the staff handle difficult situations and his cheerful and calm presence will surely be missed. He is truly a Man of God who goes where he is sent and in all that he does, he gives his best to the Master. 9 ST ANDREW'S PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION L -R Seated : Mrs Gan Sim Ser, Ms Priscilla Krempt, Mrs Leow Chor Heah, Mr John Yap, Mr Sim Teow Hong, Mr Phua Kia Wang, Mr Robert Ng. L - R Standing: Mr Heng Kiang Poh, Mr Andrew Koh Keng Er, Dr V.N.Chelvam Sabapathy, Dr lmran Nawaz, Mr Chan Chen Ning, Mrs Rosalind Tan, Mrs Elsie Chan, Mrs Peggy Tay. Not in picture : Mr Victor Cheung, Mr Chan Heng Toong, Ms Jacqueline Oehlers. The 1995/1996 Executive Committee of SAPTA is headed by Mr John Yap , the newly elected Chairman. Three new faces joined the Committee as well viz. Mrs Gan Sim Ser, Mr Chan Heng Toon and Dr lmran Nawaz. SAPTA continues to serve as a support group to both St Andrew's Junior School and St Andrew's Secondary School, giving support to their Schools' activities and projects aimed at educating and motivating the boys to excel academically and to mould them into upright gentlemen. This year we sponsored several of the Secondary School's projects viz. the Christian Mission Trip to Malaysia, the Caulfield Exchange Programme and the 8th Asian Workshop on Child and Adolescent Devel opment. The talk organised by SAPTA on 29 July 1985 on 'How to change undesirable Adoles cent Behaviour' by Jim Moran was well-attended by parents who found it informative. The Projects sub-committee is currently planning a video presentation and discussion with participation from teachers and parents. SAPTA also sponsored both Schools in their Teachers' Day celebrations and will be holding a sumptuous dinner for the teachers and parents at the SAFRA Resort and Country Club to show our appreciation to the teachers for their dedication. With a view to help improve the School's ranking, SAPTA has set up a Scholarship Fund. It has donated $10,000/- towards awards to top Primary Six Students who opt in 1986 to enrol and continue their secondary school education at St Andrew's Secondary School. The details of the Scholarships are being worked out by the Scholarship Sub-Committee and will be made known to the students soon. SAPTA will therefore be organising several projects to raise funds for their Scholarship Fund, and will start with a marathon in February/March 1996. We are encouraged by the increased participation by parents who are willing to give of their time and financial support to SAPTA and look forward to your continued interest. MRS LEOW CHOR HEAH HON SECRETARY SAPTA Parents and Staff members attend the ACM. 10 Who says I can't spin a pen? - Jasper, Philipines. Arifur from Bangladesh. -"A cup of coffee a day, makes Arifur awake all day.