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Singapore Sesquicentennial Issue

S T . A N D R l~ W ' S SCHOOL MA(iAZINJ~ ------··-· ··-- EDITORIAL BOARD

Advisers: Mr. Vivian Quek Mrs. Catherine Lim Mrs. Tan Tai Wei (P.M.)

Editor: Chan Wing Hon

Co-Editors: Shih Liang Chye Basil Chan

Sub-Editors: Kwan Weng Kin Khong Cho Oon Sunny Yap Sim Seng Chye Miss Tan Chung Mui Robert Shen James Sidwell (P.M.)

Photographers: Hock Thai Sailee Miss Chung Shui Ken

- 3- SAINTS (JUNIOR SCHOOL) COMMEMORATE SINGAPORE'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

• • • • Raffles about to sign a document•

• • • • the founding of Singapore by Raffles in 1819.

Joget, the traditional Malay dance• • • • • signifying trade was. and still is, Singapore's main lifeblood,

5 WARDEN'S REPORT FOR 1968/9.

St. Andrew's is not quite an ordinary school. We have been running for 107 years and we like to do things in our own way. This sometimes seems to worry outside authorities a little, but the results of the 1968 Cambridge exams must have reassured them. Kwan Weng Kin was top of all Singapore in School Certificate, with Distinction I in all 8 subjects. Koh Boon Hwee was top of all Singapore in HSC, with Distinction in all subjects and more than that, with Dis­ tinction I in eleven subject papers and Distinction II in the twelfth. A number of other students also had excellent results.

Both Weng Kin and Boon Hwee had their whole education in the School from Primary One upwards. We can be proud of them, and their teachers, both Primary and Secondary, who have done so much to raise high the name of St. Andrew's.

The aim of education is not to pass exams, but to prepare for full and useful adult life. A school which gives that training will also get good exam results. The generosity of Mr. Leong Jee has enabled St. Andrew's to establish a new kind of Award, for which students are assessed in interview for breadth of mind and ability to apply knowledge intelligently. The Selection Committee this year was Professor K' ang Ai Kim, Professor D. J. Enright and Colonel Bond. Their unanimous decision was to give the Leong Jee Award to Koh Boon Hwee, whose performance in adult life will show the value of this Award.

Boon Hwee was also interviewed for a President's Scholarship, but the Public Service Com­ mission did not select him for this, which suggests that I am right in saying that there is a difference between the official outlook and the St. Andrew's way of doing things. Variety is the spice of life, and we provide a little spice for life in Singapore.

At the end of 2nd Term we launched our Phase I Appeal for costs of $77,000 for equip­ ping and furnishing our Technical Workshops. So far we have received cash, promises and gifts in kind totalling $39,500 leaving just under $38,000 still to be raised. This total includes some very generous donations, one of $4,000 and another of two secondhand lathes for the 40-seat Technical Drawing room at about $1,200.

There should be no difficulty in finding the balance of the money, as a large number of our Primary and Secondary One parents have not yet donated, or have given very small sums. Collections vary widely from class to class; e.g. in one class 36 parents have already donated a total of $1,484, whilst in another only 11 parents have donated the small total of $112. I feel sure that when these parents come to understand the need, they will give their full support.

If we do not have the money, we cannot have the Workshops. If we do not have the Workshops, one-third of our boys will have to leave at the end of Secondary Two to go for training in Government Workshops. It is as simple as that. If parents want their sons to be able to stay at St. Andrew's, they will support this appeal. If they do not care, that is their business. We shall anyhow do our best for all students, but we cannot do what we have no finance for.

When I said that St. Andrew's is not quite an ordinary school, I meant particularly that we think ahead and pioneer in ways that only get general acceptance by others later. This was so in Technical education, which was St. Andrrw's policy sixteen years ago. We built our Workshops in 1962, and it is only now that Government policy has caught up with us and we can . start to use them. We are getting no Government grants of any kind for these costs of equipment and furniture.

Another pioneering project here is our share of the Schools Counselling Service of the Anglican Welfare Council. This employs professional Social Workers to help students and their families in personal and home problems. It also runs a Student Aid scheme, through the generosity of Lee Foundation, which has made grants totalling $20,000 in 1969 to assist needy boys and girls.

- 6 - Anglican Welfare is also pioneering work in Health and Moral Education, which includes what is called Sex Education. Miss Priscilla Daniels of our PM Session staff has prepared a draft Syllabus, which is now being revised after being presented at a representative meeting in August. We have started a preliminary programme with PU I boys and girls this term, and their parents have given 100% approval to what we are doing. The conditions of city life in Singapore today make this kind of work very necessary, and we are doing what we can to meet the need. The same need is recognised in Hong Kong where their Teachers Training College recently asked for copies of our draft Syllabus.

We are planning another pioneering development in our New Teaching Block. The pro­ posal is that this should have no classrooms at all. There will be a large Lecture Theatre for large group teaching of 150 or 200 students simultaneously for some kinds of lessons. At the other end, we plan a large Library, with Self-Study area, where students can learn to teach themselves, working independently on assignments and reference work. Between these, we plan Small Group rooms, where a teacher can take 15 - 20 students round a conference table so that all can share in the learning process in a way not possible in the old 40-seat classrooms.

We plan also for the New Teaching Block to provide a high-quality Canteen, suitable for social functions by students, former students or staff; and Activities space, which can be used for anything from an Art lesson to modelling aeroplanes or playing electric guitars.

In short, we might call the New Teaching Block a design for self-disciplined freedom. In a 40-seat classroom, the teacher has to aim his lesson at the average of the class, so that he goes too slow for the fast students and too fast for the slow. A lot of time is wasted and some students become discouraged and lose interest.

There is no educational reason why good teaching should not be given on the Roof Garden, or round coffee cups in the Canteen, or beside the fountain, or in a garden area, where the type of lesson suits such surroundings.

There is no single design for a classroom to suit every need. I hope our New Teaching block will make possible selective adjustments. St. Andrew's tries to maintain strict standards of student discipline, but that need not mean using unnecessary repression or sacrificing reason­ able freedom of choice.

This New Teaching Block is the central proposal for our Phase II Appeal, which we hope can follow as soon as the $77,000 Phase I is concluded. Phase II will include also a Games Centre, including a Rifle Range and Drill area for our uniformed units, and we need a good deal of money for improvements of our grounds. We have 16 acres of grounds, and even giving them adequate fencing will be very costly. We have a wonderful site here, and we ought to develop it to make it a real beauty spot in the new Singapore. We also have wonderful students and teachers, and we ought to give them the surroundings they deserve.

The theme for this Report is that at St. Andrew's we try to think ahead and pioneer new developments. This is not a matter of chance.

We are a Christian school, which daily prays that God's kingdom may come on earth. To Christians, forward planning and a dynamic attitude to change should be the necessary evidence of their living faith. The groundwork of char.ge is a careful attention to accounts, and anxious thought or how to make the best use of limited resources to meet future needs. But beyond the details and the dull daily work we see the heavenly vision, to which we hope we shall not be disobedient.

7 SPEECH DAY -1969

The Guest-of-Honour, Mr. Michael Fam, Mr. Michael Fam, Manoging-Director of Hume inspecting the Guard-of-Honour. Industries, addressing his Alma Mater.

Mrs. Michael Fam presenting a gift to lnche Hamid Kutty on his retirement after 30 years' service as tukang kebun. 8 ,vHO'S WHO

KOH BO·ON HWEE KWAN WENG KIN Singapore's Top Higher School Certificate Singapore's Top School Certificate Student Student with distinctions in all subjects; 11 with Distinction A 1 in all 8 subjects. Als and 1 AZ.

LIM THUAN KHEE Research grants were offered to him in 1966 by four Universities - Universities of Adelaide, New South Wales, Cambridge and Sgt. WEE TIONG HOWE London. · He accepted the ofter by the Uni­ 20th Singapore Coy versity of London to do research in steel Boys' Brigade Founder's Man structures leading to the degree of Ph.D.

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Stonding (L. to R.): Mr. V. Wee, Mr. Ng Cheon Sen, Mr. Lim Hwee Kiang, Mr. Tong Keck Fui, lnche Amir Noordin, Mr. 5. Beaumont, Mr. R. Ong, Mr. Goh Choon Hee, Mr. Ong Soo Kiong, Mr. Teo Chin Chye, Mr. G. Anderson.

Centre ( L. to R.) : Miss M. K. Heng, Mrs. C. Ton, Miss Y. C. Lou, Miss A. L. K-uek, Mrs. Yap Ngo Eng, Mrs. C. Lim, Mrs. M. Rashid, Mrs. 5. Rojendro, Miss Lee Chor Gek, Miss Chiong Siew Luan, Miss Yong Ming Chiang, Miss Tan Lay Choo, Miss E. L. Wong, Mrs. 5. L. Huang, Mrs. J. Yong. Sitting (L. to R.): Mr. Tan Lye Whatt, Mr. R. Cheok, Mr. Ng Chong Kiat, Mr. Yee Teck Peng, Mrs. M. Tan, Mr. Vivian Quek (Senior Assistant), Mr. Francis Thomas (Principal), Miss Lenn Mei Ling, Mr. W. Lau, Mr. M. A. Joseph, Mr. Koo Lian Kiat, Mr. Ong Chong Hai, Rev. A. Ross. Absent: Mrs. C. N. Cheong. (On Medical Leave) PRE - UNIVERSITY TWO ARTS (i)

Back Raw (L. to R.): Chan Wing Han, Edmund Wu, Lee Khoon Gek, Lim Kim Koong, Teo Lay Hong, Roy Neighbour, Wee Hong Lin, Stella Ton, Ton Tee Swee, Koh Yong Chi, Paul Teo. Standing (L. to R.): Chee Mee Ding, Rosalind Chee, Foo Ming Cheng, Lee Bee Hong, Gloria Chung, Lee Siew Im, Tong Wei En, Nee Siew Lan, Leong Voon Chun, Marjorie Yeo, Chuo Kim Choo. Seated (L. to R.): Gurcharn Kaur Sidhu, Ng Bee Leng, Leong Peck May, Allan Teo, Ton Soc Kiang, Mrs. Cheong Chwee Nee ( Form Mistress), Toy Toh Heng, Chio A1 Tong, Vivien Lim, Wong Wai Hor, Lim Beng Guot. Absent: Yeo Jeu Man, Ronnie Wong.

PRE - UNIVERSITY TWO ARTS (ii)

Back Row (L. to R.): Diano Phoo, Tan Siew Kim, Diano Lim, Eliza Quek, Margaret Quek, Margaret Thomas, Judith Ton, Jenny Sng, Pearl Heng, Sylvia Lim , Tjioe Sok Hoen. Standing (L. to R.): Peter Tio Pee Tot, Lum Yin Fong, Chung Shui Ken, Lim Hua Ngor, Chiang Shiao Ling, Ng Seek Chen, Chen Deh Chien, Kuan Soot Heng, Irene Seoh, Loh Eng Juan, Ho Chee Sung. Seated (L. to R.): Solly Low, Koh Mui Kheng, Louisa Remedios, Sng Chor Huong, Dolly Goh, Yeo Chuen Eng, Mrs. Catherine Lim (Form Mistress), Lau Choen Som, Lillian Wong, Chng Hiang, Teo Peck Yin. Absent: Kathleen Wong, Chin Mei Har. 20 - PRE-UNIVERSITY TWO ARTS (iii)

Back Raw (L. ta R.): Goh Hwong Peow, Sim Kok Cheng, Yeo Ek Sheng, Charles Arokia­ samy, Christopher Fam, Yeo Soon Huot, Heng Yew Jin. Standing (L. ta R.): Sarjit Kaur, Yap Soo Cheng, Yeo Ai Hoon, Catherine Tan, Koh Poh Lin, Chew Sick Hong, Chon Teng Ngo, Chua Bee Yeong, Kng Poey Choo, Chow Yow Leng, Heng Siew Cheng, Koh Soh Leng. Seated (L. to R.): Linda Seet, Deva Kumori, Lim Kim Siang, Chow Mei Ling, Karpagam Shanmugan, Mrs. Molly Tan (Form Mistress), Vivian Yeo, Vejaya Kumari, Seah Bin Choo, Teo Chin Cheak. Absent: Seah Lee Koen, Eric Nagano, Kan Shik Chee, David Wu, Philip Seah.

PRE - UNIVERSITY TWO SCIENCE (i)

Back Row (L. to R.): Tang Kwok Chin, Tan Hup Guan, Lim Juat Teng, Yap, Kheng Guan, Tang Wai Hong, Khoo Guan Chen, Chow Yee Hoong, Poon Hee Ho, Willie Yong, Quek Yong Kwang, Helios Kam Chan Hin, Peter Tan Kim Liang, Moe Goh Khoon Lim. Standing (L. to R.): Tan Seek Kuan, Tan Yen San, Soo Toh Nin, Bay Sit Huot, Thia Lee Yong, Goh Chye Lee, Adrian Cornelius, Chew Eng Cheong, Shih Liang Chye, Low Fett Onn, Lye Kn Mun, See Sing Mun. Seated (L. to R.): Tang Kwok Wah, Chong Kee Leong, lrama Dusquie, Hock Thai Sailee, Chan Dik Wan, Miss Lau Yuen Chin ( Form Mistress), Nigel K. Moss, Theng Cheow Tieng, Lim Chien Chi, Lim Peng On, Lim Kok Meng. -21- PRE - UNIVERSITY TWO SCIENCE (ii)

Back Raw (L. to R.): Lee Chon Shorn, Chew Hock Leong, Tay Chek Khoon, Ng Kai Seng, Gurdip Singh, Rizad Ali Alsagoff, Yeo Ek Lian, Chan Chit Shu. Standing (L. ta R.): Tan Khee Kwang, Wan Kit Wah, Ng Check Teck, Quek Lick Ngee, Sng Chor Heah, Khoo Beng Seok, Ng Siew Gek, Lai Kum Fong, Letitia Lee, Look Mang San, Ng Check Ern, Basil Chan. Seated (L. to R.): Chow Woon Pheng, Lim Cheng Hwa, Lim Ai Hua, See Lay Wah Koh Lip Siang, Seah Ke Howe, Mr. M. A. Joseph ( Form Master), Chan Mun Peng, Wong Yin Kheng, Sim Bah Li, Ngiam Joke Mui, Gan Peng Peng.

SECONDARY FOUR SCIENCE (i)

Back Row (L. to R.): Lim TecK Huot, Mah Beng Weng, Khoo Guan (.huan, '-nen l\. .a-n Pink, Chua Kian Lim, Chew Hock Hua, Victor Cheong, Michael Bernard Oehlers, Winston Seah Kar Heng, Chaw Peng Hoe, Gilbert Hu Toh Teck, Kenneth Chan, Arthur Quek Eng Chye. Standing (L. to R.): Ngiam Tee Lim, Wong Yew Wah, Yap Kok Phun, Lim Han Tiong, Khoo Soon Sin, Chong Khin Shong, Ronald Edgar Yeh, Wong Yew Kwa i, Kwok Yan Hoe, Wong Yew Foi, Lee Kien Wah, Gan Seow Kee, Henry Choo Lye Heng, Krishno­ samy Ravendran, Quek Yong Meng. Seated (L. to R.): Tan Heok Chye, Kenneth Tan Poh Ann, Kuldip Singh, Michael Youen Quomund, Yeo Yew Heang, Thomas Joseph, Mr. Tong Koek Fui ( Form Moster), Chong Khoi Hoang, Yow Liang Kean, Alan Chia Boon Siong, Ton Seek Som, Chow Wai Onn. 22 SECONDARY FOUR SCIENCE (ii)

Back Row (L. to R.): Luther Goh, Chan Chow Meng, Soon Koon Yen, Lo Siew Woh, Chia Swee Tong, Wilson Yong, Chan Cheow Peng, Sim Lai Huot, Lee Chee Meng, Tea Hung Siang, Sim Teck Huot. Standing (L. to R.): Tan Kok Leng, James Thomas, Sng Eng Sim, Loh Thiem Hee Steven, Wong Wui Liom, Joseph Adam, Lee Chin Song, Goh Yong Keh, Soon Chin Hui, Lau Chong Aik, Heng Keng Liang, Leong Fook Kuen, Tang Kwang Meng. Seated (L. to R.): Mak Keen Wah, Lee Seng Chuan, Wong Yew Kee, Tang Kok Kong, Toh Soo Tieng, Sng Eng Quee, Mr. Tan Lye Whatt (Form Master), Adrian Kerr, Chong Kin Lock, Ching Fai Lum, Koh Hong Hwee, Loke Yuen Fett. Absent: Chan Joo Soon, Koh Hai Ying, Choo Chin Por, Lee Chin Nam, Tan Lark Tee.

SECONDARY FOUR ARTS (i)

Back Row (L. ta R.): K. T. Arasu, Abdul Aziz b. Abdullah, Wang Wee, Yeo Chiang Kim, Ng Cheon Liang, Chew Chor Kwong, Lye Siew Kuon, Mohan Koshy Panicker, Song Cheng Hock, Alan Tok. Standing (L. to R.): Yeo Jui Wah, Koo Chin Meng, Darshan Singh, A. Patmonothon, Ton Hang Meng, Lim Thuan Peng, Lee Boh Yuen, Ho Kah Lek, Alan Tan, Danny Lee, Lee Lap Wah, Chin Kee Choy, Tan Peng Choon, Yeo Kheng Huot. Seated (L. to R.): Ow Sam Kang, Philip lzaac, Albert Teo, .Chia Kwok Meng, Teo Ghim Whatt, William Ong, Miss Heng Meng Kee ( Form Mistress), Lim Chien Cheng, Ronald Noh, Ong Teck Meng, Michael Yuan, Menu Bhanu. Absent: Yap Giau Peck, Goh Lian Poh, William Mok, Toh Tat Him, Kenneth Tsang.

- 23 - SECONDARY FOUR ARTS (ii)

Back Row (L. to R.): Heng Wee Meng, Sridharan Rengasamy, Lim Tee Foong, Othman Ahmad, Francis, Low, Lim Soon Huot, Tan Seng Lin, Roland Thia, Bernard Leow, Poh Kim Chwee, Kwang Boon Hua, Tan Suon Ngok. Standing (L. to R.): Stephen Chan, Cheong Siew Meng, Harold Robers, Wilson Lim, Yap Foo Weng, Wong Chia Cheng, Manmohan Kapoor, David Cornelius, Koh Miang, Andrew Moses, Apparoo Baskoran, Jacob Oommen, Froncis Chew, Sebastian Seah, Ton Jin Beng, Michael Er. Seated (L. to R.): Wong Chia Fu, Noh Kok Meng, Teo Tee Guon, Allan Cheng, Micky Tan, Richard Lim, Mr. Raymond Ong Eng Kong (Form Master), P. Caldwell, Sunny Seet, Martin Gason, Frank Fernando, Chua Heng Tiew. SECONDARY FOUR SCIENCE (P.M.)

Sitting (L. to R.): R. Manohar, Loon Choong Ngan, Sim Siew Hoe, Robin G. Lee, Lim Kiong Guan, Mr. Kwan Woon Hing (Form-Teacher), Teo Chwee Guan, Tan Yeow Kiat, Wong Siu Hong, Tan Teck Chiang, Teo Kim Huot. Centre Row (L. to R.): S. Subash, Lee Kian Wah, Tang Chee Thiem, Kok Yee Wah, Choo Choon Hoe, Low Han Thye, Joseph Lim Soon Heng, Sheow Jye Wah, ling In Kee, Siew Sun Chen. Back Row (L. to R.): Tay Siong Suanh, David Wong Kock Khiang, Chow Lai Chiew, Chew Peng Chan, Richard Tay Teck Whatt, Wong Chee Chiang, Teng Kim Chee, Teo Peck Hock, Koh Choy, M. Pandurangan. Absent: Chen Horng Ji, Chng Chye Nguen, Chua Ee Long, James Sidwell, Nachattar Singh, Tan Eng Hong, Tan Khee Meng, Yeo Nai Hoo. 24 SECONDARY FOUR ARTS (i) P.M.

Back Row (L. to R.): Cheong Kwong Cheng, Ng Soon Heng, Tay Chiah Heong, Hansor Bin Mondir, Tan Mui Leng, Ho Ghim Kang, Lau Guan Seng, S. Santaras, Tan Tiong Siew, Chan Lai Mun, Ong Swee Huot, Leong Choon Hun, Wong Hoe Sang. Middle Row (L. to R.): Eng Choon Heng, Lim Eng How, Danny Lek Choon Ser, Lee Chee Khoon, Joi Prakash Roi, Abdul Rahman Bin Joshan, Chan Yang Lai, Chin Lean Choong, Han San Kwang, Steven Tan Chee Kiang, Steven Lim Kok Hee. Sitting (L. to R.): Lim Lian Huot, S. Thanapalan, Low Chee Seng, Thomas Thomas, Edwin Khoo Boo Kwee, Mr. Lim Hock Tian (Form-Teacher), David Soh Kim Seng, Ng Sak Liang, Lam Chuin Seh, Chin Kok Fah, Tan Kay Choon. Absent: Aoi Ah Kwee, Lim Saw Chan, Foo Chee Poh.

SECONDARY FOUR ARTS (ii) P.M.

Back Row (L. to R.): Ng Soo Kee, Cheng Kim Siang, Teo Sin Kok, Lim Seng Lung, Yeo Peng Huin, Ng Tng Bee, Kang Chee Seng, Soh Teck Liang, Allaudin Bin Mohd., Sheik Ibrahim Bin Ahmad, Johari Bin Ahmad, Abdullah Bin Nong. Middle Row (L. to R.): Woo Sing Yuen, Choo Hock Cheon, Yeo Guan Poh, Mahdom Bin Mahmud, Abu Bokor Abdullah, Mohd. Abu Bokor, Jalil Bin A. Wahab. Lau Chan Kiong, Chan Ban Seng, Tan Beng Tieng, Soh Khee Pat, N.adrajapathi, Tan Siew Chiang. Front Row (L. to R.): Phu Kong Chuan, A. Saref Bin Dollah, Koh Han Nguen, Mohd. Kamal Bin A. Latiff, Halim Bin A. Rahman, Mr. M. Yusoff (form-teacher), Tan Tieng Kok, Yong Say Lee, Hassan Bin Abdullah, Jalil Bin Waris, Lim Jun Weng. 25 THE PANEL OF PREFECTS

Back Row (Left to Right): Vincent Lee, Chia Ai Tong, Wong Hok Ee, Lim Chwee Hock, Sim Seng Chye, Tan Chek Meng, Hock Thai Saelee, Lim Chien Cheng, Sng Eng Quee, Thomas Joseph, Leow Kim Swun, Ronald Yeh, Wong Peng Lam, Mohammed Husen. Centre Row (Left to Right): Benson Ong, Yap, Giau Peck, Ang Miah Kiang, Goh Teck Seng, Chong Khai Hoong, Kathleen Wong, Sng Chor Hwang, Dolly Goh, Lillian Wong, Lau Cheon Sam, Verghis Cheriyan, Jonathon Lim, Philip Ezekiel, Chew Phoi Khee, Seah Ke Howe. Seated (Left to Right): Allan Heng, Chan Dick Wan, Kwan Weng Kin, Tay Toh Heng (School Captain), Mr. F. Thomas (Principal), The Deon, Mr. V. Quek (Prefects Master), Yeo Chuan Eng (Vice Captain), Lake Yoon Kee, Tan Soo Kiang, Allan Teo.

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Prefects' Master: Mr. Kiong Beng Huat Vice-Captain: Lim Kiong Guan Hon. Secretary: Soh Kim Seng Hon. Treasurer: Teo Chwee Guan Senio" Prefects: Tan Tiong Kok B.K. Khoo, Edwin Tan Yeow Kiat Halim A. Rahman. - 28 THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD The Prefects' Master The Vice-Captain The Senior Prefects. THE SCHOOL PREFECTS Robin Lee Lim Saw Chan Ho Toon Teck James Sidwell Yong Say Lee Seah Keng Wah Sim Siew Hoe Lee Cheng Keong Kuek Cher Tin Ng Sak Liang Koh Tian Poh Wee Kai Hwa Thomas Thomas Foo Jit Suan

A total of twelve prefects were elected at the beginning of the first term. In the middle of the second term, two more prefects were appointed from the Secondary Three classes. As usual, a Prefects' Commendation Service was held at St. Andrew's Cathedral. During the first Term Holidays, a prefects' camp which all attended, was held for the P. M. Prefects. It was a successful one. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. and Mrs. Thomas for inviting us to their enjoyable buffet. In conclusion, we would like to thank the principal and the prefects' master for their en­ couragement, support and guidance.

SOH KIM SENG, Hon. Secretary.

TO STUDENTS IN SCHOOL AND PLACES OF HIGHER LEARNING:-

AN ATTEMPT TO DABBLE IN POLITICS REQUIRES TRUE WISDOM; A GREAT NATION AND LITTLE MINDS GO ILL TOGETHER.

MAN'S INHUMANITY TO MAN-MORE FATAL THAN ANY PESTILENCE OR PLAGUE AND MORE DESTRUCTIVE THAN ANY ACT OF BEASTS-IS BEST PORTRAYED IN VIETNAM. - 29 - THE KINABALU EXPEDITION

1st Row: Liu Hong Yin, Goh Kia Cheng, Leong Keen Wai, Tan Kok Eng, Dolak S. Tambunan, Chao Siew Boon and Ng Hark Kong. Standing: Ong Eng Lim, Goh Geck Teck, Lim Joo Leong, Victor Wee (Leader), Roger Krempl (Asst. Leader), Tay Kok Chye and Seng Choon Howe. EXPEDITION LEADER: V.S.L. VICTOR WEE ASST. EXPEDITION LEADER: A.V.S.L. ROGER .KREMPL Patrol I Patrol II LIM JOO LEONG (Leader) GOH KIA CHENG (Leader) SENG CROON HOWE TAY KOK CHYE NG HARK KONG LIU HONG YIN GOH GECK TECK ONG ENG LIM CHOO SIEW BOON TAN KOK ENG DOLOK SAUT TAMBUNAN LEONG KEEN WAI 30 - By 7.30 a.m. most of us had reached the top. Our last day in Kota Kinabalu was spent The view from the summit was indeed breath rather quietly in Baden Powell House. taking and 'awe inspiring' if not ominous. On the night of the 22nd, we boarded the The clouds were below us and all around us "Keningan" and prepared ourselves for 4 more were the other magnificent peaks and valleys days of sea-voyage to Singapore. As usual, of the Crocker Range. In fact there was a gully the ship called at Labuan, Miri and Pending a few hundred feet below the peak on one side but we were only allowed to disembark at of it, known as Low's Gully. Labuan. After dozens of snapshots, we made our After four tortuous days on board, we arrived descent. It was now around 9 a.m. and clouds in Singapore, but only after much prolonged were slowly engulfing the summit and visibility official proceeding were we allowed to dis­ was poor. However, we arrived safely at embark. It was indeed wonderful to see the Panar Leban Camp after descending the rock streets, neon lights and heavy-flowing traffic of face. Singapore again after the three-week absence. On the morning of the 20th we began our But as we dispersed in different directions to go descent to Park Headquarters. This descent home, we thought of the happy and carefree was covered in less than three hours as we days we spent on hot Kota Kinabalu and cold literally "ran down the mountain". In Park Kinabalu National Park. Headquarters that night, we had a wonderful Now those memorable days count as son:\! indoor campfire to celebrate our su::::ess. of the happiest days in our lives which at.! On the morning of 21st of April, we left worthy of reminiscence. Park Headquarters and headed for Kota Belud, a town noted for its native handicrafts. Here we spent the rest of the day hunting for TAN KOK ENG, souvenirs before leaving for Kota Kinabalu. Sec. 3, S::. (i).

Mt. Kinabalu in the background.

Members an the summit. Team on way to summit. 32 - ACTIVITIES OF THE OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL

COMMANDO - CRAWL BURMA - BRIDGE

THE TERRIFYING ABSEILLING THE FL YING - FOX

CANOEING--Out at Sea. LUNCH-Break during a Canoeing Expedition.

- 62 ST. JOHN AMBPLANCE BRIGADE ST. ANDREW'S CADET DIVISION

Divisional Surgeon: Dr. Chan Heng Thye Teacher-in-charge: Mr. Ong Soo Kiong Divisional Officers: Mr. Tan Soo Yong Mr. Chan Heng Toong Atg. Div. Officer: Mr. Sunny Yap Atg. Sergeants: Lim Thuan Lee Low Wong Hoong Atg. Corporal: Goh Siew Ghee L/Corpora~s: Lee Seng Chuan Atg. L/Cpls.: Kim Chong Lim Leow Juay Lim Lim Kim Yan Wilfred Loo Low Cheng Ooi Tee Chye Chew

St. Andrew's Cadet Division, 52-strong, consists of 3 Officers, 13 NCOs, 17 Second Year Cadets. The 19 First Year Cadets were selected from a first aid class of 30. The Division is divided into two major platoons - the 1st Platoon and the Reserve Platoon. 1st Platoon members attend all instructional meetings and parades and form the main core of the Division. The Reserve Platoon is called up periodically for intensive training in footdrill and first aid. Weekly meetings are held on Sundays in School and consist mainly of first aid and foot­ drill. Occasionally games are organized at the end of a meeting. Lectures on subjects of interest to the Cadets are also conducted at meetings. FOOTDRILL COMPETITIONS & PARADES The Division did reasonably well in footdrill competitions held in August and participated in 3 Inspections. At the Speech Day footdrill competition on 9th September last year, contested by the various uniformed units of the school, the Platoon sent in by the Division came in second, tying with the ATC. At the more recent footdrill competition organised by the Area (East Central) on 26th July 1969, the Division also emerged second. - 78 - THE 7th SINGAPORE COMPANY THE BOY'S BRIGADE

Chaplain: Rev. Ross Allen Captain: Mr. Tan Tai Wei Sergeants: Er Choon Chye Wilson Lim Corporals: Boey Thim Fook Francis Chew Tan Siak Huan Lance-Corpora'.s: William Ching Foo Chian Kit Lim Teck Huat Sia Kheng Hong Tan Kian Hoon The annual recruiting campaign begun early this year. A total of 20 boys were enrolled bringing the Company strength to 60. They "'ere divided into 5 squads, each under a Squad Commander. This year saw great achievements. Unfortunately our Sergeant, Goh Meng Han, had to leave us for full-time National Service. We held a Camp from 17th to 23rd of December last year, at Pulau Tekong Besar. Twenty boys attended. Activities ranging from tough, rugged and exciting night war games to cross­ country races were held. B.B. Week brought a total sum of $850 ar:d I take this opportunity to thank those involved and those who had given their support for the Company. Classes in first-aid, signalling, the Chinese art of self-defence, gymnastics, bible-knowledge, fife and bugle band are conducted. We welcome three new instructors. Miss A. Hanson has since left for Malaysia. The other two are Mirs Lucy Koh and Dr. Percival Clive Labrooy. The Band has had quite a busy year. It functioned at the Company Enrolment Service (16th March 1969), the B.B. Marathon Run, ar:d the Anniversary of the Pek Kio Community Centre, the Church of the Ascension Fun Fair, the Junior and Senior Schools' Sports, and the Armed Forces Day Flag-Raising Ceremony. We also marched at this year's National Day Parade. The Boy's Brigade is one of the many organisations which are responding to our Prime Minister's appeal for a rugged society and we, the 7th Company, as part of the Brigade, will work "Surely and Steadfastly", as our motto goes, to bring about the betterment of our society. TAN KIAN HOON, Company Reporter. - 82 - 2501 ST. ANDREW'S STAR GROUP (Cubs, Scouts and Ventures)__ ,

Sponsoring Authority: The Principal, St. Andrew's School

Scouter-in-charge: Mr. Ong Chong Hai

Cub Leader: Mrs. T. Ambrose

Asst. Cub Leader: Miss P. Daniels

This year the Group increased in size from six to eight patrols with the intake of 30 r

The emphasis of the training this year has been on ruggedness. Much of the activities were modelled on Outward Bound lines thanks to the help of two of our Venture Scouts who attended the course last year. Scout skills and crafts were of course not neglected.

The amount collected from Job Week this year was $1,855.63. Though this amount is very much lower than that of last year, it is in fact a great achievement because most of our Ventures were away in Sabah. The enthusiasm shown by our recruits augurs well for the future.

- 83 - VENTURE UNIT

Venture Scout Leader: Raymond Ong Asst. Venture Scout Leader: Roger Krempl

It must be confessed that there were some misgivings at the beginning of the year as most of our Ventures had left school. Programmes were planned with major goals in mind and the response has been more than overwhelming. Scouting does not stop once you leave school.

The major event for the year was a Scouting 'First' in Singapore-the ascent of Mount Kinabalu. Plans for the scaling of Mount Kinabalu (13,455'), South-east Asia's highest moun­ tain, began last year. The first three months of this year were spent in vigorous training; forced marches and climbs up Bukit Timah. The 12 member team led by Mr. Victor Wee and Mr. Roger Krempl left Singapore on 5th April and reached the summit on 19th April. Four Scout Patrol Leaders were included in the team and it is hoped that they will put their experience to good use in the Troop. The experience gained by all members will surely last them a life­ time.

After Kinabalu, all other actiyities would be rather unexciting to most people. But the Ven­ tures did not let this affect them as shown in the spirit in which they planned the Annual Campfire. The Campfire was a tremendous success and is perhaps the largest ever organised by the Group -Scout Groups and Guide Companies attended.

SCOUT 1ROOP

Scout Leaders: Goh Chye Lee Yeo Chuen Eng

Patrol Leaders: William Mok Choo Siew Boon Leong Keen Wai Tan Kok Eng Chan Chow Meng Dolok Saut Tambunan Toh Kok Hin Philip Lee

In place of the Annual Camps, this year there was a Recruits' Training Camp. Through the courtesy of Katong District Scouts we were able to hold the camp at Camp Tumasek at Telok Paku in February. Because of the large number of recruits initially taken in, the Camp was used to help select the best 30 recruits to be kept in the Troop. This proved to be a very difficult task as the general camping standard was very high. We are therefore assured that the present scouts are of really high standard.

One of the highlights of the year's activities was the Toa Payoh Scout District Get-Together in April. Numerous duties were performed by our Scouts both in and out of school. The Troop provided a stall at the Church of the A~cension Fun Fair. The usual duties at Athletic and Swimming Meets from school to State levels were performed too. We are also proud to be represented by one patrol in the Emergency Relief Squad organised by Headquarters.

The Troop sent a patrol of seven boys to the Singapore Patrol Camp held in August to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Singapore. - 84 LIBRARY REPORT 1969

Teacher-in-charge: Mrs. Molly Tan Miss Priscilla Daniels (p.m.) Head Librarian: Shih Liang Chye Secretary: Lillian Wong Treasurer: Dolly Goh ADMINISTRATION Maintenance and Repairs: Basil Chan, Heng Yew Jin, Yap Kheng Guan, Lau Choon Sam, Chan Wing Hon, William Tay, Ong Leong Chye, Peter Tan, Chin Kee Choy. Classification: Dolly Goh, Rizad Alsagoff, Quek Lick Ngee, Lim Kuin Sam, Ng Sok Hoon, Goh Soo Peng, Quek Yong Meng, Tan Seek Sam. Cabinet: Quek Yong Kwang, Sng Chor Heah, Sunny Yap, Liu Hong Yin, Lim Thuan Peng, William Ong. Magazines: Lillian Wong, Yeo Ek Lian, Vivian Lim, Pearl Heng, Tan Chung Mui, Winifred Chen, Shirley Neo, Kuldip Singh. Arts Reference: Stella Tan, Marjorie Yeo, Esther Ng, Sim Peck Moy. Science Reference: Basil Chan, Tan Seek Kuan, David Chua, Goh Geck Teck. Fiction: Roy Neighbour, Chan Teng Ngo, Lau Choon Sam, Khong Cho Oon, Eugene Wan, Chew Chor Kwong. Non-Fiction: Tan Siew Kim, Seah Bin Choo, Bay Sit Huat, Leong Peng Cheong, Vivien Koh, Yeo Yew Heong. Quartermaster: Heng Yew Jin, Peter Tan. Cupboard and Counter: Pearl Heng, Vivien Lim. Publicity: Kwan Weng Kin. Archives: Shih Liang Chye, Rizad Alsagoff, Sunny Yap. - 85 - P.M. LIBRARIANS

P .M. Session Librarians: Koh Han Guan, Mohd. Kamal, Lau Chuin Seh, S. Tanapalan, Chew Boon Yeow, Tan Siak Peng, Eric Low, Raymond Tan, Tan Seng Hup, Lum Yew Kuan, Foon Choon Ngau, Wong Siu Hong. Towards the end of 1968, the Library (exterior) was given a new coat of paint and this task was undertaken by a few enterprising Librarians. In addition, catalogue cards for all books in the Library were redone to facilitate easy location of books wanted. To date, the Library offers over 7,500 books comprising a wide range of comprehensive books in English, Chinese and Malay. The number of Reference books has risen to 400, pro­ viding ample material for the sciences and the arts. New reference books are being continually added and new steel shelves have been bought to provide for the increasing number of reference books. Encyclopedias and journals of reference value like the Singapore Trade and Industry, Encounter, Popular Electronics and Scientific American, have been placed in the reference room. The variety of magazines has also increased with new additions catering for the varied tastes of the student body. Magazines like Rugby World, (Punch) and Life have proved very popular. Magazines backdating two months are allowed to be borrowed home. The different departments of administration are under strict control by section heads. Every morning, a few Librarians from each department come down to check the books in their sections. This is necessary to ensure the safe-keeping of all books belonging to the Library. Pupils can now borrow library books for a period of 3 weeks instead of two at any time when the Library is opened. Fines are imposed on books overdue. Since the Second term, students have not been able to use the Library for reference work during school hours. It was then decided by the Librarians that the Library be opened from Mondays to Fridays from 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Fifteen minutes before the Library closes, Pre-University and Sec. Four students are allowed to borrow reference books to be returned the next school day. The Library has recently provided publicity facilities for the newly formed Careers Club which has its many notices pinned on two boards in the Library. The student Librarian in charge of publicity also puts up notices for the interests of students. Finally, we would like to thank both our advisors Mrs. Molly Tan and Miss Priscilla Daniels for the invaluable help and advice given to us during the past year of administration. It is hoped that the Librarians will continue to administer the Library to the best of their abilities to make it a reliable source of reference and to instil in many the love of reading books, for entertainment and instruction. LILLIAN WONG, Secretary. - 86 - SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS SOCIETY

Adviser: Miss Lau Yuen Chin President: Lye Kin Mun Vice-President: Lee Chon Sham Secretary: Lim Peng On Asst. Secretary: Quek Lick N gee Treasurer: Koh Lip Siang Asst. Treasurer: Yeo Ek Lian P.R.O.: Tan Seek Kuan Committee Members: Ngiam Joke Mui, Sng Chor Heah, Kam Chan Hin, Tan Aik Khee.

Form Representatives: Tan Yen San (PU ii) Kwan Weng Kin (PU i) Quek Yong Meng (Sec 4) Amos Thomas (Sec 3) Wee Chye Hin (Sec 2) Bay Sit Thong (Sec 1)

Although voluntary membership was introduced this year, there was an increase of 13% in the membership. About half of the 340 members are from Sec. 1 and 2. The society is grate­ ful for their enthusiastic support. - 87 - Five film shows were held. The films ranged from 'scientific cartoons' for the Sec. l's to medicine, engineering, transport films for the higher forms. Films on current affairs were also included. Our thanks go to the USIS for the loan of films and projectors and the Shell Flm Library for their films. Koh Lip Siang was especially active in organising the film shows.

The committee organised two excursions to Pulau Bukom. For this, we are indebted to Shell, Malaysia Ltd. Their hospitality had made the trips both educational and enjoyable. Twenty PU students also visited the Meteorological Station, the Forecast Office and its Airport Control Tower. We must thank Mr. Hwang Tiaw Sooi, Senior Meteorologist and the Civil Aviation Department for making this possible. A Southern Islands Tour was also organised by Miss Ngiam Joke Mui at a cost of $100.

Science Demonstration Classes were held for the Sec. 1 and 2 boys. The aim was to supple­ ment school work and to show them experiments not normally demonstrated in class.

Our revised rules for Science quizzes were successful in that they gave a more realistic as­ sessment of the knowledge of the participating classes than the 'conventional' quiz. In these quizzes, anyone could answer the questions ask ed. The Second Annual Interclass Science Quiz for the N. G. Nair Trophy was won by PU 2 Sc. I quite easily. A surprising second was PU I arts. An interesting talk covering various species of the animal kingdom, was given by Mr. Chay Hong Chew, Secretary to the Professor of Botany, University of Singapore, for Pre­ University and Sec. 4 students.

An idea from the Principal, Mr. Francis Thomas, led us into building an intercom system for the school. Apart from being economical, it was also very useful and commanded a fair chance of success. After the project was approved by the School Finance Committee work on it was started by 50 merr-bers headed by PU students with the technical know-how. The system comprised a transistorised amplifier (built by some PU students) and 32 four-inch one watt speakers. Wiring was done during the April holidays and the system is now in use.

The society newsletter 'Science Bulletin' served to inform the members about the activities of the society. The editors were Lee See Fook (4 issues), Lee Chon Sham (2 issues) and Tan Aik Khee (2 issues).

In conclusion, we should like to thank Miss Lau, our adviser, for her guidance, without which things would definitely not have gone on so smoothly, and the teachers who accompanied the students on the excursions mentioned above.

LIM PENG ON,

Secretary.

- 88 - ARTS SOCIETY REPORT 1968 / 1969

Adviser: Mrs. Catherine Lim President: Kathleen Wong Vice-President: Christopher Fam Secretary: Wong Wai Har Asst. Secretary: Goh Hwang Peow Treasurer: Sng Chor Huang P.U. Representative: Louisa Remedios Sim Kok Cheng

T.V. DEBATING TEAM

From left: Kam Chan Hin, Kathleen Wong, Mrs. ·catherine Lim (teacher in charge), Tan Soo Kiang, Lye Kim Mun.

- 89 - The first general meeting held on 15th July 1969 brought in a new group of office-bearers for the newly-formed society, with Miss Annie Yeo as the adviser and later Mrs. Catherine Lim. Our membership does not only include students of the Upper Secondary but also pupils of Sec. One and Two.

The good response from members enabled us to go ahead with the prepared programmes. The society commenced functioning with a campfire which was intended to foster closer relation­ ship between the members and the committee. As our society is the amalgamation of the Economics, Historical, Geographical and L.D.D.S. societies, the activities during the year cover all these fields. We had an Employment Survey which was initiated by Mr. Francis Thomas in which the Pre-University Arts students (1968) went to interview Sec. Four students of 1967 to find our whether they were employed or not. On the whole, the survey was quite successful. This was followed by excursions to the Jurong Industrial Estate made by Secondary l, 2, 3 and 4 members while Pre-University students visited Pulau Bukom. Numerous talks were also given by prominent people.

The society also participated in a series of inter-school quizzes held during the 3rd. Term of 1968 and 1st Term of 1969. Our representatives proved to be formidable challengers. In the Historical quiz organised by R.I. we came in first and in the Economics Quiz we were placed second.

A combination of the committee's initiative and the helpful guidance from our adviser have made these activities a success.

GOH HWANG PEOW, Asst. Secretary.

ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL BRASS BAND

- 90 - SAFETY FIRST CLUB

Adviser: Miss Heng Meng Kee President: Tan Seek Sam Vice-President: Goh Siew Sin Secretary: Judith Tan Treasurer: Tan Peng Choon Committee Member: Sherie Leong Form Representatives: Panickar Koshi, Lee Cheng Kiong, Goh Yong Kay, Martin Jason.

A Written Quiz was held in early August 1968, and a total of seventy entries were received. The same enthusiastic response met the excursion to the Tiger Brewery and Lam Soon factory. This was followed by a Free Film-Show on Safety First for all our members. In September, the school was represented by a team of six in the 7th Annual Safe Cycling Rally. They were placed fifth out of a total of more than sixty i:articipating teams. At this stage most of our activities had to be suspended due to the Final Examinations.

A newsletter, the Safety First Bulletin, was published to keep our members informed of our activities and also to serve as a means of safety-first promotion. It was issued to all mem­ bers. Activities were resumed this year with an excursion to the Fraser and Neave Factory. A talk was held for the Pre-university classes. The speaker, Mr. Tan Chong Beng, a senior tester, spoke on "The qualifications of a driver and the various aspects of driving." It was intended to arouse more interest in Safety First among the P.U. classes.

During the Queuing-Up campaign, the Club was assigned by the Principal to carry out a Bus-Stop Survey. The purpose of this survey was to report on the use, facilities and location of the bus-stops used by our students, with rerard to the Queing-up need. We are happy to note that a copy of the report which was submitted to the Ministry of Education was warmly commended. However this was also a year of tragedies in which two of our students were killed in road accidents. With the election of the new and larger committee for the year 1969/1970 we hope to be able to widen the scope of our activities and to promote safety-first conscious­ ness to even greater effectiveness. TAN SECK SAM, President. - 91 THE INTERACT CLUB

Adviser: Mr. Raymond Ong President: Tay Toh Heng Vice-President: Kwan Weng Kin Secretary: Tan Soo Kiang Treasurer: Sng Chor Huang International Understanding: Diana Lim Community Service: Ng Bee Leng Directors: Zain Moledina Lim Kuin Sam Seah Ke Howe Funding Director: Yeo Chuen Eng

The club was formed in November 1968, but we received our charter on the 17th of January 1969, in conjunction with Interact Week. However, we were quite active during the period. A film show and other minor projects were organised to raise funds for the club. Community Service The club performed its first service in December 1968 by sending Interactors to spend the night on the eve of the X'mas fair to look after the prizes. The club sent 20 Interactors to sell donation tickets at the Wonderland Funfair. A stall was put up by the club at the Ascension Church Funfair and another at the Welfare for the Blind bazaar with members in charge of the stalls. Our members were also requested to decorate the St. John's Home for the Aged Bazaar. International Understanding The club sent two groups of Interactors to decorate the Conference Hall on the morning of the Interact Variety Show. We contributed two items to the Variety Show; a sketch on the formation of Rotaract and an item of folk songs. A delegation of eight lnteractors represented the Club at the Interactor Conference in Penang. At the request of the Society of Occupational Medicine, forty Interactors were sent as ushers and to attend the forum on World Health Day. The club organised an inter-Pre-U quiz to promote better understanding of the world around us. We sent copies of Interact Magazines to clubs in Malaysia. Our members are also corres­ ponding with their Interactors. - 92 - THE SOCIAL WORK GROUP REPORT 1968

Patron: Mr. G. G. Thomson President: Mr. F. Thomas Adviser: Miss Lee Chor Gek Chairman: Edmund Wu Vice-Chairman: Leong Peck May Hon. Secretary: Vivien Lim Asst. Secretary: Tan Wei En Hon. Treasurer: Sng Chor Hwang Quarter-Master: Chow Peng Kuan Case-Master: Tan Soo Kiang Asst. Case-Master: Khoo Chin Meng Group-Leaders: Foo Ming Cheng, Gurcharn Kaur, Tay Toh Heng, Paul Teo, Sylvia Lim, Koh Poh Lin, S. Karpagaum, Sng Chor Heah, Thia Lee Yong,· Kam Chan Hin.

- 93 - In a world plagued with injustices and miseries it is the fervent hope of the persecuted and destitute that there be some institution where they can seek redress and relief. It is in such a spirit that the Social Work Group functions. Towards this aim the Group continued to be active during the July 1968 to March 1969 period.

The Group assisted in the flag-days of the Singapore Children's Society and the St. Andrew's Mission Hospital. In addition we helped to sell Christmas Fair donation draw tickets and St. Andrew's Mission Hospital car stickers.

Small groups visited the Spastic Children's Association and Changi Prison last year. During March this year, excursions were organised to the School for the Blind and the Rama­ krisna Mission.

Teaching classes were held regularly for backward primary school pupils under the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth Choy. Weekly group visits are also made to the Y.W.C.A. Outram Road Centre and St. Andrew's Mission Hospital. At the Y.W.C.A. the groups taught and played with the retarded children, helping to brighten up their lives. The cots of the St. Andrew's Mission Hospital needed fresh coats of paint and our members rallied to the task as well as performing odd jobs.

One of our advisers, Mr. J. Emmaneul left at the end of 1968 to become the principal of a school. We wish to record our thanks to him for rendering services far beyond the call of duty and wish him success for his future.

Through generous donations from the students in 1968 we managed to continue the fort­ nightly food distribution to deserving villagers from Potong Pasir. However we stopped seeking donations from the students in 1969 and turned instead to other sources of income. With a fresh intake of thirty new cases a larger amount of money was needed. To acquire this a charity film show has been planned. At this juncture, the Group would like to thank all individuals and organisations who have donated generously towards our cause.

In March this year the student counsellor from the Anglican Welfare Council, Mrs. June Cheong gave an informative talk on "Social Work". It was aimed at enlightening the members on the work of voluntary organisations in Singapore and inculcating in them a keen sense of the relevance in the Social training they receive in the Group, for, ultimately, the social sense implanted in their minds will prove to be an important asset to them in society.

EDMUND WU,

Chairman.

- 94- LANDSCAPING AND GARDENING SOCIETY

Advisers: Mr. Vivian Quek Mr. William Lau Miss Sheila Ng Mr. Chee Soon Wah Mr. Herbert Wee President: Lai Kum Fong Vice-President: Rizad A. Alsagoff Secretary: Quek Lick Ngee Treasurer: Sonny Lim Liaison Officer: Wan Kit Wah Committee Members: Ng Choon Liang Wong Yin Kheng Wong Tuck Hin

This has been a most successful year for the Gardening Society. Many enthusiastic mem­ bers have joined the society and contributed to its success. The society has tried its very best to improve on the greenery in the school grounds with the help of its advisers, Mr. Chee Soon Wah and Mr. Herbert Wee, both of whom have helped a great deal. The school participated in the School Gardening Competition in 1968 but was not placed. Much effort was made to clean up and beautify the school, but due to lack of voluntary help from the students, few new projects were carried out except for the regular watering of the plants by members of the society. Not many outings were organised except for a picnic with the Sketching Club members at Pulau Blakang Mati. Only eight members from the society attended. Early this year, some of our members visited the Flower Show held at the Turf Club. The society is still trying to improve on both the Roberts Court and the Pear-shaped island, and other parts of the school ground. We would like to thank Mr. Chee for contributing ideas to beautify the school, Miss Sheila Ng, who left the school last March and also the school servants. We would also like to thank Mr. Vivian Quek who spent much time with the so;::iety during the competition last year. Lastly, the society sincerely hopes that the staff and students of the school will continue to contribute and co-operate to ensure success in the coming years.

QUEK LICK NGEE, Secretary.

- 95 - CHAPEL FUND REPORT-1968

Adviser: Francis Thomas Esq., M.A., J.P. Chairman: Rev. Ross Allen Secretary: Tan Soo Kiang Treasurer: Poon Hee Ho Church of Ascension: D. P. Rajamoney Esq. Committee Members: Koh Yang Chi Roy Neighbour Edmund Wu Chan Wing Hon Benson Ong William Tay

Many students wonder where the money, donated during chapel periods, goes to. It is used to help needy cases in the school which include, among other things, financial aid to students and donations to various societies such as the Social Work Group and the Christian Group.

The Chapel Fund has been functioning smoothly and with the beginning of the new year we had a head-start when donations were made to various societies and clubs of the school.

In the course of the year the Chapel Fund also assisted in the various activities of many social organisations in Singapore. Unable to provide manpower for such activities as flag-selling and fun-fairs, we had to be content with just donating money towards the cause.

The activities of the Chapel Fund Committee are limited to finance only and it is our hooe that students will continue to give generously, remembering that their contribution goes to help­ ing those who are less fortunate.

TAN SOO KIANG, Hon. Secretary.

96 - THE CHRISTIAN GROUP-1969

Advisers: Rev. Ross Allen Miss Elizabeth Smith President: Leong Peng Cheong Vice-President: June Yeow Hon. Secretary: Quek Yong Meng Hon. Treasurer: Choo Siew Chiang Follow-up Secretary: Sim Peck Moy Prayer and Scripture Union Sec. : Yeo Jui Hua Publicity Officer: William Tay Music Director: William Wong Ex-Officio: Tan Siew Kim Quek Yong Kwang

Our Adviser Rev. T.A. Mckenzie, who had been a great help to our group, left us at the beginning of this year. We thank God for supplying us with two new advisers, Rev. Ross Allen and Miss Elizabeth Smith, who have guided us all. In March this year we had a picnic at Pasir Ris and our primary objective was to welcome the new Pre-University One and Secondary One students. About forty students attended this picnic.

We organised a special meeting on 25th July in the School Main Hall with the intention of having fellowship with our sisters and brothers from St. Margaret's Christian Group and our afternoon I.S.C.F. to which there was an overwhelming response. A film-show entitled 'Some­ thing To Die For' was the main feature of the evening. Towards the end of Second Term we held a Gospel Campaign with the aim of introducing our Lord Jesus Christ to the students of this School. Our two dynamic speakers were Rev. Phillip Heng and Pastor Neff who spoke on the themes 'Is it Necessary?' and 'How Much Are You Worth?' respectively. Ten students were challenged to consider Christ's claim upon their lives and sought further help. Seeing the poor condition of our chorus books, we set up . a sub-committee to work on a new chorus book, and are grateful for the provision of the finance and manpower that we needed. The group is now proud to have 150 new chorus books.

- 97 - As usual, we hold our weekly meetings on Fridays in the Chapel. We have a weekly attendance of about seventy. We are grateful to our advisers for their individual help and services. Rev. Ross Allen leads the Bible Study every Tuesday morning at 7.00 a.m. in the Chapel. Furthermore, we have our Prayer Meetings and Sharing Sessions every Monday and Thursday, at the same time and place.

In Christ we find the solution to every problem, and, as we seek to present Him within our School, we are thrilled to realise that He is blessing our humble efforts. Our prayer is that we, within this group, may seek to 'work the works of Him that sent us, while it is day: for the night cometh when no man can work'.

QUEK YONG MENG, Hon. Secretary.

SCHOOL CHOIR

The choir was formed at the beginning of June to take part in the festival of Evensong at St. Andrew's Cathedral on the 19th and 20th July. The pieces sung were the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in D Minor by Walmisley, the Te Deum in B flat by Stanford and "Achieved is the Glorious Work" from Haydn's "Creation''.

- 98 - SKETCHING CLUB

Hon. Adviser: Mr. Teo Chin Chye. President: Yeo Ek Sheng. Vice-President: Tan Siew Gek. Secretary: Sherie Leong. Treasurer: Koh Soh Leng. Committee Members: Micky Tan. Tran Viet Phi.

The first meeting for the election of Sketching Club office-bearers for 1969 was held in early March. We had well over 20 members, and membership is not confined only to the Arts students but open to all students who are interested. Immediately after the election of office-bearers, the Club started functioning by helping in the poster-making for the Fun Fair of the Church of the Ascension. We were kept rather busy with this task. In March, we started our first out-door programme and with Mr. Teo, went to "Rodin and his Contemporaries"-a sculpture exhibition held at the Art Museum of the University of Singapore. On 15th July, we had our second outing with Mr. Teo to the Victoria Memorial Hall for an Art Exhibition held in conjunction with the Singapore Youth Festival. Later in the month-29th July, our Club organised a visit to the Australian Art Exhibition at the Art Museum of the University of Singapore. The Exhibition presented the prints of Australian artists. Besides these outings, Mr. Teo gave film-shows on Art for the benefit of those who are interested in the subject. Although the response and attendance of the members are not up to expectations, we hope a greater number of students will take a keen interest in Art in the future. Lastly, we would like to express our appreciation to the enthusiastic participation and direction of our adviser, Mr. Teo, in all our activities. SHERIE LEONG, Hon. Secretary. - 99 - CHESS CLUB

Adviser: Miss Kuek Ai Lan President: Shih Liang Chye Vice-President: Yeo Ek Lian Secretary: Lim Kok Meng Asst. Secretary: Khoo Guan Chuan Treasurer: Eugene Wan Committee Members: Khoo Guan Chen (absent from photo) Khoo Beng Seok Chow Yee Soon The chess club started the year by enrolling 175 Primary and 173 Secondary members - a record of 348 members. This makes the club the second largest society in our school. The first tournament to be held was the Individual Chess Championship for the Secondary School. The senior section was won by Khoo Guan Chuan and the Junior section by Chow Yee Shing. The Lightning Chess Tournament was held next. This was won by Oey Lian Heng and Khoo Guan Chuan as runner-up. The Inter-house Girls Championship was held in late March. Chelliah House emerged the winner. As usual, the response from the girls was poor. Our school sent a total of twelve representatives to the Junior Championships organised by the Chess Federation and held during the April holidays. Players from leading schools in Singapore took part in the Championships and the competition was very keen. Chow Yee Shing did very well by winning the Under-14 section. We began the second term by training and preparing our players for the Inter-school Tour­ nament which was held in July. Our school was represented by Khoo Guan Chuan, Eugene Wan, David Chua, Chow Yee Shing, Bay Sit Tong, Chow Yee Soon and Sio Tat Leong. Al­ though we have a young and inexperienced team, we put up a fine performance and reached the Finals, coming in third after Victoria Institution and Raffles Institution. Our chances in the Inter-school will improve as our players gain more experience.

LIM KOK MENG, Hon. Secretary.

- 100 - NATIONAL LANGUAGE SOCIETY

Adviser: Inche Amirnoordin President: Gurchan Kaur Vice-President: Gan Seow Kee Secretary: Krishnan Vijayan Asst. Secretary: Tan Peng Choon Treasurer: Lee Siew Imm Class Representatives: Baharudin Sec. 1 Woon Chin Ting Sec. 2 Amos Thomas Sec. 3 Kuldip Singh Sec. 4

The Saint's National Language Society was formed, in June 1966, with the aim of promoting National Language among the students of the ~chool.

The present committee came into office at the beginning of the year. Quizzes were held earlier this year for both the Juniors and Seniors. Winners of these quizzes were Sec. 2 N and Sec. 4 Sc. i respectively. An essay competition was held at the beginning of the Second Term for both Juniors and Seniors. An excursion was held in July. Our Society also entered the Inter-School Elocution Contest held by Montford School.

We will continue to work for the progress and success of the Society in the years to come.

KRISHNAN VIJAYAN,

Secretary. - IOI - THE CHINESE LANGUAGE SOCIETY (1968-9)

Adviser: Mr. Lim Hwee Kiang President: Wan Kit Wah Vice-President: Quek Yong Kwang Asst. Secretary: Chew Siok Hong Asst. Secre~ary: Youw Sa Pou Treasurer: Wong Yin Kheng Asst. Treasurer: Delonix Pan-Kee

Shortly after the inception of the Committee on the 2nd of August, J 969, a well-defined constitution was first proposed and has remained operative thenceforth. During the third term, a talk was given by Mr. Wan Poo Cheng, lecturer of the Teachers' Training College, on the learning of Mandarin as a second language. Early this year, we commenced the bi-monthly publication of the ·Newsletter'. Besides news of the society. selected Chinese articles, students' essays and amusing anecdotes were among its features. The number of copies in each issue had to exceed 400 in order to cope with our sizeable membership. Towards the end of the first term, a series of inter-class debates was organised. The first two places went to Secondary 4 optional (1) and Secondary 3 optional (I) respectively. During the second term, a speech contest was also held. An essay competition was can­ celled due to poor response. The Society was invited to a number of inter-school contests. In the Speech Contest held at the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, our school, represented by Chan Cheow Peng, qualified for the finals. Our school representatives, Wan Kit Wah and Chan Cheow Peng, were runners­ up in the Raffles Institution's Inter-school Quiz sponsored by the Nanyang Siang Pau. Finally, the Committee wishes to place on record our thanks to Mr. Lim Hwee Kiang whose pleasant help and enlightening counsel during our term of office will always be remem­ bered.

WAN KIT WAH, President.

- 102 - CHINESE ART OF SELF-DEFENCE SOCIETY

Adviser: Mr. Lim Hwee Kiang Instructors: Mr. Chan and Mr. Mok President: Yap Kok Phun Secretary: Kwok Yan Hoe Treasurer: Lim Han Tiong Asst. Treasurer: Ronald Wong

The Chinese Art of Self-Defence Society, founded in January 1967, has a membership of over 50 students.

Activities during the year included training by our members for demonstrations in the art of self-defence and also for the National Day Parade. The weekly practices every Sunday are well attended by our members. Some of our members have reached such a high standard in the art that they can now proceed to training in the use of certain weapons, apart from the basic free-hand training. A fund is therefore being raised for the purchase of the necessary equipment.

It is rewarding to note that most of our members have realized the aspirations of our former chairman and are taking the art seriously. It certainly demands much of a person's physical and mental abilities. It is hoped that this attitude of our members would continue and thus further raise the standard of our performance in the art of self-defence.

In conclusion we would like to express our thanks to our adviser and instructors for their invaluable help and guidance.

KWOK YAN HOE, Secretary. - 103 - PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Teacher-in-Charge: Mr. Yee Teck Peng

President: Hock Thai Sailee

Secretary: Alfred Lim

Committee: Fong Shi Ghe, Nigel Loh, Chien Han Hoe

With most of last year's members in their final year, we were left with a handful of members. But the few new members brought the total membership to fourteen.

The darkroom was shared with the Afternoon Session and was put to good use. We were given an old enlarger which was found in the school's science lab and after a little repair and cleaning up it was in order again.

The main project this year was the organising for the photographs of classes, societies and uniformed groups to be taken. The members also covered various school functions so as to have a collection of photographs for the school magazine.

We hope to do better next year with the commission received from the photographs sold.

NIGEL LOH,

Committee Member. - 104-