Visit to the Alma Mater - 31st July 2004 at 11AM
One of the highlights of the day was this visit to our alma mater, which was arranged by Loo Thay. (Many thanks to you, Loo Thay). We were warmly welcomed by the Principal, Mr Thong Kok Chow and some of the current staff members. To these wonderful hosts who have graciously given us this Saturday morning of your free time, we say a very big thank you. Mr Thong is also from the Class of 71, but unlike us, he was from KGV. He briefed us on the developments in the school and the achievements of the students. Back in the seventies there were only three Form Five classes - it now has eight! We were also entertained by the school choir and by some members of the School's Christian Fellowship. Light refreshments with some 'kuih-kuih' were served at the school lobby.
Walking down the corridor and the classrooms brought back many good memories from yesteryears. As Felicia said, "It jolted my memory and brought back many nostalgic moments". Many of us would agree, without doubt. Sad to say, the classrooms are in a shabby state with broken window pains and paint peeling off the walls due to lack of funds. The stage has the same floorboards since the seventies! However, this has not broken the spirit of the students, judging from their achievements as mentioned by the Principal as well as their enthusiasm and participation in the school activities around the school that morning. "Fide et Labore" - the school's motto - the two pillars of our success and to the many more in years to come. What counts most is not the building but the people who believes.....!
Hock Lye
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