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ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL MAGAZINE

EDITORIAL

It is our privilege as the students of this year, to have the best schools and education ever known to man. Are we making the best use of our opportunities?

To-day, the standard of work and the com-petition is such, that many, in fact the majority tend to regard the school as an institution of examinations. We are not sufficiently aware that the school is the place where young lives are moulded and where young people first come into contact with the outside world. We do not regard the school as being repre-sentative of a community. This sort of attitude becomes more apparent in us as we ascend the ladder towards secondary and tertiary standards of education. If such an attitude prevails, then the very essence and aim of education has been futile. Schools have arisen out of one purpose only, and that is to pre-pare us for the life ahead. Some will rise above the crowd to be the future leaders, but all

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will have to play their role in society. The most important task of a school is not so much to achieve academic excellence, though this is praiseworthy, but to produce the best individuals. People who are independent of thought and mature in their outlook. We are in dire need of such schools.

Our school tries each year to show the students a glimpse of a community within a school. A glimpse of a group of people working, playing and studying together. It tries to bring out the spirit of togetherness.

This Yearbook assembles together, all the activities of the various clubs, societies and any other group or person who has in one one way or another contributed towards the school. If it has so much as shown the stu-dents, the true essence of an education in the school, then it has more than accomplished its task.

BOARD

Mr. Vivian Quek, A.M. Mr. Lim Hock Tian, P.M.

Olive Oh

Elaine Low, Wong Kim Eng, Jenny Lew

Koh Boon Hwee, Edward Leong, Albert Lim, Leslie Goh, Frederick Tan, Charles Preston, Chia Ai Tong (P.M.)

Chua Hong Wee.

Lim Thuan Chan, Ong Lye Huat

Acknowledgements: The Editorial Board wishes to thank Miss Paisy Neo for the help in produc-tion till the time of her departure.

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Right: The Guest of Honour, Dr. Toh Chin Chye,

addressing the school. J

Below: The Warde,n, Mr. F. Thomas, addressing the

school.

Above: Dr. Toh invited by 2nd Lt. Ng Chong Kiat

to inspect the Guard of Honour.

Left: Mrs. Toh giving the School Dux 1967 · Koh Boon Hwee - his prize.

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WARDEN'S REPORT

Honorable Deputy Prime Minister; Right Reverend Bishop; Venerable Archdeacon: Very Reverend Dean; Mrs. Toh; distinguished guests: staff and students of the School:-

On behalf of Mr. Quahe Beng Chuan and myself, I have the honour to present our Report on the School for the period since September 1966.

I. Our School is 105 years old today. Founded in 1962 in Chin Chew Street, it be-came Grant-aided by Government in 1872, and ever since then has continued to receive grants, which in 1966 amounted to a gross total of over $661,000/ -. Besides government support, it has generous support from the public, which has enabled us in the last few years to add a Science Block, a Chapel, a Kindergarten and a Tuckshop at a total cost less grants of nearly $300;000/ -.

2. The School today has two Principals; four Senior Assistants; and ninety four teach-ers; three clerical staff; 4 Laboratory staff; and 15 Sweepers, gardeners, peons and watchmen. These serve a student population of 1,487 Primary boys; 1,101 Secondary boys; and 282 Pre-University boys and girls. If we add the JOO small boys and girls in our Kindergarten we have an all-in total of 2,970 students getting their education at the School. We are very fortunate that the wisdom of our Board thirty years ago gave the School this site with origi-nally a total of 18 acres, and still today, after compulsory acquisition of two pieces by the Government, about 16 acres. Our students have much better space than is possible in most Singapore schools. On the debit side, our grounds give us heavy costs for maintenance and continual attention is needed to problems like erosion.

3. It is not easy to report on the working of an organisation of this size. I can only select a small part of the facts, especially those of which we can be proud; but you should re-member as I talk that like an iceberg we have a great deal more out of sight, including a great many difficulties, problems and some failures which are just as real although they do not get public mention this evening.

4. In the Junior School we are fortunate in having stable staffing. The main item for report is that with three additional Malay Language teachers; namely: Enche Mohd. Yusoff, Enche Ahmad bin Kasah and Enche Abdul Aziz bin Talib, we are now able to arrange to hold Chinese and Malay classes simultaneously, and thus to increase the

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number of periods per week for language teaching. We are happy that Mrs. Choy has been able to remain on the staff on extended service. At the other end of the Junior staff list we have Miss Ang Poh Tee, Miss Chew Ah Moi and Mr. Chee Sui Lian currently in professional training.

5. In the Secondary and Pre-University classes the staffing situation is more difficult. We successfully completed our 60% expansion in student numbers last year, and our problems now arise from the number of Graduate teachers selected for overseas scholarships. Last year we lost Mr. Robert Yeo. (Hons. English) on a two year Sino-British scholar-ship, and at the end of this year we expect to have Mr. Goh Choon Hee (Hons. Physics) going on scholarship to Germany; Mrs. Maria Rashid (Hons. Chemistry) going to USA for a scholarship course in Test Construction; Mr. Julian Teo going to France on an Art Scholar-ship and Mr. Ronald Chan (Hons. English) !Wing overseas to take an M.A. course. We have~ also lost our Senior Science Teacher, Mrs. L.M. George, B.Sc. on her appointment as Principal of our Sister-school, St. Margaret's Secondary, and Miss Pansy Neo (Hons. Eco-nomics) who has taken a post with the Minis-try of the Interior and Defence. We also have three older teachers under application for extension of service, and we cannot yet be sure we can retain them. The various Scholar-ship awards mentioned show what a high quality of young staff we have been able to recruit in recent years, and I hope we can maintain the same standard when we fill 1968 vacancies. We shall however have to recruit between 10% and 20% of our total Secondary staff, and it cannot be easy.

6. Our record in public examinations was much the same in 1966 as in other recent years. In the Government Primary School Leaving Examination for entry to Secondary education, Junior I had 78.3% success and Junior II 61.2%. The "A" stream in each school had 100l)1c success.

In the School Certificate, our AM. Session entered 160 candidates of whom 138 got the Full Certificate, 18 got GCE and 4 Failed. This gave us 86.3% candidates getting the Full certificate, an improvement over the previous year's 79.6%. When we remember that our students, by long-standing policy of the School, include a large number from Potong Pasir or sent to us at Secondary One from Government schools, we can say this is a satisfactory level of success, though it leaves plenty of room for improvement.

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SECONDARY SCHOOL STAFF - A. M.

Standing (L. to R.): Mr. Victor Wee, Mr. Koh Mio Leng, Mr. Leslie Netto, Mr. Goh Keng Tiot, Mr. Ong Soo Kiong, Mr. Ong Chong Hai, Mr. Raymond Ong, Mr. Teo Chin Chye, Mr. Goh Choon Hee, Mr. Tong Keok Fui, Mr. Lim Hwee Kiang, lnche Ismail Bachik,

Mr. Koo Lian Kiat.

Centre (L. to R.): Mr. Ronald Chon, Miss Sheila Ng, Mrs. Yap Giou Cheng, Miss Daisy Song, Mrs. M. Rashid, Mrs. S. Rojendro, Mrs. Molly Ton, Miss Lee Chor Gek, Miss Lou Yuen Chin, Miss Lenn Mei Ling, Mrs. Shirley Lou, Mr. Sng Eng Juoy (Voluntary teacher - OB).

Sitting (L. to R.): Mr. J. Emmanuel, Mr. Robert Cheok, Mr. Yee Teck Peng, Mrs. Cheong Hock Hai, Mr. Vivion Quek (Senior Assistant), Mr. Francis Thomas (Principal), Mr. W. Lou, Revd. T. A. McKenzie (Chaplain), Mr. M. A. Joseph, Mr. Ng Chong Kiot, Mr. Tan

Lye Whott.

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SECONDARY SCHOOL STAFF - P. M .

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Standing (L. ta R.): Mr. Kwan Woon Hing, Mr. Chew Kian Cheong, lnche Amirnoordin Bin Abdul Wahid.

Centre (L. to R.): Mr. Marcel Haston Paul, Mr. Lim Thiam Choi, Miss Ee Gin Nyong, Mrs. Tan Boon Kee, Miss Kuek Ai Lan, Mr. M. M. Yusuf, Mr. Chia Chong Leng.

Sitting (L. ta R.): Miss Yang Yoon Le.ng, Agnes, Miss Pun Hong Peng, Mr. Lim Peng Kim, Mr. Francis Thomas (Principal), Mr. Kiong Beng Huot (Senior Asst.), Mr. Lim Hock Tian, Miss Priscilla Daniels, Miss Pansy Neo.

THE PANEL OF PREFECTS-1967

THE BOARD OF PREFECTS:

Prefects Master

Captain

Vice-Captain

Senior Prefects

THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD:

Gary Lee Steven Chew Seah Choo Meng Lim Kay Phong Tan Lik Kian Ex Officio: Mr. V. Quek

Mr. Vivian Quek

Gary Lee

Steven Chew

Seah Choo Meng Lim Kay Phong Tan Lik Kian Tay Way Bock Jeffery Lau

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THE SCHOOL PREFECTS:

Chew Kheng Guan Chua Hong Wee Eileen Cheong Siew Keok (Miss) Chan Thian Lye Mathew Cheriyan Gwee Chong Ho Allan Heng John Joseph Kwan Weng Kin Koh Boon Hwee Jimmy Lee Edward Leong Jan ice Lau (Miss) Loke Yuen Kee

Larry Teo David Moses Leow Kim Liat John Stevens Alan Teo Tan Peng Yong Shirley Tan (Miss) Toh Kok Swee Tay Toh Heng Eunice Tan (Miss) Wong Peng Lam Wong Hock John Yeo Chuen Eng Zee Kok Eng

The year saw the appointment of five new senior prefects instead of the usual seven. Thus each senior was put in charge of a whole floor instead of having one senior for every standard.

The election of Prefects was held on the 15th of January and all together a total of 14 new Prefects were elected to the Panel, and 4 girl Prefects were appointed by the Principal to the Panel.

The commendation Service was held as usual at the St. Andrew's Cathedral on the 1st. of February. The Board of Governors were well represented.

Only two Prefects were awarded the Commendation Certificates for distinguished services rendered. They were Laurence Chan (Captain 1966) and Richard Oh (Senior 1965). After .the service, the Prefects were given the traditional luncheon treat by the Board of Governors and this was followed by a film show.

For the second year running, a vice-captain was appointed for the P.M. session to take on the additional responsibilities of the expanding P.M. session.

The Prefects of the A.M. and P.M. sessions were invited to the birthday dinner given by the Principal and Mrs. Thomas at Woodsville House.

The annual picnic was held on the 8th of April.

The Prefects Master, Mr. Vivian Quek left us on a 6 months vacation in England and his place was taken over by Mr. William Lau as the acting Prefects Master and Senior Assistant to the School as well.

We wish to congratulate the following Prefects in their excellent academic achievements:-Laurence Chan (Captain 1966), Eddie Teo (Vice-Captain 1966), Seto Wing Hong, Ng Kian Seng and Quek Chin Chuan (Senior 1966).

We wish to thank the Principal for his encouragement and support and the Prefects Master for his patience, guidance and advice.

SEAR CHOO MENG,

Hon. Secretary to the Board of Prefects.

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P.M. PREFECTS -1967

Sitting ( L. to R.) : Siow Yung Khian; Abdul Aleem; Chan Dik Wan (Vice-Captain) Mr. Francis Thomas; Mr. Kiong Beng Huot; Wong Siew Kheong ( Hon. Sec. / Senior.); Ong We.e Kian (Senior.); Quek Seow Tze ( Hon. Trea./Senior.).

Front row ( L. to R.) : Kok Yew Yum; Ng Kwang Nguan; Foo Jit Kai; Chia Ai Tong; Steven Chew; Yow Kok Seng; Lim Eng Heng; Lim Poh Huot; Tan Yong Wah.

Back row (L. to R.): Yeo Nai Hock; Yap Bock Chuan; Que,!< Khai Seng; Benny Loh Mun Heng; Ha Sao Min; Tan Tiong Kok; Lim Kok Heng.

THE PREFECTORIAL BOARD (P.M. SESSION)

THE BOARD OF PREFECTS:

Prefects Master Vice-Captain -Senior Prefects

THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD:

The Prefect Master The Vice-Captain The Senior Prefects

THE SCHOOL PREFECTS:

Chan Kok Heng, Tan Yong Heng, Siow Yung Kian, Lim Eng Heng, Kok Yew Yum, Yeo Nai Hock,

Mr. Kiong Beng Huat Chan Dik Wan Quek Seow Tze (Hon. Treasurer) Ong Wee Kian (Assistant Secretary) Wong Siew Kheong (Hon. Secretary) Abdul Aleem

Loh Mun Heng, Lim Kok Heng, Chia Ai Tong, Lim Poh Huat, Lim Joo Leong, Yap Bock Chuan,

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Steven Chew, Er Kwang Nguan, Foo Jit Kai, Y eow Kok Seng, Quek Khai Seng, Tan Tiong Kok, Ho Soo Min.

The annual Prefects' Commendation held at the St. Andrew's Catheral on 1st February this year was a grand one. As usual, guests, old boys of the school and students were present to

witness the service.

We regretfully bid farewell to Mr. Lim Hock Tiam who resigned from Prefects Mastership owing to the pressure of work. Mr. Victor Wee took over the post from the beginning of the year but left in the second term to join the morning session.

Apart from routine duties, the prefects were well represented at all school functions-Annual Atheletic Meet, Swimming Carnival, Boxing Tournament and the Speech Day. The annual picnic was held at Ponngol this year.

We take this opportunity to thank the Principal and Mrs. Thomas for inviting us to their

grand birthday buffet.

The Disciplinary Board wishes to remind the students that their appeals will only be considered if the Board agrees that they are just.

Finally, we wish to express our gratitude to the Principal and the Prefects Master for their encouragement, support and advice.

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WONG SIEW KHEONG,

Hon. Secretary.

PRE-UNIVERSITY II ARTS I

Front Row (L. to R.): Sarajit Kaur Sindhu, Catherine Seah, Choo Chuey Pheng, Evita Lee, Jenny Lew, Lu Fong Chao, Mr. Ronald Chan (Form Master), Chan Swee Lan, Tan Peck Luan, Goh Che.ok Siok, Lily Tan, Chan Ham Ming, Chew Sock Fong.

Centre Row (L. to R.): Teo Wee Hian, John Lee, Kuok Khoon Kuan, Chew Kheng Guan, Ong Lay Hong, Leong Har, Surmani Saban, Maureen Tan, Wong Kum Chee, Lee Chee Leong, Chew Hee Hong, Allan Wee.

Back Row (L. to R.): Yap Kim Cheng, Lai Choi, Franklin Wee, Seah Choo Meng, Tan Ah Loo, Goh Seng Cheung, Wong Tay Fook, Fong Kwok Jen, Roderick Martin, Aloysius David, Chai Chee Chin.

Absentees: Mohan Singh, Lim Chye Keow.

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PRE-UNIVERSITY II ARTS II

Front Row (L. to R.): Zee Kok Eng, Lim Kay Phang, Janice Lau, Eile.en Cheong, Quek Chin Choo, Ruby Samuel, Mrs. Cheong ( Form Mistress), Lee Soon Ngee, Safiyeh Namazie, Irene Tan, Eunice Tan, Shirley Tan, Chan Thian Lye.

Middle Raw ( L. to R.) : Koh Mui Khe,ng, Eng Bak Chim, Peter Pang, Sia Seok Hua, Sylvia Seah, Wong Set Tshin, Tang Joo Lan, Tan Eng Chao, Janice Ng, Elaine Low, Colin Chee, Chan Mun Seng, Chan Chee Chong.

Back Row ( L. ta R.) : Tan Cher Soon, Yong Chin Shen, Edward Chan, Philip Wong, Thiagarajan Valupilla, Chua Cheng Soa, Teo Kok Chai, Goh Chee Tuan, Leong Kee,n Sun, Lau Hwee Tiang.

PRE-UNIVERSITY II MEDICINE

Front Row ( L. to R.) : Leong Fong Ling, Wong Kim Eng, Bridget Chay, David Moses, Tan Peng Yong, Mr. Tang Koek Fui (Form Master), Gary Lee, Elsie lttagi, Rosalind Lim, Soo Thao Lin Nee.

Standing 1st. Row (L. to R.): Tan Chuan Seng, Chin Huay Yong, Teo Wee Seng, Olive Oh, Rokiah Neelakantang, Lee Yoke Lan, Yasmin Saif, Noeleen Heyser, Magdalen Tan, Yeo Ek Me.ng, Teo Beng Tong.

Standing 2nd. Row (L. to R.): Lim Thuan Chan, Tan Sao Yong, Ho Kah Siong, Yap Neng Boon, Yap Giau Woo, Geoffrey Moss, Ho Hoe Theng, Quek Ching Kwang, Hey Bong Kai, Kwek Chiow Yap.

Back Row (L. to R.): Fong Foo Wai, Goh Guan Huot, Ong Lye Huot, Djeng Shih Chow, Balbir Singh, S. Ratnam, Wee Kek Kiang, Sorinder Singh, Ow Quan Seng.

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PRE-UNIVERSITY II SCIENCE

Back Row ( L. to R.) : Ng Swee Laing, Surresh Horris, Lim Chin Kiang, Chang Yong Fo, Ton Ah Tee, Tay Kok Khiang, Seah Mong Tong, Chui Chee Yuen, Tan Win Gee.

Middle Row (L. to R.): Ng Khim Liang, Toh Tse Ming, Richard Fung Fook Yuen, Robert Ong, Goh Pheng Whatt, Georgie Lee Hent Fatt, Susie Wong Thiam Ming, Ngo Chung Ming, Neo Eck Chang.

Front Row (L. to R.): Chua Hong Wee, Chiong Hoi Neng, Linda M. C. Teo, Chua Poh Cheng, Miss Lau Yuen Chin (Form Mistress), Tan Siok Cheng, Leong Chin Lee, Toh Kok Swee.

SECONDARY IV SCIENCE I (A.M.)

Frontn Row (L. to R.): Ng Cheng Teck, Lim Kok Meng, Tan Huang Heng, Theng Cheaw Tiang, Chan Wing Hon, Yeo Chuen Eng, Mr. Tan Lye Whatt (Form Master), Lee Booi Hong, Basil Chan, Richard Allen Yer, Lim Peng Oh, lrama Dusque, Lim Juat Teng.

Middle Row (L, to R.): Lee Chon, Shih Liang Chye, Thia Lee Yong, Nigel Moss, Lau Choon Sam, R. A. Alsagoff, Chan Mun Peng, Tan Sack Kuan, Hock Thai Saelee, Ng Kai Saeng, Lye Kin Mun, Bay Sit Huat, Quee Yong Kwang.

Back Row (L. to R.): Chong Kee Loong, Tang Kwok Chin, Tang Kwok Woh, Chow Yee Hoang, Khoo Guan Chen, Low Fatt Onn, Yeo Ek Liang, Soo Tah Win, Koh Lip Siang, Kam Chan Hin, Tan Kim Liang.

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SECONDARY IV SCIENCE II (A.M.)

Back Row (L. to R.): Tan Leong Huot, Tan Hup Guan, Tng Wai Hong, Soh Kun Lim, Teo Kok Eng, Chan Siew Yin, Poon Hee Ho, Ow Wai Fong, Lai Sing Wan, Philip Emmannuel, Chew Hock Leong, Tan Leng Thong, Chung Yew Wai.

Middle Row (L. to R.): Lim Kee Soon, Foo Kia Fia, Fan Weng Fatt, Richard Fernando, Sim Kian Wai, Adrian Cornelius, Ho Chong, Quek Ching Liang, Chew Ko Yian, Sio Keng Hiang, Tan Boon Seng, Low Hoon Kee.

Front Row (L. to R.): Willie Yong, Ng Soo Teck, Tan Yian Sau, Lim Shee Chark, Ng Quee Lam, Gwee Choy Lo, Mr. M. A. Joseph (Form Master), Koh Juay Phong, Bay Seet Chye, Low Chuen Fye, Ng Chek Eng, Chan Chee Fye, Loe Loe Chuen Yew.

SECONDARY IV ARTS I (A.M.)

Back Row (L. to R.): Lum Tim Leng, Roy Fernando, Ching Eng Hoe, Chow Peng Kuan, Chew Lai Mun, Koh Chin Kiak, Chee Weng Kong, Ronnie Sim, Yeow Yew Chye, Tan Boon Thye, Seet Chee Seng, Malcolm Wee.

Middle Row (L. to R.): Siew Boo Wing, Hoe Leong Seng, Tay Kok Chye, Tang Kai Kuan, Yong Meng Tee, Koh Yong Chi, Edmund Wu, Yap Kah Ming, Lian Kiat Peng, A. Charles, Chan Kin Poon, Soh Tiang Wee, Teo Joo Hock, Qiek Yong Ho, Eli Benjamin.

Front Row (L. to R.): Lim Keng Meng, Poh Kok Hua, Ting Kiong Poh, William Tay, Tay Toh Heng, John Stevens, Mr. Lim Hwee Kiang .(Form Master), Je,ffrey Lau, Allan Teo, Seah Choo Ann, Roy Neighbour, Raymond Fernando, Arther Wee.

Absentees: Low Kian Soon, Chia Nguan Lee.

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SECONDARY IV ARTS II (A.M.)

Back Row (L. to R.): Ng Ke,k Jin, Ang Seng Kwang, Ong Soon Yam, Chan Weng Kai, Ngo Kah Swee, Lim Ming Jin, Victor Ong Wee Keng, Lee Chin Hua, Kenneth Pang, Seah Kee Wee, Chua Kheng Sann, Tan Choon Song, Leslie Sukumaran.

Middle Row (L. to R.): Stanle,y Manasseh, lay Nghee Whatt, Vidya Bogar, Philip Fong Chee Meng, Letchmanan Ramasamy, Lee Beng Hua, Brian Hebert Ingham, David Low Boon Hock, George Oomen, Baliwant Singh, Sng Eng Khin Uampornvanich Chalermkiat, Soh Poh Chuan, Toh Chin Piu, Jeffrey Chong Khin Siong.

Front Row (L. to R.): Tng Hian Huot, Tan Kay Thye, Heng Vick Tai, Pritpal Singh, Abdul Rahman, Charlie, Tay Ek Hwee, Mr. Raymond Ong (Form Master), Larry Tee> Joo Song, Heng Keng Mong, Cher Lay Kee, Tan Sze Khoon, Ow Wai Kit, Lim Sit Cheow.

* * * * * SECONDARY 4 SCIENCE (P.M.)

Sitting (L. to R.): Wong Yew San; Preston Charles Jann:; Kok Yew Yum; S.E.M. Aleem; Quek Seow T:i:e; Chan Dik Wan; Mr. Kwan Woon Hing; Mr. Lim Thiam Choi; Wong Siew Kheong; Lim Kok Heng; Yeo Nai Hock; Loh Mun Heng; Ong Boon Pin; Kenneth Chong T:i:e.. Meng; Yap Kheng Guan.

Front row ( L. to R.) : Cheong Soon Kiat, Low Chen Lock; Ng Wing Fott; Chee Kim Soon; Yan Chun Thong; Tan Khee Kwang; Goh Tee Huot; Goh Meng Hang; Seah Mui Chua; Wee Thiem Hock; Chia Kum Seng; Chia Guan Wah.

Back raw (L. to R.): Koh Kim Hong; Tan Ah Hock; Lee Gee Seng; Low Kian Hee; Seah Siew Hong; Lim T:i:e Pheng; Han Cheak Juan; Lim Swee Thye; Chiang Teng Jiam; Tan Hai Bock.

ABSENT: Chan Kok Foo; Lam Fui Leong; Chow Kum Lock.

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SECONDARY 4 ARTS I (P.M.)

Sitting (L. to R.): Koh Geok Huot; Sarban Singh; Lim Eng Heng; Lim Poh Huot; Chia Ai Tong; Mr. Lim Hock Tian; O·ng Wee Kian; Tan Yong Wah; Ahad b. Laily; Teo Wee Pang; Henry Kok.

front row ( L. to R.) : Sivabalan Sundram; Teo Chian Tay; Choong Yin Tuck; Sivadasan Pillai; Khoo Joon Hoe; Lai Wee Jeow; Tan Kok Ann; Ng Soon Kim; Sim Kwang Yong.

Back row (L. ta R.): Yeo Kheng Song; Ishak b. Ibrahim; Navele,n Vairoppan; Yea Kheng Hee; Sng Yew Seng; Ton Hang Yang; Tan Joo Heong.

ABSENT: Sim Chart Tong; Tan Song Yew.

* * * * * SECONDARY 4 ARTS II (P.M.)

'Sitting ( L. to R.) : David Lim; Chng Sao Kok; Ng Swee Seng; Dennis Lim; Siow Yung Khiong; Miss P. Daniel; Tham Chee Kheen; Chew Chow Weng; Ton Eng Hoe; Kang Chong Se,ng; Sim Kok Cheng.

front row ( L. to R.) : Goh Kai Teck; Tan Peng Ann; Won Kam Chong; Low Sip Chong; Peter Yip Keng Wah; John Christudason; Baby Siew; Ton Peng Hin; Lionel Don; Quek Jong Huak; Rajan Lalwani.

Back row (L. to R.): He,ng Yew Jin; Tan Eng Hua; James Lam; Mok Pak Lum; Anthang Lim; Chiam Yeut Meng; Lee Khung Wah; Francis Ow; S. V. Raman; Tan Kok Kin; Lim Peng Seng.

ABSENT: Chow Yat Kwong; Goh Lam Huot; Richard Wong; Chuo Siam Tsua; Teo Teck Chuan; Peter Seah Swee Peng; Chan Kok Heng.

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REPORT ON FLOOD RELIEF WORK IN ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL

The following is a report on the work done by the school to help flood refugees over the period 11th-13th January 1967. During the morning of Wednesday I Ith January, it be-came clear that flooding was likely to occur on the Kallang River, which runs along the school field and has to carry the whole run off of the valley from the Pierce Reservoir downwards. With experience of similar floods twice since World War II, we were able to plan necessary organisation and work ahead of need, relying on student volunteers with a minimum of staff supervision.

The Social Work Group, who undertook the main responsibility for providing and organi-sing student volunteers, and St. John Ambu-lance,, St. Andrew's Unit, looked after medical and casualty needs. We also had the advantage of having our PM Session in the school for the afternoon.

The first refugees arrived at about 2.30 p.m. The necessary work was broken down into suitable jobs as follows: (a) Salvage: A team for the work of going into the flooded kampong areas, and assisting residents coming to the school for shelter. (b) Registry: On arrival at the school, refugees were registered with the names, addresses and identity card numbers, of adults and the number of children. By night a total of 460 refugees were register-ed. After registration, the refugees were then passed on with a slip giving details to:- (c) Guiding: Students guided refugees to the top floor. and handed them over to the next group. (a) Allocation: On arrival at the top floor, re-fugees were allocated space according to the size of each group, and were given chairs to mark off their area and put their things on. Added responsibilities included distribution of drinks and food and changing the clothes of babies and children in the early stages. (e) Medical: Our St. John Ambulance students then checked each group for casualties, sick-ness etc. and took the necessary action. (f)

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Comforts: The group provided, at the ex-pense of our Social Work Group, free coffee with sugar, milk for infants, etc, biscuits and similar items; they also had responsibility for issuing welfare blankets on loan; and assisting with the issue of Social Welfare meals. (g) Office: This group worked separately in the school office taking and sending telephone messages, guiding visitors, etc.

The Social Welfare was notified periodically of the flood refugees' position, and arranged to send supplies of blankets, dry clothing and food; owing to flooding and traffic jams, de-livery was held up, but blankets arrived at about 9 p.m. and food about 10.30 p.m.

Mr. Chan Chee Seng, Parliamentary Secre-tary, Ministry of Social Affairs, came in to inspect at about 5.00 p.m. and went round the buildings. Mr. Lingam, MP for Aljunied, visit-ed several times and went personally into the flood areas to advise residents to take shelter in the school.

By 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, 12th January, the flood water had fallen and most of the fit adults had returned, but we had the young children, the aged and those who were unwell or very idle. On 13th January, all the refugees had already returned home. If rain falls again, we may have refugees coming in. If so, we shall have an adequate number of people available on call to cope with the necessary work.

Commendations of our students' work came from a number of people. Among them were from Mr. Chan Chee Seng, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Social Affairs; Dr. Authur Lim, President of St. Andrew's OBA. The two Social Welfare officers commented that this was the most enjoyable Relief Centre they have ever been posted to and that the students were excellent to work with.

SCOUTS

The Scout Troop got off to a flying start this year with the recruitment of some 50 mem-bers bringing our strength to eighty in 12 patrols in 2 troops.

These recruits were given the basic Tenderfoot training and many of them proved to be most apt for this movement.

Troop meetings were regularly held every Saturday interspersed with outdoor meetings, like e.g. an exploratory trip to Pulau Ubin made early in the year. These were necessary in order to toughen the recruits to face up to the challenge of building a new rugged society.

In March, a week-end recruits' camp was held in Jubilee Camp at Telok Paku. Here the recruits were subjected to out-door life. They were taught the elements of camp life and camp craft. They lived under tents and on the bare ground for 3 days and 2 nights, and for most of them this was an exciting new adventure. However everything went well and the recruits received their share of scouting experiences.

The scouts showed their appreciation for all that was done for them by bringing in an all time record collection of $2,240.15 for this year's Job Week. This enormous amount will ensure the scouts better meetings and equipment for the future.

At the beginning of the second term, a new set of Patrol Leaders was trained and the present ones given a refresher course. The P /Ls' training camp was held at Jubilee Camp. Thus we have selected the leaders from the crowd who will have to prove their worth by leading a patrol of scouts.

Numerous services were performed by the scouts for the school as well as for the public. Scouts were called upon to assist at sports meets, openings of schools and other social functions. These duties are yet another aspect of our training to produce useful and public-spirited citizens of the future.

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A number of badge courses were held throughout the year, like e.g. First Class and First Aid badges, to name a couple. As a result of these courses, we are proud to recognise Troop Leader Goh Kia Cheng as a First Class Scout and also being at the same time a holder of the Scout Cord which is the highest award for Scouts. We have also in our midst a dozen scouts who have attained First Class standards. They will form the core of the Senior Troop when they move over to the next stop of their scouting.

The Court of Honour, comprising the Troop leader and all Patrol leaders manages the affairs of the Troop. They decide on rewards and punishments and also the general organisation of the Troop. This is one occasion where democratic principles and parliamentary procedures are practised by our future citizens of the Republic.

All in all, the scouts have had a most succ~ssful and eventful year, and one which they will be proud to look back on.

PENGAKAP SINGA

Roy Joseph (P.U. 2 Med. 1966)

THE SENIOR AQUILA TROOP

QUEEN'S SCOUT

Senior Scouting has been very interesting in the Senior Troop. The Aquila Troop is now divided into three patrols under the leadership of Goh Chye Lee, Wilson Goh and Yeo Chuen Eng. A change took the troop by surprise when our excellent Senior Scout Leader Tan Tek Tin left at the beginning of the year.

Mr. Steven Goddard, otherwise known as "Skipper" came to the rescue as the new S.S.L. During the active part of the year, the Seniors camped and hiked quite frequently. Activities organised by "Skipper" included an exploration of the Serimbun Island, a sailing trip down the Kranji River in dingys, climbs at the cliff off Changi and several cycling trips to Woodlands. Meetings became interesting as the Senior Scout Leader introduced semaphore- a form of hand signal. Seniors were also involved in many public services.

There are seven First Class Scouts of which four are holders of the Scout Cord. There are high prospects of at least two "Pengakap Singa," at the end of the year. Seniors have shown themselves proficient in the cooking, handyman and dispatch rider badges and some have obtained the Venturer Badges.

Finally, to show our appreciation the troop would like to thank Mr. Tan Tek Tin for his services to the Senior Troop. We wish him the best of luck and Happy Scouting.

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SCOUTS MOVING TO SENIORS

WOLF CUBS

The call of today is for a "robust and rugged" society. The achievement of this aim in the adult life of tomorrow lies in the leadership of the young of today.

The Wolf Cub Movement is for training the very young to use their natural senses in all circumstances; to adapt themselves to any surroundings; to be a friend to one and all and to serve God and Country.

This year, both Packs of St. Andrews' Junior I and II are known as 2501 Leo Pack. We have a very large group of 72 cubs, their ages ranging from 8 to 11 and no less than 60 of them regularly attend Pack meetings.

Pack meetings are held on Saturday afternoons under the leadership of Miss Priscilla Daniels, Miss Ong Siew Tuar, Master David Goddard and Mrs. J. Ambrose.

Job week this year brought in a good sum of $813.70 and Peter Tay once again topped the list with $64. He was awarded both the District and Pack prizes.

In the begining of the year 5 cubs left the pack to join their brother scouts. At present 11 cubs will soon be awarded their 2nd star, 8 cubs their 1st star and the rest have just had 6 months of running with the pack and are known as Tenderpads.

Activities for this year were planned well ahead but unfortunately, circumstances caused us to postpone the set dates. Two main events on District level have been postponed for the 3rd term. They are the Cub Field Day and the Keremaian. The pack Holiday for a night will be held in September if nothing interrupts the schedule.

The Inter-Religious Service to commemorate the Birthday of Lord Baden-Powell was well attended by our cubs and the hike to Pierce Reservoir was a most enjoyable one.

Once again, thanks to parents and all well-wishers who have in some way or other helped the movement.

AKELA.

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G.S.M. -

S.S.L.

S.M.

S.M.

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A.L.C.M.

A.L.C.M.

A.L.C.M.

2501 STAR GROUP

Ong Chong Hai

S. Goddard

Victor Wee

Roger Krempl

Hee York Kim

Patrick Goh

Chee Sui Lian

Eric Chia

Mrs. T. Ambrose

Miss Ong Siew Tuan

Miss P. Daniels

David Goddard

The Group has completed another successful year proving yet again the wisdom of the

combination.

Activities were plentiful and these are appended below under the reports of the various

sections.

Job-Week was again a big success and we surpassed our own expectations by reaching an all time record of $3,778.27. This total reflects our position as one of the top Groups in our

Republic.

Our numbers too have increased and are now around 190.

The Group began the necessary preliminary work involved in the building of our own Den. Provisional perm1ss10n has already been granted. Funds for this project are almost available and only a little more finance will be required. We do not anticipate any trouble with regard

to this.

The group held its usual annual camp and campfire which met with good response.

With all this behind us it is regrettable to have to bring in a sad note in ending this report. We have recently been informed that one of our most active Scouters, Mr. Victor Wee, is no more to be with us. The school requires his services in the Army Cadet Corps. Unfortunately we have not been provided with any trained scouters to replace him. This leaves our scout and senior sections without an active trained scouter. We therefore envisage a period of reduced activity in these sections and possibly a forced reduction in numbers

While we hope that this measure will be avoided by our attaining more trained scouters it is sad to say that the prospects do not look at all bright.

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THE 7TH SINGAPORE COMPANY OF

THE BOYS' BRIGADE

Chaplain

Captain -

Warrant Officer

Staff Strgeant -

Coporals

Lance-Coporals

Rev. T. A. McKenzie

Mr. J. T. Gibb

Philip Hu

Tan Poh Ann

Yee Peng Kee, Ng Kwet: Lam

Michael Chua Wilson Lim Halim Rahman Boey Thim Fook Michael Er

The 7th Company of the Boys' Brigade attached to St. Andrew's School was reinstated during the month of August 1966. Its first year of existence has witnessed promising and reputa-ble achievements. Unfortunately we lost our sergeant Philip Chua at the end of April 1967 as he had to leave for the United Kingdom for further studies. The strength of the Company is about 50 and they are alloted into 6 squads, each under a squad commander.

Company parades are held on Saturday afternoon at 2.00 p.m. while Bible Classes are conducted every Sunday evening at 6.00 a.m. by our Company Chaplain Rev. T. A. McKenzie.

In the field of sports and games, our boys have made a commendable start. We were runners-up in the table-tennis tournement, but owing to the mid-year examinations, not much effort was put into the Battalion Atheletic Sports, as a result of which we did not achieve very much.

During the week 14th - 21st April 1967, our Company, together with the 12th and 24th Companies held the Combined B.B. camp at Pulau Tekong.

B.B. week brought a total sum of about $800 and I would like to take this opportunity to thank those involved and those who had given their support to the Company.

Battalion Church parade was held on the 14th May 1967 at The Faith Methodist Church, Queenstown.

Bank classes are held every Saturday afternoons between 1 o'clock and 2 o'clock and every SuHday from 4 to 6 p.m. Our buglers take part in the flag raising ceremony every Tuesday morning.

The Boys' Brigade is one of the many organisations which respond to our Prime Minister's appeal of a rugged society and we, the 7th Company, as part of the Brigade will work 'Sure and Steadfastly' as our motto goes to bring about the betterment of our human society.

The Captain and his wife will be leaving us on 19th July 1967 for the United Kingdom. We wish both of them every success in their work and our thanks go together with him for reviving the 7th Company of The Boy's Brigade.

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POON HEE HO,

Secretary.

REPORT FROM THE COMPANY'S CHAPLAIN

The 7th Company of The Boys' Brigade in St. Andrew's School has been revived now for less than a year. We have had Mr. James Gibb, an Englishman to be the Captain and he it was, who got the Company on its feet again. He has made a very good job of building the Company strength and now that he is going back to England we shall miss him greatly. I hope that we can have a Captain for the Company who was born in Singapore and will not leave us at the end of two or three years as the case may be. I now appeal to any person who has had Brigade experience to offer their services in this way.

The Company is linked with the Parish of The Ascension which of course is the School Chapel as well. One of the aims of Boy's Brigade is to present to the boys the Christian Faith. They worship in the Chapel every Sunday night at a Youth Service at 6 p.m.

The boys are very keen and are doing all they can to build up their strength. It is my hope and prayer that we soon will have an Asian Leader who will help them in becoming the best Company in Singapore. I would like to thank all those who are giving their time as Officers and NCOs and of course to thank the boys themselves for without them there would be no 7th Company. GOD'S RICH BLESSING FOR THE COMPANY AS THEY GROW IN STRENGTH.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

ST. ANDREW'S DIVISION

Teacher-in-charge -

Sergeants

Corporals

L/ Corporals -

Mr. Ng Chong Kiat

Goh Kia Teck Lim Thuan Chan Tan Soo Yong

Chan Heng Toong Jerry Chan Yong Meng Tee

Koh Chin Meng Lim Thuan Yee, Paul Tan Kay Thye

T. A. McKENZIE,

Chaplain.

This year has been one of great success and the boys in the division took part in many activities. The total membership now stands at more than 70. This is due to the able leadership of Mr. Ng Chong Kiat, who joined us last year, and the N.C.O.s, many of whom were with us for a long time, and the great effort made by our boys to make it one of the most memorable in the history of the division, which began when Rev. R.K.S. Adams started it.

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Our meetings, which are held every Saturday consist primarily of first-aid lectures and footdri!ls, which are held at 4 p.m. under a Police Inspector. We warmly appreciate his kind-ness for taking us at drill and we gratefully thank Mr. D.P. Rajamoney, who is also a member of the primary school staff, for introducing us to our first-class instructor and also for taking us in drill before he arrived. We are confident that under the superb training of the Police In-spector, we shall greatly improve in our footdrill.

The most outstanding incident that happened this year was the Potong Pasir floods during which the flood victims took refuge in our school building. Amongst the many schoolboys de-dicated to the good work of helping the victim5 were a large number of St. John Ambulance Cadets and we were most happy to be able to put up a first aid post at which the victims could be treated for minor injuries and slight illnesses. Many of the cadets stayed overnight and took their turn in watching over and consoling the patients. On that night, the Divisional Superinten-dent of the Serangoon Garden High School Division, Miss Ester Tan, visited the post and we are thankful for the help and encouragement slie gave to our boys. We take this opportunity to thank all those at the first aid post who gave their invaluable services so readily.

We attended to many public duties which included officiating at the Annual School Sports of Braddell Rise School, Eling North and South Schools and Willow Secondary School, at all of which we sent one squad of about ten cadets each. Besides these duties we had also participated in local activities which included officiating at our Annual School Sports and helping to form the guard-of-honour at the Rt. Revd. Chui Ban It's visit to the school. Congratulations go to three of our N.C.0.s-Sgt. Tan Soo Yong, Sgt. Goh Kia Teck, and L/Cpl. Lim Thuan Lee, who participated in the Inter-School Safety First Quiz and came in first in both the two heats, and also in the finals.

During the first terminal holidays, a barbecue was organized. This was a great success and we heartily thank Mr. and Mrs. Ng Chong Kiat for attending this barbecue. All of the boys had a joyful time, and they entertained themselves with songs and sketches. At night, most of the boys remained to sleep overnight in a classroom, and before going to sleep, they took a stroll in the school premises. Next morning, we had a good breakfast, after which we started packing up. By noon, most of us had returned home after the most enjoyable barbecue and camp.

Just recently, the area which we are in, the East Central Area, held its Annual Athletics Meet at Victoria School. Our runners won several medals and became the B Division Champs, the A Division runners-up, and the overall runners-up.

Presently, we are having lectures for about 60 boys who will take their Preliminary First Aid Examination in the near future and we have no doubt that they will pass with flying colours. Many of the other members took the Adult First Aid Course and in the examination, they did very well.

~e are looking forward for the future in which the new members will play a great part in workmg hard together with the older members in achieving success and keeping up the excellent motto of the St. John's: "PRO-FIDE & PRO UTILITATE HOMINUM" (For Faith and For the Service of Mankind).

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CHRISTOPER SUNNY YAP,

Hon. Secretary.

AIR TRAINING CORPS (SINGAPORE) ST. ANDREW'S SQUARDON

Commanding Officer

N.C.O.s-in-charge -

N.C.O.s

O.C. Teo Chin Chye

Flt. Sgt. Balbir Singh Flt. Sgt. Sorinder Singh

Cpl. Lawrence Wee Cpl. Tan Heok Chye Cpl. Abdul Rahim Cpl. Tan Ewe Beng Cpl. Wong Peng Lam

The emphasis laid on having a more rugged society has resulted in various changes in the Air Training Corps. Firstly the overall strength of the A.T.C. has doubled, the strength of St. Andrew's Andrew's Squadron now standing at 50 N.C.O.s and cadets. Secondly, A.T.C. Units in the Republic have been grouped into 5 Wings. Our Squadron being in Serangoon Wing and our Wing H.Q. being at Upper Serangoon School. The training is being made more strenous and intensive. We will be losing the services of our O.C. who will be leaving soon for France on a Government Scholarship-we wish him well.

ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS: At the time of writing, the Annual Camp is to be held. Cadets will have the opportunity

of seeing the training, supplies and administrative aspects of the R.A.F. (Changi). For the third successive year the Unit will be organising the Inter-Unit Hockey Competition. Two of the N.C.O.s reached the finals of the Inter-Unit Shooting Competition-They were Cpl. Tang Wai Hong and Cpl. Tan Ewe Beng. Many cadets have taken initiative in organising hikes and camps which have proved to be successful.

ACADEMIC AND RECRUITING: The response to our recruitment campaign was overwhelming-but only a certain number

could be enrolled as a unit only be at a full strength of 50. The Unit secured a record 90% passes in the Recruit Examination; and one of the top recruits also being from this Unit. Some of the subjects taught are radio, signals, engineering and navigation.

OVERSEAS VISIT: Flt. Sgt. Balbar Singh was selected as a Youth Representative of the Singapore Govern-

ment to India's Republic Day Celebrations. Similar opportunities are open for visits to New Zealand, U.P., Australia and Butterworth.

PARADES AND 'YEOMAN SERVICE': The Unit was well represented at the Youth Parade, Combined School's Cadet Corps Parade

and National Day Parade. Most of the cadets rendered voluntary assistance at various functions, some of which were the Singapore Grand Prix, Carnivals and School's Athletic Meets.

The past year has shown that despite difficulties, most of our N.C.I.s and Cadents are keen and capable. It is hoped that this high standard will be maintained in the future.

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FLT. SGT. BALBIR SINGH, N .C.0.-in-charge,

St. Andrew's Squadron, Air Training Corps.

LIBRARY REPORT

Teachers-in-charge -

Librarian

Secretary

Treasurer

ADMINISTRATION

1. Maintenance of Library premises

Senior Librarians: Tan Wui Gee, Lily Tan.

Mrs. Molly Tan Miss Chiam Mui Eng (P.M.)

Allan Wee

Safiyeh Namazie

Tan Lee Choo

Fiction: Leslie Goh, Marguerite Liang, Koh Poh Choo, Irene Tan. Non-fiction: Tna Lee Choo, Chua Yeok Lung, Lee Soon Meng, Yap Giau Tiew.

Card Cabinet: Wee Beng Yan, Yew Seok Khim.

2. Preparation and Preservation 01 books

Senior Librarians: Rokiah Neelakantan, Tan Peck Luan. Maintenance and book preservation: Chan Yew Kee, Yeo Jeu Nam, Frederick Tan.

Magazines: Chim Kok Keong, Lim Chai Yong.

Publicity: Philiy Wong. Archives: Chan Heng Toong, Marguerite Liang.

3. Classification and Cataloguing

Senior Librarians: Safiyeh Namazie, Richard Fung.·

Librarians: Har Yuh Ling, Leslie Goh.

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4. Reference: Arts. Senior: Chia Yee Lin, Har Yuh Ling, Lee Soon Meng. Science. Senior: Goh Guan Huat, Chan Heng Toong, Chew Shing Hee.

5. P. M. Session Librarians: Yap Kheng Guan, Wong Yew San, Lim Swee Thian, Kenneth Chong, Low

Chen Lock, Keng Song.

The year 1966-67 has seen a great overall improvement in the school library. A separate reference room has been established; more students have been appointed as librarians; a wider variety of reading-material, as well as other improvements have all contributed to the better-ment of the library.

The beginning of the year saw the formation of a well-organised Reference room, incor-porating both the Arts and the Science sections, having a total of above 700 books including encyclopaedias and art books. This separate room has proved most beneficial to the students by enabling them to study in a quieter atmosphere.

The unfavourable location of the library w:th its gloomy atmosphere has been somewhat counteracted by a genuine attempt to brighten up the library by the hanging up of paintings and the moving in of some newly-painted chairs.

The variety of reading-material has also been expanded. The addition of some 500 fiction books brings the total of fiction books to about 3,000. The present number of non-fiction books stands well over 3,000, bringing the total number of books in the library to cover 7,000. This figure is still increasing steadily but substantial growth is hindered by the lack of funds.

The magazine section is relatively well-equipped and new magazines are continually being added to this section. Two newspaper racks have recently been put into use and further expan-sion is envisaged here. The establishment of the s::hoors own archives section is under progress

but will be completed with the arrival of a more suitable cupboard.

A further expansion of the library staff is made imperative by the growing demand of students on the facilities provided by the library. The morning session has 28 librarians with 6 in the afternoon session. These librarians have full authority in maintaining discipline in the library which is open daily during recess for b::ith sessions from 10.20 to 10.40 a.m., and 3.50 to 4.10 p.m. The library is also open on Mondays, and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. and on 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 to 12 noon. The library also functions during the holidays on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 12 noon.

With the greater emphasis on extra-mural activities, it has been proposed that the role of librarianship be extended to Secondary 4 students, to enable some of them to undertake res-ponsibility and that of voluntary service to their fellow-students.

Certain shortcomings and problems have also to be mentioned. The present location of the library is rather unfavourable, but until such time as we have a new building, we will have to make the best of our present site. One of the greatest difficulties is the maintenance of discipline in the library in order to help create a trut library atmosphere. The problem of eating, shifting of chairs and talk can only be overcome by the cooperation of students with librarians and pre-fects. Owing to the increase in number of librarians the need of coordinating their work has be-come more urgent, so as to set the library as a distinctive place in society as a teacher of social values and of knowledge rather than as a storehouse of books.

Finally the librarians congratulate Miss Molly Goh on the occasion of her marriage to Mr. Tan Yam Pin. The librarians bid farewell to Miss Pansy Neo, and welcome in her place, Miss Cheam Mui Eng.

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ALLAN WEE, Librarian.

LIBRARIANS - P.M.

Why must our outstanding students insist on being streamed for the medicine

HISTORIAL SOCIETY

Adviser Mrs. Rajendra

President Chan Thian Lye

Vice-President Miss Lee Soo Meng

Secretary Lai Choi.

Assist.-Sec. Lim Chien Ann

Treasurer Miss Maureen Tan

Class-Representatives Chew Keng Guan (P.U. I Arts i.) Miss Eileen Cheong (P.U. II Arts ii.) Leslie Goh (P.U. I Arts i.) Jerry Chan (P.U. I Arts ii.)

In the first half of this year we welcomed Mr. Ong Soo Kiong to be our Adviser, but

most unfortunately he left. He was succeeded by Mrs. Rajendra.

The Historical Society continues to function actively with about 160 members. A general meeting was held in early February to elect the office-bearers.

With the Adviser's guidance the Society has succeeded in carrying out all the items sche-duled for the first term. A series of talks were held for the benefit of the students. We invited Mr. Thurashingam, a Lecturer in History at the Teachers Training College to speak on the subject, 'The Origin of Angkor Wat'. Coloured-slides were shown to give the students a fuller understanding of the topic. Mr. G. E. Boggars. Permanent Secretary to the Minister of Interior and Defence, very kindly clarified certain points about National Service on 21st. of March in the school-hall when he gave a talk on 'National Service and the Need for a Rugged Society'.

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Near the end of the first term the Society organised a successful Inter-Class Quiz based on current and historical affairs. The participants were the six Arts classes of Secondary Four, Pre-U I and Pre-U II. The winners were Pre-U I Arts (i) followed closely by Pre-U II Arts (ii). The Society also participated in two Inter-School Historical Quizzes organised by Raffles Girls School. We also organised a visit to the Singapore Parliament. It was attended by about 60 Pre-U students who witnessed the parliamentary session in progress.

In mid-second term the Minister of Foreign Affairs was very kind to accept our invitation to speak on the topic, 'Towards a Better Singapore-Malaysia Relation'.

In the latter part of this year the Society intends to invite more speakers to speak on topics of interests to the students. An Inter-School Historical Quiz shall be staged by the end of second term. The office-bearers have decided to print past years History examination papers for the School Certificate and Higher-School Certificate classes.

The Society wishes to thank the Advisers and members who m one way or other have contributed to its success.

CHESS CLUB

Adviser - Mr. L. Netto.

President Richard Fung.

Vice President Ang Choon Joo.

Secretaries Shirley Tan. Chui Chee Yuan.

Treasurer Ong Eng Hoe.

Class Reps. Irene Lee (Pre-U II) Shih Liang Chye (Sec. IV) Eugene Wan.

LAI CHOI,

Secretary.

Khoo Guan Chuan (Sec. II & I)

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The Club rounded up its 1966 activities with the publication of a chess magazine. The editorial board comprised of Toh Tse Ming, Chui Chee Yuan, Toh Koh Swee and Richard Fung. The sale of the magazine to the student body was a great success.

The year 1967 started with an enrollment of 131 members including 11 girls. At the end of March the Treasurer Ong Eng Hoe left us to continue his studies elsewhere. The Vice Pres. Ang Choon Joo took over the job of Treasurer.

As usual the Club organised many activities for its members. The individual championships for the boys were held in February. It was divided into the Junior and Senior sections with 12 and 30 entries respectively. The winner of the Senior Section was Lim Kok Meng with Chua Kim Soon, Richard Fung and Eugene Wan tying for second place. Khoo Guan Chuan won the Junior Section followed by Tan Kay Hong in the second position. The Girls' Individual Championship was held in March with only 6 entries. The championship ended with a tie among Soh Yoke Wah, Tan Lee Choo and Shirley Tan. A replay of 2 games each was played off with Shirley Tan as winner, followed by Sob Yoke Wah in second position, while Tan Lee Choo toke

third position.

The Lightning Chess tournament was held in March. Yeo Ek Liang emerged winner with Richard Fung and Eugene Wan tying for second place.

During the April holidays 5 of our members represented the school in the Singapore Junior Championships. Alan Yeo came in third while Andrew Yeo was tenth and Yim Kok

Meng was 28th. In the Girls' Section Sob Yoke Wah tied 1st place with 2 other girls. She was placed 3rd after a play-off. Shirley Tan was placed 6th.

In the 2nd term the school participated in the inter-school Chess Championship. The team comprising of Alan Yeo, Andrew Yeo, Shih Liang Chye, Ang Choon Joo, Richard Fung, Chui Chee Yuan and Lim Kok Meng entered the finals and was eventually placed third.

The Inter-House matches were played in July. In the Boys' Section Loyfatt House took the first position and Hose was second. Gomes and Romanis were third. Adams' was winner

in the Girls' Section.

The Club will be holding its Chinese Chess Competition later in the year. We hope a greater number of students will taken a keen interest in Chess in the future.

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SHIRLEY TAN,

Hon. Secretary.

Chess Mistress

President

Vice President

Secretary

Group Leaders

CHESS CLUB (P.M.)

Miss Ee Gin Nyong

Ong Wee Kian

Chng Chai Long

Foo Jit Kai

Tan Jee King Rebert Yeo Yeo Peng Huin

The Chess Club, now one year old, enlisted its members during the first term. The mem-bership, at present, is fifty.

Regular weekly meetings were held throughout the year in the form of practices, competi-

tions and lectures. At these meetings, the novices are taught the game and their rapid progress is very commendable. The chess-sets and books are available to members of the club.

The inter-house Chess Competition was vevy keenly contested, the Champion Houses being Fung Whai and runners-up Ah Hung.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Miss Ee, who has been a great help and has given much support and encouragement to the club. Moreover, we are grateful to all those who have given us assistance and encouragement.

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FOO JIT KAI,

Secretary.

THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY

President Vice President Secretary

Asst. Secretary

Treasurer Class Representatives

Franklin Wee Tan Lee Choo Sarajit Kaur Solin Chee Koh Mui Kheng Chua Yoke Lung Gloria Wong Lai Hean Choi Amy Chua

Pre-U I Arts I Pre-U I Arts II Pre-U II Arts I Pre-U II Arts II

The beginning of the 1967 School term meant activity for the geographical enthusiats. The society under the guidance of Mrs. Cheong conducted itself well and looked into the interest of its members, with the aim of promoting geographical interest among the students. Hence, the society organised several excursions both in and out of Singapore.

The Pre-University II students visited the Jurong Industrial Site, where they had a close study of the Jurong Shipyards Ltd. and the Jurong Brickworks. The shipyard undertakes ship-building, repairing and the manufacture of steal products.

At the prawn beds off West Coast Road, they saw the technique of bringing water through sluices into the ponds, for the rearing of prawns. The next stop was at Tanjong Berlayer, where the 75 feet Labrador Cliff was climbed to command a view of the western entrance of the Singapore Harbour.

After visiting the three reservoirs-MacRitchie, Pierce and Seletar, the students went on an excursion to the Woodleigh Filters. Here they saw how the magnificent works treated raw water from the Pierce Reservoir.

Our trip to the Selataris Mineral Spring pr:wed very informative. The students made notes on the geology of the rock, which as they were told was associated with the igneous activity of Java. The mineral water oozes from several linear intrusions and this is piped to the "Fountain of Health" and later treated and bottled. This mineral spring shows bright prospects of a tourist industry.

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After several years of ban on excursions to Malaya, the society finally managed to organise a tour to the Pelepah Kanan Tin Mines Ltd. and the Kota Tinggi Waterfalls in Johore. At the tin mines, the students studied the extraction of tin from iron and tin bearing strata, using water as a medium. They also traced the series of rapids and waterfalls to the highest one on the Sungei Pelepah Kanan.

The Singapore Plywood, at the mouth of the Sungei Pandan and the Clementi Soil Erosion Area were also visited. At Clementi, the students had an excellent opportunity to study the dry river system and the rejuvenated river course on Kent Ridge. Furthermore, they had an exciting time climbing and passing through very ste-ep gullies and gorges.

A group of adventurous members traced the Kallang River from its source to its delta. They spent the exciting day tramping through areas of minor cultivation, over the pipeline, wading through the swamps and clearing their way through dense sugarcane areas, to study the features of the supper, middle and lower courses of the river.

The Pre-University I Arts classes will soon be having excursions to the Clementi Soil Erosion, Singapore Harbour and several other areas of geographical interest.

Besides these excursions, Mrs. Cheong, our geography teacher gave a very informative and detailed talk on her recent visit to Cambodia. We were shown the physical, economic and human geography through coloured slides.

In the inter-school geographical quizzes, the society participated actively by sending repre-sentatives to these quizzes.

Finally the society would like to record its thanks to the close co-operation of the principal, the teachers, Mrs. Cheong for her constant advise, and the members for their active participation in its activities.

SARAJIT KAUR SIDHU, Secretary of Geographical Society.

CHAPEL FUND COMMITTEE

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The Chapel Fund constituted for a year has in its committee members from the school.

Warden, St. Andrew's School

Chaplain

People's Warder, Ascension Parish

Treasurer

Secretary

Committee Members

Mr. Thomas

Rev. Mackenzie

Mr. Rajamony

Eunice Tan, P.U. II Arts 2

Catherine Seah, P.U. Arts 1

Lim Joo Leong, Sec. III P.M. Ong Wee Kian, Sec. IV P.M. Seah Choo Ann, Sec. IV Arts 1 Tan Soo Kiang, Sec. IV Arts 1 Kenneth Pang, Sec. IV Arts II

The Committee meets once a month and the purpose is to decide upon projects in which the Fund can aid. The aim of the Committee is to help students, the community and activities out-side Singapore.

Help in School: The Committee has been able to help students facing financial difficulties, those who were

unable to pay their examination fees and those unable to meet their day to day living cost. We have also been able to help the Senior and Junior Christian Groups and the upkeeping of the Church of Ascension.

In the Community: The Social Group have received some money to enable them to carry on work around the

Tao Payoh region. We have been able to help financially two or three destitute families who had approached the school for help. Donations were given to the St. Andrew's Hospital for work among the sick children, to the Anglican Flag Day Appeal, and a $2000 free of interest loan has been made to some Christian doctors to enable them to establish a clinic at Toh Payoh.

Outside Singapore: A donation was made to a group of Anglican Sisters who are establishing an orphanage

in the Fiji Islands.

Each term approximately $600 has been given by the students, and from the sun collected, we try to administer the injunction of the Lord to all the world, remembering the kind of people He cared for. The Committee hopes that all students will give generously to the Chapel Fund, realising that what they give will help to show our Christian compassion and concern to the world about us.

"Give, and it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again." Luke 6:38

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CATHERINE SEAH,

Secretary.

ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK GROUP

Patron

President

Advisers

Chairman

Vice-Chairman Hon. Secretary

Assist. Secretary

Hon. Treasurer

Quarter-Master

Case-Master -Group-Leaders

Mr. George G. Thomson Mr. Francis Thomas Mr. J. Emmanuel, Miss Lee Chor Gek. George Lee Chan Thian Lye Safiyeh Namazie Linda Teo

Eng Bak Chim Chua Kheng Soon Franklin Wee

Tan Eng Choo, Quek Chin Choo, Eunice Tan, Sarajit Kaur, Tan Ah Tee, Chew Keng Guan, Lim Kay Phong, Allan Wee.

The Social Work Group is a long established society in the School. The three main objectives of the Group are: to raise the social status of the rural and slum dwellers; to provide students with a means of expressing their social sense; and to provide an introduction to social work for students who might make it a carrer. It seeks to build a society fully aware of its social respon-sibilities and moral obligations, and to assist in nation-building.

MEMBERSHIP: The Group welcomes anyone who has a genuine desire to do social work. Due to a large

number of inactive members who joined just for a testimonial in the earlier years, a system of interviewing new members was devised with the objective of impressing on them the aims of the group and their responsibilities. Inactive members received warnings. As a result, attendance for group duties has improved tremendously. There are now 150 active members divided into twelve groups.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Food Distribution:- Food rations are distributed fortnightly to the poor peasants, especially

of Potong Pasir. Food supplier from U.S.A. through the Catholic Welfare Services were supple-mented by rice from our own resources. Old clothes donated by students were also distributed.

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Visits to Charitable Institutions:- Group members visited St. Andrew's Mission Hospital, St. John's Home and St. Andrew's Orthopaedic Hospital to render any assistance required e.g. painting of beds. About ten girls are now teaching weekly in the Spastic Children's School. Occasional visits were made to the Singapore Children's Society convalescent Home in Changi to entertain the children or to paint beds and play-equipment. The School choir entertained children during X'mas and distributed gifts on behalf of the Group.

Cases: The Group handled, to date, three cases all involving adults, two cases have been classed while the third case concerning the family of a mentally-illed man, is still under our care.

Flag Days and Fun Fairs:- Group members sold flags for a number of institutions, among them, the Children's Society, St. Andrew's Mission Hospital and the Anglican flag day. Members also assisted in the X'mas fair.

Emergency Services:- The Group set up a flood relief centre in the school for refugees from Potong Pasir where extensive flooding occurred on the 11th, 12th and 13th January. A total of 460 refugees were housed in the relief centre. Among the prominent visitors to the centre was Mr. Chan Chee Seng, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Social Affairs.

PROJECTS:

The major project carried out by the group was a social survey of Potong Pasir with the kind assistance of Mrs. Anne Wee, acting head of Social Studies Dept., University of Singapore. The main objective of the survey was to learn more about young people in the village and to assess the demand for a play-centre.

EXCUSSIONS:

Excursions were organised to Changi Prison, York Hill Girl's Reform Centre, Spastic Chil-dren's Home and St. John's Home for the Aged.

FINANCE: The financial backing of the group depends on the generosity of the staff and students. The

group receives a grant of $50 per term from the Chapel fund. Through the overflowing generosity of the Senior school students and, in a small-measure, that of the Junior section a collosal sum of $1,184 was donated for community service. Of this $771.60 has been used to buy rice.

Expenditure

Cost of shipping food Gifts to Chldren's Home Flood relief expenses Sweets for Spastic Children Amount spent on rice Miscellaneous Total Expenditure:

Balance as on 1st July 1967

Statement of Accounts (1st July 1966-lst July 1967)

$ 63.90 67.00 37.60 3.20

771.60 8.85

952.15

$1,403.21

Income

Balance brought forward from old committee $ 18.97

Grants from Chapel fund 100.00 Nov. 1966 Students' donations 100.24 1st Term 1967 Students' donations 1,184.00

$1,403.21

Besides the above mentioned activities, two committee members, Safiyeh Namazie and Georgie Lee attended a training course conducted by the Singapore Council of Social Service. We record with deep regret the passing away of one of our active members, Tsang Kwok Hoang in a rocket accident.

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GEORGIE LEE, Chairman.

LITERARY, DEBATING AND DRAMMATICS SOCIETY,

1967 REPORT

At the Annual General Meeting, the following were elected to serve on the committee:-

President

Vice-President

Treasurer

Secretary

Miss Elaine Low

Mr. Chan Thian Lye

Miss Jenny Lew

Miss Amy Chua

This year the society's first round of activity included the annual inter-class debates. In the senior section, P.U. 2 Arts 2 emerged winners for the second time around. The speakers of this team were: Miss Amy Chua, Miss Eunice Tan, Miss Elaine Low and Mr. Zee Kok Eng. In the junior section the winning class was Sec. 2N, represented by: Gan Seow Kee, Thomas Joseph, Chin Kee Choy and Tan Seek Sam.

A welcome change in the programme was the organisation of an Inter-School Parliamentary debate. The six participating schools were: St. Joseph's Institution, Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, Raffles Girls School, Anglo-Chinese School and St. Andrews.

Our school representative in the Junior Safety First Oratorical Contest - Eunice Tan -topped the list of competitors. In the elocution contest sponsored by the Rotary Club, Miss Olive Oh came in fourth. Sandra Krempl, another of our school representatives, was runner-up in the Esso Oratorical Contest.

Before the year is up, the Society's annual Elocution Contest will be held and this pro-mises to be an interesting one.

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AMY CHUA,

Secretary.

LITERARY, DRAMATIC AND DEBATING SOCIETY (P.M. SESSION)

Adviser -President Vice President Hon. Secretary Vice Secretary

Treasurer Committee Members

Miss Priscilla Daniels Wong Yew San Ong Wee Kian Goh Tee Huat Abdul Aleem Low Chen Lock Benny Loh, Tan Yong Wah, Chia Ai Tong,

Lim Joo Leong, Kenneth Cheong, Hong Kim Hua.

Ng Wing Fatt, Yap Bock Chuan. Won Yew Nam.

Our society consists mainly of the students from Secondary two, three and four. Early this year, after the election of our office bearers, our former adviser Miss Ivy Samuel left. We thank her for all the services rendered last year and wish her all the best in her career. Nothing much was done until Miss Priscilla Daniels, our present adviser, took over the post.

A concert was organised at the end of the first term, and we were able to use the profits for further activities. We are grateful to our fellow students for their generosity and support.

Three of our members were chosen to represent the P.M. session at the Elocution Contest organised as part of the National Day Celebration. They are Tham Chee Kheen, Rajan Lawani and James Sidwell.

On the 24th July, a General Knowledge Quiz was held for the Secondary four classes. After a hard struggle, Secondary four Science became winners. Book prizes were awarded to them.

We hold regular meetings for our members during which various interesting contests such as quizzes are held and winners are given prizes.

Our future activities include inter-class debates, essay competition and a social dance for our members. These will soon materialise and good results are expected.

Finally, I would like to thank our adviser and all the office bearers for their effort and services rendered.

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ABDUL ALEEM, Vice Secretary.

SAINTS' SCIENCE SOCIETY

Adviser -President Vice President Hon. Secretary Assist. Secretary Hon. Treasurer Assist. Treasurer

Mrs. L. M. George Georgie Lee Toh Tze Ming Eric Yeo Olive Oh David Moses Tan Ah Tee

The Saints' Science Society, known to be the most active society in the school, started the year with the introduction of the Saints' Rocket And Astronomical Society as a branch of our society.

During the first school term, we organised a series of excursions which gave our students a very good opportunity to widen their knowledge of industry in Singapore. Film shows were also held at the end of the first term. This again proved very beneficial to the students.

We began the second term very well by winning the Shell Quiz Trophy. Our congratulations go to participants Lim Kok Meng and Lim Peng Ow, who won the quiz with a total of fifteen points whilst the runner-up ACS had only three points. In other quizes our school was fairly well placed. At the Victoria School Inter Pre-U Quiz for the Aishenegaden Trophy we were placed third, while at the Saint Patrick's School Quiz we were placed in the commendable fourth posi-tion.

At the moment of writing this report, we are busy preparing for our Annual Science Ex-hibition which will be held on July 31st., August 1st. and 2nd. Our students are putting in a great deal of hard work in the exhibition and it is hoped that it would be a tremendous success. The aim of this exhibition is to give students a chance to demonstrate their skill in carrying out practical work in the labatory, and at the same time to help others to understand more about Science.

When the final examinations draw near during the third term we will only be holding lighter activities such as talks on subjects pertaining to Science by members of the Rotary Club. Other activities would include a further series of excursions to be held at the end of the third term.

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ERIC YEO, Hon. Secretary.

Hon. Adviser -President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer

SKETCHING

Committee Members

CLUB

Mr. Teo Chin Chye Chua Hong Wee Seah Choo Ann Chew So:k Fong Janice Ng Seah Choo Meng Lee f ong Peng ~ Lai Soh Leng Manu ~

The first meeting for the election of Sketching Club office bearers for 1967 was held on the 23rd January. Althou.gh we had only 15 members in the beginning. membership swelled to 43 by the Second Term. Membership was not confin::d only to the Arts students but open to all students who are interested.

Due to poor attendance and response from most of the members, plans were cancelled. Despite this hitch, however, we started our First Session with portrait drawing. It was extremely successful and Mr. Teo Chin Chye showed us some very interesting aspects in glass drawing. Some of our members took part in the Safety First Council Art Competition at the beginning of the month, the results being yet unknown.

During the First Term holidays, the Sket::hin2; Club members together with Mr. Teo went to the Art Exhibitions held in the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and also to the Sculp-ture Exh;bition at the National Library.

We were fortunate enough to b.:! allowed up the Pent-House in the A.I.A. Building to sketc:h the many thous:rnds of roof-tops we could see around the area. Among the pla::es the members visited for outdoor sketching was the Pierce R::~evoir and the Multi-storied Car Park.

The Art Room was given $1,000/- towaTds its reuc,:oration and help will be required from the Sketching Ciub members to try creat:! a mo-e interesting and exciting new look for the Art Room.

Plans are being made to hold an Art Exhibition bc:fore the Second Term ends and we do hope that it will be successful.

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CHEW SOCK FONG, Hon. Secretary.

CHINESE LANGUAGE SOCIETY

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer:

Committee Members

Advisers

Wong Thiam Ming

Chui Chee Yuen

Lee Yoke Lan

Lim Kay Phong

Ngo Chung Min Goh Peng Whatt

Mr. Ng Chong Kiat Mr. Goh Kheng Tiat

The membership of the Chinese Language Society remains at about 150, but the beginning of this year saw a great increase in membership of the Pre-U. students.

In response to the government's emphasis on discipline and physical education, practices for the Chinese Art of Self-defence are held every Saturday in the school grounds. Special mention must be given to the instructors from White Crane Society, Mr. Kwan and Mr. Poon who have kindly volunteered to train the students.

Harmonica classes are held once a week, and about 40 students are attending the classes. According to the instructor Mr. Lim Hwee Kiang, the progress is good, and the students are very enthusiastic about the lessons.

In the oratorical contest sponsored by the Sin Chew Jit Poh, held at C.H.I.J., our repre-sentative Leong Chin Lee emerged second from an intense field of competition. The theme was The Role of Youth in Nation Building'.

In retrospect, the society has undergone tremendous improvement since June 1966, the month of its formation. The response of the students to the activities has greatly improved, and we look forward to more activiyes in the years to come.

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LEE YOKE LAN, Secretary.

NATIONAL LANGUAGE SOCIETY

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Sorinder Singh

Jamidah Binte

Rokiah Neelakanten

Quek Chin Choo

The National Language Society in 1967, went into its second successful year. Formed in June 1966, this society has as its aim, the promotion of the usage of the National Language amongst students of our school. Contests and competitions are amongsts students are organized every year to encourage the students to practise the use of National Language.

This year a number of competitions were organized. These included essays and speeches contests and also inter-class debates and quizes. The winner of this year's interclass quiz is Pre U I Arts (ii). At the time of writing, the debates were being held.

A highlight of our activities was a visit to T.V. Singapura centre at Caldecott Hill. The 20 members who made the trip were taken on a fully conducted tour of all the departments and studios in the centre.

We are now trying to arrange a trip to the Shaw Studios which are currently filming ·Raja Bersiong'.

The Society extends its thanks to all those who have in one way or another helped in mak-ing all our activities a sucess. Our special thanks go to lnche Ismail Bachik who has always given a helping hand to all our activities.

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SORINDER SINGH, President.

ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL CHRISTIAN GROUP

Adviser -

President

Vice-Presidents

Hon. Secretary

Hon. Treasurer

Music Officer

Prayer and S.U. Branch Sec.-

Follow-up Secretary

Publicity Officer

Pre-U. Representatives -

Rev. T. A. McKenzie

Ang Choon Joo

Tan Cheng Su Tay Cheo Lian (Miss)

Quek Yong Kwang

Bey Sit Huat

Lee Soon Ngee (Miss)

Lee Chon Sham

Chua Yeok Lung (Miss)

Koh Ai Peng

Lee Soon Meng (Miss) Georgina George (Miss)

"O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.

The Christian Group started the year with a film show and a combined picnic with the St. Margaret's and St. Hilda's school groups at Pulau Blakang Mati. At our usual Friday meetings attendence was low at first but gradually increased until we had an average of 60 students each week.

Beside the meetings each Friday, prayer meetings are held every Tuesday and Friday morn-ing, and Bible study classes conducted by our advisor are held every Tuesday and Thursday during break.

In May the Christian Group had its first Gospel Campaign of the year, the speakers being Mr. Richard Soo and Rev. David Riches. Average attendence for the 2-day campaign was around 100, and thirty-two students were converted. (Praise God.)

God has indeed Abundantly blessed our group and. we pray that in years to come the group will continue to be an ever-brightening light for the Word of Good and the testimony of Jesus Christ in Saint Andrew's School.

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FILM AND CAMERA CLUB

Adviser -

President

Hon. Secretary

Hon. Treasurer

Committee Members

Mr. Yee Teck Peng

Lim Thuan Chan

Ong Lye Huat

Chew Shing Hee

Ching Huay Yong Hock Thai Saelee Lim Chien Aun S. V. Ratnam

This year saw the revival of this Club which has been inactive since 1964. It was largely due to the determination and effort of the committee and the enthusiasm of the members which have made it possible.

The aim of the Club is to help members master the art of photography and for this pur-pose a series of lectures were held during the year, including a demonstration on the art of deve-loping and printing a picture which was held in the Club's darkroom. A photographic competi-tion was also held in July, the aims of which were to increase the activities of the members and also to encourage more students to take up photography as a hobby. The darkroom, which is almost fully equipped, is the right of every member and we are glad to say that many of the members are making full use of it.

For the first term this year, subscription was only thirty cents but this was increased to fifty cents for the second term and an extra fee was also collected from each member as a contribu-tion to the Club which is buying an exhaust fan for its dark room.

This year's office bearers are mostly in Pre. U II and it is our sincere wish that those who will replace us next year will put in more effort to continue and increase the Club's activities and perhaps include cinematography in its field.

Lastly, our sincere thanks to our advisor, Mr. Yee Teck Peng, who through his interest in our activities, has done much to increase our knowledge of photography.

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ONG LYE HUAT, Hon. Secretary.

SAFETY FIRST CLUB

Advisers

President

Hon. Secretary

Hon. Treasurer

Committee Members

Mr. Goh Keng Tiat.

Miss Shirley Tan

Lim Kay Phong

Chua Keng Soon

Chan Heng Toong Kenneth Pang.

This year the club is proud to report its outstanding successes. In June Eunice Tan repre-sented the School in the 5th Annual Safety First Oratorical Contest organised by the Singapore Junior Safety First Council. She topped the heats and eventually emerged winner and was awarded the Shell Challenge Trophy.

Another success was scored in the 6th Annual Safety First Quiz, also organised by the Singapore Junior Safety First Council in early July. The School was represented by Tan Soo Yong, Lim Thuan Lee and Goh Kia Teck from the P.M. session. The team also topped both the heats and semi-finals to qualify as one of the six finalists. We emerged winner of the quiz and was awarded the Shell Challenge Trophy.

The Club will be holding its own inter-school quiz in August. Eight schools have been invited to participate in the quiz. Other activities which have been planned include excursions to the Singapore School for the Blind, the Mobil Refinery and the Crocodile farm.

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LIM KAY PHONG

Secretary

SCHOOL RELAY TEAM

ATHLETICS -1967

The Inter-House Cross Country Race was held at the beginning of the year. In the Senior section, Tan Peng Yong came in first and in the Junior section, Yeo Jui Hwa. The champion house was Romanis.

Our 51st Annual Athletic Meet held on the 13th May was a great success. In all 17 records were broken. The individual champions for A, B and C divisions were John Stevens, Jimmy Lee and Yeo Tor Hiong respectively; while Lucy Hwang was the girl individual champion. Hose and Loyfatt house tied for the championship.

The school's 4 x 100 metres relay team consists of John Stevens, Peter Pang, Yap Kim Cheng and Lim Kay Phong. Our best time recorded on the bitumen track was 45.3 secs. and the time on the grass track was 45.5 secs. We were quite successful and came in first several times during Invitation Relays in other schools. To mention but a few, we won the challenge trophies from Pany Avenue Secondary School and Serangoon Garden Technical Integrated Secondary School. We owe our success very much to Mr. Alan Tan Kim Oon, who trained and perfected us. We are also thankful to Mr. Koo Lian Kiat and Mr. Robert Cheak for the en-couragement they have given to us.

In the Serangoon District Athletics Meet, we were not very successful. We were placed third in the A, B and C divisions. Our B division has improved but much attention and coach-ing will be required for our C division. In the A division, special mention should be made of John Stevens who set a new record in the javeline section with a distance of 155' and 7 ". Some of our outstanding athletes have also been selected to represent Serangoon District in the Inter District Meet.

Though we will be losing the services of some of the A division boys, we hope to com-pensate this by training up our boys in the B and C divisions.

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LIM KAY PHONG, Secretary.

90

80 m. Hurdles: Girls. 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0

800 metres 'A'

A good

0 0 0

Javelin-C

1. Yeo Tor Hiong 2. Lim Chien Cheng 3. Sng Eng Sim

Distance: 121 ft. 10! in.

Cross Country (Senior) 1. Tan Peng Yong 2. Lye Siew Wai 3. Sorinder Singh

Cross Country (Junior) 1. Yeo Jui Hwa 2. Quek Soi Bah 3. Chow Weng Sum

OLD BOYS EVENTS

100 Metres Old Boys 1. Wee Sian Chong 2. Alan Tan 3. Kenneth Li1ng

Time: 11.5 sec. (Rec.)

800 Metres Old Boys

1. Mr. See Kim Hock 2. Mr. Quek Chin Tang 3. Mr. Ong Kiong Chye

Time: 2 min. 29.0 sec.

(H) (V) (L)

(R) (L) (G)

(H) (H) (L)

400 Metres Walk Old Boys

1. Mr. Yong Kon Vui 2. Mr. E. Fung 3. Mr. Kiong Woon Kew

Time: 2 min 42.2 sec.

Tug-o'-War 1. Loyfatt House 2. Ah Hung House 3. Hose House

INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS

Division 'A' John Stevens

Division 'B' Jimmie Lee

Division 'C' Yeo Tor Hiong

"Girls" Lucy Hwang

CHAMPION HOUSE (Boys) Hose and Loyfatt House

CHAMPION HOUSE (Girls) Chelliah House

ATHLETES OF THE SCHOOL

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CHELLIAH HOUSE REPORT

House Mistress

House Captain

Vice-Captain

Hon. Secretary

Mrs. Yap Giau Cheng

Miss Eileen Cheong

Miss Elsie Hogi

Miss Jenny Lew

1967 has been a fruitful year for Chelliah. This year our athletes faced much stronger competition from both Lyewhatt and Adams but as in the three previous years we have again emerged champions, beating the other 2 Houses by a wide margin.

We also faced tougher teams in netball but we managed to defeat them by a clear margin and retained the shield for the third year running.

Unfortunately, we were unable to retain our title in Chess, loosing to Adams. Credit must be given to our players who put up · a hard fight against the more experienced Adams• team. We beat Lyewhatt to come in second.

We are very grateful for the help and advice given to us by Mrs. Yap Giau Cheng and also to Mrs. Molly Tan who rendered invaluable assistance when Mrs. Yap was on medical leave.

We hope that the future will be as bright as the past has been and that future "Chelliahans' will endeavour to put in as much effort and hard work as their predeccessors have.

BADMINTON REPORT

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JENNY LEW,

Hon. Secretary.

Netball Mistress

Netball Captain

NETBALL

Miss Lee Chor Gek

Sumarni Saban

The netball season began early in June, and Saint Andrew's netball team was well-repre-sented by the Pre-University I and II girls, these comprising of Shirley Tan (Centre), Eileen Chong (Wing Attack), Marguerite Liang (Wing Defence), Sumarni Saban (Goal Attack), Leticia Lee (Goal Defence), Leong Peck Lin (Goal Shooter) and Elaine Low (Goal Keeper). Our reserves, all of whom participated in the tournament were Maureen Tan, Tay Cheo Lian and Lai Ping.

The results of the District Tournament was quate satisfactory, though with more time to practise, the team could undoubtedly have done better. The team was an ideal combination and most co-operative. We won three games, that against Yio Chu Kang Secondary School, Willow Avenue School and Upper Aljunied Technical School; and those that we lost were against St. Joseph's Convent, Serangoon Garden Technical School, Paya Lebar Methodist Girl's School and Bartley Secondary (the latter being a walkover which was due to our 2nd. term examination).

Apart from the official inter-school matches, we also played several friendly matches which were thouroughly enjoyed by the teams. At this juncture, I would like, on behalf of the team, to convey our thanks to Miss Lee for her encouragement and help during the year.

We are confident of 'Saints' having a strong and trusty team next year, as there will be many 'veterans' of this year's team to lead them to greater successes next year. The best of luck to you girls.

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SUMARNI SABAN,

Captain.

Rugby Master

Captain

Secretaries

RUGBY

Mr. Ronald Cha

Gary Lee

Peter Pang John Stevens

I

1967 saw the retirement of Mr. Yee Teck Peng, our long standing and experienced Rugby Master and coach. He however still lends a helping hand with our coaching. Our new Rugby

Master is Mr. Ronald Chan, who has been assisting Mr. Yee for the past few years.

This year, approximately half of last year's team left us. Among them were several of our outstanding players-Lawrence Chan, Thomas Thomas and Wee Sian Chong, to name but a few.

The school's 1st. XV for 1967 is made up of the following: Fong Foo Wai, Low Kian Soon, Steven Chew, Geoffrey Moss, Hock Thai, Jimmy Lee, Toh Kok Swee, Foo Kia Fia, Sng Eng Khin, Leow Kim Liat, Gary Lee, John Stevens, Jeffery Lau, Lim Keng Meng, Lim Kay Phong and Peter Pang.

We started the season with our usual stint of hard, vigorous training, after which we played a number of friendly matches against