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Hi all,

In order to better communicate with parents, students and other stakeholders in Victoria, I have put up a main blogsite at mrsiow.blogspot.com.

All future updates will be placed there as a general portal for all information for CCA, student events and any other interesting updates in my day to day vocation as a teacher in Victoria School.

Hope these updates will keep you posted on the vibrant life and culture that has defined and will continue to define Victorian life and culture here for the years to come.

Mr Randell Siow

Final Post- Back to School (Mon 8th Jan 2007)

It's Mon 8th Jan and we can see the start of the next school year in full swing.
Our newly inducted Sec 1s join the rest of the Victorian family in singing our school anthem.

Although their young voices are still unsure, they are now undeniably part of something bigger than themselves.

They are part of tradition, yet living in the present and working for a better future.

This will be the last post for this blog.
We hope you have enjoyed this journey with us.

For more photos, please check Victoria School's main website. We will upload all pictures taken on the main gallery there.

Nil Sine Labore
PE Teacher
Mr Randell Siow

What sets a Victorian apart? It's his style, brudder... it's his style.

One day, a competition was held to determine which school produced the best students. When it came down to the finals, only 3 candidates were left- of which one was a Victorian.

The judges then decided to ask each of them the following question to determine the winner "How would you respond if you were cornered by a big gangster attempting to exhort 50cents of your pocket money from you"

The first contestant, a finely dressed, well-articulated student with a polished accent answered, "I would attempt to diffuse this hostile situation by explaining the futility of the bully's action and counsel him on the error of his wayward behaviour"

The second finalist, an immaculately dressed, well-spoken student with perfect diction answered, "I would use my newly purchased 3G hand-phone with blue-tooth head set and GPS satellite positioning to discreetly take his picture and send to the police so that they can arrest him afterwards"

Then it was time for the Victorian student to answer. He said "Errr... well, I remembered that during my Sec 1 Camp, we were told by our teachers to be generous, kind and grateful to the people around us. I would give the bully $1 and tell him to keep the change."

VS- because WE got STANDARD lah!

Where Papa? Come back oredi?

While all the anxious parents are eagerly looking out for their sons, one single lonely girl was eagerly awaiting the return of her father.

Watch how little Jialing's eyes light up when she sees the return of her father, our PE Teacher, Mr Tan Chong Kiat, as he returns after the camp.

Final Thoughts...

To parents, teachers and fellow Victorians:

It has been my pride and priviledge to be your Camp Commandant again this year.

This successful camp could not have been successful without the help of the following people:

1)The staff and crew from ISS-Camp High Achievers- in particular Jody, Jeremy, Neng Hao and gang

2)Our fantastic Form Teachers who stayed with the boys throughout the camp and saw them through each and every activity

3)Our student leaders: Camp Instructors and Peer Leaders, both past and present: Guys, I am proud of you all, each and everyone of you- in word, action and deed may you continue to be something more.

4)The VS PE Dept: to the brothers and our little sister in the Strike Team. Thanks for being there for me- I know that you guys are always there to back me up.
Kudos also to Mr Lim Swee Leong, our CCPE and 'adopted' member of the PE Dept for helping with the surveys and evaluations.

Thank you one and all for giving me the chance to serve.

Randell Siow

Break Camp

Dear Parents,

We are in the midst of breaking camp.
We intend to depart from the campsite by 11.30am and aim to be back in Victoria School by 12.30pm as promised.

Please remind your sons to BRING their PE attire along on Mon when school re-opens as there are CCA selection and trials.

May you have a good weekend
Regards

Camp Commandant (RET)
Mr Randell Siow

Reflections and Letter Writing

Our 'Noble Peace Prize' laureate, Mr Zabid giving instructions to his class on the final reflections and letter writing activity.

Yes parents, the boys will be writing a special letter to you and addressed to you.
Look out for it in the coming week!

Camp Commandant
Mr Randell Siow

Behind the scenes... Inside our Ops Room

A sneak peak at our Ops Room and Emergency Board showing how we track sick students and monitor them.

Now that the camp is over and the students heading home soon, this privileged infornation is now 'declassified'- the cause for panic and concern is over, so no worries now:)

You can see that even though we are strict, firm and no-nonsense with them in our daily dealings; we take the care and well-being of each and every child seriously and monitor them in great detail.

Kudos to Mr Amir HMS, our PE teacher who was the designated First Aid officer + counsellor + stand-by ambulance driver.

Camp Commandant
Mr Randell Siow

The Commando Strike Team...

Fresh back from conductin the 2.4 Run, the VS PE Dept digs in to a hearty breakfast of Nasi Lemak.
These are the Silent Ops team: invisible, camouflaged in the background but always there when you need them.

Mr Sng Yiam Kwee- Sea Safety
Mr Amir HMS- First Aid and Emergency Driver (in his Subaru WRX- vroom, vroom!)
Mr Tan Chong Kiat- Land Safety and Photography (he's responsible for many of the beautiful pictures)
Ms Sheikha Fadzleen- Nature Rumble Safety and Messing Supervisor
Mr Lee Boon Kee- Challenge Ropes Course Chief Conducting Officer (Head of PE Dept)

All packed up...

Hi Mum, Hi Dad

Did you miss me?

We're starting to pack up before we go for breakfast. While the food here is good, nothing beats your home-cooked food mum.

When I come back from this camp, don't carry my bag for me- as a Victorian, I am now strong enough and man enough to take ownership of my own things.

I may not be an adult yet, but I'll be man enough to carry my own bags :)