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The spirit that binds ACSians together is extraordinary. Even long after leaving school and going their separate
ways, faithful old classmates will still find all sorts of
excuses to keep in touch, network and continue friendships that
were developed since school days.
In days of yore before the advent of the internet and mobile
telecommunication technologies, organising class get-togethers
used to be a challenge. It took much time and effort to round up
the cohort together for a class reunion as landline phones,
postcards, letters and telegrams were the only means of
communication then. Yet, come rain or shine, scores would turn
up to walk down memory lane with old classmates and former
teachers.
Today, getting in touch with each other is
such a breeze with the aid of Internet and social media
platforms like FaceBook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Messenger.
As a result, cohorts are
now meeting more frequently and in larger groups for annual
reunions, regular breakfasts, lunches and dinners, and even
karaoke, combined birthday bashes, golf tournaments and overseas
trips - all organised in incredibly short notice. For example, the Class of 81’s successful 25th Anniversary was organised in just a fortnight some years back; this is probably the shortest lead
time in ACS history for a major class reunion! And amazingly, members of the most active cohort, the Class of 56, have
eight opportunities to meet each month!
Over the years, the ACS Echo has played a
small part in re-connecting ACSians with their respective
cohorts through reports of class reunions and activities in the
publication. In response to requests, we are planning a dossier
of class gatherings for display in the
ACS OBA webpage which we
hope will serve as a platform for Old Boys to reconnect with
their respective cohorts.
To start the ball rolling, below is a summary of what we have on record. This list is by no means complete. If you know of other cohorts who meet regularly and are not listed here, please refer them to us or let us have their contacts to follow up.
We will update and post the listing online for the benefit of all those who wish to keep in touch with their respective cohorts.
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ACS 'O' Level Class
of 1957 |
Fun
and fellowship on the Silk Road,
China |
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⦿ Lunch on the first Friday of every month at The Food Republic, Shaw Centre (opposite the Indian Food outlet).
⦿ Besides anniversaries (the 60th was celebrated in 2017) and ad hoc gatherings
whenever visiting classmates are
in town, members from the cohort have also travelled together to China, Myanmar and on a Mediterranean cruise.
⦿ Contact: Jerry Choo
(+65 9632 1170), David Tai (+65 9736 1161), Norman Wee
(+65 9662 7193)
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ACS 'O' Level Class
of 1960 |
The annual
Lo Hei lunch in session |
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⦿ Lunch at the Metropolitan YMCA, Stevens Road, usually on the last Thursday of each month. Besides annual reunions, the cohort also meets for a Lo Hei lunch each Lunar New Year or whenever visiting classmates are in town.
⦿ Contact: Chris Chen (chrischen26@gmail.com).
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ACS 'O' Level Class
of 1970 & Pre-U Class of 1972 |
The
Class of 70/72 cohort at one of
their gatherings |
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⦿ Informal lunches, dinners and drinks at various food outlets and pubs are arranged on an ad hoc basis through a WhatsApp chat group.
⦿ Next gathering
is on 14 September 2018, from
6.30pm onwards. Venue will be at
one of the cohort's home. For
more details, please contact
John Lim Tiong Lee (+65 9635
8842), Andrew Koh (+65 9622
7522) or Patrick Cheong (+65
9487 6228)
⦿ Those interested in joining the gatherings may
contact Andrew Koh
(ndrukoh@singnet.com.sg; +65 9622 7522) to be included in the chat group and also in the ACS Class of 70/72 closed Facebook group.
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ACS
'O' Level Class of 1968 |
A
gathering of the 68 Cohort Chat
Group |
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⦿ The cohort celebrated its 50th
Anniversary recently.
⦿ They meet on the last Friday
of every month for lunch at the
Revenue House Cafeteria, Thomson
Road.
⦿ The next lunch is scheduled
for 22 February 2019. For more
information, please
contact Derek
Seah
(seahshd@gmail.com; +65 9857
5041.
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ACS
'O' Level Class of 1978 |
Friendly futsal match with the
Swiss Club |
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⦿ Come rain or shine, this cohort meets every alternate Thursday evening between 7 and 10 pm for futsal friendlies
on the rooftop of Singapore G Building, 25 Tagore Lane.
⦿ If you wish to join in this healthy pursuit, please
contact Ian Cheah (ianeuegenecheah@gmail.com).
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ACS 'O' Level Class
of 1956 |
This cohort has
opportunities to meet 8 times
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Lunch on the first Tuesday (12 noon to 2.30pm) of the month at YWCA, Fort Canning Road.
Contact: Foo Chee Jan (+65 9830 1894)
⦿ Breakfast every Wednesday (9am to 11.30am) at Koufu Food Court, Level 2, Toa Payoh Hub.
Contact: Khoo Hye Tin (+65 9634 0014) or John Chen (+65 9223 8728)
⦿ Coffee every fortnight at Toa Payoh Central Food Court, Block 79C.
Contact: Foo Chee Jan (+65 9830 1894)
⦿ Lunch on the third Friday (12 noon to 2pm) of the month at various venues.
Contact: Chia Shu Sien (+65 9796 7813)
⦿ Annual Golf Challenge – planning is currently in progress.
Contact: John Chen (+65 9223 8728) and Tan Keng Jin (+65 9171 1947)
NB. It is advisable to confirm time and date with the contact person in case there are changes.
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ACS 'O' Level Class
of 1958 |
ACS
Class of 1958 |
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⦿ Gatherings are held on the
last Wednesday of each month -
lunch on even months and chit
chat over coffee on odd months.
⦿ Subject to confirmation a week
before each gathering, the venue
is usually the Plaza Singapura
Kopitiam.
⦿ The cohort will be celebrating
its 60th Anniversary this year.
⦿ Contact: Eric
Pakiry
(eric_pakiry@yahoo.com.sg)
or Tan Joo San
(acsian1958@gmail.com).
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ACS 'O' Level Class
of 1959 & Pre-U Class of 1961 |
Combined Birthday Bashes are
celebrated every 5 years |
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⦿ Lunch at various venues on the last Thursday of every month.
⦿ Reunions and milestone events such as birthday bashes are celebrated every
five years. The combined 75th Birthday Bash was celebrated in 2017 and plans are
already in the pipeline for the 60th Anniversary Celebration in 2019.
⦿ Contact:
Michael Tan (+65 9817 6959;
sltanmichael@gmail.com)
or Choo Teck Long
(tl.choo@gmail.com; +65 9832
8289)
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09 November 2019:
Please keep this date free for
our cohort's 60th Anniversary
Reunion. Look out for more
details soon.
⦿ Next Gathering:
12.30pm, Thursday, 29 August 2019.
Venue to be advised.
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ACS 'O' Level Class
of 1962 & Pre-U Class of 1964 |
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Fortnightly breakfast rendezvous at Tiong
Bahru Food Centre
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⦿ Breakfast at the Tiong Bahru Food Centre every fortnight.
⦿ Besides periodic lunches and anniversary celebrations, members from the cohort have also travelled together to destinations like Xiamen, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Penang.
⦿ Contact: If
you wish to join in, please
WhatsApp Teo Joo Lam (+65 9633
4150) or Chan Kong Leong (+65
9818 1553).
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ACS 'O' Level Class of 1967 |
The Class
of 67 gathering to remember an
old classmate |
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⦿ Members of this cohort catch up over casual monthly dinners and when visiting classmates are in town.
⦿ The next dinner is scheduled for 28 February for O level boys and the next big gathering is now being planned for 2019 when the Pre-U Class celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
⦿ Contact: Ng Wei Min (+65 9183 6835;
ngweimin@gmail.com)
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ACS 'O' Level Class
of 1975 |
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Lunch on the first Friday of each month at Y-Café, YMCA Orchard. Should the first Friday fall on the first of the month, the lunch will be held over to the following Friday.
⦿ Reunions and milestone events such as birthday bashes are usually celebrated in grand style. Next up will be in 2019 when members of the cohort turn 60.
⦿ Contact: Rayson Seow
(rayson@gmail.com)
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ACS
'O' Level Class of 1981 |
The
Class of 81's Birthday Bash on
turning 50 in 2015 |
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⦿ This cohort meets quarterly for coffee to keep in touch. The next gathering is scheduled for 23 February, 3pm at McDonald’s East Coast, followed by a Lo Hei dinner at 6.30om.
⦿ Members of this cohort are kept in the loop of activities and happenings through the ACS Class of 81 FaceBook and WhatsApp group chats.
⦿ Contact: Alan Fu (+65-91845909/afu@128sqn.com)
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