Our retired teachers enjoyed a festive lunch on December 7, 2019 at ACJC, thanks to the generous hospitality of the 1989/1991 ACS alumni. The lunch was an opportunity for the alumni to bless the retired teachers and to give thanks for the years of their dedicated service to ACS.

The lunch began with a message of welcome by Mr Wan Fook Weng, retired ACJC principal. Rev Malcolm Tan shared a short message on Luke 2:10-12, inviting all to experience the lifechanging power of Christ whose birth we celebrate at Christmas, when inner fear gives way to great joy because of the Saviour’s birth. He exhorted all to remember that Christmas is more than a celebration of tradition, but a celebration of what God does in us through Christ.

The teachers were treated to a performance of Christmas carols by the ACJC Choir and String Ensemble, which filled all present with the spirit of the season. The students had a wonderful time interacting with the teachers.

Ashley Ting from the String Ensemble said, “I am thankful to be given the opportunity to spread some Christmas cheer by sharing our music with the teachers and in return being blessed with stories of their teaching experience. We were also able to garner some pearls of wisdom on how to be future-ready through our conversations with the teachers!”

Navina Thamotharan of the ACJC Choir shared that “It was a joyous occasion seeing the teachers interact with one another as well, showing me how strong their bonds with one another are, even meeting up after a long time!”

The teachers were delighted by the friendship and warmth shared by the Class of 1989/1991 and all present. Mrs Ira Suppiah reflected that they were “fortunate and blessed to have given the best years of our lives to our beloved school - truly a gift of God.”

Her sentiments were shared by Mrs Kee Nai Chip, who said, ‘My special thanks to Mr Wan and the organisers and Old Boys for the wonderful Christmas lunch. It was very meaningful to meet up with old friends.”

Special thanks go to the ACS alumni of 1989/1991 for their generous sponsorship.

The thanks of the teachers also go out to Mr Wan Fook Weng, Rev Malcolm Tan, Mr Eric Ang, Mrs Angelina Ang, Mr Loo Ming Yaw, Mr Vincent Loh, David Loh, Jonathan Loh, Ms Jamie Yee, Ms Sharon Kwan, Ms Ganga Jayaram, Ms Ong Xinyi and Mr Mori Toshiyuki for organising the lunch.

To God be the Glory! The Best is Yet to Be!