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 The Covid-19 pandemic may have caused severe disruption
to the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe, but
it did not prevent ACC`CSians abroad to find ways and means
to celebrate the 135th ACS Founder’s Day without flouting
safety management measures. Besides the celebrations in
Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Auckland as reported below,
there were also other smaller groups of ACSians abroad, and
in Singapore as well, gathering to celebrate their beloved alma
mater’s birthday.
 50 old boys and girls gathered for dinner to celebrate the 135th
ACS Founder’s Day at the Jade Kew Restaurant in Melbourne on
March 6, 2021. Considering the Covid-19 pandemic and enforced
safe distancing measures then, the large turnout spoke volumes
of our adoration for our beloved ACS.
While we were treated to a hearty dinner, the highlights of the
evening included the emotional singing of the school anthem and
a trivia quiz conducted by Samuel Lee (ACS Class of 87). Dinner
was followed by a speech by Dr Mano Thevathasan, whose family
has a 5-generation association with the ACS. He recounted the
history of the school as intertwined with that of his family’s. It was a
delight to watch the younger attendees mix freely and take selfies
with more senior members .
To God be the glory for allowing us to meet despite the
circumstances.
Dr Suresh John
ACS Class of 78
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