If you want to know what life in ACS was like half a century ago, you should get your hands on "Sheaf of Memories", a commemorative publication that chronicles the lives and times of ACSians and teachers in the ACS Class of '51 era.

Comprising a collection of reminiscences and light-hearted anecdotes, "Sheaf of Memories" is about the achievements and challenges of the Class of '51 students, many of whom have risen to prominent positions in the community and business circles. The publication also pays tribute to the dedicated and caring teachers who shaped the students' lives.

Life for students in the early fifties was very different compared to what it is now. According to the publication's editor, Mr Sng Cheok Kye, "Unlike what our grandchildren enjoy now, there was no television, Internet and computer games to amuse us. Yet we found great joy and camaraderie in simple pleasures such as swimming, badminton, chess, cycling and fishing, and for some, even bodybuilding!"

Like all true-blue ACSians, the students from the Class of '51 are passionately loyal to their alma mater. Even after leaving school and going their separate ways more than five decades ago, they have remained in touch till this day through periodic formal reunion dinners (five grand ones so far, to be exact!) and regular informal social gatherings.

"Our education in ACS is not just about acquiring knowledge and passing exams. It is also about character building and loyalty, from which we developed the extraordinary ACS spirit and lasting relationships", Mr Sng added.

"Sheaf of Memories" is not for sale, but copies are lodged with the Anglo-Chinese School Libraries in Singapore for reference. For more information, please contact The Editor, c/o 18 Greendale Avenue, Singapore 289509 (e-mail: rhyung@postone.com).