On 1st September 2015, the Annual ACS OBA Retired Teachers’ Tribute Dinner was held at the ACS (Barker Road) Sports Complex. The OBA organises this event annually on 1st September, in recognition of the hard work put in by our former teachers of the various ACS schools. This year was especially poignant as we joined Singapore in celebrating SG50 and showing recognition to the many pioneer educators amongst us.

Approximately 80 teachers turned up to celebrate the occasion which was graced by our retired principals and vice principals such as Mr Wan Fook Weng, Mr Peter Joe Chia, Mr Lim Keng Boon, Mr Wee Kim Cheng and Ms Gladys Chia, as well as representatives from the ACS Board of Governors.

All present were treated to a sumptuous buffet themed to our School Anthem and enjoyed a delectable dessert spread which included Goodwood Park Hotel mooncakes and Swensen’s Ice Cream sponsored by Mr En Lee (Class of ‘90) and Mr Keith Chua respectively (Class of ‘69).

The Class of ‘60 added to the celebratory mood of the event by carrying on the tradition of sponsoring the ACS cake in honour of the teachers. The teachers had an added treat this year as there was for the first time a lucky draw with table gifts and prizes sponsored by alumni. Shinkei Japanese Restaurant- Mr Anderson Wong, Dr Beng Teck Liang, Dr Julian Theng, Dr Wong Heng Yu, Ms Joy-marie Toh, Mr Paul Lee and the ACS OBA.

Our guests spent the evening mingling to reminisce and exchange fond memories as well as to share with each other their latest pursuits. The event was rounded off by a rousing rendition of the school anthem, and a group photo-taking of retired teachers and Old Boys present. The teachers went home with gifts including custom-made ACS (I)-Tung Lok mooncake gifts sponsored by the Class of ‘68/’70, Eu Yan Sang vouchers sponsored by Mr Richard Eu, Chef Yan cookbooks and aprons from ACS (J), Super Coffee from the Super Group and Sun Chlorella products from Tisco Pte Ltd. All contained in beautiful tote bags kindly provided by the ACS (I) Parent Support Group, ACS (BR) and ACS (J).

The OBA would once again like to thank Mr Peter Tan and the ACS (BR) team for hosting us and supporting the logistics of the event, as well as the generous sponsors who supported the evening in cash and kind. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year, and encourage all retired teachers or staff of ACS schools to join us.