Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) - A Methodist Institution · Founded in 1886 · May 2016 Issue

                                                                                                                              The parade
                                                                                                                              contingent
                                                                                                                              and the
                                                                                                                              student
                                                                                                                              body
                                                                                                                              awaiting the
                                                                                                                              arrival of
                                                                                                                              the Guest-
                                                                                                                              of-Honour.
                                                                                                                              Photo credit:
                                                                                                                              Klaus Tan

       ACS 130th Founder’s Day Celebrations

           By Aaron Jeyaraj, 6.07

           On 1 March, ACS (Independent) celebrated an important milestone – its 130th
           Founder’s Day. The day began at the Astroturf, with a parade involving all 10 of the
           school’s Uniformed Groups, led by Parade Commander 2LT Kevin Tan. After the arrival
           of the Guest-of-Honour, Brigadier-General Melvyn Ong, the school held a badge-
           pinning ceremony, in which parents of academic award recipients presented their
           children with commemorative ACS-SG51 badges.

           Following the parade, celebrations were continued in the Centre for Performing Arts 2
           with an address by our Principal Mr. Hodge on the stellar results of the 2015
           International Baccalaureate and O Level cohorts, the upgrade of the school track, and the
           completion of the Junior Block. Brigadier-General Melvyn Ong then shared memories of
           his school days and his thoughts on the ACSian identity. The Philharmonic Orchestra and
           the 130 Voices Choir led the school in several hymns. Video presentations highlighted our
           rich history and traditions. The day ended with the singing of the school anthem, leaving
           no doubt that the legacy of ACS will endure forevermore.

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