tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post113111289489415916..comments2023-12-23T22:32:53.531+08:00Comments on Taking Up The Challenge: Vanishing Scenes of Singapore - Part 5 (My Primary School Days)Victorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-91117856962765222942019-10-19T18:46:40.650+08:002019-10-19T18:46:40.650+08:00Telok Ayer also same yearsTelok Ayer also same yearsFeroz Bessirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372346255842114302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-88464517000864658822015-01-26T09:15:43.728+08:002015-01-26T09:15:43.728+08:00I was a student in Selegie from 1979-1984. My two ...I was a student in Selegie from 1979-1984. My two eldest siblings went there too. I manage to get in touch with a few of my schoolmates (tx to the technology) thru FB.J Yusofhttps://www.facebook.com/aina.noorhezamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-25074789617259602312013-06-16T01:55:30.816+08:002013-06-16T01:55:30.816+08:00Hi Hasina,saw your comment. I'm Fairoz, We use...<br />Hi Hasina,saw your comment. I'm Fairoz, We used to be besties in selegie. Have been searching for you all this while. If you do see this comment, please call/text 84827645 or email me at fairozbegum@yahoo.com.sg Fairoznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-71676112682733069152012-08-12T23:49:06.744+08:002012-08-12T23:49:06.744+08:00Hi Victor,
I came across your blog while updating ...Hi Victor,<br />I came across your blog while updating my primary school in my Facebook profile. You sure bring back many memories.I was in the school from 1964 till 1969(Pr.6F)I lived at Dunlop street and walk to school every day. I have to cross a wooden bridge at Rochor Canal sometime the water cover the bridge and have to remove my shoe to cross it. I remember the 2 lifts,but our form teacher make us take the stair after our recess. You mention your form teacher is Mr Teo Keng Koon,is he also call Henry Teo? I remember helping to make a pond next to the fences. Thanks for the memories..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243479386407956740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-82532357592368664862010-05-13T22:09:07.543+08:002010-05-13T22:09:07.543+08:00Yes, Toy Him. I would love to join all of you in v...Yes, Toy Him. I would love to join all of you in visiting our beloved teacher Mr Teo. No one informed me of the date last year. Need to trouble you to pass me the information this year.<br /><br />BTW, I think I accidentally discovered Geok Leong's clinic just now. Is it in Bukit Merah View?Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-71010134567620324932010-05-09T16:50:15.916+08:002010-05-09T16:50:15.916+08:00Hi, I still remember your spectacles, too! Do you...Hi, I still remember your spectacles, too! Do you know that we still meet at Mr Teo's home during Chinese New Year? - Normally Roger Loh Chee Meng, Foo Kim Jock, Ong Tai Peng, Goh Hong Bee and I pay Mr Teo a visit. Lionel Lim, Chow Meng, Geok Leong joined us few years back. Would be great if you can join us!<br /><br />ToyGlobalquesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964480307317501535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-73665994655920571432009-10-11T00:14:06.596+08:002009-10-11T00:14:06.596+08:00Hi Hasina, thank you for your comments. Glad that ...Hi Hasina, thank you for your comments. Glad that you've found this blog.<br /><br />During my time in Selegie Integrated School (1963-1968), we didn't have "brush your teeth" sessions nor "drink your milk" days.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-513289867745277452009-10-10T00:54:58.191+08:002009-10-10T00:54:58.191+08:00Hi
When I saw these comments. Memories just fille...Hi<br /><br />When I saw these comments. Memories just filled my eyes. I was crying...happying to see the comments of the Selegie pupils. The only problem is that I can't associate faces with names...I was a student in Selegie from 1980-84.<br /><br />Of course in the meatime students in Selegie moved to Stamford Primary and other schools. <br /><br />The 2 canteens, the lifts and the dental clinic I guess is a common experience that we have all shared. Not to forget our special brush your teeth sessions and drink you milk days(chocolate,stawberry and vanilla).<br /><br />Though I'm very far away from Singapore...my heart, my roots are always there.<br /><br /><br />Hasina,FranceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-46407413923784692702009-02-17T13:17:00.000+08:002009-02-17T13:17:00.000+08:00It seems that our school's dental clinic must have...It seems that our school's dental clinic must have made a strong impact in many of us. When I think of Selegie, I think of the big lifts and the dental clinic. Those days, when someone comes in with the dental cards, I am sure all of them would be hoping, "not me pls".<BR/><BR/>Strangely, now I go for my dental checkup twice a year and actually look forward to it. haha..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-16495929736313379922009-01-07T01:46:00.000+08:002009-01-07T01:46:00.000+08:00Hi Victor, Looking at your post and picture of Sel...Hi Victor, <BR/>Looking at your post and picture of Selegie Primary School brought back memories to me. The most remarkable thing at that time is the 2 cargo lifts that brought the whole class up and down and those were huge to me when I was a small girl then. Yes, the 2 canteens which served delicious mee rebus. The teacher that I remember a lot in those days was Mrs Balakrishnan, who taught me music. Her gentleness I will always remember. I was studying at Selegie from 1974 - 1979. I still remember the taipusam procession that passed by the school each year.<BR/><BR/>Norliah, CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-28050187357099223052007-11-06T22:05:00.000+08:002007-11-06T22:05:00.000+08:00The Profit Club - Thanks for leaving a comment. I ...The Profit Club - Thanks for leaving a comment. I am not sure if Chris is still reading my blog.<BR/><BR/>Chris - Are you listening?Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-17814822936064683092007-11-06T15:26:00.000+08:002007-11-06T15:26:00.000+08:00I am from Telok Ayer Primary School. I came in 197...I am from Telok Ayer Primary School. I came in 1976 and left 1982.<BR/><BR/>Chris, I was in Primary One while you were in Primary 6!<BR/><BR/>:D<BR/><BR/>I can still remember the botak principal, Mr Kuek.Cash Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078022129898476792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-88455640774396883472007-08-13T01:18:00.000+08:002007-08-13T01:18:00.000+08:00Hi J, thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. It ...Hi J, thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. It is certainly nice to know that one of my schoolmates finds the article interesting. Did you know that I <A HREF="http://victorkoo.blogspot.com/2006/08/hello-again-38-years-after-eating.html" REL="nofollow">re-united with a classmate</A> because he also read this post?<BR/><BR/>Later, he emailed me a <A HREF="http://victorkoo.blogspot.com/2006/08/class-of-1968-pr-6j-of-selegie.html" REL="nofollow">class photo</A> which I have lost long ago.<BR/><BR/>Have you seen the my form teacher Mr Teo Keng Koon in the class photo before? (I tried to access your profile/blog but was disappointed to find that you have not made your profile public.<BR/><BR/>Er... were you a male or female student in Selegie? :PVictorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-49589912561526187482007-08-11T01:58:00.000+08:002007-08-11T01:58:00.000+08:00Hi there, this was interesting to read as Selegie...Hi there, this was interesting to read as Selegie was my formaer primary school as well. I attended from 1971 to 1976. We lived not far on Queren Street near a Chinese and Sikh temples. Wow all th good old memories are coming back to me again. We now live in Toronto Canada. Great contribution.JAGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304515156588759511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-1131185693804254842005-11-05T18:14:00.000+08:002005-11-05T18:14:00.000+08:00Hi Chris, you better go and visit the place while ...Hi Chris, you better go and visit the place while you can. In Spore, they are mercilous in tearing down old buildings.<BR/><BR/>Maybe now you not sentimental, but when you get to Victor's age (hehe - I still young) you sure will be. <BR/><BR/>For years I have been driving past my old school - NJC. So many times I wanted to go in but too lazy. Suddenly, one day I drove past and it was gone, as if overnight. Now only can regret.<BR/><BR/>I am so glad I got to see ACS in Barker Rd one more time b4 they tore it down when I sent my son for P1 registration. Next I will try to visit Braddell Rise which is now Home of MINDS.Lam Chun Seehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762020157703342970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-1131181409001297702005-11-05T17:03:00.000+08:002005-11-05T17:03:00.000+08:00Hi Chris. Telok Ayer Primary School? Never heard o...Hi Chris. Telok Ayer Primary School? Never heard of it. Must be one of those obscure neighbourhood schools with a 'shaddy' background and which produces 'foollies', wahaha.<BR/><BR/>I am sure you have bumped into quite a few old classmates ever since you left primary school some 30 years ago except that you may not recognise each other. Don't believe me? Just take out your 16-year old wedding photos and see what changes you yourself have gone through. You may not even recognise yourself ok.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-1131171791260396562005-11-05T14:23:00.000+08:002005-11-05T14:23:00.000+08:00Selegie Integrated School? Now, the "integrated" h...Selegie Integrated School? Now, the "integrated" has been replaced by the word "co-ed". Anyway, you sure have come a long way victor and you're even older than thought!<BR/><BR/>Though I'm considerably much younger (I can't resist emphasizing this, Vic. hahah), my primary school has also suffered pretty much the same fate as yours. Telok Ayer Primary School? Have you heard of it? The school closed down many moons ago because of low enrolment (I think). Thankfully, the building is still around and is now being occupied by TAPAC or Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre, situated at the junction of Cecil St and Telok Ayer St<BR/><BR/>Since the day I left the school in 1976 after my PSLE, I have NEVER EVER stepped foot into it. It never occurred to do so, 'cause, generally, I'm not much of a sentimentalist, quite unlike you I'm sure you'd agree. Hee!<BR/><BR/>I have also zero recollection about my schoolmates, save a couple who are notorious and infamous for the wrong reasons. I've never run into any of them since 1976, not even a single one of them! Think Singapore is small? Well, think again!<BR/><BR/>Well, a sentimentalist I'm not; but I may decide to blog about my school days too, when I'm IN the mood for it. Hee!Chris Simhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760501651748435844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-1131154061775796332005-11-05T09:27:00.000+08:002005-11-05T09:27:00.000+08:00Hi Chun See, you could still go ahead and blog abo...Hi Chun See, you could still go ahead and blog about Braddell Rise School. I am looking forward to reading all your very well-written posts. I am sure you have a lot of memorable experiences which you would like to share with us.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-1131153924929167422005-11-05T09:25:00.000+08:002005-11-05T09:25:00.000+08:00Thanks for your comments Mr Jones which came in al...Thanks for your comments Mr Jones which came in almost immediately after I posted that entry. (Am I getting famous now, or rather... infamous.) Sorry that I don't remember you as my classmate, hehe. But you are always welcome to post on my block.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13303109.post-1131153685115117012005-11-05T09:21:00.000+08:002005-11-05T09:21:00.000+08:00Hi Victor, I have been planning to write a blog ab...Hi Victor, I have been planning to write a blog about my old primary school, Braddell Rise School - bet your readers have not even heard of it. But you have beaten me to it.<BR/><BR/>Your story reminds me of Whitley Secondary which has moved to Bishan, and no long in Whitley Road. Instead SCGS has taken over its premises. In Spore, many of the old schools of our generation seem to have been relocated. Can't think of one which has not either relocated or rebuilt.Lam Chun Seehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762020157703342970noreply@blogger.com