GUEST-OF-HONOUR

MR KOH POH TIONG (CLASS OF 1965)GESS SAC Chairman (2006-2010)Board Director & Adviser at Fraser and Neave, LimitedChairman, NKF Board of Directors

EVERY GESSIAN,

A N I N N O V A T I V E T H I N K E R

GAN ENG SENG SCHOOL

FOUNDER’S DAY2016

11 MARCH 2016

VISION

Gessians of Excellence, Standing and Significance

MISSION

Our School is a community that nurtures the best in each and strives ever ONWARD

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1330 RegistrationAndWelcome LimSeowLimHall

1400 AllGuestsToBeSeated

1410 ArrivalOfGuest-Of-Honour AndSchoolLeaders

SingingOfSchoolAnthem

1415 AddressByPrincipal, MdmJennyTan

1430 AddressByGuest-Of-Honour, MrKohPohTiong

1445 PerformancesByGessPerformingArts -Band -Choir -Dance

1530 PrizeGivingCeremony

1645 TokenOfAppreciation

1655 RecitationOfTheSchoolCreed

1700 Reception

Programme

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WALK-FOR-A-CAUSE IN SUPPORT OF

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION (NKF)

The design of the programme for Founder’s Day 2016 is to actualise the school’s Learning for Life Programme (LLP) through experience beyond the classroom.

The event was kick-started by the arrival of the NKF bus to provide opportunities for students to ‘Discover’ and increase their understanding on kidney disease, prevention, treating kidney failure and leading healthy lifestyles through interactive exhibits.

To enable the students to ‘Develop’ good habits and build on their visit on board the NKF bus, the school invited NKF to conduct its outreach programme to add a new dimension to their academic learning, as well as develop compassion and social entrepreneurship.

The main highlight for this year’s programme is to enable students to ‘Design’ their world through reaching out to the public and heightening public awareness on the importance of kidney health in conjunction with ‘World Kidney Health Day’. This activity aims to extend the philanthropic spirit the school has adopted from its founder and to provide opportunities beyond the classroom to nurture the ‘Active Contributor’ in students with pre-Founder’s Day activities culminating in the ‘Walk-for-a-Cause’ on 11 March in support of NKF’s event at Vivocity.

Through the Founder’s Day event and activities, we hope to enable all staff, students and partners, past and present, to ‘Desire, Know and Do the Good’, by actualising the three D's of the LLP using the home-school-community approach as we respond to a national cause.

1330 RegistrationAndWelcome LimSeowLimHall

1400 AllGuestsToBeSeated

1410 ArrivalOfGuest-Of-Honour AndSchoolLeaders

SingingOfSchoolAnthem

1415 AddressByPrincipal, MdmJennyTan

1430 AddressByGuest-Of-Honour, MrKohPohTiong

1445 PerformancesByGessPerformingArts -Band -Choir -Dance

1530 PrizeGivingCeremony

1645 TokenOfAppreciation

1655 RecitationOfTheSchoolCreed

1700 Reception

Programme

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Desire, Know and Do the Good

MESSAGE BY PRINCIPAL

Mdm Jenny TanPrincipal

Gan Eng Seng School

...I encourage all Gessians to hold on to these three things as we learn to be innovative thinkers for the 21st century: seize the opportunities around you, reframe any problem to probe for opportunities, and seek to acquire more knowledge. Onward!

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FOUNDER’S DAY 2016Dear Gessians,

This Founder’s Day, we celebrate with the theme which is taken from our GESS Student Portrait – Innovative Thinker. One

interesting story that I’ve been reading recently, which is related to the theme, is called Acres of Diamonds. This story is about being aware of all the opportunities that surround us – if only our eyes could see them.

There was once a wealthy man in India called Al Hafed. He lived a peaceful life, until someone told him of the existence of diamonds in the world. Al Hafed was so taken by this news that he sold his farm and travelled all over the world, to search for the diamonds which eluded him. He became poor and depressed, and finally drowned himself.

Back at his former farm, the new owner discovered a brightly shining rock in the river on the property. He picked it up and brought it home. Sometime later, his rock was recognised as a large diamond.

In this way, the diamond mine of Golconda was found. Golconda is supposed to be one of the most amazing diamond mines in all history, and the famous Hope diamond is believed to come from the Golconda mine.

What is the lesson of this story?

First, you do not need to look far for opportunities or achievement, as they are all around you. The innovative thinker does not wait for ideal conditions to exist before he starts innovating; rather, he makes do with the materials and opportunities that are around him. This is part of the ethos that was imbibed by our senior Gessians, many of whom reminisce about the good old days when the school did not have as many resources as today, and yet they made good use of what was available, in order to seek and make progress. This philosophy prevails in what we see our senior Gessians do today, when we watch them make use of available opportunities to do the good that they know and desire, for the sake of the school.

Second, problems usually contain the seeds of opportunity. As innovative thinkers, we should always be thinking of how to reframe any problem in order to see the potential opportunities that lie within. When diamonds are first taken from the mine, they usually look dull, rough and unappealing. To recognise a true diamond, we need to have clear vision that looks past the superficial to see the true value within. The average person only sees the difficulties and gives up, but a Gessian who is an innovative thinker is flexible in his thinking and visioning, in order to find the gems that are opportunities.

Third, what should Al Hafed have done, in order to enjoy the acres of diamonds on his original farm? He should have learnt about what diamonds looked like, and where they are to be found, before he started looking for them. Knowledge is a precious thing as it enables the innovative thinker to increase the odds of finding what it is that he seeks. Otherwise, without knowledge, it is easy for the person to give up as he does not have a clear idea of what to look for, and where it is to be found.

In conclusion, I encourage all Gessians to hold on to these three things as we learn to be innovative thinkers for the 21st century: seize the opportunities around you, reframe any problem to probe for opportunities, and seek to acquire more knowledge. Onward!

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PRIZE WINNERS 2015SUBJECT PRIZES FOR SECONDARY THREE This is awarded to the student who has achieved an excellent grade and has the highest overall percentage in the respective subjects.

Subject Prizes For Secondary Three (Normal Technical)

Koh Chong Yuan Art 3AWong Jia Hao Basic Chinese 3AYeo Yu Jun Computer Applications 3ALow Wei Kang Design and Technology 3ATeo Yan Ling Elements Of Business Skills, 3A English, Mathematics and Science Nur Zanirah Bte K Ali Hassan Emmanuel S/O Basic Malay 3A

Robert Thinagaran Tamil 3A

Subject Prizes For Secondary Three (Normal Academic)

Tenh Jin Kai Additional Mathematics 3BTan Xiao Wei Art 3BJin Qikai Chinese 3BAmir Addem B Abdullah Combined Humanities 3CGoh Rong Guan Combined Sciences 3CTay Yong Gui Design and Technology 3BGeralyn Lam Chieng Mun English 3BKang Xin Ping Food and Nutrition 3CNurul Syafiqah Bte Jasmani Malay 3CLu Xin Yi Mathematics & Principles of Accounts 3CSakthi Gowri Venkatesan Tamil 3C

Subject Prizes For Secondary Three (Express)

Ee Su Ling Additional Mathematics, Biology, 3D Chemistry, Chinese and Physics Yeow Ying Hong, Siobhan Art and Principles of Accounts 3HChua Xin Yi, Jasmine Combined Humanities 3DYuen Huiqi Combined Sciences 3HG Rachagen Design and Technology 3HA Priyadarshini English 3FZhao Mei Yi Higher Chinese 3DBoey Yui Keat Ryan-Ashleigh Literature 3FMuhd Nur Fadhli B Zulkefli Malay 3ETan Tze How Jasmond Mathematics 3DSivaramalingam Thejesvi Tamil 3E

TOP IN CLASS FOR SECONDARY THREEThis is awarded to the student who has achieved the highest overall percentage in their results. Top in Class in Secondary Three

Teo Yan Ling 3AJeremy Lee Jia Cheng 3BLu Xin Yi 3CEe Su Ling 3DLim Zheng Yu, Gregory 3EBoey Yui Keat Ryan-Ashleigh 3FLewin Raymarc Roldan Turqueza 3GYeow Ying Hong, Siobhan 3H

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SUBJECT PRIZES FOR SECONDARY FOUR/FIVEThis is awarded to the student who is top in the respective subjects at National Exam.

Subject Prizes For GCE N(T)–Level Examination

Paina Syarkeenajan Art 4ABte Noor M Yeo Hai Jing Basic Chinese 4ANur Munira Binte Mohd Salim Basic Malay 4ASubashree Durga D/O Basic Tamil 4AShanmugam Lum Jia Jun Computer Applications 4AEunice Ang Elements of Business Skills & English 4A

Tan Boon Siong Mathematics and Science 4A

Subject Prizes For GCE N(A)–Level Examination

Noraini Bte Ab Wahab Additional Mathematics 4BLi Fihai Chinese 4CSoh De Wei Combined Humanities, English 4C and Principles of Accounts Teo Ren Yi, Bradley Combined Sciences 4CRayson Leong Jun Kai Design and Technology 4BKrithigah D/O Muthukumar Food and Nutrition & Tamil 4CMuhd Ayub Iilyasa B Ahmad Malay 4BYeo Yi Shun Mathematics 4C

Subject Prizes For GCE O–Level Examination Kang Qingxuan Additional Mathematics 4DLim Theng Shryl Art 4HRobert Christian Maligon Q Biology and Chemistry 4DOng Meng Kiat Combined Humanities 4DGoodman Chosita Christine Combined Sciences 5BTang Yi Ying Chinese 4GBunaiya Zuhairin Bte Mohd R Design and Technology 4HSean Lim English 4DHettynadia Bte Mulyadi Food and Nutrition 5BHuang Ziqian Higher Chinese 4DDian Emillia Bte Mohd N Malay 5ATan Sian Liang Mathematics and Physics 4DJasmine Choo Ya Mei Principles of Accounts 4H

Sabeen Sara D/O Abdul Tamil 4HHakkim

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PRIZE WINNERS 2015GAN ENG SENG SCHOOL SCHOLAR AWARD This is awarded to students who have achieved six or more distinctions in

the GCE O-Level Examination.

Ang Jia Le, Marcus Bronze (6 Distinctions) 4D

Koh Hong Xiang Bronze (6 Distinctions) 4D

Lee Fu Gui Demi Bronze (6 Distinctions) 4D

Ong Meng Kiat Bronze (6 Distinctions) 4D

Robert Christian Maligon Q Bronze (6 Distinctions) 4D

Tan Sian Liang Bronze (6 Distinctions) 4D

Trisha Quek Bronze (6 Distinctions) 4D

Woo Jia Xin Bronze (6 Distinctions) 4D

Chua Chong Yew, Jordan Bronze (6 Distinctions) 4E

Hossan Goh Xuan Rong Bronze (6 Distinctions) 4E

Lim Li Zheng Travis Bronze (6 Distinctions) 4E

Watanabe Shiya Bronze (6 Distinctions) 4G

Zhao Bibo Bronze (6 Distinctions) 4H

Ho Peng Han Silver (7 Distinctions) 4D

GAN HOCK HYE MEMORIAL AWARDThe family of Mr Gan Hock Hye established the ‘Gan Hock Hye Memorial Award’ in Year 2010 to honour Mr Gan as a dedicated teacher, loving husband, father and grandfather. This award is given to the student for recognition of the good performance in both academic and non-academic spheres, and demonstration of the school values.

Chai Hui Xin 1B

Teo Jia Jun 2F

Ngah Ke Yu Eileen 3C

Ang Ka Jin Galen 4A

Ong Meng Kiat 4D

GESSOSA EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT FUND SCHOLARSHIPThe objective for this award is to recognise students who are well-rounded in all areas. The award recipients must have good achievements in both the academic and non-academic spheres, and exemplify the school values.

Tan Yong Feng 1A

Joelle Ong 1C

Kang Yingying 1E

Cherie Wu Xin Ping 2A

Lee Khai Feng Christina 2C

Phua Si Yin Faith 2G

Yeo Yu Jun 3A

Nurul Syafiqah Bte Jasmani 3C

Karen Sng 3D

Lum Jia Jun 4A

Noraini Binte Ab Wahab 4B

Lai Yin 4F

Teo Shao Ni 5B

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GAN CLAN ACADEMIC AWARDSThis is awarded to students who have pursued excellence and surpassed the individual academic targets set by the school in the previous year.

Faith Kirsten Ferrer De Vera 1A

Lam Syew Yu, Lucas 1C

Velyn Chia Yu Shin 1E

Winnie Lee Wen Xin 2A

Siti Nurfarhanah Bte M R 2C

Lai Si Jie Eileen 2H

Teo Yan Ling 3A

Huang Yancheng 3C

Ee Su Ling 3D

Lum Jia Jun 4A

Marcus Chee 4B

Tan Sian Liang 4D

Goodman Chosita Christine 5B

GAN CLAN SPECIAL AWARDSThis award aims to affirm students who have demonstrated tenacity and resilience to overcome life challenges and who are role models who inspire other Gessians.

Muhammad Aniq Bin Mohd Yazit 1D

Chua Jia Ying 2B

Darren Lim Yong Guang 2B

Lip Hsien Ray 2F

Muhammad Danish Irfan 2F

Phua Si Yin Faith 2G

Tung Jing Keong 3A

Teo Xin Yan 3D

Tan Jia Qi 4C

Au Ying Keet Bryan 4D

GESSOSA AWARDThis is awarded to the student who has obtained the best in both English and Mother Tongue Language in GCE O-Level Examination with distinctions (A1 or A2).

Top Bilingual Student (English-Chinese)Watanabe Shiya 4G

Top Bilingual Student (English-Malay)Raja Sharaihann B Raja Nasron 4H

GESSOSA-TEO HENG CHEANG BOOK PRIZEThis is awarded to the Sec 5N(A) student who has achieved the best GCE

O-Level results.

Top O-Level Normal (Academic) Student

Goodman Chosita Christine 5B

GESSOSA-SHEE SEE KING BOOK PRIZEThis is awarded to the student with the most improved academic performance at National Examination.

Best Academic Improvement Jai Ratna D/O Davarajan 5A

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDSThis is awarded to students who have obtained at least 5A1s at GCE O-Level Examination or at least 5As at GCE N-Level Examination.

Eunice Ang 4A

Andrew Michael Walker 4D

Huang Ziqian 4D

Quah Geok Choo March Steffi 4D

Robert Christian Maligon Q 4D

Tan Sian Liang 4D

Ho Peng Han 4D

Liang Zhiyang 4D

Shi Wen 4D

Tan Kai Li 4D

Zhao Bibo 4H

Kang Qingxuan 4D

LIM SEOW LIM MEMORIAL PRIZEThis is awarded to the students in the Express Course who have obtained

the best GCE O-Level results.

Top Academic Student (Boy) Kang Qingxuan 4D

Top Academic Student (Girl)

Tan Kai Li 4D

BEST PERFORMANCE AWARDThis is awarded to the students in the Normal Course who have obtained the

best GCE N-Level results.

GCE Normal (Technical) Level ExaminationEunice Ang 4A

GCE Normal (Academic) Level Examination

Soh De Wei 4C

GESS ALL-ROUND EXCELLENCE AWARDThis is awarded to the best all-round student in Year 4 or 5 who exemplifies the school values and has achieved excellence in both the academic and co-curricular spheres.

GESS All-Round Excellence Award (4NT) Eunice Ang 4A

GESS All-Round Excellence Award (4NA) Noraini Bte Ab Wahab 4B

GESS All-Round Excellence Award (4EXP) Belinda Lee Yin Hui 4F

GESS All-Round Excellence Award (5NA) Goodman Chosita Christine 5B

PRIZE WINNERS 2015

Token of Appreciation - Peer Tutors• Koo Xin Yi• Ng Xin Rong • Roshini D/O Tamil Selvan• Tan Li Wen Desiree • Tian Xianheng, Bryan • Yu Bixun

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Christine is one Gessian who exemplifies the spirit of learning, playing and living at the fore. As a self-directed learner, her attitude towards

learning is commendable. She has a zest for learning and was always one of the top students for various subjects in her class. She emerged as our school’s top student in the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Normal (Academic) Level Examination in 2014 and our school’s top GCE O-Level Normal Academic student in 2015. These achievements came with hard work and a positive attitude. Christine made sure she observed our school’s core values – Discipline, Integrity, Resilience and Respect – in her journey towards success.

As a recipient of our GESS All-Round Excellence Award, Christine was an active and dedicated member of the GESS Dragon Scouts. She displayed a high level of commitment and enthusiasm in the discharge of her duties. She was a good role model for her juniors, and always provided help and advice. She was also recognised for her contribution and leadership qualities, thus was promoted to the rank of Senior Patrol Leader in 2014. For her concerted participation and active contribution, she was awarded the Bronze Medal for the National Youth Achievement Award in 2013.

In addition, Christine has a heart for the community. In the area of community involvement, Christine completed more than 200 hours of community service. This was way beyond what was expected of her and her peers.

Christine has shown an ability to strike a balance between academic and CCA achievements. Being self-driven, motivated and responsible, she has the perseverance to stretch her potential and strive for more. Christine is indeed an inspiration to our young Gessians.

TRIBUTE TO TEACHERSGan Eng Seng School was my home for five years. In these five years, I have grown a lot as a person. I would like to highlight three teachers who have supported me throughout my journey in school.

Firstly, Mr Phua Jeffrey who taught me Additional Mathematics in 2014 and 2015 stood out for me because he put in a lot of effort into making the class enjoyable. Mr Phua also encouraged us to participate actively during class. Being able to count on him for extra help was really special to me because it showed that he cared for the success of his students.

The second teacher is Mr Chan Hoong Leong who was the teacher-in-charge for my Co-Curricular Activity (CCA), Dragon Scouts. When I was first given a leadership role, I found it tough. However, Mr Chan guided my council and I through the many challenges we faced. He even took the time to highlight our mistakes and praise our accomplishments after every CCA meeting. He instilled values in me such as responsibility and endurance.

Finally, I would like to thank my PE teacher, Mr John Yim. When I joined GESS, I disliked going for PE classes and would rather stay in class. I slowly grew to enjoy playing sports due to his continuous efforts in highlighting the importance of fitness and making it fun. He has taught me that while it is important to study, it is also important to take breaks in between. He has embedded that rule in me so much that I have opted to take up a sports CCA in my new school.

In all, I would like to thank all the GESS teachers for giving me the best school experience and for going the extra mile. I appreciate it more than you will ever know.

Goodman Chosita Christine (Class 5B, 2015)

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AcknowledgementsThe Gan Eng Seng School

Founder’s Day 2016 Organising Committee would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to:

Our Guest-of-Honour, Mr Koh Poh Tiong,Board Director & Adviser, Fraser and Neave, Limited,

for gracing the occasion.

Principal, Mdm Jenny Tanand Vice-Principals, Mr Lee Kah Wai

and Mr Tan Shun Loong, for their advice and support.

School Advisory Committee (SAC),Gan Eng Seng School Old Students’ Association (GESSOSA)

and Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)for their support and generous sponsorship of the various

awards, book prizes and unwavering support.

Gan Clan for their support and generous sponsorship.

National Kidney Foundation (NKF) for the strong support and collaborationin the various school activities.

The instructors, teachers-in-charge and performers fromthe GESS Performing Arts groups for the aesthetic performances.

Colleagues in the Year 4/5 group for carrying out the various rolesto support the smooth running of the prize giving ceremony.

And any other individual, school staff or student,who has contributed in one way or another, in making

Founder’s Day 2016 a success!

GAN ENG SENG SCHOOL FOUNDER’S DAY 2016 ORGANISING COMMITTEE

AdvisorMr Chia Chee Weng, Michael

ChairmanMr Teo Kok Keong

Vice-ChairmanMdm Asnur Mursalin

Character & Citizenship Education and Values-in-Action ProgrammeMr Lee Tzi Wang

Prize Giving Ceremony Mdm Goh Yuh Mein

Mrs Tay-Pang Yen PingMr Tan Kian Beng

Mrs Serene See Toh

PublicityMrs Tay-Lim Boon Eng

Operations Mr Oh Han Tinn (Finance)

Mr Lim Swee Chye (Logistics)Ms Thng Lay Keng (Student Leaders)

Mr Teo Peng Kee (Student Management)Ms Yee Yunn Kymn (Student Management)

Mr Sui Siang Wey, Jeffrey (AV and Technical support)

Emcee-In-ChargeMrs Sheryl Lim-Ong Swee Lee

designed & printed by LONDONBOB DESIGN

Belinda Lee Yin Hui (4F) exudes traits of an exemplary Gessian – Discipline, Integrity, Resilience and Respect. Belinda showed consistency and

resilience in managing her academic subjects and her highly demanding co-curricular activities. She clinched the Edusave Merit Bursary Award in 2012 and 2013. Belinda worked hard and attained commendable grades for her General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level Examination and met the requirement to do the course she likes in a Junior College of her choice.

Belinda is a recipient of the GESS All-Round Excellence Award. She excelled in both her academic and co-curricular activities. She was a dedicated member of the Drama Club from 2012 to 2015 and participated in several public performances, notably the two Black Box Theatre performances in 2012 and 2014 and the Anglo Chinese Junior College Physical Theatre Festival in 2013. Belinda displayed exemplary leadership qualities as the Stage Manager for two productions for GESS Founder’s Day and the Human Values Drama Competition in 2014. Together with her team, she brought glory to the school by achieving the Certificate of Distinction in the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation in 2015.

As the elected Deputy Head Prefect in 2014, Belinda demonstrated a high level of commitment and competence and led the student body with pride and respect. Belinda planned, organised and executed several school events such as the Secondary One and Three GESS Life Camps in 2014. Belinda’s dedication and hard work paid off when she was awarded the General Service Gold Award for Student Leaders in 2015. As an affirmation of her excellent performance in student leadership, she received the Outstanding Leader Award under the Principal’s List.

Belinda showed care for the community via her involvement in Values-in-Action projects including the Hands for Home Programme and Project Switch organised by Kim Seng Community Centre Youth Executive Committee, fund raising for St John Ambulance Brigade Flag Day and GESS Carnival 2012. Belinda attained the Bronze Medal in the National Youth Achievement Award and was presented with the Edusave Character Award in 2015.

Belinda was responsible and highly reliable. She handled stress well and displayed a strong sense of purpose in all her undertakings. A friendly and helpful girl, Belinda showed respectful, tact and sensibility when interacting with her teachers and peers.

Belinda has shown herself to be a capable individual who successfully combined academic success and excellence in her co-curricular activities. As someone who displays diligence, discipline and a sense of responsibility, Belinda is definitely a source of inspiration to all Gessians.

TRIBUTE TO TEACHERSI am thankful for all teachers in Gan Eng Seng School who guided me through the adversities I faced, and for nurturing me to be a confident individual. The invaluable values instilled in me will remain with me for the many years to come. I have three groups of teachers to thank in particular. Firstly, my Secondary 1 form teachers, Mr Ken Ng and Mr Derrick Ng helped me adapt to the new surroundings as I was still a shy and reserved person then. They taught me to have a positive mindset. Secondly, I thank my Secondary Three and Four teachers Mr Qaleelullah, Ms Heather Chow and Mr Chan Hoong Leong. They constantly encouraged me and my class to work hard and overcome tough circumstances. This taught me to be resilient when faced with challenges and to keep going on. Last but not least, the teachers in charge of Prefectorial Board and Student Leaders who believed in me and kept pushing me to take the leap of faith. I am truly grateful for the advice and countless opportunities given that helped me to be a better leader. Thank you teachers, for the advice and words of encouragement that motivated me as I work towards my goal.

Belinda Lee Yin Hui (Class 4F, 2015)

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AcknowledgementsThe Gan Eng Seng School

Founder’s Day 2016 Organising Committee would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to:

Our Guest-of-Honour, Mr Koh Poh Tiong,Board Director & Adviser, Fraser and Neave, Limited,

for gracing the occasion.

Principal, Mdm Jenny Tanand Vice-Principals, Mr Lee Kah Wai

and Mr Tan Shun Loong, for their advice and support.

School Advisory Committee (SAC),Gan Eng Seng School Old Students’ Association (GESSOSA)

and Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)for their support and generous sponsorship of the various

awards, book prizes and unwavering support.

Gan Clan for their support and generous sponsorship.

National Kidney Foundation (NKF) for the strong support and collaborationin the various school activities.

The instructors, teachers-in-charge and performers fromthe GESS Performing Arts groups for the aesthetic performances.

Colleagues in the Year 4/5 group for carrying out the various rolesto support the smooth running of the prize giving ceremony.

And any other individual, school staff or student,who has contributed in one way or another, in making

Founder’s Day 2016 a success!

GAN ENG SENG SCHOOL FOUNDER’S DAY 2016 ORGANISING COMMITTEE

AdvisorMr Chia Chee Weng, Michael

ChairmanMr Teo Kok Keong

Vice-ChairmanMdm Asnur Mursalin

Character & Citizenship Education and Values-in-Action ProgrammeMr Lee Tzi Wang

Prize Giving Ceremony Mdm Goh Yuh Mein

Mrs Tay-Pang Yen PingMr Tan Kian Beng

Mrs Serene See Toh

PublicityMrs Tay-Lim Boon Eng

Operations Mr Oh Han Tinn (Finance)

Mr Lim Swee Chye (Logistics)Ms Thng Lay Keng (Student Leaders)

Mr Teo Peng Kee (Student Management)Ms Yee Yunn Kymn (Student Management)

Mr Sui Siang Wey, Jeffrey (AV and Technical support)

Emcee-In-ChargeMrs Sheryl Lim-Ong Swee Lee

designed & printed by LONDONBOB DESIGN

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SCHOOL ANTHEMComposed by: Mr R.C. Scharenguivel

GESS teacher, 1960-1968

In eighteen-eighty five, our founder Gan Eng Seng

Conceived the noble aim for a new breed of men

He started a free school for boys who were poor

To give them a chance to be something more

To teach them to learn, play and live at the fore

To give of their best and say forever more

(Chorus)

Onward, Onward

Gan Eng Seng for Gessians

Onward, Onward

Gessians for Gan Eng Seng

The story of our school is a history of change

But truth, faith and vigour survived circumstances strange

And true to the meaning of the signs on our crest

A dragon for fire of leadership

And ship for seeking and making progress

In word and deed we vow forever more

(Chorus)

Onward, Onward

Gan Eng Seng for Gessians

Onward, Onward

Gessians for Gan Eng Seng

GAN ENG SENG SCHOOL1 Henderson Road, Singapore 159561

Tel 6474 5594 Fax 6473 2479Email gess@moe.edu.sg

Website www.ganengsengsch.moe.edu.sg