UPDATES
Tuesday | 20.04.10
Bartley School Annual Commendation Day - Fri 16 April 2010.
Bartley School held its Commendation Day on Fri 16 April. The Guest of Honour was fellow OBA member Mr TK Udairam ( 1966 to 71 batch ) , CEO of the Changi General Hospital, It was a very impressive and well-organised event ( see fotos ), and several of our OBA members turned up to support.
Following the speeches bythe Principal, Mrs Mary Bay, and the Guest of Honour, as well as the presentation of scholarship and other awards to our bright deserving students, there was a very interesting display of songs, dances and music by the students. The event ended with refreshment and food in the school library.
Monday | 22.03.10
OBA AGM - SAT 20th MAR 2010
1. The OBA held a successful AGM at the Bartley School auditorium on Sat 20 Mar 2010.
2. See attached photos of the members involved.
Tuesday | 16.03.10
THE VISIT TO DOLLAH KASSIM - 14th March 2010
DOLLAH Kassim is a fighter deep down inside.
Though still in a coma, he remains stable and is on a breathing machine (a mechanical ventilator) - the 60-year-old former Malaysian Cup legend has so far beaten the odds from a sudden cardiac arrests and is resting well at home.
Visits to Mr Dollah' s apartment were always motivating. His children ( two of whom were in Bartley some years back ) and wife had never failed to remain positive despite the ongoing stress; and are coping well nursing Mr Dollah, with the aid of a house nurse.
During his hey-day, he was instrumental in coaching our school's football team which went on to win many honours in the games.
In order to help with the family' s hefty medical bills, the OBA has recently raised a total of $750 which was presented to his wife during one of the visits --by MC members Soefian Suradi and Alice Yeh (picture attached).
We all pray and hope that one day; we could all see the complete recovery of Mr Dollah Kassim, the well-known "Gelek King".
Tuesday | 24.11.09
NEW OUTSTANDING BARTLEYAN!
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Dr Tan Kok Choon
Class of 1972 - 1977
Associate Professor (Practice) at Department of Decision Sciences, in NUS Business School, and The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific (TLI-AP)
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Dr Tan Kok Choon was in Bartley from 1972-1975 for 'O' levels and continued from 1976-1977 for his 'A' levels. After his full time NS, he enrolled in NUS Faculty of Science, graduating with First Class Honours in Mathematics in May 1984.He joined the Department of Mathematics as a Senior Tutor since August 1984. Subsequently, from August 1985 to June 1990, He earned an NUS Post-Graduate Overseas Scholarship to pursue his PhD studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
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Tuesday | 06.10.09
OBA DINNER 2009: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC FROM 70s & 80s
1. We had a great time at the a/m dinner. Old friends and classmates, former teachers, staffs and students of the school, invited guests from other alumni and members of the OBA Youth Group ( OBAYG under 25 years ) came together to celebrate another great occasion with good fun, great camaraderie, and high spirit.
2. Lots of prizes were won, interesting costumes dress competition and nostalgic 70/80 music and songs. OBAYG singers gave a beautiful rendition of MJ's "Ben" and " I'll Be There"; and there was singalong -- with songs like " Bengawan Solo"; "Hey Jude" , "YMCA" etc
3. Three Principals of Bartley ( Present and former ) were there to also support the event.
4. The Challenge Trophy for the most turnout was won this year by the Youth Group, with three tables.
5. The dinner ended with an animated and lusty " Yam Seng " by the entire crowd. A most enjoyable evening indeed....!
6 The OBAMC once again thank all those who turned up for the dinner, and our kind donors, and look forward to see all of you in the next OBA function.
Cheers,
The OBA Dinner Planning Team--Facta Non Verba
Monday | 05.10.09
NEW OUTSTANDING BARTLEYAN!
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Mr Alick Chia Mui Leng
Class of 1963-68
Managing Director, SKF Logistics Services Asia and
Head of Asian Business Support Management Unit,
SKF Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
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Alick Chia was known as Chia Mui Leng in his years at Bartley. He was very active in Sports; representing the school in hockey, cricket, basketball, table tennis, athletics and swimming. He was also the captain of the school table tennis team. He is grateful for the school days at Bartley where he built up his fighting spirit that has helped in his career.
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Saturday | 26.09.09
OBA MEMBER BENSON SOONG DOING HIS PHD THESIS
Lunch at Bartley --- Right to Left
Benson, Mrs Mary Bay (Principal), Tan Chye Na ( VP ); Er Siew Shin, and Leo Min Yin
OBA Member Benson Soong ( 1986 - 89 , PhD scholarship student at the Cambridge University UK ) , had been doing part of his thesis ( in Education Methodology and Philosophy ) in Bartley School, Singapore, with the kind support of the Principal and staff.
After a year of fine effort, assisted by senior teachers Ms Er Siew Shin and Leo Min Yin, the completed paper has been accepted for publication, and later for presentation at the MOE-organized International Conference on Teaching and Learning with Technology ( ICTLT ) , where the work will be presented to "thought leaders, policy-makers, innovative practitioners, and cutting-edge school leaders from across the Asia-Pacific Region and around the world".
This coming MOE-organised event is a testament of the superior results Benson and the school have produced (thus far, his presentations/publications have been international in nature).
Benson will be leaving Singapore for Cambridge on the 27th Sep for the final leg of his studies, and had organised a nice lunch get-together in the school on Fri 25 Sep as a gesture of appreciation for the school's support.
The OBA wishes Benson all the best in his successful completion of his studies at Cambridge.
Saturday | 12.09.09
BARTLEY NOW AMONG ONE OF THE
TOP SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SINGAPORE!
1. After several years of outstanding academic and ECA results, Bartley is now rated by MOE as among one of the most progressive schools in Singapore..! ( see attached news report )
2. It achieved a 100% pass for O level last year ( E stream) , with an average L1B5 score ( best 5 subjects including first language -ie English etc ) of 18... and is now among one of the tops schools being "banded " ( those with L1B5 scores of 18 and above ) --first time since the current MOE school ranking system started in 1992..!
3. The Principal, while crediting the significant results to her motivated and hard-working staff and students, also thanks the SAC and OBA members for their strong support and contribution.
4. Well done, fellow OBA members --- especially those who have consistently given generously your time, efforts and funds towards helping the OBA in assisting the school along its way to be among the top educational institutions in Singapore..! Salute to you all.
The OBA Management Committee--Facta Non Verba
Saturday | 29.08.09
BARTLEY TEACHERS' DAY DINNER - Friday 28 August 2009
1 Members of the OBAMC and the SAC turned up to support this important event.
2. We were very much heartened by the latest results of the school reported by the Principal, Mrs Mary Bay. In particular that Bartley has advanced in ranking to band 4 ( an improvement from the previous band 6 ); been awarded the coveted "Sustained Performance Award"; and is now among the top 60 schools in Singapore ( out of a total of around 160...! --detailed position not yet published by MOE ). Through the fine leadership, vision, and drive of the Principal, as well as the great support of the dynamic VP Tan Chye Na and the HODs..the school is on tract for better things.
3 After being in the doldrum for many years, Bartley has regained its sense of direction, purpose and dignity. It is now, after a very hard-fought and determined battle by all staff and students concerned, on the road to regain our once-proud position among the top schools in Singapore...as we were in the early 1960s...
4. While the school does very well, the Principal also was mindful of and thanked the help and support ( especially the very important scholarship awards ) given unstintively by our very conscientious and supportive OBA members. Salute to all of you.
5. On your behalf, I extended the OBA's congratulations to the Principals and the staff and students for another year of superb performance.and wished the school many more very good years to come.
6. For some photos taken of the night --see this link
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=101150&id=665852437&l=c62c92d8d5
- Leslie --Facta Non Verba
Monday | 31.08.09
BARTLEY COMMENDATION DAY. - Friday 7 August 2009
1. The Bartley Commendation Day this year was another impressive formal affair. Guest of Honour was A/Prof Geoffrey Yu ( 1963 batch ), Senior Specialist Advisor in International Law at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ( Click here for his complete CV )
2. Several OBAMC and OBA members turned up to support the event.
3. Three Meritorious Awards were handed out to our top sec 4 E and 5N students, and 6 scholarships (courtesy of OBA members Lionel Boh and Ronald Liew--each at $ 1000 ), were handed out to needy deserving students.
4. Meritorious Ward Winners:
a. EW Jesudason Award -- Kamaliah bte Mohd Azni - 4E1
b. Koh Choon Hui Award -- Allen Liao -- 5N1
c. OBA-Meritorious Award -- Cherry Thinn -- 5N1
5. Click on the link below for fotos of some highlights of the event:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=95558&id=665852437&l=83269cf837
6. PS --Due to limited number of invitation per year, the OBAMC will try to rotate the invitation to this event among our members. For those who wish to be given some priority to come, please send me a note..and I shall see what can be done.
- Leslie --Facta Non Verba
Monday | 31.08.09
OBA ANNUAL DINNER 2009.
1. Theme- We shall relive the beautiful memories of the 70s and 80s ..( and MJ..! ) with songs and dances.. Come wear suitable costumes of the period ( bell bottoms ..groovy long hair.. etc ) and win prizes for this.
2. Good food ( plus free wine and beer while stock last ), nice prizes, good company and fun..!
3. Best of all be proud Bartleyans again..and meet up with your old friends and classmates..!
For further enquiries, please contact the following OBA Committee members:
Soefian: 8282 016 or music_expresso@hotmail.com
Alice Yeh: 9177 415 or aliceyeh88@hotmaill.com
Florence Chen: 8125 061 or florence_1501@hotmail.com
David Lim: 9664 968 or dlimpl2@yahoo.com
Wednesday | 26.07.09
APPRECIATION DINNER @ SANUR RESTAURANT FOR MOVIE PROJECT TEAM. (THANKS TO VP VU NATHAN)
Wednesday |15.07.09
MOCK JOB INTERVIEW
1. The highly popular annual mock job interview was held in Bartley today. Our members Ronald Liew ( CEO QCD Group ) and Col (R ) Mark Wong ( VP -BAE Systems )--both from the 1967 batch, took time off from their busy schedule to play "Interviewers"
2. At the end they met up with the Principal, Mrs Mary Bay.
3. Fotos show the 5 interviewees, and our chat with the Principal.
4. The school has expressed their thanks and appreciation for the event. Many thanks to Ronald and Mark for your help.
Thursday |25.06.09
OBA 'LET'S GET TOGETHER' Movie Event -
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
1. Everyone had a good time at the show, which was nearly full-house. Present were also many OBA members, old and new, with their families and friends, including students.
2. SAC Chairman, Mr VU Nathan, The School Principal, Mrs Mary Bay, and VP, Mrs Tan Chye Na, were also there with their families.
3. We had succeeded in bringing all of them together.
3.Click here for some scenes of the night..showing members of the Movie project team ; happy kids and OBA members.
4. The OBAMC thanks all those who came and supported the event, as well as donated generously to the show. You have made the event a happy and successful one.
5. Much obliged. See you next OBA event...!
Saturaday |23.05.09
OBAMC /School Dialogue
Several MC members --- Leslie Terh ( President ), Charan Singh ( Hon Secretary) , Lim Poh Leng ( Hon A / Treasurer) ; and Ng Keng Cheok ( Hon A/ Secretary ) -- held an informal dialogue session with the School Principal ( Mrs Mary Bay ) and VP ( Mrs Tan Chye Na ) on the a/m date at the school. They covered various topics of cooperation, and how the OBA could continue to support the objectives of the school in its march towards making Bartley one of the top educational institutions in Singapore, as we once were.
Tuesday | 10.05.09
2nd M.C MEETING 2009
Please note the first MC Meeting will be held on Tue 12 May , 7 pm at the
Bartley School conference room.
Tuesday | 30.04.09
LET'S COME TOGETHER!
Organised by the OBA-YOUTH WING.
Click here for more details
Tuesday | 14.04.09
1st M.C MEETING 2009
Please note the first MC Meeting will be held on Tue 14 Apr , 7 pm at the
Bartley School conference room.
Tuesday | 14.04.09
AGM Meeting
Sat 21 Mar 09, Bartley Secondary School Auditorium
1. The AGM at Bartley School was conducted successfully. We thank all those who had turned up for the meeting.
2. We also heartily salute the stout-hearted members for agreeing to serve in the new Management Committee.
3. Details of the new OBAMC will be posted in our OBA website soon. Look out for it.
4. The Principal, Mrs Mary Bay, dropped in for a short while.to say hello!
5. Attached are some fotos FYI.
6. The new MC will continue the good work of the previous committees. We ask all generous members to contnue to provide OBA the much-needed support to accomplish its objectives, and to help uplift the good name and outstanding performance of our Alma Mater.
Thanks and cheers
Leslie Terh-- On behalf of the OBAMC
Facta Non Verba
