Just a short post on Down Memory Lane....
Those of you whom have gone for 10th Anniversary would remember the magnificient display of pictures and exhibits at Grand Hyatt. It was one of the coolest production of Greenview.
For Homecoming, we definitely do not have the budget for such a large scale display. But I am sure after 15 years of empowering youth and nurturing talents, Greenview ought to have a display of our achievements of the alumni as well as the school. These display will come in the form of pictures, mini exhibits as well as messages from ex-Greenviewans whom have done well and estalblished their career.
We would also be including a corner where we have messages from the 4 principals, Mr Shah, Mr Chew, Mr Sin and Mr Koh. We may even include messages of some pioneer teachers whom have stayed with Greenview for more than 10 years.
I shall not reveal too much over here.. It kills the surprise.. But definitely, the Down Memory Lane will indeed give you the ambience to Reminiscence about your good old secondary school days.
Be a part of Homecoming 08.. Email me @ andyng.ck@gmail.com to reserve tickets now. =)
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Why Homecoming 08???
Some of us are pursuing our tertiary education, in polytechnics or universities. Some of the guys are serving their national service, either always outfield or guard duty. There are even some of us whom are already working, establised our career or even married and settled down. Then a question arises: Why should we go back to GVSS and have Homecoming 08 when we have our own life now? Why should we pay the $20 just to get sitted down in the quadrangle where I have been sitting there every morning for 4 or 5 years of my life listening to the same person saying ' alright, get settled down now'.
Indeed, this must be the ultimate question that come across most of our mind when we hear about Homecoming 08. Well, let me share with you some thoughts. With an additional $5, we probably can get into one of the best clubs around: MOS(they just closed down) or Zouk. $25 dollars and we can spend the entire night clubbing with our friends and drinking as though alcohol taste like coke or sprite. We have a whole night of laughter, fun and all sorts of funny funny situations which I shall not elaborate here. Nothing wrong with that... But is that all there is to life???
I mean those studying spend numerous amount of time on assignments and projects and study for never-ending tests. Those serving National Service spend their time marching, going for canteen breaks, going to the range, get excited about weekend because thats their only time of civilisation. Those working??? Spending 9 hours in the office and often too tired to go out for dinner and ending up at home resting and recuperating for the next day of hectic work again. I mean that is life for most of us.. Face it...
What about those carefree days?? When we spend time after school having lunch at Loyang Point Macs or having Blueberry Danish? When we change into our PE t-shirts and kick the soccer ball around the field? When we gossip about the latest couple in school and spend time getting ready for competition for or SYF??
For me, secondary school days were the most carefree and where I establish my most valuable friendships. (I still meet up with my secondary school friends regularly despite graduating from Greenview for 6 years). Not that there were no exams or test, but somehow, we always manage to find time to head down to Tampines Mall for some window shopping or simply to the nearest void deck to play street soccer (police came once, so don't try it any more). Those were the days full of fond memories and where I had the most fulfilling 4 years of my life.
Back to the question, why Homecoming 08??? Well, I sincerely believe that $20 is not really the reason stopping many of us from going back. (I can assure you that the Alumni is not making profits out of this event and $20 is simply just to cover cost). The real reason why we want to invite all ex-greenviewans back is to Reminiscence. To think back on your secondary school days and have a good laugh about all those stupid acts that you have committed and those foolish actions that have cause you severe punishment from Mr Tung or Mr Muhd. I am sure many of us have got fond memories back in Greenview. Be it crushing the girl from the class next door or appointed as CCA leader or doing well for your O levels. Homecoming 08 serves the purpose as a cue. A cue for you to bring back those silly yet funny memories for you.
Life after secondary school is stress. Polytechnic, NS, University or in the work force. therefore a good way to destress... Mark down on your calendar, 15th Nov, come back to Greenview for a reunion. Start calling your sec school buddies and come back together. have dinner, watch some performance, look at how Greenview have transformed over the years and even talk to some of your ex-teachers. Its a sat night, choose to chill and relax at Greenview. You can bring your partner(just have to get another ticket for him/her) and share with him/her about your secondary school days.
All right, getting a bit old and naggy, trust me for this though, you WILL NOT REGRET coming back for Homecoming 08. Get ready for Reminiscence II...
Homecoming 03 video... check it out.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlpoRgjhzAs
Indeed, this must be the ultimate question that come across most of our mind when we hear about Homecoming 08. Well, let me share with you some thoughts. With an additional $5, we probably can get into one of the best clubs around: MOS(they just closed down) or Zouk. $25 dollars and we can spend the entire night clubbing with our friends and drinking as though alcohol taste like coke or sprite. We have a whole night of laughter, fun and all sorts of funny funny situations which I shall not elaborate here. Nothing wrong with that... But is that all there is to life???
I mean those studying spend numerous amount of time on assignments and projects and study for never-ending tests. Those serving National Service spend their time marching, going for canteen breaks, going to the range, get excited about weekend because thats their only time of civilisation. Those working??? Spending 9 hours in the office and often too tired to go out for dinner and ending up at home resting and recuperating for the next day of hectic work again. I mean that is life for most of us.. Face it...
What about those carefree days?? When we spend time after school having lunch at Loyang Point Macs or having Blueberry Danish? When we change into our PE t-shirts and kick the soccer ball around the field? When we gossip about the latest couple in school and spend time getting ready for competition for or SYF??
For me, secondary school days were the most carefree and where I establish my most valuable friendships. (I still meet up with my secondary school friends regularly despite graduating from Greenview for 6 years). Not that there were no exams or test, but somehow, we always manage to find time to head down to Tampines Mall for some window shopping or simply to the nearest void deck to play street soccer (police came once, so don't try it any more). Those were the days full of fond memories and where I had the most fulfilling 4 years of my life.
Back to the question, why Homecoming 08??? Well, I sincerely believe that $20 is not really the reason stopping many of us from going back. (I can assure you that the Alumni is not making profits out of this event and $20 is simply just to cover cost). The real reason why we want to invite all ex-greenviewans back is to Reminiscence. To think back on your secondary school days and have a good laugh about all those stupid acts that you have committed and those foolish actions that have cause you severe punishment from Mr Tung or Mr Muhd. I am sure many of us have got fond memories back in Greenview. Be it crushing the girl from the class next door or appointed as CCA leader or doing well for your O levels. Homecoming 08 serves the purpose as a cue. A cue for you to bring back those silly yet funny memories for you.
Life after secondary school is stress. Polytechnic, NS, University or in the work force. therefore a good way to destress... Mark down on your calendar, 15th Nov, come back to Greenview for a reunion. Start calling your sec school buddies and come back together. have dinner, watch some performance, look at how Greenview have transformed over the years and even talk to some of your ex-teachers. Its a sat night, choose to chill and relax at Greenview. You can bring your partner(just have to get another ticket for him/her) and share with him/her about your secondary school days.
All right, getting a bit old and naggy, trust me for this though, you WILL NOT REGRET coming back for Homecoming 08. Get ready for Reminiscence II...
Homecoming 03 video... check it out.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlpoRgjhzAs
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Hogwarts?? Greenview??
Remember Harry Potter??? remember Hogwarts? the special witch and wizard school that he attended? Well, we are not going to have a witchcraft theme for the night, but we are going to imitate something about that movie. Something rather small...
We are going to arrange our tables in the quadrangle..... harry potter style.. yes, that is what we are going to do, to arrange the tables in a long, straight, longitudinal manner!!! this way, we can maximise the space in the quadrangle and increase the seating capacity. besides that, we will be using candles to lit up the tables. It is definitely something new that we have not tried in Greenview and definitely something worth seeing.
In the next post, i will be talking more about the programme of the night and down memory lane. stay tuned.
(The hall fully packed in Homecoming 03)
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Pictures from Homecoming 2003
Remember Homecoming 2003??? Where Hadirman and Annabelle rocked the whole hall down as emcees for the night?? Where Zaiful, Saravanan and Richardo did the wonderful dance??? and where you had the most incredible time catching up with your friends???
The Alumni team putting up a dance performance
The Alumni team putting up a dance performance
Hadirman the emcee in his singlet and shorts...
Visit this blog regularly for more pictures and videos!!!
1st Post
This blog is dedicated to the Homecoming 08.
In year 2003, the Alumni spearheaded the 1st ever Homecoming and we received wonderful response from our ex-greenviewans. 5 years later, the alumni decide to organsie the 2nd Homecoming with a slightly different concept, guaranteed to make it one of the most astonishing event in Greenview's History.
We are also celebrating Greenview's 15th Anniversary with Homecoming 08 and hope to invite back as many ex-Greenviewans as possible. Tickets are on sale now @ $20 each and the details for the events are as follow:
Date: 15th Nov 08
Time: 545pm onwards
Venue: Greenview Sec School
Since June, a team of alumni members have been spending their precious time organising this event and there will be several 'attractions' of the night. The highlight of the night being 'Down Memory Lane'. We will be putting up exhibits and photos and items to illustrate the journey that Greenview Secondary School have undergone. It would definitely be one of the most memorable exhibitions as we look at key significant events that Greenview have organised. We will also be showcasing the academic and CCA achievements that Greenview have attained and things that we certainly are proud of.
This event is definitely the main highlight of the year and definitely an event not to be missed. Visit this blog reglarly for updates of the event.
Anyone getting a ticket can drop me an email @ andyng.ck@gmail.com, remember to leave ur name, contact no and year of graduation in the email. Alternatively, you can drop by Greenview Sec School @ Pasir Ris st 21 to get ur ticket.
Last but not least, be a part of Homecoming 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In year 2003, the Alumni spearheaded the 1st ever Homecoming and we received wonderful response from our ex-greenviewans. 5 years later, the alumni decide to organsie the 2nd Homecoming with a slightly different concept, guaranteed to make it one of the most astonishing event in Greenview's History.
We are also celebrating Greenview's 15th Anniversary with Homecoming 08 and hope to invite back as many ex-Greenviewans as possible. Tickets are on sale now @ $20 each and the details for the events are as follow:
Date: 15th Nov 08
Time: 545pm onwards
Venue: Greenview Sec School
Since June, a team of alumni members have been spending their precious time organising this event and there will be several 'attractions' of the night. The highlight of the night being 'Down Memory Lane'. We will be putting up exhibits and photos and items to illustrate the journey that Greenview Secondary School have undergone. It would definitely be one of the most memorable exhibitions as we look at key significant events that Greenview have organised. We will also be showcasing the academic and CCA achievements that Greenview have attained and things that we certainly are proud of.
This event is definitely the main highlight of the year and definitely an event not to be missed. Visit this blog reglarly for updates of the event.
Anyone getting a ticket can drop me an email @ andyng.ck@gmail.com, remember to leave ur name, contact no and year of graduation in the email. Alternatively, you can drop by Greenview Sec School @ Pasir Ris st 21 to get ur ticket.
Last but not least, be a part of Homecoming 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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