an eye for the blind.

the hour heats up, and the study gets rough. and diplomacy we know, but only some of us know enough to play.

that comforts people. that at times we can mask, at times we can hide, at times we can ask, at times we can fight.

does it really matter; who gets the bigger end of the half, who gets the redder side of the apple?

and when we find out that the only one slogging in the world is us; do we stop?

we can hoist banners and chant curses, or fade into the atmosphere;

the question is, what are the choices that we intend to make?

and do they know how our justification comes.

Excerpts from the online Facebook petition group:

 

Yet another triumph we see.
http://tnp.sg/news/story/0,4136,217084,00.html?
For those who are still unaware, we have won the ‘battle’. 🙂
Thank you everyone for your kind and undying support to this cause. Every single one of your dedication and belief has led to this outcome. It is without a doubt that the Victorian Spirit is very much alive and burning. Without the vast and ready support of the Alumni and current students, this would not have been achieved. Many thanks once again.
However, we must always remember that this issue may not be permanently resolved. Let’s always be on our guard and be prepared for any situations that may arise against Victoria School. If we do not hold strongly to our ideals, we know that this issue will resurface again in another few years. So, let’s stand tall and proud and always be ready to ensure Victoria School is forever triumphant. Because She is something more.
Let’s all do our part as Victorians, and contribute back to the School in whatever ways we can. It is only with the strength and support of the Alumni that the School can excel further. Let’s not wait for another crisis to come together. I suggest joining the OVA, where everyone can and will keep in touch, and ‘keep Her flag unfurled’.
http://blog.ova.org.sg/
Lastly, on behalf of all Victorians, i would like to wish the current batch of Sec 4 Victorians for the upcoming ‘O’ Levels: All the best guys! Make Her proud. Believe in yourselves. 🙂
Remember your Roots. Remember the Name. Victoria.
Thank you. 🙂
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It is heartening to know that soon we will be 2000 strong.
As we continue to create awareness and garner support, we have to move on to our next step.
The PETITION to disapprove of VJC’s plans.
http://vs.jonaize.com/
Please sign the petition sincerely and spread the message to all Sons of Victoria and supporters. Every man counts! We got to inform everyone and get their support.
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Update (caa 10 Aug 2009):
Victorians, we must RISE & UNITE.
Over the first week, it is heartening to see over 1300 Victorians unite together in this cause. Thanks for your genuine support!
At this stage, it would be best if we could create more awareness to the many Victorians out there, who are still unaware. Please help to spread the message to all your friends and fellow Victorians. There are many ways, from facebook to MSN to SMS. Help invite all your Victorian friends on facebook especially. Thanks for respecting my humble request.
I still remember during the co-ed saga in 2005, many many many Victorians had changed their MSN nicknames to begin with "[Son of Victoria]" to show their love for Mother Victoria and also help create awareness among the community. It would be great if we could do that again now.
Many thanks again to one and all. Let’s unite and stand together as one. Victoria will always be something more. Always remember that what we are now, was seeded then – at Victoria School. 🙂
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Reminder:
brothers, let’s not have any personal attacks and unnecessary comments here. 🙂
please be sensitive and sensible to the gravity of the issue. let’s keep all the posts strictly to those that will be beneficial to our cause. thanks!
we have to stay true to our gentlemanly VS roots.

Clearly, words of a student of Victoria School, not a Son of Victoria, not a Victorian.

To have called it a war and to battle, instead of trying to foster and promote closer ties.

To have guarded Victoria School, and neglected Victoria Junior College.

To have wished students well for the ‘O’ levels, not the ‘A’ levels.

Simple things, but nonetheless significant.

We have never started to be a family and we will never be one if we do not learn that the Victorian spirit and culture is characterised by its intangibility, and not by treating both parties as organisations going through merger and separation under a common name.

And you ask why people have begun to lose sight of the Victorian spirit. Why it has diminished over the years and why there has been no improvement.

You ask why.

You’ve been answered.

Based on your drawing and the 10 answers you gave this is a summary of your personality:
You are sensitive and indecisive at times. You are a freedom lover and a strong person. You are shy and reserved. If you’ve drawn a cross on each of windows, you always want to live alone. You are very tidy person. There’s nothing wrong with that because you’re pretty popular among friends. son.

You will avoid being alone and seek the company of others whenever possible. You love excitement and create it wherever you go. You have a strong personality and you like to command, influence and control people.

You are not a romantic person by nature. It also safe to say that others don’t see you as a flirt. You don’t think much about yourself.

the world can point, and laugh, and tease, and sigh.

who will sing the baby its lullaby.

it wakes to feel the earthly tremors.

human terrors, natural disasters.

ever so silent and sound it watches.

cut this burn that the baby mirrors.

it needs no knowledge to read our sign.

he licks his thumb and scratches his behind.

so young so crude we observe our future.

no hope no faith something we can be sure.