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Wednesday 9 December 2015

SGI CENTENNIAL GRAND DINNER 2015

CENTENNIAL GRAND DINNER 2015

PROGRAMME FOR HOMECOMING AND REUNION WEEKEND


FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 18 - 19 DECEMBER 2015
Visit to SGI Lasallian Gallery (at the School)    
TIME: 9.00 AM to 9.00 PM
(Donate RM100 and receive the SGI Centennial Commemorative Coin)
Person in charge - Yeap Thean Hock 019 550 7538
Fees: FOC

FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER 2015
Homecoming fellowship at SGI SCHOOL
TIME: 4.00 PM onwards
Light refreshment served.
Person in charge - Joseph 019 550 3300 & Chai Sang Ter 016 557 3896
Fees: FOC

FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER 2015
Fellowship gathering and Karoake at School Hall
TIME: 8.30 PM onwards (after dinner hours)
Food and drinks available
Person in charge - Yeap TE - 012 538 2743
Fees: Buy on site

SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER 2015
Centennial Fun run/hike up Maxwell Hill
TIME: 7.30 AM
Person in charge - Chan How Nean - 012 326 0755
Fees: FOC

SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER 2015
Centennial Golf Tournament at Taiping Golf Resort
TIME: 8.00 AM TEE OFF
Person in charge - Ooi Chong Gin - 012 379 6778
Fees: RM150.00 (Non member of TGR) with goody bag
          RM100.00 (Member of TGR) with goody bag

GRAND CENTENNIAL DINNER 2015
SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER 2015
Cocktail starts from 6.00pm
Dinner - 7.30pm
Fees: RM100.00 (with door gifts)

Contact: Joseph Lau 012 550 3300, Sang Ter 016 557 3896, Yeap TE 012 538 2743


Saturday 17 January 2015

Message from Guest of Honour YB Senator Datuk Paul Low and other VIPs



YB Senator Datuk Paul Low Seng Kuan currently serves as the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Governance and Integrity.

He is the immediate past President of Transparency International Malaysia, the accredited national chapter of the Berlin-based Transparency International, which is an independent, non-governmental and non-partisan organization committed to fight against corruption at all levels of society.

Datuk Low also served as Vice President of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), and was the President of FMM from 1997 to 1999. 

He has extensive knowledge and experience in industry as he was involved in the glass manufacturing and automotive industries for more than 35 years and was the Managing Director of Malaysian Sheet Glass Sdn Bhd until his retirement in March 2010. Datuk Low also sat on the boards of Sunway Berhad and Pos Malaysia Berhad up until his recent appointment as a Minister.

He was also privileged to serve on several key agencies of the Malaysian Government, some of which are the National Economic Action Council (NEAC) (during the financial crisis of 1997 to 1999), Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER), and Malaysian Services Development Council (MSDC). He was also involved actively in international multilateral organizations including APEC, WTO, ASEAN and chaired the Private Sector Taskforce on Free Trade Arrangement. 

On April 1, 2011 he was appointed Deputy Chairman and a Commissioner of the Enforcement Agency Integrity Organisation (EAIC). 

Datuk Low is a chartered accountant by profession and graduated from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne.




For all of us who are Georgians we should take pride and be honoured to take part in this Centennial Celebration today which marks one hundred years of existence for St. George’s Institution. The institution was initially established by its founders from a vision to provide adequate and good primary and secondary education towards equipping  young boys. This would provide them with a foundation to pursue higher education as well as give them access to opportunities and jobs to better their lives.

As a Georgian myself - having started my primary schooling in 1953 and completing my Form Five in 1963 - I count it a great honour to have benefited greatly from the education afforded me at SGI and the sporting and other extra curriculum activities which contributed to making my schooling an enjoyable and rewarding experience. All this was made possible by the dedication in teaching and supervisory care that were selflessly given by the De La Salle Christian Brothers and local teachers. For this, I express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to them. It is notable that there are many Georgians who have since reached high levels of office in their lives. We have a Chief Justice, professors, prominent politicians, Ministers and even a Deputy Prime Minister. I have met many Georgians who are holding positions of influence and numerous who are successful not only here but in other countries. I am sure for all of us, St George’s Institution will always be remembered fondly in our hearts. In closing, my congratulations to all especially those who are currently in charge of the Institution. May SGI continue to grow in strength and fulfill its original vision given by its founders to be an institution of excellent learning. I am proud to be a Georgian!

YB SENATOR DATUK PAUL LOW SENG KUAN
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for Governance, Integrity & Human Rights






Our Centennial Celebration is indeed a moment of great joy. As Georgians and Lasallians we are proud that we have made a difference to the lives of the children and youth in this small town of Taiping for a hundred years. Today, as we launch our year-long events and festivities, let us not forget what we have received and what we need to hand over as our legacy to the young in our school and the children and youth who will come to our Home.

There is no better way to remind ourselves of our Way Forward than to recall the themes that the Lasallian Family in Malaysia in 2014 has invited us to reflect upon: “Inspire Dignity”, “Nurture Quality” and “Together in Association” and “We are Lasallians”. Our celebrations will be short-lived without a depth of vision and creativity in mission. We can thus focus on four key words in 2015: 1. Listen to the cries and aspirations of the Young (Inspiration); 2. Improve Quality of Education that is Holistic and Integral (Innovation); 3. Lasallian Life in Truth and Unity (Integrity) and 4. Being Brothers and Being Lasallians is what makes a Difference. (Identity) 

Our celebrations this year is also a time for the La Salle Brothers and the Lasallian Family in Malaysia to express our sincere gratitude to all Georgians: the students, the school leadership, the Boards, the Alumni Associations for their years of services to your Alma Mater and to our nation Malaysia and our people. As we continue to believe that Lasallian Education is distinctive because it has informed our minds, formed and affected our hearts and transformed our lives and being. Lasallian Schools not only produce students with distinctions but all of them have turned out to be distinguished as Brothers, teachers, fathers, mothers, professionals, sportsmen and sportswomen, musicians and so many more. They have definitely made a difference to our nation. 

This is our gift to our Nation knowing that this would not have been possible without God who has blessed us and our Faith that has been our light.

Thank you

BR. ANTHONY ROGERS FSC
Director
La Salle Schools Malaysia





This is a very special year for St. George’s Institution as it celebrates the centenary of the foundation of the school. From its humble beginning in 1915, it has become a well known institution achieving academic excellence and providing holistic education to thousands of Malaysian teenagers over a period of 100 years of its existence.

One hundred years is a very long time for any institution. It is a credit to everyone - the La Salle Brothers, teachers, students, benefactors - who have helped keep St. George’s
Institution going but also ensured that the Lasallian spirit lives on in all of us. 

The challenge for St. George’s Institution today is not only to continue the rich Lasallian tradition of the past but to come up with creative and innovative ways of continuing this tradition. As in all traditions some will have to change. One change is that St. George’s Institution is no longer headed by a La Salle Brother but by a lay Principal. We have to accept change and there will be more to come. 

Centenaries are great occasions for celebrations. As we recall the events of the past 100 years of St. George’s Institution, let us also look forward to even greater achievements in the years to come.

On behalf of the 19 member associations I would like to congratulate St. George’s Institution, Taiping on the official launch of your Centennial Celebration 2015.
“Honor Virtutis Praemium”
  
MICHAEL SIMON
President
The Malaysian Federation of Lasallian Alumni Associations




Greetings to my Fellow Georgians and Friends! 

Today St Georges’ Institution Taiping is celebrating 100 years of its founding in 1915 by the La Salle Brothers. It is indeed a great day for all Georgians to cherish and remember. 

The Taiping Community is grateful to the La Salle Brothers for making a well-deserved choice of Taiping to establish a La Salle Institution. Many generations of young ones of Taiping had been educated by La Salle Brothers and lay teachers of SGI, a great century of La Sallian education. Many had benefited from their dedication, leadership and guidance.

Many Georgians have become useful citizens contributing positively towards the development of our country. Distinguished sons of St. George’s Institution include

  • ·        Datuk Paul Low Seng Khuan (1963) - present Minister in Prime Minister
Department
  • ·         the Late Tan Sri Ismail Khan (1920) - former Speaker of Dewan Negara and
former Chief Judge of Borneo States.
  • ·         the Late Dr. Toh Chin Chye (1936) - former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore
  • ·         the Late Dr. Ng Kam Poh (1946) the former Minister of Health


The La Salle Brothers have left a legacy of Lasallian education, tradition and culture
of hardwork, perseverance and the spirit of achievement. 

To you La Salle Brothers, lay teachers and staff of SGI, both past and present, I thank you once again.

It has certainly been a great privilege for me to serve my Alma Mater as Chairman
of the Board of Governors and Managers.

Yours faithfully.

PAUL LOH ENG WAH, AMP
Chairman
Board of Governors, SMK St George, Taiping. 
Board of Managers, SK St George I, Taiping.






Back in March 1914, Brother James Byrne envisioned the establishment of a boys school to offer a holistic education to the young boys of the Taiping community regardless of race, religion and creed. This led to the birth of St George’s Institution on 18 January 1915. It had a humble beginning with only 7 teachers, 49 students and 6 classes, under the leadership of the first Director, Brother James Gilbert. Over a century, we have now grown to 900 students and 90 teachers. 

During the past century, together with the La Salle brothers, all teachers, parents and old boys have worked with zeal and determination for the success of the school, in both academic and non-academic fields. We are indeed proud that the school has produced many prominent men and women, who are renowned not only in Malaysia but other parts of the world as well
.
Reflecting on our past glories, we must now strive towards a vibrant future. It is not an impossible dream as the past has proven to us. With concerted effort of every one, teachers, parents, students and the support of the Lasallian brothers and Alumni, it can become a reality. Make that our dream and the dream will become a reality !

As Henry Ford said : 

“Before anything else, getting ready is the secret of success.”

So, are you ready? Here, I would like to convey my best wishes to all of you in striving wholeheartedly for a vibrant future.

I am also happy to be a part of the glorious past. I wish to thank all of you, teachers, students, parents, OGA, Board of Governors, the PTA and the La Salle Brothers, who have rendered your support and assistance to me in contributing to this glorious past.

Thank you.
  
YOONG YOOK YAM
The Principal,

SMK St George, Taiping





Today is an auspicious day in the history of St. George’s Institution Taiping. The foundation stone was laid on 20 June 1914 and the Institution was formally established as a mission school a year later in 1915. The La Salle Brothers were the pioneers and leaders in the development of the school. 

Looking back over the past one hundred years, St George’s Institution has left an indelible mark in the annals of education in Malaysia. Today, we can say with pride that the school has succeeded in fulfilling the objectives of its founders to serve the community by providing quality holistic education for the youth.

St. George’s Institution has produced leaders in various fields at both the community, national and international levels. Old Georgians have distinguished themselves in both the public and private sectors. Our Guest of Honour Datuk Low serves as a fine example of a distinguished old boy of the school.

As we celebrate this landmark anniversary of the founding of the school, we honour and pay tribute to the many La Salle Brothers and teachers for teaching and guiding
us with passion and commitment. 

I would like to thank our Old Georgians who continue to support the physical and academic development of the school through individual donations and other contributions. Their donations and contributions represent a fitting token of gratitude for what one has  received from this great Institution.

Let us rededicate ourselves to the ideals and principles that inspired the founding fathers of this great institution one hundred years ago. We should regard ourselves as trustees of the Lasallian education, a heritage that we must preserve and pass on to the next generation.

The theme ‘A glorious past and A vibrant future’, is a strong message of hope for our alma mater as we march into the second centennial. Let us enjoy the Celebration and forge a strong esprit de corps among Lasallians and friends.

I would like to thank the La Salle Brothers, Old Georgians’ Association, the Board of
Governors and Managers and school for their support and cooperation in the planning
and organization of the SGI Centennial Celebrations 2015.

JOSEPH LAU TEE SUN, AMP
President, Old Georgians’ Association Taiping

Chairman, SGI Centennial Celebrations 2015



Photos of the Centennial Celebration 2015 launching ceremony

Some photos of the Centennial Celebration 2015 official launching ceremony.




































Saturday 6 December 2014