And so a chapter is finished.
From Facebook:
It didn’t feel like it was over; it didn’t feel right. What a waste, that with a new beginning comes an end.
Today was the last day of my life as a student in VS. I could have wished that it be a more meaningful day, but in this day and age of new media, I sort of came to terms with the fact that friendships never die. We can always see each other 2 years on, and even then, the all-leveling NS.
I didn’t take any photos, I didn’t sign any shirts, I didn’t even really get to say goodbye. I did shake hands with a multitude of people though. And I got good wishes here and there, and gave many out. And if anything, that should be enough.
Even Mr Chia wished me good luck!
Before I start going sentimental and wishy-washy though, let’s just say that VS was a great time for me; a time of discovery, opportunity, friendship, improvement and basically I found a whole new other identity of mine.
Of course, not to discredit VJC, I’m sure it will continue to mold this character so that it becomes better than what it is today. And that’s what life is about.
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Ziyad said something to me that is probably the theme of this post
“Happy Graduation Day!”
I won’t discount that it was said in a slightly sarcastic manner, but it suddenly struck me that hey, I’ll never experience a sec 4 grad night and go through what my seniors have gone through. But then again, I guess that’s life for you. When life gives you lemons, do the Calvin Harris!
Gifts from the PB seniors from wayyyy back.
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So in tribute to VS and what VS has done for me, let me share something:
It’s all in the name. 
A name that inspires you to be more than you can be.
A name that marks the distinction between followers and leaders.
A name that helps you fully develop an awareness of your individual gifts and social responsibilities.
At Victoria, the school name is more than a mere word.
So be a Victorian-and know what it is to live by its true name.
Touche.
Through this 2 year journey, though short, I think that it should be said that we are Victorians, curtailed as our stint might be. It is only in our shortcomings do we learn and grow.
Victoria has taught me what it is like to have opportunities, what it is like to bond, what it is like to argue and yet come out better through all of it. Victoria has taught me what friendly competition is about, a stark reminder of what I’ve failed to do thus far. It has given me opportunities to excel, to fail, to triumph, to fall.
Ups and downs in both Prefectorial Board and Scouts. In class life and in school life. A smorgasbord of events and happenings which included:
- Sec 1 Orientation Camp
- Changing Corner
- Bullying Incident
- Blackout Incident
- 1st in level
- Blogging Incident
- Bali Trip
- VIP application
- Literature Dramatization incident.
- 2nd in level
And I feel that I should take this opportunity to thank the teachers who have accompanied me along this journey to help and guide me, as much as I bitch about them, and as much as I don’t like them sometimes.
I’m going to have a lot of trouble listing them down, but here goes.
Sec 1: Mr Tan, Ms Shyamira, Ibu Diah, Mr Denny Aw Yong, Mr Munir, Mdm Farrah, Ms Koh, Ms Raksha, Mr Leo, Mr Quek, Ms Choo, Mrs Lim, Ms Lim, Mr Nat Tan, Mr Chew, Mr Sng.
Sec 2: Mr Tan, Ms Shyamira, Ibu Diah, Ms Koo, Mr Koh, Mdm Nabilah, Ms Boey and Ms Ricca, Mrs Ouyang, Ms Raksha,, Mr Ben Khor, Ms Choo, Mrs Lim, Ms Lim, Mr Nat Tan, Mr Chew, Mr Sng, Mr Maran.
I’ll probably end this by thanking my friends, my teachers, my seniors and everyone who has made my VS journey so memorable, a color palette of the good, the bad, and the really good. I really wish and hope that I’ll be able to see you guys somewhere down the road, and if you haven’t seen this side of me before, now you have.
In the words of someone: “It’s saddening beyond words”
To summarize VS into mere words is almost woefully inadequate.
Nil Sine Labore comes close to perfect.
Thank you.
Scouty boots which will never be used in the way that they were meant to be.
