14th February 2009 - A Day to Remember

14th February 2009 will be forever remembered by all Victorians not because it was Valentine's Day, but it was because Victoria Institution was proclaimed as a National Heritage by the Malaysian Government.

Y.B. Dato' Seri Haji Mohd Shafie bin Haji Apdal, Minister of Culture, Arts, Heritage and Unity (who is also a Victorian - batch of 1976) officiated the event with much pomp and pageantry, amidst full media coverage.

To the pleasure and delight of all present and past Victorians, he announced that our school's name would revert to Victoria Institution, and not the former "SMK Victoria". Three rounds of the famous V.I. clap ensued immediately. This was the day when many Victorians, including guests, met and mingled with each other. Some had not met each other for ages.

Now, there are plans to get V.I. back on track to its former glory. All of you are invited to participate in this process in any way you like, be it financial and material contributions, sponsorships, ideas, energy, effort or time. To all Victorians, what better way to show your love to the school by making it Malaysia's best school.

Viva Victoria!

Victorians' Back to School 2009 Gathering

Calling out to all Victorians!

VIOBA is organizing a get-together at the school this February 28, 2009 (Saturday). This gathering will be perfect for all who have not visited the school for some time. Bring your wife, bring your kids, bring your friends and loved one.

Details are as follows:
When: Saturday, 28 February 2009
Time: 2.00pm till late
Where: VIOBA Clubhouse

Some of the activities in place:
- Tour of the school (that's if you've forgotten how your school looks like! Or show your loved ones your beloved school)
- Q & A session between present and old Victorians
- Swimming (so don't forget to bring those trunks!)
- BBQ Dinner organized by former VI Rugby players (only at RM20.00 per pax)

For further inquiries, please contact Mr. Mohd. Rashdan Abd. Rashid (VIOBA Asst. Hon. Secretary & VIOBA Foundation board member) at 012-2055296 or 013-2945096.

Shell Malaysia Scholarship

Shell Malaysia has now opened applications for scholarships to Malaysian students for pursuing full-time undergraduate studies (1st degree course) tenable at recognized universities in Malaysia or overseas, and Pre-University studies in Malaysia.

If any of your children or relatives might like to apply, please go online at: http://www.shell.com.my/. The closing date is 31 March 2009.