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I almost teared when I wrote the last paragraph. Hur. :')

He's supposed to write his own school testimonial... but I suppose nothing beats having it written by someone else who knows him. Self appraisal's always hard. Haha... and as I typed out the facts which he sent me (the awards, achievements and all), I couldn't help but feel proud of this brother of mine. You know what brother... You are really well rounded, well loved... :) And though this can't be placed inside, you have a lot of things to count as lost... compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Him, which I know is of utmost importance in that heart of yours, which is hard to find given your age. Haha brother brother... for all the struggles, huge smiles, tears, pokes... cheers. You've been a wonderful didi. Rock on dude. Remember... jia you. Tuhan cinta anda... very very much. :)

5 exemplified himself as a true ----ian throughout his years as a student in ----- who strove for excellence in all his endeavours, bringing glory to his school and nation in the many activities and competitions that he undertook in his name.

As an initiated, enthusiastic and naturally charismatic leader, 5 consistently contributed to the student leadership body first as a class chairman and then as a class councilor in his lower secondary years. He joined the student council as a junior executive of community service in 2005 and subsequently served in the EXCO of Humanitarian Resource in 2006, in which he helped organized numerous fund raising events and bazaars, participating actively in the collection of old clothes and newspapers. In 2007, as a council senior, 5 took on an empowering role as a student mentor where he was given the opportunity to mentor his fellow juniors. His eagerness and earnestness to serve his fellow peers, topped with his good vocals, became the ingredients that got him voted as the ----ian idol in 2005.

5 also left significant marks in the school's arts scene, especially in the areas of drama and band. He was actively involved in two of the school's public drama performances, "Cinderalla" in 2004 and "Beauty and the Beast" in 2006. As a percussionist in the band, 5 contributed in the school’s achievement of a silver medal at the SYF central judging of display bands in 2004; he had also participated in numerous public performances with the band like the school's 45th Anniversary Dinner and Chingay @ Jurong, both held in 2005. As a passionate youth with a passion for singing, 5 came in champions in the YEAH! Awards (Youth Excellence Awards in the Heartlands) orgnanised by Southwest CDC in 2006 and was given the opportunity to write and record a theme song for the organization.

5's contributions for the school in the sporting arena was equally if not more stellar. As an active rower, 5 took part in numerous rowing competitions both on the national and international level, winning and bringing glory both to the school and to the nation of Singapore. One of his highlights in this area was when he came in 1st in Southeast Asia in the Asian Juniors Rowing Championships in 2006. In competitions where he had to pit himself against competitors much older than him, 5 shone through and achieved runners up positions amidst tough oppositions. In the most recent school track and field meet, 5 proved himself as a runner as well, winning a gold medal in the 'B' division boys 4 x 400m relay.

In spite of him being heavily involved in the various areas, 5 never did lose sight of the importance of success in his studies. He scored a total of 7 points in his N-level exams in 2006 with two distinctions and was offered the opportunity to take his O-levels. As a student with an inclination to the field of mathematics, 5 had been offered to take additional mathematics since his upper secondary years and has taken part in various competitions like the Australian Math Competition for the Westpac Awards and the Singapore Mathematical Olympiads. Another highlight for 5 in his academic area would be his participation in the Raffles (Junior College) Model United Nations Conference.

5 was a student who redefined the word 'determination'; he refused to let the seemingly existing limitations that were imposed on him physically and mentally get the better of him but instead pressed on through his years in the school to become who he eventually was in the end upon graduation – a fine young gentleman who had excelled in all areas, well respected and loved both by his teachers and peers. With this strong sense of motivation and his determination to do well, there is no reason why 5 should not achieve success in whatever future endeavours he chooses to undertake. We therefore take pleasure in recommending him for further education and future employment in positions of leadership, trust and responsibility.