Via Veritas Vita

Perhaps it's the new year... perhaps it's because we are in the thick of organizing the SK Quah Run or perhaps it's because of the gathering of old friends and teachers of SAC yesterday.... whatever it is that evoked in me this nostalgic memories of old SAC building sitting lonely and dusty in Middle Road... amidst the gigantic and shiny buildings around. I felt compelled to write in to express my thoughts and feelings about the place...So I submitted a feedback to REACH, Singapore....

The content of the feedback:

I am an alumni of the St Anthony's Canossian Schools... and a group of us, ex-girls are extremely concerned about what is to become of the old building at Middle Road. A few of us went to pay a visit recently and found that the building has been left like a warehouse for props.... which is pathetic-looking.

I remember as students, we used to enjoy the unique charms of the school... even today, we are still talking about the bustling quadrangle, the lovely chapel and the cosy environment it provided for our growing years.

Imagine how sad we were when we were confronted with a place that we used to treasure. It was everything reduced to this present state! What's left of the building now is a graffiti-stricken lift, broken tiles, caged up spaces that are dusty and dirty. However, we are hopeful that the building can be restored to its previous grandeur with some sincere refurbishment plans from the government.

Why is this building of such rich historical value being left to its devices when other buildings around the vicinity have long been developed into art museums (former SJI) and entertainment hub (former CHIJ)?

If you need ideas about what the building can be used for, our ex-gals and alumni will be more than willing to contribute. Please do not let it degenerate further.... let us restore this piece of history back to its glorious days.