Quest Alumni Association
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Inception / History |
The QUEST Alumni was founded by the pioneer batch of 1959 and it has held strong till this present day. The Alumni was officially registered in 1977, making it one of the earliest Alumni of any local secondary school, apart from the colonial era schools. Our pioneering Alumni are the pillars of the nation building days, helping to shape the nation’s success that we know today. |
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Our Goals |
To build an inclusive network of Alumni based on the spirit of Dare to Serve to support the students, co-create opportunities for our members and to improve lives in the community. |
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Our Alumni |
The Alumni offers a broad network and global reach for career, social or advisory to peers and students. Many of our Alumni are shining luminaries in our society. They hold leadership positions in the corporate, government, social sectors. Several Ministers and Civil Service Leaders have emerged from this humble school, reflecting the good foundation and grounded values that has shaped their pathway to success. There are also those who built their own business legacy through hard work, diligence and sheer perseverance, and eked out their own success stories from humble beginnings. Within our ever-growing Alumni base of more than 20,000, many are corporate highflyers, community champions, ambassadors for social causes, selflessly giving back to the School and the Alumni to uplift the students’ lives and give a hand to the less fortunate amongst us. The Alumni has worked hand in hand with the School to support and improve the lives and journey of the students, helping to nurture talents of the future. Last but not least, a Queenstown Alumni never refuses the opportunity to come back and support our Alma Mater School, continuing the legacy left by our pioneers - Dare to Serve - for School, for Members, for Community. |
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DARE TO SERVE The Alumnus Pledge |
I strive to be the best that I can be, to serve the Alumni, the School, the Quest Community and our Society. |
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Alumnus |
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Introduction |
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Mr. WEE Beng Sing, Roland (Class of 1961) |
President |
Mr Wee is the Chairman of MEI Engineering Group, serving multi-national clients across Asia Pacific. He is sought after for his expertise in engineering and facilities constructions, and he consults for numerous complicated projects throughout his career. He sits on several boards such as Singapore PowerGas, subsidiaries of DBS Land and SembCorp. He also co-founded an eco-friendly bio-tech startup RWDC specializing in bio-degradable plastics to solve the microplastics that are harmful to our human population. He actively sought out and invested in innovative projects in ageing and healthcare sectors. Queenstown Secondary remains a special place for him, and he is committed to help Queenstownians (today’s students) be better equipped to face the challenges of tomorrow. As president of the Alumni, he hopes to provide his wealth of experience and connections to help all alumni succeed in their endeavours. |
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Mr. GOH, Ronald (Class of 1962) |
Vice President |
Mr. Goh’s secondary educational path began at QSTS, where he laid the foundation for a technical journey that would eventually take him to great heights. As Chairman of the E&E Group of Companies, he has completed numerous prestigious projects and is a respected name in the industry. Mr. Goh’s involvement with the QSTS Alumni Association (QUEST) reflects his deep commitment to education and community, and he generously donated to the school cause in retrofitting the sound system in the school hall. Mr. Goh’s life is a testament to the power of education, innovation, and
generosity. As he continues to make a difference in the lives of others,
both professionally and personally; his legacy continues to inspire and
leave a lasting impact.
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Mr. LEE Wah, Steven (Class of 1971) |
Hon Secretary |
Mr Lee is a long serving civil employee with the Land Survey Office (currently the Singapore Land Authority). Throughout his illustrious career at SLA, he was instrumental in bringing about real impact in his work as Singapore was modernising the real estate environment. As part of the regulatory team, the contribution he made to the policies is still being valued today. He shares his expertise currently as a consultant based on his rich knowledge of the Singapore real estate landscape. He has selflessly given his time to the Alumni as the Hon Secretary of the Alumni for more than 25 years. He enjoys giving back to his alma mater and will continue to do so. He is a shining example of the School motto - Dare to Serve. |
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Mr. LIM Song Joo (SJ) (Class of 1981) |
Asst Hon Secretary |
Mr Song Joo (SJ Lim) has 30 years of experience in the Technology and Financing sector. He held many functional and management roles across NMCs like GE Capital, Macquarie Bank, Hitachi, amongst others before running his own group of companies from 2012. As a serial entrepreneur, he led 3 investments to successful exits, and is currently invested in AI, Medtech, IT Services and Edutech start-ups. Since 2016, he has designed and run Entrepreneurship programs and collaboratively conducts these programs with Singapore Universities and Polytechnics. He works with government agencies to nurture promising start-ups for grants and fundings. Recalling his days at Queenstown, he would remember outings such as Pulau Ubin overnight geography trips, and explorations at St John Island. He hopes to guide and mentor juniors to avoid the pitfalls he experienced while he was a youth. |
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Dr. HUI Chee Wah (Class of 1980) |
Hon Treasurer |
Dr Hui ran his private clinic for close to 20 years before joining the Nuffield Dental Group in 2019. He recalls fondly his days at QSTS, where dedicated teachers made a huge impact on his formative years. He felt that the teachers are the most impactful influence on his Queenstownian days. He not only improved his grades from “cellar dwellers” to high scoring A’s but he also gradually understands the nurturing environment QSTS has provided for him to succeed in life. Annually, he sets aside personal time to join mission trips to underdeveloped countries to provide pro bono dental care. As an Alumni, he hopes to be able to give back and help others succeed.
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Mr. TAN Wee Tin (Class of 1959) |
Hon Auditor |
Dr Tan Wee Tin is the Inaugural batch of students in Queenstown in 1956 graduating in 1959. He also co-founded the QUEST Alumni in 1977. He remembered vividly having to switch to 3 other schools while the actual school was being built. Despite financial hardship, he doubled down on his studies and was duly rewarded with a job at Price Waterhouse Coopers who later seconded him to Australia in 1962 under a work study arrangement, a godsend opportunity that only the rich could afford in those days. Constantly upgrading himself with professional courses, he set up his own Accountancy Practice in 1970 that’s still in operation today. An active alumnus, he has been serving on the School Advisory Board for over a decade, donated generously to the school and is a supportive force behind the Alumni through its ups and downs. |
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Mr. TAN Chiew Koon (Class of 1962) |
Hon Auditor |
Mr Tan enjoyed an illustrious career in his various positions with Shell. He led and headed up some of the most important and groundbreaking projects during his time for Shell when Asia was booming (& Singapore was heavily invested in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Sectors). As a Student Leader at Queenstown, he championed for social causes without hesitation. The school provided him with the foundation values to advocate for those who have less. Mr Tan has actively served in the Alumni since 1995, and he felt the Alumni, with its vast connections, will be a great platform for all Queenstownians to help one another in career opportunities, mentoring or business collaborations. |
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Mr. LIM Hong Tan (Class of 1968) |
Committee Member |
Mr Lim is undoubtedly the 1st generation of Geek. He completed his A Levels in QSTS in 1968. He graduated with a 1st Class Honours in Mechanical Engineer and (a latter) MBA from the National University of Singapore. He has served on numerous Technical Boards and Advisory Councils in the early days of IT and Technology Strategy. He managed technology deployment in both government and private organisations. He helps organisations migrate from a manual process to a technology enabled architecture. Having retired from active employment in the Infocomm sector, he now consults and provide support for corporations. He hopes to contribute to the Alumni to help the school and students become meaningful members of the society. |
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Mr. TAN Kia Chai, Allan (Class of 1962) |
Committee Member |
Mr Tan is a humble and respectful student in his time at Queenstown Sec, especially in the eyes of his favourite teacher, Mr Peter Siddle. After graduating from school, he eked out a career in the publishing and distribution industry. In the fast-paced transformation of the media and print industry, he led the team at Fuji Photo Film as a Division Manager before retiring. When asked to share an forgettable moment during his years at Queenstown Sec, he candidly recalled moments of near claustrophobic disaster (near drowning if not for his bestie saving him) as the highlight of his time at Queenstown. He now volunteers actively with HPB, IMDA, Team Nila as a way of contributing back to society. |
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Mr. WOO Kam Mun (Class of 1975) |
Committee Member |
Mr Woo is a career officer with MINDEF until he left the service in 2005. As an outstanding Military Officer, he was selected to attend a prestigious Overseas Graduate Scholarship and was interviewed by the legendary LG Winston Choo. He had to decline the offer as he prioritises his family duties. He’s a filial son who wished to be with his ailing dad rather than pursue his career advancement. He remembers his time at Queenstown Secondary where he excelled at representing the school in various sports like badminton and won various awards at the Combined Schools and National levels. With his organizational skills, he worked to galvanize the ex-teachers’ group. Many are in their final twilight years and the gathering brought joy and camaraderie. He brings a kind and caring heart to the Alumni. |
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Mr. LEE, Aloysius (Class of 1978) |
Committee Member |
Mr Lee went to SAJC, did his BEng at NUS and MSc at NTU. Queenstown scouting, his CCA, guides his journey in life to always be prepared, persevere, and take pride in all endeavours. Throughout his 35-year career, including 16 years tenure in China, Aloysius has led and helped transformed many multi-national companies in the electronics and high-tech precision manufacturing sector, such as semiconductors, precision engineering, amongst others. He has held leadership roles in factory and engineering management, business intelligence and IT systems. He enjoys meeting people and finds alumni a meaningful avenue to contribute back to the school. He enjoys interacting with the younger generation to pass on the life experiences he accumulated throughout his career. |