Most who know me would know that i respect tradition a big deal and that I am a firm believer of if it ain’t broken dun fix it. Yet what if it is not broken on the verge but not yet still can work, but the continual will result in a total breakdown and an eventual annihilation?

What set me thinking was the direction at which VIP might take. VJC takes her roots back to VS. In continuing tradition, the two schools should remain tightly linked and move together in a concerted effort. But what if the failure of own is inexorably dragging the progress of the other? How much should we sacrifice to keep it moving together? If the point comes down to cutting off your own flesh to be able to continue on the journey further would it be morally right to do so? Or do you have a duty back to your roots.

Being an old boy to both I feel very conflicted. VJ does has a responsibility back to VS but Vj also needs to survive. Is it right for VJ to maybe turn her IP to a six year course and indirectly compete with VS?

Actually to me the best solution thus far would be a merger. I was perhaps naive once to oppose turning co-ed. But looking at the viewpoint of remaining relevant in the shifting education landscape, it might just be the only choice VS is left with. If there is a very strong compelling reason then press on. Well PLMGS used to be a boys’ school.

With merger and turning co-ed can relieve the dangers of becoming religated to a lower level then perhaps it is now best for the alumni, management, staff and current students to look more indepth and really consider this: How important is tradition to us?

-wonght
A big stride I take to move on and survive