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Mr Oon Jin Teik (Class of ’79) is yet another ACSian who has done our alma mater proud when he was recently appointed to high office as Chief Executive Office of the Singapore Sports Council (SSC).

A former outstanding swimmer, he was named Sportsboy of the Year and has represented Singapore at numerous international meets, including the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh and the Olympics in Los Angeles.

Jin Teik also excelled in the performing arts as 2nd Violinist, Singapore Philharmonic Orchestra and 1st Violinist, Singapore Schools’ National Orchestra.

The affable and modest Jin Teik is thankful for the ACS brand of education that helped shape his life. An above-average student who played as hard as he studied and got himself involved in many activities, he recalls: “ Life in ACS was complete.

Going beyond the paper chase, we were developed physically, socially and spiritually. This all-round education has helped me tremendously in my life and career”.

Despite his busy schedule in his new challenge at the SSC, Jin Teik found time to share with us below, some of his personal experiences in ACS and his career.

“Many teachers influenced me at different stages of my school life.

I recall Mrs Teoh in Primary 1 (ACPS) and her strong yet gentle style of guiding us. And how can I forget Mrs Fong in Primary 2! She pulled my ear for a careless Maths mistake during the mid-year exams, and believe me, it was a wake up call in more sense than one!

In ACS Secondary, Mr Earnest Lau (Principal) taught us true ACS leadership, whilst Mr Wee Moh Nam (Discipline Master, Maths Teacher & Swimming Coach) taught me an important lesson in life.

After my first public speech as Assistant Head Prefect (Sec 2) ended disastrously when I ‘blacked out’ in the middle of the speech, Mr Wee spent time to counsel me about public speaking, about recovering from failures in life, and about focusing on the task-at-hand.

He then gave me the next public speaking opportunity, which turned out to be a success. I never looked back ever since.

In ACJC, my Physics Teacher and Swimming Coach Mr Lenn Wei Ling fine-tuned many of my attributes. With his uncanny way of doing things, he pushed me towards academic and sports excellence.

As a volunteer coach at ACS Shaw Pool, he was the most deserving Singapore Coach-of-the-Year in for single-handedly guiding us (Ang Peng Siong, David Lim, my brother Jin Gee, and me) to qualify for the Los Angeles Olympics.”

“My parents got me started in swimming while I was in Primary 1, not with any intentions of being a national swimmer but as an exercise for good health.

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Subsequently, I was very fortunate to acquire my fundamental swimming skills from the late Neo Chwee Kok (former Singapore Olympian).

My first international meet was the 4th Asian Age Group Championships in Bangkok, when I was in Primary 4. As a rookie, I was too blur to be nervous and ended up with a couple of bronze medals in this first international outing.

Subsequently, I went on to represent Singapore at various international meets, including the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh and the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.”

“I wished I were a natural sportsman, so that I did not have to work so hard! It was sheer hard work, and I attribute my successes in the pool to the late Mr Neo Chwee Kok, Mr Wee Moh Nam (ACS), the late Mr Kee Soon Bee and Mr Lenn Wei Ling (ACJC).

During those days, I had to train twice a day.

My mother would wake up at am daily and drive me to the Toa Payoh swimming pool for the am training. When it came to diet and nutrition, rest and recovery, time management and school homework, my parents and coaches drove the disciplined lifestyle that I had to adopt.

There was no easy solution and no shortcuts".

“With the ups and downs that I experienced in life, I have been blessed with God’s guidance and forgiveness.

I have learned that the attitude I bring forth, the discipline I possess, the passion I contribute and the perseverance to complete each task are attributes for a successful and meaningful life.

Being a people-oriented and people-driven person, I also strongly believe that taking care of people is the most important thing that I’ve learned and practised.

I have also learned that whilst it is important to keep up with the everchanging world, the fundamental aspects of life – God-fearing, attitude, discipline, passion and perseverance - must not change.