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Hey everyone!
As we enter the festive season, let me present to you the official *CHRISTMAS
EDITION* of The Kaya and Toast Times! Yup, it's time to feel the mood of
joy and giving, and as you will see, Christmas is a really big thing here
in the UK, so get excited!
With Christmas coming, Singsoc will also be holding a *Christmas Party* on *12
Dec 2015 (Sat)*, *7 - 10 pm* at *Skempton 060A/B/C*. Do join us for a night
of food, performances and a Secret Santa gift exchange! Sign up HERE
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so we know you're coming.
In other news, the Imperial College Alumni Association of Singapore (ICAAS)
is presenting the *Most Outstanding Singaporean Award (MOSA)* to ICSS
members who have contributed greatly! If you know anyone who is deserving
of this award, do consider nominating him/her!
We are also in the midst of writing our triennial yearbook, *Retrospect*!
For the *Year 3s and 4s*, if you have not yet been contacted regarding
a *cohort
photo*, please inform our Liaisons Officer, Ivan. Also, if anyone has any
story to share about your life in Imperial, please email him too at
admin(a)ic-singsoc.net!
EXTRA, EXTRA! Read all about it! This issue features the first instalment
of *A Slice of London*, a series on places to explore in London, and I have
given a brief writeup about *Brick Lane*! If you are looking for places to
visit, why not consider going down to Brick Lane for an afternoon of good
food and fun shopping!
Well, that's all from me today, have a great month ahead! (:
Your joyful Secretary,
Ben Chin (:
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Musical Outing
Hello everyone!
Thanks for coming down to support our autumn musical outing, Les
Misérables, which concluded on 18th November 2015, last Wednesday! I really
hope that everyone had a good time and please do look out for more musicals
which will be coming your way really soon!
"Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again!
When the beating of your heart
Echoes the beating of the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes!"
― Les Misérables
Your happy Events Officer,
Wei Yan
2. Christmas Party
Hi Everyone!
As you can tell from the weather, winter is here, so get ready for our
Christmas Party! Look forward to a night of food & drinks, performances by
some of your friends, and a Secret Santa gift exchange!
Details are as follows:
Date: *12 December 2015, Saturday*
Time: *1900 - 2200hrs*
Venue: *Skempton 060A/B/C*
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It is the season for giving after all, so feel free to cook and bring some
food to share with everyone, or if you fancy a chance to perform for a
crowd, do contact any ExCo member to indicate your interest! The draw for
the Secret Santa gift exchange will be held on 4th December, Friday, and
you will be notified by email with more details.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of school life and do come down to
enjoy a chill night with your friends!
PS: Here are your POCs for the upcoming Hall Cookout, seniors do contact
them if you would like to join in:
Wilson & Pembridge: Paxton & Ben Ng
Woodward: Wan Qing & Gao Ming
Beit: Nicholas
Evelyn Gardens: Ben Chin
Princes Gardens: Ivan & Weiyan & Weijie
Your cool Events Officer,
Gao Ming 3. Most Outstanding Singaporean Award
Dear all,
Applications for the Most Outstanding Singaporean Award is now open! Here
are more details on what this award is about and the selection process.
*What is the Most Outstanding Singaporean Award (MOSA)?*
MOSA is an award presented by the Imperial College Alumni Association of
Singapore (ICAAS) to a student who has rendered outstanding services to
Imperial College Singapore Society (ICSS), the Singapore community in UK,
and the larger student community at Imperial College London. The candidate
should show leadership, exhibit merit, display integrity, and have an
outstanding character.
*Award *
- SGD1000
- Prize winner will need to serve on the ICAAS Exco for 1 year
*Criteria*
- Applicant must be enrolled at Imperial College London.
- Applicant can be in any year of his/her study.
- Applicant must be a Singapore citizen.
- Applicant must be a member of the Imperial College Singapore Society.
- Applicant cannot be currently on the ICSS Exco.
*Applications*
- Email your name, DOB, course, year of study and the dates that you
will be in Singapore in summer to secretary(a)ic-singsoc.net
- Deadline for nominations will be on the day of Annual General Meeting
(AGM), which is likely to be in early/mid March.
*Selection*
- Top three nominees will be selected by the society during AGM by
simple voting.
- Shortlisted candidates must be available for interview in Singapore by
the ICAAS Award Committee.
- The decision made by the ICAAS Award Committee is final.
- The award will be presented to the winner at the ICAAS Annual General
Meeting.
- Stay tuned to Kaya and Toast for confirmed dates for the interview and
ICAAS Annual General Meeting
Thank you!
Your sincere President,
Wan Qing 4. Retrospect
Hi Everyone!
This academic year, we will be publishing Retrospect, our triennial
publication!
As per previous editions, we will be having a section where we will feature
each course by year. By now, most of the Year 3s and 4s should be contacted
through a subject rep, and should have a phototaking session scheduled!
However, if you have not been contacted regarding a cohort photo, even if
there's only a few of you in your course, do email me at
admin(a)ic-singsoc.net, and I will get in touch with you to arrange a
timeslot for phototaking!
In addition, as we will be having other sections on our lives in London, I
would like to appeal to everyone to share your stories about things which
has happened over the past three years that would be good to chronicle down
in this triennial publication of ours! Once again, if you have any thing
you would like to share, feel free to do so by emailing me at
admin(a)ic-singsoc.net too!
We look forward to your contributions in making Retrospect 2016 a
publication that all of us will hold dear!
Your excited Liaisons Officer,
Ivan
5. A Slice of London: Brick Lane
Hello everyone!
Ever had a free day over the weekend, or just wanted to escape from work
for a bit? What better thing to do than to head out and explore
London! After all, you're here to immerse in this awesome city, right?
There's so many things to do in big and vibrant London, but where to start?
This new series will share with you some ideas on where to explore in
London! For starters, why not consider spending a Sunday afternoon in Brick
Lane?
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Brick Lane is a street in East London that attracts an edgy and artistic
crowd, as well as foodies and shoppers alike. There are a few markets in
the area that sell lots of awesome food, clothes and bric-a-brac, namely
the *Brick Lane Market*, *Old Truman Brewery* and *Old Spitalfields Market*.
The area is also known for its *street art* and *authentic curry houses*.
The nearest Tube stations are Liverpool Street, Aldgate East and Aldgate.
While most of the shops and restaurants in the area are open throughout the
week at varying times, the area really comes alive on *Sundays*, when the
markets are in full swing and stalls are set up all along the street. In
the markets, you will find *art by local designers*; *clothes and
accessories*; ornaments, knick-knacks and other *gift*
items. More importantly, as we Singaporeans love our food, why not do a
food trail there?
Start with *Beigel Bake* for their famed bagels, and grab your cuppa
fix at *Brick
Lane Coffee* next door. Go over to the Old Truman Brewery where you will
find absolutely delicious fried chicken at *Mother Clucker*, and spicy
buffalo wings at *Orange Buffalo* (be warned, their viper wings are
extremely spicy!). Other must-tries are the ribs from *The Rib Man* at
Brick Lane Market, and New York style burgers from *Bleecker St.* at Old
Spitalfields Market.
Is your mouth watering already? What are you waiting for! Grab your friends
(or go alone, that's perfectly fine too) and head down to Brick Lane for a
fun-filled afternoon of food and shopping!
Your joyful Secretary,
Ben Chin (:
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Hey everyone!
Hope you're all doing great, we are already halfway through the first term
and winter break is on the horizon! However, as winter comes, the weather
is getting colder, so please take care and start adding layers to your
clothes!
Our *Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)* for AY15/16 and the *Extraordinary
General Meeting (EGM)* recently concluded, where we reviewed the past
events organised and gave members a sneak peek of what is to come. We also
elected our new Treasurer, Chee Wei Jie, a year 2 Physics student, and are
very glad to have him on board.
The *Nottingham Winter Games* also concluded yesterday. Kudos to all those
who won prizes! We would like to thank everyone who represented Team
Imperial, and we hope that you had fun in Nottingham!
For the lucky 40 who got tickets to our *Musical Outing* for
*Les Misérables*, please meet Wei Yan at *7 pm* on *18 Nov 2015 (Wed)*
outside *Queen's Theatre* to collect your tickets, as the show will start
at 7.30 pm sharp.
Finally, the *Hall Cookout* will be coming soon! It will lead up to
the *Christmas
Party*, so get ready to try out some Christmas recipes! The respective POCs
will contact you to set a date, so just start thinking of your recipes in
the meantime. Seniors, do contact the POCs if you want to join the freshers!
Your caring Secretary,
Ben Chin (:
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Dear Everyone,
We concluded our annual Ordinary General Meeting and the Extraordinary
General Meeting on 11 Nov 2015. In the OGM, we reviewed the past events
organised and shared with our members the exciting upcoming events lined up
for the society. In the by-elections during EGM, we are pleased to announce
that Chee Wei Jie, a Year 2 Physics student, has been elected as the new
Treasurer for the 33rd Executive Committee.
To the members who came down specially to attend the general meetings, I
would like to say your support meant the world to us, and we deeply
appreciate it! To those who didn’t manage to turn up for the general
meetings, you were painfully missed. Do keep yourself updated with our
activities via the Kaya and Toast Times and our Facebook page! To all
reading this, I hope that you can continue to trust that the 33rd Executive
Committee has been and will always try our best to build that home away
from home specially for you. With our new treasurer, the 33rds will grow
stronger to achieve that aim. The home now may not be perfect, but it is
where those who matter will give you their support, where the things we do
will bring a smile to your face, and where the Singaporean spirit will
always be burning strong to keep you warm.
We are receptive to any *feedback* that you have for us to improve for the
better, so for those who would like to leave comments about anything under
the sun, you may direct them to Ivan Tee, our Liaison Officer, at
admin(a)ic-singsoc.net, and we will reply to them as soon as we can.
For members who have yet to collect your *membership cards*, do email Ben
Ng at vicepresident(a)ic-singsoc.net to arrange for collection.
Thank you once again for your support, and we hope to see you at the
upcoming Christmas Party in early December! Stay tuned for more details to
be released soon!
Your Sincere President,
Wan Qing
2. Nottingham Winter Games
A very big thank you to everyone who joined us for Nottingham Winter Games on
Saturday. Teams worked together and executed great plays while talented
individuals showcased their exceptional skills. I am proud to announce that
we managed to clinch the following titles:
*Football*: 3rd
*Captain's Ball*: 3rd
*Big 2*: Champions
*Monopoly Deal*: Champions
I hope everyone had fun playing the games and visiting the nearby
attractions. Keep training and we will definitely outdo ourselves next year!
Your cool Sports Officer,
Paxton
3. Musical Outing
Hello everyone!
Congratulations to everyone who signed up successfully for the 40 tickets
to our ICSS Autumn musical – Les Misérables! Below is a brief recap of the
details:
*Date: 18 November 2015 (Wednesday) Venue: Queen’s Theatre, 51 Shaftesbury
Ave, London W1D 6BA Time: 7.30 pm (Please be outside the theatre by 7 pm)
Seat Type: Stalls*
Tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at the
theatre by me so please do come early if you want to sit with your friends.
If you arrive late on the day itself, your tickets will be left at the door.
For those of you who didn't manage to sign up successfully, don’t be
disheartened as we will be organising many more musicals throughout this
year so please do keep a lookout for them!
Feel free to contact me at *07518275020* if you have any queries and I hope
that you will have a good time at the musical (:
Your Events Officer who loves to watch musicals,
Wei Yan 4. Hall Cookout & Christmas Party
And with that, our Christmas Party is coming too! But what is a party
without good food, and as such we will be having our *Hall Cookout* to find
out who makes the bestest roast chicken, chocolate brownies and gingerbread
men in preparation for our epic party!
Seniors interested, do contact the Hall Cookout coordinators to inform them
that you would like to join in! Here are your POCs for the Hall Cookout:
*Wilson: *Paxton & Ben Ng
*Woodward:* Wan Qing & Gao Ming
*Beit:* Nicholas
*Evelyn Gardens: *Ben Chin
*Princes Gardens:* Ivan & Weiyan & Weijie
As for Freshers, all you have to do is to start planning your recipes and
ingredients, you don't have to do anything as the POCs will contact you to
set a suitable date! More details on the Christmas Party will come soon.
Culinary experts, now's the time to show off your skills!
Your cool Events Officer,
Gao Ming
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This exclusive event is meant for Singaporean students and professionals in
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As spaces are limited, do sign up soon!
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Hey everyone!
Happy Halloween! For all those who have been participating in the
festivities, hope it has been a fun weekend trick-or-treating, partying,
dressing up or just chilling with friends! (:
As usual, Singsoc has many events lined up for the coming month.
Our *Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)* for AY15/16 and the *Extraordinary
General Meeting (EGM)* to elect a new treasurer will be taking place on *11
Nov 2015 (Wed), 1 - 6 pm* at *Huxley LT 340*. Do come down to take part in
our very important by-elections! Please also consider running for the role
of the treasurer, we assure you it will be a meaningful journey ahead!
Our autumn term *Musical Outing* is finally here! This year, we will be
watching the widely-acclaimed musical, *Les Misérables*, on *18 Nov 2015
(Wed), 7.30 pm *at *Queen's Theatre*. We have secured 40 tickets at £22.50,
for the best seats in the house! Tickets will be sold on a
first-come-first-serve basis, and the sign-up link can be found in the post
below.
There are many exciting events going on in London this month too!
The *800th Lord Mayor's Show* is an annual street parade in London
happening on *14th Nov 2015 (Sat)*, and you have the
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in it by representing
Singapore in our contribution to the procession! If you are interested,
please sign up HERE
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Also, *Guy Fawkes Night* is coming up on *5th Nov 2015 (Thu)*! This is an
annual event which celebrates the end of the plot to blow up the Houses of
Parliament in 1605, and pretty fireworks displays will take place across
the whole of London! Do grab your friends, head out and find a spot to view
the fireworks that night!
London is an awesome place, and so is Singsoc. Immerse yourself and enjoy!
:D
Your hapz Secretary,
Ben Chin (:
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Dear all,
ICSS will be holding our regular Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) for AY
15/16, as well as the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to elect our new
treasurer. The details are as follows:
Date: *11th November 2015 (Wed)*
Time: *1pm to 6pm*
Venue:* Huxley LT 340*
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Kindly note that this meeting will be a *members-only event*. Thus, I
sincerely appeal to you once again to purchase membership if you have not
already done so, in order to participate in the OGM as well as in the
important by-elections to elect our new treasurer. As with all general
meetings, it can only proceed when a minimum quorum is reached, thus your
support is of utmost importance. Additionally, your attendance will be
rewarded with great food available at the meeting, so do stay tuned to our
Facebook page for more details and sign up here
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now!
Nominations for the treasurer's role will officially open on the *4th
November, 0000 hrs*. The details of the by-election will be sent to current
members in a separate email. I will like to encourage all members one last
time to seriously consider the role of the Treasurer, a crticial role in
deciding the success of our future events. It will be a meaningful journey
ahead, and we look forward to you coming on board.
Your support will be deeply appreciated, hope to see you there!
Your sincere President,
Wan Qing
2. Lord Mayor Show
Have you ever wanted to be a part of the Chingay parade but never had the
chance?
Well, The Singapore High Commission, together with Metroline by
ComfortDelgro and Singapore Airlines, are giving Singaporean Students in
London the opportunity to participate in the *800th Lord Mayor's Show* on
the *14th of November 2015 (Sat)*!
The Lord Mayor Show is a famous long-established annual event which
celebrates the swearing in of the Lord Mayor of the City of London, and
takes place in the form of a street parade showcasing British pageantry.
This will be an awesome opportunity to immerse in London's culture and
experience first-hand this exciting event!
Do refer to the poster above for more information. The sign up link can be
found HERE
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This
is an initiative by students in London, so we would really encourage your
support for their efforts as well!
Your loyal Vice-Pres,
Ben Ng
3. Musical Outing
Hello everyone!
The ICSS autumn musical is finally here! This year, we managed to secure 40
tickets to the widely-acclaimed musical, Les Misérables.
The details of the musical are as follows:
Date: *18 November 2015, Wednesday*
Time: *7.30pm*
Venue: *Queen’s Theatre, 51 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 6BA*
Cost: *£22.50 (U.P. £81.40) for Stall Seats*
The sale of the tickets will be on a first-come-first-served basis. The
sign-up link HERE
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will
go online on *5 November 2015, 11 pm*. The tickets will be allocated to the
first 40 ICSS members who sign up! Those who have signed up successfully
will receive an email with information regarding the payment method. *Your
placing will only be confirmed once payment is made before the stipulated
deadline. *If not, your ticket will be given up to the person who is next
in line.
It is not always that we can get cheap tickets for a popular musical such
as Les Misérables, so what are you waiting for? Sign up with us now! If you
have any queries, feel free to contact me at 07518275020. We look forward
to seeing you there!
“It is nothing to die. It is frightful not to live.”
― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables
Your Events Officer who loves to watch musicals,
Wei Yan
Imperial College Singapore Society
Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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