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Ann Siang Hill — Old Shophouses & Five-Foot Ways (Part 2)
Mission accomplished!
This is the former site of Yeung Ching School, a school I nearly attended as a little girl.
My grandpa believed strongly in Chinese education and wanted me to study here.
However, around the same time, a new primary school was accepting its first batch of Primary One pupils. As it was closer to our home, Dad made the final decision to enrol me there instead.
And so, I never became a pupil of Yeung Ching School.
According to the National Heritage Board's heritage marker, Yeung Ching School began in 1905 at Park Road as a private school for Cantonese children. It moved to this location in 1918 and relocated to Ann Siang Hill in 1965.
Today, only the old stone steps remain of the former school building.
Standing here, looking through the fence, I couldn't help wondering how different my childhood might have been if Grandpa's choice had prevailed.
I may never have studied here, but this place has always held a little connection to my childhood.
I'm so glad I finally made the effort to visit. ❤️
THE ICONIC ANN SIANG HILL STAIRCASE!!! Finally, we meet!
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