The new school term started on 2nd January after a nice long holiday that lasted almost two months, from early…
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Category: Mechanic Leigh
Growing up in 1960s Chong Pang Village, Sembawang, Singapore.
4. Second Prize
The final exams were over, the results in and there was a tie – a girl whom I did not…
3. Story Time
As I mentioned, besides PE, story time on Tuesdays was also the high point in our school week. It was…
2. The Sarong Boy
If you asked for Leigh, you’ll probably be directed to the eight dozen “Lees” in school. Yes, Lees were a…
1. My Name is Leigh
“Why is your name spelt L-E-I-G-H and not L-E-E?” snapped the schoolteacher, whose name I do not recall. I was…
