It is my great pleasure to invite you all to celebrate the fellowship of our Alma Mater at the Annual Ball to be held on December 10th 2005 in the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel. This year's theme "Shanghai Fáng" is one that is close to my heart and from which many parallels can be drawn. It embodies both the values of our old school and my personal experience as a garment and textile manufacturer.
It takes individuals with self-confidence and a strong sense of team spirit and industriousness in order for a factory to create a quality product that adds value to the community at large. It requires self-motivation, a clear objective, shared values and an unwavering focus to achieve an end result that meets - and sometimes even exceeds - the expected and consensual standard that has been set. Together, each and every individual plays their part to create, establish and strengthen a well-respected and trusted brand in which everyone can take pride. These are the very qualities which the life of the Diocesan School fostered within us and which it continues to exemplify. It gave all of us 'old boys' a name, a legacy
Do join us for our much anticipated "Shanghai Fáng" evening of pleasure and entertainment where we can renew old friendships and reaffirm our commitment to the present generation of students. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund DSOBA and various school projects in need of support. Your continuous benevolence will ensure that the knowledge and principals so valued by our Alma Mater will unceasing to grow and flourish within the school community
Please make a note in your diary and reserve your tables now so that you do not miss this important and enjoyable annual event. We hope that you will join in the spirit of the Shanghai theme by wearing traditional Chinese costumes to mark the occasion!
Yours sincerely,
Alvin LI (86) 2005 Ball Chairman
