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Press Release >> Alice Smith School Celebrates 70 Great Years In Malaysia! by the Marketing and Communications Department

As the oldest international school in Malaysia, The Alice Smith School is proud to celebrate 70 years of providing a rich British educational heritage in Malaysia.

Over 700 guests comprising parents, staff, business partners and alumni hailing from all corners of the globe attended the school’s grand 70th Anniversary Platinum Gala Ball. Founder, Alice FairfieldSmith’s grandson, Cameron and great granddaughter, Rosie were also at the event.

Subtle touches were seen throughout the evening with wonderful musical performances by students, staff and alumni. Sixth Form student, Sami Azam-Ali, gave a moving account of his educational experience at school and Caroline Russell, CEO of BOH Plantations, shared her journey from alumnus to current parent.

A silent auction of art and photography created by the incredibly talented secondary students raised money to support the charitable work of the school. where it is today. The school has grown tremendously, with great facilities now providing an excellent education to almost 1,600 students on two fantastic campuses. There will be many more stories as the future unfolds for our school.”

Prior to the glitzy and glittering Platinum Gala Ball grand finale, the school also hosted a series of events including the grand anniversary day celebration, Alumni get-together and Nostalgic Walk and a Cocktail Reception and Appreciation Evening for business partner and parents, hosted at the British High Commissioner’s Residence.

The 70th anniversary celebrations have reflected on past accomplishments and successes and the legacies left by previous and current generations. As the Alice Smith School looks to the future, it continues to enhance the exceptional learning environment provided for every child, manifested in the caring, positive and dynamic ethos and culture of the school.

Head of School, Roger Schultz reflected on the unique history of the school in his speech: “Alice Smith reaches out and touches lives in a unique way that creates a strong bond of attachment and invokes everlasting memories. It engenders a sense of belonging. The Alice Smith School story is a wonderful story about people coming together and working together because we believe we are part of something that is quite special.