Landmark in Victoria Institution
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Building. In March 1929, V.I. was moved from its original location in Jalan Bandar (formerly High Street) to the current building which is located in Petaling Hill (Picture on the left). The 'E' shaped building signifies to provide "Education" to the "Elite" so that they may "Excel" in all fields and achieve "Eminence" in the society. The current building consists of a Hall, Pavillion and a Clock Tower. |
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Institution Hall Victoria Institution hall (Picture on the right) was built after the completion of the main building in 1929. It is located inside the main building. This hall was officiated by Sultan of Selangor, Almarhum Sultan Alaudin Sulaiman Shah. One of the significant events happened in this historic hall was the signing of document of surrender on 12th September, 1945 by the Japanese in Malaya during the World War II. Besides, the photos of V.I. previous headmaster since 1893 were also exhibited in this hall. |
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Pavillion The Pavillion (Picture on the left) was constructed in 1929 together with the main building. It is located in front of the main building. During the World War II, this building was used by the Japanese as an administrative office for the Kuala Lumpur area. Currently, the pavillion is used as a store room for sports equipment. Besides, it also has a room for the V.I. archery club to store their archery equipment. |
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Institution Swimming Pool Students of Victoria Institution should be thankful because their school has its own swimming pool (Picture on the right). The pool was built in 1938. Currently this swimming pool is utilised by the students for recreational purposes as well as for the Life Saving Club to carry out their training for its members. |
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V.I.O.B.A.
Building V.I.O.B.A. or known as Victoria Institution Old Boys Association building (Picture on the left) was built in 1954. The building was constructed from the fund raised by the old boys. The cost to build the building is around RM60,000. All the contributor names were printed on the "Benefactors Board". The association was first established in 1923 and at that time, they were forced to rent a building near Rodger road. The V.I.O.B.A. building is occassionally used to hold gatherings and meetings among the members of old boy. |
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Institution Scout Den Victoria Institution Scout Den (Picture on the right) was constructed in 1976. The den was built for the school scout members which is considered the oldest scout troop in Malaysia. V.I. scout troop was founded in 1909. The cost to build this den is around RM10,942 and the fund was raised through donations. |
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Institution Museum Victoria Institution has proudly established its own museum (Picture on the left) in early 1989. The V.I. History Society was responsible in the establishment of this museum. Inside the museum, it exhibits a range of historical items from photos to the history of uniform troops, as well as other important school artefacts since 1893. |
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