St. Louis Old Boys' Association Limited (SLOBA) 2025 - 2026
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
By Aaron LEE Loong Kee
3rd May 2026
Dear Aloysians,
In 2026 continue our journey forward preparing for the Centenary celebration of St. Louis School. Fundraising, alumni engagement, and collaborative planning for a celebration worthy of our alma mater's legacy and building for the future.
SLOBA remains dedicated to contributing to the development of the St. Louis School community by serving our alma mater, its students, Old Boys, and our priests. During the year under review, this commitment was reflected in activities that strengthened ties across generations, supported the school's restoration and centenary planning, encouraged student achievement, and deepened participation in the wider Salesian family.
As the centenary approaches, the Association's work is no longer only about maintaining tradition; it is also about preparing the community, the campus, and the spirit of St. Louis School for a milestone that belongs to all Aloysians. The activities set out below show that this transition from preparation to execution is already well underway.
A. ACTIVITIES WITH OUR FELLOW OLD BOYS
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SLOBA continued its work of linking the alma mater with Old Boys through the promotion and organization of Homecoming 2026, held on 7th March 2026 under the theme "Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of St. Louis School." The programme featured the official opening of the Block A restoration, the launch of the school's centenary programme, a school talk on the architectural evolution of St. Louis School over more than 100 years, guided campus tours, and ball games that provided yet another valuable occasion for reunion among Aloysians. We had an estimated 500+ participants and is a turnout that should have broken record in history.
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SLOBA also continued to support Old Boys' class and cohort connections through sponsorship for Old Boys' reunions, maintaining its long-standing role in helping alumni from different graduating years stay connected with one another and with the school community.
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SLOBA also initiated the Finance Link programme as part of its efforts to strengthen connections among Old Boys through professional and personal engagement on 11th Apr, 2026. The Finance Link session brought together over 60 Old Boys to share insights, reconnect, and build new connections across different industries and stages of life, demonstrating the vitality of the SLOBA network and the growing momentum of alumni participation as the community moves further into preparation for the centenary celebration.
B. SUPPORT TO ST. LOUIS SCHOOL AND STUDENTS
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In support of our alma mater, SLOBA is supporting the school’s Centenary fund raising to rejuvenate facilities of the school. With ambition of restoring the Block A entrance, development of a new multi-purpose space based on the MMLL, renewal of the Covered Playground space and updating of the classrooms, an ambition drive to raise fund has been launched. More than HK$1m has already been raised while several large-sum donations are being confirmed to support the project.
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Led by fellow Old Boys John Wong, PL Choi, Tony Lam, among others, the restoration of the St. Louis School Block A entrance corridor to its original look and feel has been completed. This project has special significance because it forms part of the broader effort to improve the school's facilities as the community prepares for the centenary celebration.
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To support this restoration effort and raise awareness, SLOBA organized a Warm Table Dinner held on 21st July 2025 at Craigengower Cricket Club. The event centered on the theme "The Evolution of Our Alma Mater's Architectural Legacy Over Its 100+ Years," with Mr. Tony Lam (SL76), former member of the Antiquities Advisory Board and former chairman of the heritage conservation committee of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, serving as speaker. The dinner was attended by 80+ Old Boys, with many participated in a very engaged discussion about the history of St. Louis School.
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SLOBA continued to support students by participating in the Annual Speech Day and by organizing the Young Achievers' Awards dinner, which recognizes students' achievements in public competitions outside school. These efforts reflect the Association's commitment not only to preserving tradition but also to encouraging present-day Aloysians to pursue excellence and bring honour to the school.
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SLOBA also supported the school's centenary celebration more directly through participation in the centenary organizing committee led by the School Management, together with the PTA, the Federation of Don Bosco Past Pupils, the St. Louis School Catholic Parents group, and SLOBA. This collaborative platform marks an important shift from early planning to coordinated execution of centenary initiatives.
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At the S1 Admission Information Day for the 2026-27 intake, held on 8th November 2025, SLOBA displayed to visitors the many ways in which Old Boys support the school. This was a meaningful opportunity to present to prospective parents and students the living connection between St. Louis School and its alumni community.
C. SUPPORT TO OUR PRIESTS
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SLOBA continued to encourage Old Boys' support to our priests through volunteer services, including the 95th birthday celebration, ABC fund raising, and routine medical and lifestyle support for our Father Bogadek, as well as Sunday dinner preparation. These acts of care reflect the Association's continued gratitude to the priests who have guided generations of Aloysians and remain part of the St. Louis family.
D. WORKING WITH THE SALESIAN FAMILY
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SLOBA participated in the activities of the Hong Kong Federation of Don Bosco Past Pupils, including the first Salesian Cup table tennis competition, in which both St. Louis School Old Boys and current students took part. This intergenerational participation was especially meaningful in strengthening the school's bonds within the wider Salesian network.
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In the 2026 Salesian Cup soccer match held on 8th March 2026, St. Louis School Old Boys fielded a team and won the U19-U39 category championship. This achievement was a joyful moment for the Association and demonstrated once again the energy and spirit that Old Boys continue to bring to Salesian fellowship and friendly competition.
E. MOVING FORWARD
Looking ahead, the direction of SLOBA is becoming increasingly clear. The Association is entering a more active phase of centenary preparation, with restoration works, fundraising, programme launch activities, and broader stakeholder engagement already taking shape across the school community.
The Homecoming 2026 programme made this shift especially visible, as it combined the opening of the Block A restoration, the formal launch of the centenary programme, fundraising details, and a renewed invitation for Old Boys to reconnect with the campus and one another. The centenary is therefore no longer a distant plan; it is now a shared undertaking that is steadily gathering form, support, and momentum.
In the year ahead, continued support from Old Boys will be essential. Whether through participation, professional expertise, volunteering, fundraising, or simply renewed presence in Association activities, every contribution will help ensure that the 100th anniversary celebration of St. Louis School is both memorable and meaningful for the generations of Aloysians who came before us and those who will follow.
I would also like to say thank you to those who supported SLOBA and St. Louis School at large, as this should mark my last year as President. It has been an honour to serve, and a tremendous opportunity to grow and connect with many Old Boys, which has been a joy to do. With many enthusiastic Aloysians joining the rank to serve, I am sure the St. Louis School community will continue to be a positive force in the society, as well as in the lives of many of us.
Sincerely,
Aaron Lee
SLOBA President since 2023