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Professor Tan Cheng Han, S.C.
Dear Friend,

The annual Law IV production has been an honourable tradition of the NUS Faculty of Law since the late eighties. Each year, the graduating class will put on an ambitious musical to raise funds for a worthy cause in Singapore. The graduating class of 2008 is no exception and the net proceeds raised from their production to be held from the 21st-23rd September 2007 will be donated to the Children’s Cancer Foundation and the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund.

I have referred to this series of musicals as an honourable tradition not only because it contributes positively to society, but also because it represents an important aspect of the education experience at the NUS Law School. A legal education at NUS is not aimed simply at producing technically excellent lawyers. We feel that legal education must go further; it must develop the entire person and includes values such as compassion and a wider concern for one’s society. This effort by the Class of 2008 and previous graduating classes is consistent with our overall educational philosophy.

I hope therefore, that you will be able to support this commendable effort by the Class of 2008 through a generous donation and other forms of support that you may be able to offer.

Yours sincerely,
Professor Tan Cheng Han, S.C.
Dean and Head of Department


Mrs. Yu-Foo Yee Shoon
I congratulate the LAW IV Committee of the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, on their stage musical, Kopi Shop Rock. The funds raised from this event will be donated to the Straits Times Pocket Money Fund and the Children’s Cancer Foundation.

It is very heartening to note that increasingly more of our youth are getting involved in charitable causes. It sends a very positive signal to the community and Singaporeans that our youth have the right values. This musical production speaks volumes of their social mission and eagerness to serve the less fortunate in our society.

I would like to commend the organising committee of Kopi Shop Rock for bringing across this message of hope and care in such a creative fashion. I wish them every success in this meaningful project.

Mrs. Yu-Foo Yee Shoon
Minister of State for Community Development,
Youth and Sports



Mrs. Ellen Lee Geck Hoon
I congratulate the graduating class of 2008 for continuing the good tradition of its predecessors in putting up a musical production, Kopi Shop Rock in aid of The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and the Children’s Cancer Foundation.

There are good reasons for helping children – they are the most vulnerable group in society and they should not be deprived of help, especially in our affluent society. It is quite easy to overlook children’s needs, as they are often the less vocal or articulate group and most people naturally assume that they are being somehow taken care of by their parents or guardians.

We, at Ramdas & Wong, are most happy to be able to partner the graduating class to do our bit for our children, the future leaders of tomorrow.

We wish you a successful performance and look forward to welcome the graduates as they enter the legal fraternity!

Mrs. Ellen Lee Geck Hoon
MP for Sembawang GRC
Consultant, M/S Ramdas & Wong