An All-Round Education
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The ACS mission as stated on a plaque outside the School Administration office in Ah Hood Road is to provide "an all-round eduaction in an environment which seeks to bring out the potential of every pupil to the fullest".

This pursuit of an all-round education began way back when the Rev Oldham founded the school. It was not to be deterred even by the ravages of the Pacific War which left the school without proper buildings and facilities.

Despite the lack of facilities, it was noted in the 1953 ACS Magazine that a greater number of pupils took part in one or more of the activities available. The lack of facilities was keenly felt in swimming, where it was noted that, "this activity is not well supported, obviously due to the fact that pupils have to travel great ditances to and from the pool". Neverthless, the school sent in a team to take part in the Teachers' Training College Swimming Carnival in the Invitation 4x50 meters Inter Junior School Freestyle Relay and came in third.

The school, which at times did not even have a playing filed to its name, often relied on the goodwill of other town school or Old Boys to supplement its lack of facilities. In the 1950s, there were no facilities for the boys to practise their badminton games though there was keen interest shown in the game. It was only through the kindness of Mr Wiltiong Heng, an Old Boy of the school, that the boys managed to use the court at his home for practices. In spite of that, a team of six players represented the school in the Inter-School "City Group" Tournament held at Pearl's Hill School I in the semi-final - and won.

The pupils and teachers had proved themselves to be true to the ACSian spirit and had risen above the various obstacles and difficulties they faced in the pursuit of an enriching all-round eduaction that comprises not only the academics but also the sporting and extra-crricular activites.