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31 May 2019
Term 1 – Issue 17
ST. JOSEPH’S INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Dear Parents, Next week is another event-filled week. I am
looking forward to seeing many of our parents at
Following the official end of Term 1 Activities last SINGALA III at the Goodwood Park Hotel on
week, this week has felt a little quieter. This is, Tuesday evening (a fundraising event to support
however, also because 170 Grade 8 students are our fantastic Scholarship Programme). I am also
currently away in Tioman, participating in the hoping to see many of you at Thursday night’s
Grade 8 Expedition. Feedback from the team PSG Open meeting - my final Open Meeting at
confirms that our students are having a SJI International. This is a wonderful opportunity to
wonderful time. Early this morning our Grade 11 hear more about the school. It also includes a
IB Diploma Geography students departed on the Study Skills presentation by Ms Amy Lee (and
Geography Fieldtrip to Thailand - we wish other senior staff).
them all of the very best (they return on
Tuesday). Tonight we have the anticipated Wednesday is the Hari Raya Puasa national
Spring Formal for G10 and G11 students, holiday, so school will be closed - and re-
where students get to dress up formally and opens at 08:05 hrs on Thursday. Marking the
enjoy the themed evening of a Starry Night. end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Hari
Raya Puasa or Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Eid, is a time
of forgiveness within the Muslim community and a
time for the strengthening of bonds among
relatives and friends. New clothes, decorated
houses and exchange of invitations between
friends and relatives commemorate Hari Raya
Puasa. I would like to wish all of our Muslim
This past Wednesday evening saw us host the families “Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri”.
Grade 10 Service Week Celebration. Over the
Easter break, our Grade 10 students were
involved in a variety of service learning projects
all around Singapore. Students were required to
identify their own projects, contact service
providers to arrange an opportunity to volunteer,
and then spend 5 days participating in a particular
cause. Wednesday evening saw these students
sharing their experiences and reflections. Thank
you to all the Grade 10 students and also to Ms
Rebecca Gillman (Head of Service Learning), who
oversees this programme.
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St. Joseph’s Institution International Term 1 – Issue 17
Thursday and Friday see our students involved in two different camps: i) Four Grade 7 and 8 students are
involved in Camp Ignite - a youth-led initiative supported by OnePeople.sg that provides a platform, which
encourages and fosters friendships among students from diverse backgrounds and cultures (Thursday to
Saturday); ii) over 50 Grade 9 to Grade 11 students are involved in the Lasallian Leadership Training Camp
at SJI (Independent), from Thursday to Sunday.
Next week will end with the Amplified Concert on Friday night, organised by the student-led Music
Performance Council. This event takes place in the Glass Hall, from 18:30 to 21:30 hrs.
2019 Parent Climate Survey - Thank you
The 2019 Parent Climate Survey is now closed. Thank you to those 429 parents who completed this
important survey. We will share this feedback as soon as possible.
Farewell to Departing Teachers and Welcome to New Colleagues
As always, the end of the Term brings with it the unfortunate departure of some members of our teaching
team. The end of June will see the departure of eight full-time teachers. As always, we are always very sad
to lose any of our team members. I would like to thank our departing teachers for all the wonderful work they
have done for our students. I wish them all of the very best as they move to new and exciting challenges.
Please see next week’s newsletter for a short message from each of our departing teachers.
I would also like to welcome our new team members. We look forward to their arrival and wish them all of the
very best as they start their SJI International journey.
List of Departing Full-Time Teachers and their Replacements:
Name of
Subject Name of New Teacher
Departing Teacher
Vicky Juett Head of Humanities Andrew Nurney
Eleanor Silverwood Head of Physical Education Robert MacFarlane
David Saranam Teacher of Physics Goldbert Dy
Daniel Laslett Teacher of Physical Education Anna Williams
Teacher of Business &
John Yates Gary Brown
Management and Economics
Teacher of Middle School
Christie Dyer Eric Tan
Science
Andrew Thomas Teacher of History Thomas Dennis
Cara Love Learning Support Teacher Shawn Knudson
Coordinator of Wellbeing and
New Alexandra Smith
Teacher of Physical Education
We wish all of our departing team members the very best as they continue their journeys.
31 May 2019 St. Joseph’s Institution International Term 1 – Issue 17 We also say goodbye to Janette Roberts (Pastoral Administrative Assistant). SJI International welcomes Kate Moey into our community. Kate will be replacing Janette Roberts as Pastoral Administrator for the High School from Term 2. Kate who is a Singaporean has worked for the past 6 years in two established International Schools serving the International local and expatriate community. She is also the mother of a 23-year-old daughter. Kate's passion is to serve with love and kindness. We welcome Janette's replacement, Kate Moey, to the Pastoral Office. Kate has already joined the team, for a 4-week hand-over period. SJIOBA Mission to Cambodia For the fifth year running, the SJI Old Boys Association will be organising a mission trip to Cambodia, open to all members of the Josephian Community. All members of the SJI International community (adults and children – aged 11 to 70 years) are invited to take part in a mission to serve in Cambodia, where you will be working at the LaSalle School in Pothum Village. Registration for this mission is now open and closes on 17 June 2019. The mission takes place from 7 to 14 December 2019. Please see further details in today’s newsletter. Reminder about Upcoming Events PSG Open Meeting - 6 June The second PSG Open Meeting of 2019 takes place this coming Thursday, 6 June, at 18:30 hrs in the Assembly Hall. This event will be my final Open Meeting, before I depart for Switzerland and I am looking forward to seeing many of you at this event. The event also includes a Study Skills workshop, run by Ms Amy Lee and other senior members of our faculty. Bach in Black Concert - 11 June – Please add to your calendar I am very excited to announce a new addition to our music programme - the Bach in Black Concert. This is an opportunity for our top Classically Trained Musicians to perform. SJI International is blessed to have many outstanding classical musicians, and this is an opportunity for us all to see these students perform some stunning and technically demanding pieces, including several students currently preparing for Grade 8 and Diploma Instrumental exams. Bach in Black will take place on Tuesday, 11 June, in the Glass Hall, starting at 19:00 hrs. This will, undoubtedly, be a fantastic event. Looking forward to seeing many of you at this event. Hair for Hope - 12 June In what has now become one of SJI International’s traditions, we will again be hosting our Hair for Hope fundraising drive on Wednesday, 12 June. Please consider sponsoring any of our brave shavees, which can be done HERE.
31 May 2019 St. Joseph’s Institution International Term 1 – Issue 17 Hair for Hope is Children's Cancer Foundation's signature outreach event where participants get sponsorship to shave their heads to raise funds and awareness of childhood cancer. This money is then used to aid children and families impacted by cancer this year. Our event also includes an opportunity for girls to cut off eight inches of hair, which is then donated to create wigs for patients undergoing cancer treatment. It is a fantastic cause! In Closing There are now only two weeks to go before the end of Term 1. With many exciting events and activities planned, this is going to be a very special time. Wishing you all a great week ahead!
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31 May 2019 St. Joseph’s Institution International Term 1 – Issue 17 Dear Brother and Sister Members of the Josephian Family, SJIOBA JOSEPHIAN FAMILY MISSIONS (JFM) 2019, PHNOM PENH For the fifth year running, the SJIOBA will be organizing Josephian Family Missions (JFM), where you and your family are invited to take part in a mission to serve in Cambodia. JFM will mission to the LaSalle School in Pothum Village, Phnom Penh to aid the last, the lost and the least who come to the school or live in the area. Just as the Christian Brothers came to mission to us, we now pay it forward and mission to others in the same Lasallian tradition. Since inception, many Josephians and their families have benefited from the joys of giving through their encounters with the children and people of Phnom Penh, with most first-timers surprised by how their lives were touched by this experience. Many have returned in subsequent years after being endowed with a new perspective of the less fortunate, strengthened bonds within their own families, and most importantly, a renewed connection with God. Registration for JFM 2019 starts today and ends on 17 June 2019. Please fill out the registration form by clicking the link: REGISTRATION. Anyone from any religious persuasion from primary 5 to 70 years can sign up. Do it fast because places fill very quickly! The mission will run from 7 to 14 December 2019. All participants will be required to attend briefing and formation sessions between June to November 2019. The administration fee for the trip will likely be around SGD150 per person. The money will be used to cover mission expenses, participants' food and local transportation. Participants will be required to buy their own return air tickets and travel insurance to Phnom Penh. Accommodation fees will be settled individually. Per room night stay costs between USD$35-55 depending on room type. An introductory briefing for ALL JFM 2019 members will be on Tuesday 2 July 2019, 6.30pm at SJI to share plans for the mission, and for our usual efforts to raise funds for the mission. We are looking forward to working with you and your families on this wonderful and fulfilling mission. Ora Et Labora! Yours in faith and love, Dr Gerard Nah President, SJIOBA
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St. Joseph’s Institution International Term 1 – Issue 17
IMPORTANT DATES
Event Date of Event Venue Time
IB Geography Field Trip G11 31 May (Friday) to 4 June (Tuesday)
Singala III (Scholarship Fund
4 June (Tuesday) Goodwood Hotel 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Raiser)
Hari Raya Puasa Holiday 5 June (Wednesday)
G9 Lasallian Leadership Training
6 June (Thursday) to 9 June (Sunday)
Camp
Camp Ignite for Grade 7 and 8 6 June (Thursday) to 8 June (Saturday)
PSG Open Meeting 2 6 June (Thursday) Assembly Hall 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Amplified (MPC Music Concert) 7 June (Friday) Glass Hall 6:3-pm – 9:30pm
G12 TOK Final Essay Due 10 June (Monday)
Bach to Black 11 June (Tuesday) Glass Hall 7pm – 9pm
Hair for Hope 12 June (Wednesday) Assembly Hall 3pm – 6pm
Last Day of Term 1 14 June (Friday) 12:30 Finish
Spanish Trip 15 June (Saturday) to 1 July (Monday)
Rover Scouts Camp 15 June (Saturday) to 22 June (Saturday)
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