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SJIOBA Thanksgiving Mass on Friday, 18 December 2009
Update on SJI IP Stream Proposal
Please see the notice below by the Chairman of the SJI Board of Governors.
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30 October 2009
Dear parents, supporters, friends and fellow Josephians
SJI Integrated Programme (IP) Stream Proposal
As you are aware, SJI has submitted an IP stream proposal to MOE in June 2008. Under the proposal, SJI will offer a 6-year through-train programme for eligible students, in addition to the current O level stream.
In response to queries from many of you in the past few months on the status of the proposal, I would like to inform you that active discussions between MOE and SJI to sort out the details of the proposal are ongoing. This is necessary before the proposal can be approved for implementation by SJI.
In a recent letter to SJI, MOE has noted that SJI is a school with a long tradition and is committed to offering a high quality education to its boys. MOE also said that based on the profile of boys that SJI takes in, our proposed dual-track model, where both GCE ‘O’ levels and IP tracks are offered, is appropriate. I hope you appreciate that I am not at liberty to disclose anything more at this stage. I am, however, confident that SJI will be able to conclude the discussion with MOE latest by the middle of next year.
Thank you once again for your support for SJI.
Yours sincerely,
NOEL HON
CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
ST JOSEPH’S INSTITUTION
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Walk-in Interviews for SJI Scholarships for Secondary 1 Admission in 2010
SJI will be conducting walk-in interviews for the SJI Scholarships for boys with PSLE T-scores of 258 and above for admission into Secondary 1 in 2010. The interview dates and times will be Thursday, 26 November 2009 from 2.30 pm - 6 pm and Saturday, 28 November 2009 from 9.30 am - 12.30 pm.
In addition to achieving T-score of 258 and above, potential applicants should display excellent quality of mind, active participation in co-curricular activities, positive personal qualities and outstanding communication abilities.
The scholarship is for a period of 4 years and is worth up to $3,000 a year.
Interested applicants are invited to complete the application form below and present themselves for the SJI Scholarships interviews at SJI on the above dates and times.
 Application Form
For more information, please contact Mrs Jenny Leong, Assistant Principal at 62500022 or email at jennyt@sji.edu.sg.
SJI ACE Camp 2009
Please note the following information:
Camp 1
11th November - 14th November 2009
Departure from Singapore: 8 am, 11th November 2009, SJI
Arrival back to Singapore: 6.30 pm, 14th November 2009, SJI
Camp 2
16th November - 19th November 2009
Departure from Singapore: 8 am, 16th November 2009, SJI
Arrival back to Singapore: 6.30 pm, 19th November 2009, SJI
For ACE Camp emergencies, please contact:
During office hours (0800 - 1700 hours): 62500022
After office hours (1701 - 0759 hours): 90362933
The contact number for after office hours are strictly for matters pertaining to ACE Camp only.
SJI is a Member of the International Boys' Schools Coalition
SJI is now part of the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC).
Founded in 1995, the International Boys’ Schools Coalition is a not-for-profit world-wide coalition of independent schools. They are dedicated to the education and development of boys, the professional growth of those who work with them, and the advocacy and advancement of institutions that serve them.
In schools that educate only boys, the administration is geared towards developing resources and designing their programmes to meet the educational and developmental needs of young men.
Memorial Mass 2009
Come join the SJIOBA as they remember all our dearly departed Josephians.
The service will be held at the school chapel on Sat, 7 November at 6pm.
SJI garners the coveted SEA award
SJI has been recognized by MOE with a prestigious award this year. The school has been honoured with the School Excellence Award. The School Excellence Award (SEA) is the pinnacle award in the MOE Masterplan of Awards that recognizes the achievement of educational excellence in both academic and non-academic outcomes.
The SEA citation reads as follows: "St. Joseph's Institution (SJI), founded in 1852, was established by the La Salle Brothers. SJI became the only Catholic Independent school in 1988. The school has a tradition , spanning over 155 years, of touching the hearts, engaging the minds and transforming the lives of its boys, giving recognition and affirmation to make them feel special and showing them that they are valued for who they are, not just what they have or can do. This tradition is manifested in the school values of faith, service and community. These values act as a compass for all planning and decision making."
SJI Entrance Test - Admission into 2010 Sec 2 & Sec 3
Registration for the SJI Entrance Test is from 1 July 2009 to 1 October 2009. The cost of registering for the SJI Entrance Test is a non-refundable flat rate of $100.00 inclusive of GST. A receipt will be issued.
Please submit PSLE results slip, 2008 Final Year Exam results and 2009 Mid-Year Exam results together with the Application Form.
Applications submitted after 1 Oct 2009 will not be accepted.
Applicants will be tested in English Language, Mathematics, Science and Mother Tongue Language.
The Entrance Test will take place on the following days:
Thursday 29.10.2009
0830 – 0945 hrs English Language
1015 – 1200 hrs Mathematics
Friday 30.10.2008
0830 – 1000 hrs Science
1030 – 1215 hrs Mother Tongue Language
(Applicants who are exempted from taking the Mother Tongue by the MOE as well as those taking the Non-Tamil Indian Languages need not sit for the Mother Tongue paper).
Passing all subjects in the Entrance Test does NOT guarantee a place in SJI as the number of places offered will depend on vacancies available.
All applicants will be notified by post of the results of their application by 20 November. Please call the school office (6250 0022) if you have not received the results by then.
Please note that requests to review the applicant's papers after finalization of results will not be granted.
SJI Open House - Sat 29 August 2009
For parents enrolling your son for Sec 1, 2010. Saturday, 29 August 2009 is SJI Open House.
SJI will be conducting an information session at the school for all parents at 11.30am and 12.30pm.
SJI offers a value-centric education that prepares a whole person. Our educational programmes will not only nurture men to excel academically but also to be leaders who have a heart for service and community building.
Admission & Financial Schemes
i) SJI has various financial schemes to assist any boy whose parents cannot afford the school fees. No boy will be denied a SJI education because he cannot pay the fees.
ii) Entry to SJI is by merit. Admission is based on the PSLE results. There is no automatic entry for a Catholic boy to SJI. However, boys from SJI Feeder Schools will continue to enjoy a lower cut-off point for admission compared to non-Feeder schools.
If you have any queries on the school programmes, CCAs, etc. please call us at 6250 0022 or email to contact@sji.edu.sg
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Reunion for Class of 1999
This year marks the 10th year graduating from SJI.
There will be a reunion dinner at the school to mark this.
Date : 1st August, Saturday
Time : 7:00 pm
Venue : SJI, 38 Malcolm Road, School Hall
Contact the committee at:
josephians1999@gmail.com
or call :
Mark Foo (9669-9685)
Jonathan Lee (9764-693)
Wayne Sandhu (9456-6630)
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H1N1 Precautionary Measures
All students who had travelled to affected countries on and after 22 June 2009 as defined by MOH (http://www.moh.gov.sg) are given Leave of Absence of 7 days from date of return from an affected country.
Josephians reporting on Monday who had visited or transited in affected countries on or after 22 June will be requested to go home until after the 7-days period from the date of return from an affected country is over.
Parents and Josephians, please check your emails and contact your form teacher as needed for further information
Parents, please complete the form and submit it to the school by one of the following
methods:
(i) If your son has not been to any of the affected countries, or has returned from affected countries before 22 Jun and is well, please submit the form by hand through your son when he returns to school on Mon 29 Jun; OR
(ii) If your son is returning/has returned from affected countries on and after 22 Jun, please submit the declaration form by fax/mail/email to the school.
Please fax or mail your form to 62533640 or St. Joseph’s Institution, 38 Malcolm Road, Singapore 308274 [Attn: Travel Declaration Form] respectively.
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Letter from Principal, SJI |
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Travel declaration form |
SJI Sports Fiesta – CANCELLED
Due to the H1N1 situation, SJI will postpone the annual Sports Fiesta until further notice.
We thank you all for your interest to participate. Do keep in touch.
Friday 27 March 2009 is e-Learning Day at SJI
Pupils experiencing technical difficulties can call technical support at 62500022 ext 124 (Desmond), ext 127 (Poe Hoe).
Pupils can also call the LEAD Helpline at 67775198 (8am to 9pm) or email helpdesk@lead.com.sg
Josephian Annual 2008
The Josephian Annual 2008 is ready! A collection of pictures showing a year in the life of students, teachers, staff and parents in SJI.
Class of 2008, please collect your copy of the Josephian Annual when you come to school for your GCE ‘O’ Level certificate.
SJI 101st Annual Track and Field Meet
The Track and Field Meet is held at Toa Payoh Stadium this Friday, 13 Feb 09.
Parents and boys, please report to the teachers at the stadium by 7.25am.
See you there!
Lucky Number 3
Mediamorphosis (Infocomm Club @ SJI) has made to the finals of SDMA (Schools Digital Media Award) 2009, a school’s digital media competition in Singapore.
As part of the competition, there is a Viewers' Choice Awards where the entry for each category with the most number of votes win!
Visit http://www.evideo.edu.sg/sdma/vote.php/home/viewentry/253.htm to vote for SJI's entry "Lucky Number 3!" under the Video Advertisement Category.
Invite your friends and family to view the video and vote too.
All the best, boys!
The SDMA was started in 1999 with the aim of providing a platform for students to express themselves creatively through the use of video. The SJI garnered a Gold Award at SDMA 2008
Ora et Labora!
Vote now: Inspiring Chinese Language Teachers Award
Vote for inspiring Chinese teachers at SJI. The award aims to give due recognition to Chinese Language teachers who have shown exemplary efforts towards the teaching of Chinese Language and culture.
Nomination forms can be downloaded at www.zaobao.com Closing date for the nomination exercise is 31 Jan 2009.
This annual award is organized by Lianhe Zaobao, and co-organised Singapore Chinese Middle School Teachers’ Association and Singapore Chinese Teachers’ Union, and supported by the Ministry of Education. The award is sponsored by the Lee Foundation.
Boys! Come Home for Dinner (2)
 Alumni Homecoming Dinners Not To Be Missed
The SJI Old Boys’ Association (SJIOBA) has launched a Reconnecting with Alma Mater programme to build a vibrant SJI community as the school looks forward to celebrating her 160th Anniversary in 2012.
The programme includes a series of 12 Homecoming Dinners, to be held over the next three years at the school’s Malcolm Road campus. Different cohorts of old boys will be invited back to the school to meet up with their teachers and peers for an evening of reminiscences and fellowship.
The Classes of 1980-1982 will gather on Saturday, 4 July 2009. Tickets at $50 each will be available at the school. Old boys from the cohort are encouraged to log on to www.sjioba.com to register. The chairperson for this dinner is Gerard Hooi (Class of 1982)(ghooikc@gmail.com)
Overseeing the planning of the homecoming dinners is Gideon Mak (Class of 1971). Gideon is contactable atmakkt@pacific.net.sg. |
