Celebrating our Uniformed Groups at the 172nd Anniversary Parade
1 April 2024
Our Uniformed Groups held their 32nd Anniversary Parade in Founder's Hall. Read about the awards and change of command.
This year marks the 32nd Anniversary of the annual parade series for the SJI Uniformed Groups (UG) family.
The Anniversary Parade showcases the school’s UG cadets and acknowledges the achievements for the year of the SJI Uniformed Groups. This event is also a platform for many old boys of the UGs to meet up with one another and their UG teachers, exchange contacts as well as reminiscing about their days in the UG.
This year's parade had to be adjourned indoors to the Founders' Hall due to inclement weather. Nevertheless, the pomp and pageantry of a parade was still felt by all present as the sounds of the SJI bagpipes and drums began the evening's programme.
We were honoured to have COL Alvin Tjioe, Commander PERSCOM, Singapore Armed Forces, to be our reviewing officer this year. COL Alvin graduated from SJI in 1997. COL Alvin presented awards to recognise the outstanding cadets from the 5 Uniformed Groups. He also presented Long Service Awards to teachers and Adult Volunteer Leaders. This year, Mr Lim Meng Chye, Assistant Superintendent of the SJI St John Brigade (SJB) was recognised for his 30 years of dedicated service and contributions to the Uniformed Group.
During the parade, SJI Principal Mr Justin Arul Pierre presided over the Change-of-Command ceremony where the highest ranking Year 4 cadet in each UG, handed over his symbol of office, to the designated Year 3 cadet.
The parade ended with the retreat of the Year 4 cadet ICs in slow march to the sound of Auld Lang Syne, a befitting closure to their term of office.