School Celebrations & Events

Commemorating Total Defence Day

1 February 2023

Twenty Josephians attended the 56th War Memorial Service on Total Defence Day. Read what the students took from the visit.

About 20 Josephians from our Uniformed Groups joined in the commemoration of the 56th War Memorial Service at the Civilian War Memorial last Tuesday 15 February, Total Defence Day. Chen Leqi from St John Brigade represented SJI to lay the wreath during the War Memorial Service.

The students who attended the War Memorial Service reflected on the nation's past and the importance of Total Defence. Abhinand Ram Koottala (Year 3), "I feel proud as I am able to pay respects and pray for the civilians who sacrificed their lives so that we now can lead a peaceful life."

Fellow Year 3 Josephian, Muhammad Khalid, shared, "I have learnt from the exhibition that each individual can contribute to the defence of Singapore by carrying out simple daily routines. I can educate my friends and family on what we can do to keep Singapore safe and united. I can spend more time with my family and friends and try to understand one another's feelings and views they hold."

Students view a lit display case of Japanese Occupation-era artefacts, including glasses, a watch, and old documents.

Viewing artefacts at the Exhibition Hub

Students read an exhibition panel titled 'The Story of Chew Lee Ngoe: The Patriotic Young Lady' about the Japanese Occupation.

Reading stories about war heroes at the Exhibition Hub

A group of students in white uniforms with two adults posing on steps outside a building with Chinese characters above the entrance.

Josephians at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce Industry