SJI Uniformed Groups Parade Showcases Pride and Excellence
1 May 2025
The Anniversary Parade featured reviewing officer LTC Michael Lui, an SJI 2001 alumnus, and a Change-of-Command ceremony.
The SJI Uniformed Groups Anniversary Parade was held on 9 May 2025 on the school field. The parade showcases the school’s UG cadets and acknowledges the achievements and contributions for the year by the SJI Uniformed Groups.
The pomp and pageantry of a parade was felt by all present on the grandstand, as the sounds of the SJI bagpipes and drums began the evening’s programme. We were honoured to have Lieutenant Colonel Michael Lui, Head Plans, Personnel Command, Singapore Armed Forces, to be our reviewing officer this year. LTC Michael graduated from SJI in 2001.
During the parade, LTC Michael presented awards to recognise the outstanding cadets from the 5 Uniformed Groups. He also presented Long Service Awards to teachers. This year, Mr Alphonsus Gregory, Group Scout Leader of the St Joseph’s Pelandok Scout Group was recognised for his 40 years of dedicated service and contributions to the Uniformed Group.
One of the highlights of the parade was when 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.