SJI Welcomes the Year of the Dragon

SJI celebrated the Lunar New Year in school with a string of traditional activities, leading to a concert at the Indoor Sports Hall.

Teachers from the Chinese New Year Celebrations Organising Committee and students from various cultural groups ensured the festive spirit was alive by decorating the school premises with an array of traditional decorations such as peach blossom flowers, red lanterns and beautiful lights. If you look closely, you will see breathtaking “dragons” at the School Foyer!

Teachers and students also worked closely together to craft beautiful works of art through Chinese calligraphy. The calligraphy session served as an opportunity for cultural exchange and understanding. All students were encouraged to engage in the tradition, expressing their wishes for the new year in their own language. This approach fosters appreciation for Chinese culture and also celebrates the diversity within the school community, creating an inclusive and enriching environment where everyone's heritage is valued and respected.

At the school concert, Josephians across the various levels took the stage, showcasing their diverse talents. Everyone at the concert was fully engaged and they were captivated by the exhilarating lion and dragon dance performances. This was followed with a performance by the Vocal Ensemble, a Quiz on Chinese New Year traditions, announcement of the results of the SJI CNY Music Video and Singing Competition, and a special duet performance of a self-composed song by Aidan Khoo (LE 607) and our SJI teacher, Ms Zheng Qin, reflecting the spirit of unity and celebration.

In our multi-cultural and multi-racial society, we take great pride in appreciating our unique Asian culture and traditions as it sets the foundation for our harmony and success in Singapore. The Chinese New Year celebrations in school was a great example of how Josephians unite as one community to usher in the Lunar New Year.