"No more slums, no more violence, no more poverty" is the rallying call of Gawad Kalinga, a charity based in the Philippines which works with the poor and homeless, building, not only houses but also self-esteem and more vibrant life styles. GK works with international partners, building whole villages of brightly coloured houses, arguing that the bright colours cause an uplifting of spirits and is a visible sign of the improvements in people's lives.
During the first week of the Easter holidays, a group of about 25 Grade 11 and 12 students will be going to the Philippines on a six-day visit to work on a Gawad Kalinga site. During their stay, the students will live, eat and work alongside the local people, not just as people from a richer
nation going to provide a service to their less fortunate neighbours, but also to learn about themselves and about others from an intense social and cultural interchange. Students interested in this programme should contact Ms Kathy Smyth.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
University Fair, 7th February
As announced last term we are hosting a University Fair for Grade 12 students and parents on Saturday, 7 February. NUS, NTU, SMU, IDP (Australia), USEIC (USA), and CEC (Canada) will attend and give presentations. Students have signed up for up to 4 presentations and your son or daughter should be able to give you your schedule. If they are not sure please ask them to check the schedule on the Senior School Notice Board.
The morning will start at 9am with a brief introduction in the Glass Hall, followed by the first session at 9.15. Each presentation will last 45 minutes, with a 15 minute break between sessions. All presentations will be on the 3rd floor.
The morning will give you the opportunity to hear directly from Admissions Officers at NUS, NTU and SMU, as well as from representatives of overseas university systems. While the overseas organizations do not represent particular universities, they will be able to give you more insight into their respective university systems and application process’. We hope you will be able to attend these presentations together with your son or daughter.
Unfortunately the British Council are not able to participate on the 7th. However, they are offering a session at the British Council focusing on UK universities and the UCAS application process for our Grade 12 students and parents only. This is scheduled for Thursday, 19 February from 6 to 7 pm. You may register for this session at the University Fair.
We look forward to seeing you at the University Fair. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at school or by email at tannaz.daver@sji-international.com.sg.
Tannaz Daver
University Counsellor
The morning will start at 9am with a brief introduction in the Glass Hall, followed by the first session at 9.15. Each presentation will last 45 minutes, with a 15 minute break between sessions. All presentations will be on the 3rd floor.
The morning will give you the opportunity to hear directly from Admissions Officers at NUS, NTU and SMU, as well as from representatives of overseas university systems. While the overseas organizations do not represent particular universities, they will be able to give you more insight into their respective university systems and application process’. We hope you will be able to attend these presentations together with your son or daughter.
Unfortunately the British Council are not able to participate on the 7th. However, they are offering a session at the British Council focusing on UK universities and the UCAS application process for our Grade 12 students and parents only. This is scheduled for Thursday, 19 February from 6 to 7 pm. You may register for this session at the University Fair.
We look forward to seeing you at the University Fair. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at school or by email at tannaz.daver@sji-international.com.sg.
Tannaz Daver
University Counsellor
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
"Choices": the Grade 11 Lasallian Camp, 13-15 February
All Grade 11 students will be attending the camp "Choices" run by Lasalle Centre Singapore starting on Friday, 13 February after school, and ending on Sunday, 15 February afternoon. The camp, which will be held on the school campus, aims to help the Grade 11s look ahead to the challenges and goals they want to set for themselves not just for the IB course, but also for their future vocations, careers and life directions.
Expert speakers and workshop leaders will be engaged to facilitate the students as they explore the choices important to young people, which includes deciding to pursue a good education, choosing true friends, dealing with teenage pitfalls and establishing a healthy sense of self-worth. These themes will run parallel with an exploration of the life and vision of our Founder St John Baptist de la Salle, and in this process, we hope they will also discover what it means to be Lasallian.
The camp cost is $65, which covers all meals, workshop materials and the facilitation of the workshop leaders. Students should pass the cheque (made out to La Salle Centre Ltd) to the school's finance office by Friday, 6 February 2009.
For more information and discussions, visit lasalliancamp.sjiiseniorschool.com or the Students' Forum.
Expert speakers and workshop leaders will be engaged to facilitate the students as they explore the choices important to young people, which includes deciding to pursue a good education, choosing true friends, dealing with teenage pitfalls and establishing a healthy sense of self-worth. These themes will run parallel with an exploration of the life and vision of our Founder St John Baptist de la Salle, and in this process, we hope they will also discover what it means to be Lasallian.
The camp cost is $65, which covers all meals, workshop materials and the facilitation of the workshop leaders. Students should pass the cheque (made out to La Salle Centre Ltd) to the school's finance office by Friday, 6 February 2009.
For more information and discussions, visit lasalliancamp.sjiiseniorschool.com or the Students' Forum.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Grade 12 Senior Council Elections
The Grade 12 Senior Council elections took place on 22 January 2009, with 10 candidates contesting for the six Grade 12 seats. The candidates who received the highest votes (in alphabetical order) were:
Ian Chai
Chen Wei Jin
Hilda Foo
David Menon
Sarvatrajit Singh
Thiruneeran
Congratulations to the newly-elected Senior Council members, who will be discussing and finalising their roles and responsibilities within the council over the next few days.
Ian Chai
Chen Wei Jin
Hilda Foo
David Menon
Sarvatrajit Singh
Thiruneeran
Congratulations to the newly-elected Senior Council members, who will be discussing and finalising their roles and responsibilities within the council over the next few days.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Incendo
The week-long Grade 11 orientation, 'Incendo', came to a glorious end on Friday, 9 January, with Social Night - a BBQ cum Party that featured food from around the world (sourced by the orientation groups), skits, and of course rounded off with the mass dance 'Chocolatte' that they've been practicing the whole week. Kudos to the all the Grade 11s who participated heartily in Incendo, and to the Grade 12 organising team, led by Ian Chai, David Menon and Chen Wei Jin, that made this orientation such a success. More images from Incendo will be up in the photo gallery soon.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
New and Renewed Journeys
A warm welcome to all new Grade 11s as you embark on your new journey as an IB student. You will find that it’s a path not only to a highly stimulating intellectual experience but one that also pushes the boundaries of your physical, social and creative growth. For this journey, take along positivism, curiosity, openness, and perseverance. And work hard, for you will gain from your experience only as much as you put into it. Although don’t forget to, once in a while, stop to smell the roses by side of the path, make friends, and treasure all that is important to you.
I would also like to welcome back the Grade 12s. I’m sure you will agree that your first IB year has been a transformative experience. Many of you have found and developed new passions and strengths, made good friends, and struggled with challenges, pain and weaknesses. What is certain is that this year you will experience even more challenges and changes. Many of you made commitments to choices during the November Lasallian Camp. Keep them in mind as your second IB year commences, and with the right spirit, discipline and effort, I’m confident not only will you achieve your academic goals, but also in the process discover and become the person you are to be.
Ora et Labora.
Malcolm Wong
Head of Senior School
I would also like to welcome back the Grade 12s. I’m sure you will agree that your first IB year has been a transformative experience. Many of you have found and developed new passions and strengths, made good friends, and struggled with challenges, pain and weaknesses. What is certain is that this year you will experience even more challenges and changes. Many of you made commitments to choices during the November Lasallian Camp. Keep them in mind as your second IB year commences, and with the right spirit, discipline and effort, I’m confident not only will you achieve your academic goals, but also in the process discover and become the person you are to be.
Ora et Labora.
Malcolm Wong
Head of Senior School
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