2025

January: SJI Celebrates Chinese New Year

The spirit of the Lunar New Year came alive at SJI as the school community gathered to celebrate with a vibrant array of traditional activities, culminating in a lively concert at the Indoor Sports Hall.

In the days leading up to the celebration, teachers from the Chinese New Year Celebrations Organising Committee, together with students from various activity groups, adorned the school with festive decorations. Peach blossom flowers, radiant red lanterns and dreamy lights transformed the school premises into a scene of warmth and prosperity.

One of the highlights of the festivities was the Chinese calligraphy session, where teachers and students worked hand in hand to craft beautiful artistic pieces. More than just a creative exercise, the session provided a meaningful opportunity for cultural exchange and appreciation of this timeless art form.

The celebration culminated with an entertaining school concert, captivating the audience with vibrant performances. The energetic beats of the lion dance set the stage, ushering in blessings of good fortune for the year ahead. Josephians then dazzled with an electrifying line-up - the dynamic SJI Percussion Ensemble, the harmonious SJI Vocal Ensemble, an energetic hip-hop routine by the Dance CAS and a thrilling martial arts demonstration by our wushu exponent Ang Jet Hong (FN 602).

The Chinese New Year celebrations at SJI were a true reflection of our school’s spirit- one that embraces culture, tradition and unity.

January: SJI Participates in the Student Archivist Project

SJI participated in the Student Archivist Project (SAP), an oral history initiative organised by the Founders’ Memorial under the National Heritage Board. This meaningful project invited students to collect personal stories from senior interviewees about their experiences of becoming Singapore citizens in the 1950s and 1960s, along with their reflections on multiculturalism in Singapore.

Two teams of Josephians conducted insightful interviews, demonstrating exceptional oral history and interviewing skills. Representing SJI were:

Team 1: Alexander Tan (MN302), John Gabriel Lim (FN303), Krystian Su-Meng Ochman (MN303), Sherwin Junior Bok Jia Le (LE301)

Team 2: Aarya Ramesh (MN401), Kwok Han Rong Meyson (LE402), Ahsan Idris (MN401), Chidambaram Rohith (FN402)

Congratulations to our students for their commendable efforts and valuable contributions to preserving Singapore’s heritage!

January: A Strong Start for Our Young Taekwondo Josephians!

Seven talented young Josephians kicked off the year on a high note by competing in the Waein Cup Open Championship held at Our Tampines Hub from 17-19 January 2025.

This prestigious event brought together nearly 1,500 Taekwondo athletes from 12 countries including Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Sanctioned by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation, the championship provided a platform for athletes to showcase their skills and determination.

We are proud to congratulate our seven Josephians who participated in this international competition, achieving outstanding results: 6 Gold Medals, 5 Silver Medals, and 6 Bronze Medals!

Poomsae

Isaac Koh (LE301)

Junior Male Individual: Silver
Junior Male Team: Gold

Darius Lim (FN201)

Cadet Male Individual: Silver

Anders Yoon (FN101)

Cadet Male Individual: Bronze
Cadet Mixed Team: Silver

Athan Kiong (FN101)

Cadet Male Individual: Bronze
Cadet Mixed Pair: Bronze
Cadet Mixed Team: Bronze

Mitchell Chan (FN102)

Cadet Male Individual: Silver
Cadet Mixed Pair: Gold

Kyorugi

Isaac Koh (LE301)

Junior Male Team of 5: Silver

Kinley Ng (MN201)

Cadet Male Under-41kg: Bronze

Anders Yoon (FN101)

Cadet Male Under-45kg: Bronze
Cadet Male Team of 3: Gold
Cadet Mixed Team of 3: Gold

Kyler Tan (ML102)

Cadet Male Over-65kg: Gold
Cadet Male Team of 3: Gold
Best Male Cadet Kyrougi Player Award

Well done, Josephians!

January: SJI Welcomes our 2025 Year 1 cohort

Friday, 17 January 2025 marked the grand culmination of the two-week-long Year 1 Orientation at SJI. The Year 1 Initiation Ceremony and Campfire celebrated the coming together of our youngest and newest Josephians as a family. With their badges proudly pinned by Peer Support Leaders, the young gentlemen joined in cheers and songs that ignited the SJI spirit in their hearts. The batch song, “You Raise Me Up,” and the campfire glowing over the star at the SJI Oval under an overcast sky created a truly magical evening.

This memorable event brought together more than 1,000 parents, guests, alumni and Josephians, a testament to the strong bonds within our community as the Year 1 students were officially inducted into the school community in a celebration of unity, friendship, shared hope and purpose.

During the two-week orientation, our enthusiastic Year 1s immersed themselves in a variety of activities aimed at fostering camaraderie and enabling them to have a deeper appreciation of the history, culture and ethos of the school. Highlights included an overnight camp, a learning journey to the original site of the old campus in Bras Basah Road and an exploration of diverse CCAs - where students had the opportunity to try out the various sports and games, uniformed groups and enjoy the captivating performances of the various performing arts groups. Through these various activities and conversations with their Seniors, the Year 1s had the chance to learn a new skill, discover new interests and be open to the many possibilities within our wide range of CCA offerings.

The lively Campfire, where students from the four fraternities: Fintan, Lawrence, Marcian and Michael came together in a colourful and spirited display of songs and cheers, created unforgettable memories for the Year 1s to kickstart their academic journey and new adventure of learning, discovery and personal growth at SJI.

January: SJI Alumni Receive Prestigious NYAA Gold Award

On 10 January 2025, Adriel Lee Wei Xuan, Lee Le Jiin Matthias, and James Choong Fui Jae from SJI’s IB Class of 2023 proudly received the prestigious NYAA Gold Award from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the National Youth Achievement Award Ceremony.

Celine Lee Tse Qi and Giovanni Goh Zhen Rui, who were also recipients of the award, were unable to attend the ceremony.

Achieving the NYAA Gold is no small feat. Over two years, these five outstanding individuals embarked on a transformative journey, excelling in Healthy Living, Outdoor Appreciation and Service Learning, while also designing and executing a Community Leadership Initiative. Their commitment and dedication were put to the test during a rigorous interview process with the NYAA panel.

The National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA), established in 1992, stands as one of Singapore’s premier youth development programmes. It nurtures vital qualities such as self-reliance, perseverance and a profound sense of responsibility to oneself, society and the nation.

We are proud of Adriel, Matthias, James, Celine, and Giovanni for their inspiring achievements. Their hard work and passion exemplify the SJI spirit of becoming Men and Women for Others.

January: SJI Rejoices in the Outstanding O-Level Results of our Class of 2024

Josephians from the Class of 2024 have excelled in the 2024 GCE O-Level examinations, with 100% of the students passing and advancing to junior colleges and polytechnics for their post-secondary education. 98% of the cohort qualified for junior college.

SJI’s GCE ‘O’ Level Examination Results 2024
Candidature Size	226
% advancing to JC or Polytechnics	100%
% qualifying for JC education	98%
% who scored 5 Distinctions or more	72.1%
% who scored 10 points (L1B5) or less	58%

Mr Justin Arul Pierre, Principal of SJI, shared, “Our Josephians have once again demonstrated their ability to excel, achieving exceptional results in the O-Level examinations. This success reflects their unwavering resilience, dedication, and spirit of camaraderie, as they supported and encouraged one another throughout their journey.

“To the Class of 2024, the Josephian community celebrates your efforts and achievements with great pride and joy. As you step forward into new opportunities and challenges, hold close the values of Faith, Service, and Community that have shaped your time at SJI. May you continue to inspire others and make a difference and positive impact in all that you do.”

Congratulations, gentlemen!

January: Nigel Tan Shines on the International Sailing Stage

SJI congratulates Nigel Tan (ML303) on his outstanding performance at the 2024 Optimist Asian & Oceania Championship in Hong Kong! Finishing 4th out of 133 sailors is an incredible achievement, made even more inspiring by Nigel’s unwavering determination and resilience in overcoming illness and numerous challenges, including cold weather and difficult wind conditions during the competition.

Nigel’s sailing journey has been remarkable—at the end of last year, he excelled over four intense days at the Singapore National Sailing Championships 2024, where he placed 4th out of 82 sailors.

SJI is immensely proud of you, Nigel!

January 2025: Celebrating the IB Class of 2024

SJI is delighted to celebrate the efforts and achievements of our Class of 2024 in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) November 2024 Examinations!

All 283 students who sat for the IBDP exams in November passed, and was awarded the diploma. The cohort achieved an impressive average score of 40 points, with more than 60% of students scoring 40 points and above!

As our graduates streamed into the Founder’s Hall on 3 January, they were warmly embraced by our School Leaders, teachers and parents, who celebrated not just their stellar academic accomplishments but also their journey of learning, discovery and growth into compassionate, purposeful, and critical thinkers. These young men and women have made us proud by using their gifts and talents to make a positive impact for others both in school and the wider community.

Our Principal, Mr. Justin Arul Pierre, shared his pride: “This remarkable 2024 IB cohort truly embodies the spirit of resilience and embracing an open mindset. They have shown throughout their IB journey their willingness to step out of their comfort zone, work hard, learn from mistakes, and never give up. We are immensely proud to graduate this cohort of future leaders who are ready to shape a better world with their compassion, integrity and strong sense of purpose.”

Here’s to the bright future awaiting our Class of 2024 - go forth with courage and conviction!