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We welcome you – our donors, supporters,
friends and colleagues – to this 2015 Annual Report
on the fundraising activities undertaken by the
Advancement and Communications Office
and, more particularly, a report on the fruits of that
fundraising.
We are blessed to have received gifts
amounting to around $2.7 million in 2015 and we
are immensely grateful for all the donations and
support, particularly that shown for our fundraising
Gala Dinner, SINGALA; more than a quarter of
the total for the year was raised at that wonderful
event.
This report is also a celebration of the
“giftees” – the beneficiaries of your generosity to
the Scholarship Fund, the Scholars – their stories and
aspirations.
As we approach the 10th anniversary of
the school, we also celebrate another significant
milestone – the awarding of 200 Scholarships and
Bursaries since the school opened its doors in 2007.
We have contacted former scholars to find out how
they are faring, what they have achieved since
leaving SJI International, and what their futures
might hold.
We hope that you enjoy the personal stories
contained in this edition. We thank you and hope
that it inspires you to continue to support the work
of the school to ensure we have the resources to
support oustanding students regardless of family
economic needs.
Linette Tye
Director, Advancement and Communications
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Sources of Kindness
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Purpose of Kindness
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SINGALA
Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Reflections
Plant a Tree, Support
a Scholarship
The Impact of
Support
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Former Scholars: Where
are they now?
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Circles of Gratitude
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Expressions
About the ACO
CONTENTS
Messages
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MES
SAG
ES
Like so many people today, you
are likely to have Google partners,
airline partners, partners in the
workforce, a partner for life, and maybe
even partners-in-crime.
However a
partnership is formed, it essentially
means that we’re in this together.
That is the nature of your
partnership with St Joseph’s Institution
International. We’re in this together
in the noble task of carrying out the
Mission of our school, enabling each
and every student to learn how to learn
and live, during their schooling at SJI
International, and for the rest of their
lives.
It is with sincere admiration and
a grateful heart that I acknowledge
the many partners of SJI International.
On behalf of our students and staff, I
want to assure you that your support
not only matters, but that it makes a
difference every day in the lives of
hundreds of students who are blessed
to be receiving an SJI education.
Ever since their arrival in
Singapore in 1852, the De La Salle
Brothers have been blessed by a
partnership with parents and friends
who share their commitment to
provide a quality, holistic education
to the young men, and more recently
young women, entrusted to our care.
For nearly ten years now, we have
been able to extend this life-changing
opportunity to some of the finest young
people in Singapore and the region,
who, without the generosity of partners
like you, would never have access to
an SJI International education.
Your
generosity
to
SJI
International this year will truly make a
difference in the lives of the students
we are able to serve only because of
your support. Thank you for partnering
with us in this great work.
BROTHER LAWRENCE HUMPHREY, FSC
Brother President
St Joseph’s Institution International
“
However a partnership is
formed, it essentially means
that we’re in this together.
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DEVELOPING PEOPLE
FOR OTHERS
MR KEVIN HANNAH
Principal of the Elementary School
St Joseph’s Institution International
As a school founded on the Lasallian
Core Principles, we are very conscious of, and
dedicated to, building an inclusive community
with concern for those less fortunate.
Through our Character Education
Programme which is underpinned by the Virtues
Project, we begin building these foundations
from the moment children enter school. Children
in our Prep 2 class, touched by the continuing
impact of Typhoon Haiyan which affected
many families in the Philippines, held a fundraiser
and raised enough to buy a fishing boat for a
family whose livelihood had been impacted. In
honour and recognition of the effort of this class
of young children, the new fibreglass fishing
boat was named Prep2 RDa Truest Troopers
and the children’s efforts culminated in a very
deserving family regaining the capability to
earn a livelihood.
Education is paramount to future success,
and we continuously strive to provide our children
with a very supportive learning environment
where they can grow in a holistic manner.
However, not every child has the opportunity to
gain even a basic education. Through our very
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supportive community, we were able to raise
$22,000 by hosting a Lap-a-thon. Our Student
Council decided to donate the funds to the
Lasallian Community Education Services in Sri
Lanka who provide pre-school education in the
slums of Colombo, so that less fortunate children
can also enjoy an education.
The school’s Plant a Tree initiative
also provides parents with the opportunity
to contribute to the Senior School education
of promising students from financially lessprivileged families, by the adoption, sponsorship
or purchase of a tree, which is then planted in a
special area of the Elementary School. The funds
raised via this initiative contribute directly to the
SJI International Scholarship Programme, and we
look forward to the gradual planting of a grove
of trees as a tangible sign of the Elementary
School’s support of the Scholarship Programme.
We are striving to develop children who
will become ‘people for others’ in line with
our Mission statement and we look forward to
continuing this work and working in partnership
with the wider community.
GROWING OUR NETWORK
OF SUPPORT
MR BRADLEY ROBERTS
Principal of the High School
St Joseph’s Institution International
From its earliest days, SJI International
has been very fortunate to have the support
of a large group of benefactors. As we enter
our tenth year, our school continues to grow,
reaching a new record number of 1030 students,
with just under 400 students in the IB Diploma
Programme.
Our Advancement and Communications
Office (ACO) seeks to further enhance the
support and communication we provide to
our network of alumni, parents and friends.
The ACO Team works to expand the network
of SJI International supporters who can help
us push forward with our mission as a top-tier
Lasallian Catholic international school. The 2015
contributions towards the various development
activities totalled $2,693,879; clearly showing
the outstanding level of support SJI International
receives.
The funds raised will provide scholarships
to students who would not otherwise be able
to take advantage of the high quality holistic
education we offer here. From the outset, the SJI
International community has benefited from the
influence of talented young men and women
from all parts of the region who have laid the
foundations of our distinctive ethos. Many of these
early scholars have already graduated from
prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Harvard
and UBC or, closer to home, from NUS and SMU.
In 2015 seven of our scholarship students scored
43 points or more in the IB Diploma (including
one who obtained a perfect 45 points). Our
2015 Scholarship graduates have been offered
places at Oxford, Cambridge, Stanford and
many other outstanding universities.
Our Scholarship students are truly
ambassadors of SJI International; proud
representatives of SJI International around the
world.
The focus of the SJI International
Scholarship Programme is on bringing in students
(both local and foreign) from homes where
the SJI International educational experiences
is completely unaffordable. Since the start of
2016, all contributions from donors are used only
for merit-based but means-tested scholarships.
Our ambitious Scholarship Programme is
only possible with your support. We look forward
to continuing to make a real difference to the
lives of our scholarship students—only possible
with your continued support.
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SOURCES
OF
KINDNESS
$1,371,650
Friends &
Misc
$755,575
SINGALA
$520,399
Parents
Total Amount
Raised
in 2015:
$2,693,879
$78,000*
Board
*includes
donations via
SINGALA
$32,100
Alumni &
Alumni Parents
$520
Students
$12,635
Staff
Total Amount Raised in 2014: $2,098,464
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$1,148,419
Friends &
Misc
$755,575
SINGALA
Total Amount
Raised
in 2015:
$2,390,148
$439,899
$78,000*
Parents
Board
*includes
donations via
SINGALA
$32,100
$520
Alumni &
Alumni Parents
Students
$12,635
Staff
Total Amount Raised in 2014: $1,752,237
Gifts to the Scholarship and Bursary Fund
PURPOSE
OF
KINDNESS
$223,231
Friends &
Misc
Total Amount
Raised
in 2015:
$303,731
$80,500
Parents
Total Amount Raised in 2014: $346,227
Gifts to the Building and Development Fund
SINGALA
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Students, teachers, and
High School and Elementary
School parents and other guests
were taken back in time to the
1930s at the inaugural SINGALA
dinner on 9 June. The gala
dinner, held at the Goodwood
Park Hotel and generously
sponsored by the Khoo Teck
Puat
Foundation,
raised
$719,075 for the SJI International
Scholarship Fund.
The High School Jazz
Band, led by Mrs Thorpe and Mr
Fantom kicked off the night and
were followed by Thai singing
group, Fivera, who sang Prayer
in the Night. The show of SJI
International talent continued
throughout the night as the
Jazz Band continued to play,
and singers Cateline Boillat from
Grade 10 as well as Natasha
Chang from Grade 12 each
performed to great acclaim.
Scholars took centre
stage as they performed an
especially
choreographed
dance for the guests, while
former and current scholars,
Ian Chai and Jessa Alfajardo,
reminded everyone why they
were gathered at SINGALA and
gave moving speeches on how
their scholarships changed their
lives.
Highlights
of
the
entertainment on offer included
the Elementary School teachers,
headlining
as
Elementary
Undefined, and comprising Mr
Grigson, Mr Gericke, Ms Main,
Mr Vassbotn and Mr Bazzo,
wowed the audience with their
brilliant performance of Mack
the Knife. High School Principal,
Mr Bradley Roberts, sang Hello
Dolly with gusto, both he and
Elementary Undefined having
raised over $5,000 each in
pledges to perform on the night.
While the silent auction
ran throughout the night, the
live auction saw jaw-dropping
bids for paintings of Brother Larry
and Elementary School children,
another of the High School, and
one of Mr Lee Kuan Yew, all
for the good cause of giving
needy, deserving students an SJI
International education. Even
Brother Larry was auctioned off
– for his cooking skills, and was
subsequently personal chef to
the lucky bidder.
Thanks to the Scholars,
student
helpers,
teachers
and staff who helped make
SINGALA such a successful
event and an especial thanks
to parents, Ms Fiona Rankine,
Ms Anthea Then and Ms Simone
Yeo of the SINGALA organising
committee, for their dedication
and hard work in not just putting
the event together, but ensuring
that it was both spectacular
and immensely enjoyable.
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scholarship
awards
ceremony
2015
SJI International held its 2015
Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the
Glass Hall on 29 January. It was a joyous
occasion as 18 of our students received their
scholarships. Scholarships were awarded to
12 local students and 6 international students.
Our Brother President, Brother Larry
opened the event with a prayer and was
followed by a speech by Mr Roberts which
reflected on how much SJI International
has achieved since its opening in 2007.
He also mentioned the phenomenal IB
results that our 2014 batch achieved and
especially mentioned Brian Theng, from the
Class of 2012, who had recently received
the
Jardine
Foundation
Scholarship
to read Classics at Oxford University.
Mr Edmund Tie, Executive Chairman
of DTZ Debenham Tie Leung (SEA) Pte Ltd,
philanthropist and also an SJI Old Boy, was
our guest-of-honour. He gave a speech on
the importance of the Lasallian virtues and
how much influence they have had on him
in his charity work, which has led him to assist
with the raising of $12 million for charities. He
urged our scholars to remember the Lasallian
core principles and to contribute back to
society. Mr Tie then proceeded to the most
formal part of the evening – when the students
received their scholarships. Parents of the
scholars who attended the events applauded
loudly when their children were proudly in
the limelight receiving their scholarships.
Students from the Student Advancement
Board, assisted at the event, along with two
Scholars as excellent MCs, while we also
enjoyed excellent musical performances.
Our talented students Vivian Jin Zhewen
performed
on
the
guzhen,
Nathaniel
Hendrawan on the piano and two songs were
sung by the band Ledi’s and Gentlemen;
Ledy Manurung, Issac Tan and Nicholas Kong.
Thank you to all staff and students who
helped with the smooth running of the event
and big congratulations to all our scholars and
their families.
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REF
LEC
TIONS
The power of a thankful heart:
Twelve of our current scholars reflect on what
the scholarship means to them, what they
have learned on their journey so far, and how
they plan to give back to the world and their
communities in the future.
“When I look at how far I have come,
I realise I am really blessed to be
able to study in SJI International and
receive a holistic education. This
opportunity has opened a brand
new door for me and it fuels me
to learn more until, one day, I can
finally return back the favour to my
parents, my schools and society.
Perhaps that’s the only way for me to
completely show my gratitude.”
PHAM NHAT ANH
“Studying in SJI
International has made
me realise that there is
always a greater calling
in each of us. For me, I
believe it would be to
inspire other youth and
be of service to the
community.”
RICHIE
SOLOMON
“I really enjoy coming
to school as the people
here are amazing
and the acquisition of
knowledge here is a
fun journey and not a
laborious task.”
JAXSEN CHEW
“SJI International
encourages the values
I learned while I was
homeschooled - learn
because you love
learning.”
SOPHIA GOH
“My life has completely
changed since the day I got
the scholarship. Before that,
I only thought about getting
into a decent high school,
then university, then a normal
job and eventually settle
down with a family in Vietnam.
Thanks to the scholarship, I can
dream bigger and further.“
NGUYEN THIEN
HUNG
“Thank you very, very much for
this experience given to me,
incomparable to anything in the
world because it has given me my
true voice and my true ability. It is in
this very school that I have learned to
be not a, but the Priscilla.”
PRISCILLA LAYARDA
“Although I entered from the local
system and took an unconventional
path coming to this school, I see
now that coming to SJI International
has forced me to grow in so many
different ways. It has given me the
ammunition to find my footing and
purpose in life, and I am truly grateful
to you for granting me this opportunity
to learn and grow in this school.”
VICTORIA LIM
SUE-WEI
“My scholarship has helped
me take my first steps towards
achieving my goals. I know that
these are lofty dreams and I
may not achieve all of them,
but the scholarship has inspired
me to believe that I can do
anything!”
RYAN ONG
“SJI International is
really beginning to
shape me, in so many
different ways, into the
person that I have really
wanted to be.”
DO HOANG NAM
HIEU
“I am really grateful for
the sponsorship; without it,
I wouldn’t be exposed to
many experiences which I
have never dreamt of–and
needless to say, be the
person that I am today.”
ONG JU BOON
“I am obliged to you
for your scholarship,
which I wouldn’t find
elsewhere. It was very
kind of you to give this
small girl a chance to
pursue her dreams.”
CHAVISA
CHAVANANONT
“I didn’t expect to have this much
fun and such a wonderful experience
coming to this new environment. I am
most grateful for the friends, and that SJI
International doesn’t have boundaries
separating grades. I am also a very
big fan of the co-curricular activities
available here: last term, I joined 6
CCAs and I enjoyed every second. Even
though it made me slightly busy, it helped
colour my week with joy and glee.”
NICHOLAS JONATHAN
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PLANT A
TREE,
SUPPORT A
SCHOLARSHIP
Elementary School students got
their hands dirty at the inaugural Planta-Tree ceremony held at the Elementary
School (ES) on 22 May 2015. The Plant-aTree campaign encourages ES parents
to directly support the SJI International
Scholarship Programme. Parents have the
option of planting a tree, adopting a tree
for a year, or sponsoring a branch of a tree.
All proceeds from the campaign
go towards giving deserving students from
financially-disadvantaged
homes
the
opportunity to complete the International
Baccalaureate (IB) Programme at SJI
International on a Scholarship.
Those who supported the campaign
included Class 1AMo, who chose to adopt
a tree as a whole-class activity, as well as Mr
Kenny Li and his wife Maggie, who planted
trees in their daughters’ names. Anya Yap
of Grade 4, whose father was also present
to see the tree he adopted in her name,
participated in the event along with three
of her classmates. Another tree, which had
its branches sponsored, was appropriately
named the Tree of Knowledge.
Br Larry opened the ceremony with a
prayer, and then former scholar Brian Theng
talked about how the scholarship he had
received changed his life and helped mould
him into the young man he is today. It was
wonderful to hear how Brian subsequently
received a full scholarship from the Jardine
Foundation and is currently studying at
Oxford University; a fine ambassador for SJI
International and an excellent example of
the success of the Scholarship Programme.
A poem written by Simone “Sisi”
Ong from 1AMo was then read by her and
her friend Chloe Page. Following that, the
children from 1AMo as well as Mr and Mrs
Li’s children and their friends, helped plant
the trees.
It was a wonderful event for children,
parents, teachers, Br Larry, Mr Hannah and
the ACO team, and all for the excellent
cause of giving deserving students from
disadvantaged backgrounds a helping
hand, and improving the environment at
the same time – a real win-win!
Sisi’s Planting a Tree Poem
Part 1: Planting a Tree
We dig up the ground at rapid speed
Then we put inside a tiny seed.
Slowly we water it and let it have
sun
Then it will grow into a small plant.
This tree will soon grow fully
Into a lovely green leafed tree.
Part 2: Helping a Scholar
We hope that by planting this tree
We will have helped lots of people
Learn and grow knowledge and
wisdom
Together with the tree.
Simone “Sisi” Ong
Grade 1AMo
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EXPRESSIONS:
PHOTOGRAPH
OF THE YEAR
EXHIBITION AND
AUCTION
Beautiful images, fine wine, and excellent
cheese. What more could one ask for?
For the fourth consecutive year the
Advancement and Communications Office
held the Photograph of the Year Exhibition and
Auction at the Glass Hall on 2 September.
However this is the first time it has been
a whole school event with entries from both
the Elementary School (ES) and High School
(HS) and we were particularly delighted at the
participation rate from the ES – about a third of
the captivating images on display were from ES,
with budding photographers from the age of 6
years and upwards submitting entries.
Out of a large and varied collection of
nearly 100 stunning and creative photographs
that captured this year’s theme – Expressions – 51
entries were selected for the exhibition and were
displayed for silent auction. Nine photos were
chosen as category winners and were auctioned
live by the amazing Mr Simeon Banks, raising
almost $2,400 on the night – with all proceeds
going to the Scholarship Fund.
Sunglasses1 by Clare Ong (7RPu) was also
selected from the category winners as the Grand
Prize Winner, while A Day Without Laughter is
a Wasted Day2 by Kirsten Harvey was voted by
those present as the People’s Choice Winner.
Both Clare and Kirsten walked away with a cash
prize of $200 each.
We would like to congratulate all the
winners and thank the judges, guests, sponsors
and parents who made the success of the evening
possible.
The event was ably supported by the
Student Advancement Board who were also
actively involved in the event’s publicity.
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THE IMPACT
OF SUPPORT
A Lifelong Gift
Robert Andrew Martin
Class of 2015
Recipient of a Chiang Siew Kay and
Annual Giving Fund Scholarship
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IB Score:
45
In 2009, my family moved back to Singapore, having spent the
previous four years in Ho Chi Minh City. Finding the right school was difficult
and we were running out of options, so we decided to visit a relatively new
school, SJI International. While a little hesitant at first, they were willing to
take a chance. It is moments like this when one can’t help but think “what
would have happened if they had said no?” However, there is no point
dwelling on such a hypothesis; what matters is that SJI International did
decide to take a chance on this particular student.
If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.
- Isaac Newton
I can’t help but feel that my academic success is due to a set of
‘giants’ – my teachers. The first thing that stood out when I came to SJI
International was that the teachers were willing to cater to the needs of the
students. I have been immensely grateful to have some fantastic teachers
whose words will no doubt remain imprinted on my mind for a long time to
come. In particular I’d like to mention the mathematics department. I was
always quick with numbers, but it was two great teachers who helped me
develop a deep appreciation of the subject and I know now that I will not
be content doing a job that doesn’t involve mathematics.
I have also been exposed to so many extra-curricular opportunities,
such as tennis, Model United Nations, computer programming and music.
Also I feel most blessed to have been a part of the mathematics tutoring
group where I really enjoyed being able to apply my strengths to help
others; it was fantastic to feel like I was making a difference somewhere. I
have also been fortunate to enjoy school trips which leave me wallowing
in nostalgia whenever I look back. These are the moments, and friendships,
that I hope will not be forgotten as I venture forth in life.
As I have been at SJI International for the entirety of my secondary
education, one could say that I am a prime example of the ‘product’ of
the system. However, I don’t feel that I have been ‘moulded’ into being a
model student. Rather, I have been allowed to develop, to criticise, to think
for myself; it’s hard to emphasise just how much of a gift that is. I have been
accepted to study Natural Sciences at Cambridge, and, amidst rumours
about how demanding the course is, I know that I couldn’t have asked for
a better preparation.
The school had a lot of faith in me as a student and I was very
fortunate to experience at firsthand the generosity of the Scholarship
Programme, which always gave me an extra impetus to do my best.
NO REGRETS
Amanda Cheang
Class of 2015
Recipient of a Khoo Teck
Puat Scholarship
Coming to SJI International
was a totally unexpected and
unplanned event of my life; but
it is a decision which I will never
ever regret. I had no idea that SJI
International even existed, until I
received an email regarding the
scholarships. They sounded too
good to be true, and so I decided
to make a trip down to the school
to find out what was being offered
– and I never looked back. I was
really awed and intrigued by the
Lasallian core values upon which
SJI International was founded, as
well as its holistic approach to
nurture every single student into
people for others and leaders.
When people ask me
what’s so good about SJI
International and how is it different
from a local government school I
tend to be lost for words as there
are just too many good things
to even mention. The school
provides countless opportunities
for its students to explore their
interests and develop their
strengths; if a student wants to,
he/she is able to join even six
extra-curricular activities! I made
full use of all these opportunities
to try out activities that interested
me, but which I had not had
the chance to do previously.
I was in yoga, archery, events
photography,
ukulele
club,
touch rugby, trampoline, and
even soccer for a short period of
time. The numerous opportunities
offered taught me that unless
you try, you never know.
The teachers are amazing
as well and as they come from
all over the world and from
myriad backgrounds, they are
experienced and passionate
about the subjects they teach.
Most of them are multi-talented
as well, teaching not only an
academic subject but taking
extra-curricular activities. I am
genuinely grateful to my teachers
as they did not give up on me;
instead they were motivational
and kept encouraging me to
push beyond my limits. I never
ever thought I would achieve
such outstanding results in the
final IB Diploma examinations,
and I have to thank my teachers
for my success.
SJI International has many
great aspects, but, to me, the
greatest is the people. No matter
how great a place or a system is,
it will not work out well if it does
not have good people. I will really
miss my friends and teachers, as
they were always there for me.
Completing the IB was not a
smooth journey but they helped
me to pull through it! Last but
not least, I am extremely grateful
to my scholarship sponsor, the
Khoo Teck Puat Foundation,
for sponsoring my two years of
education at SJI International.
If not for the scholarship,
I would never have been able
to experience such a wonderful
school programme and I would
not have accomplished as much
as I have so far.
Amanda plans to pursue a
Wildlife Biology and Fisheries major
at the University of Vermont.
IB Score:
44
IB Score:
44
Over the past two years I
have been incredibly fortunate
to be able to immerse myself in
SJI International’s intellectually
rigorous
and
supportive
environment. I have learned
valuable lessons and made
unforgettable memories. My
experience can be summed up
in a few words: an exceptional
journey of learning and selfdiscovery.
At
SJI
International,
teachers emphasise learning
for the love of learning, and
their passion for their subjects
spills over to their students. My
teachers encouraged open
discussions and, under their
guidance, I found myself being
coaxed out of my reserved shell
and engaging more actively in
learning, participating in intense
debates about Literature and
volunteering opinions in Biology,
and I loved every moment of it. My
academic passions intensified,
and I also had the opportunity
to explore many other new
interests. I am grateful for the
intellectual foundation that I
have gained from my studies
here, and I will undoubtedly
draw on the knowledge and skills
learned. But more importantly I
value the spirit of learning and
inquisitiveness that the school
has instilled in me.
• I learned to lead, as the
Secretary-Treasurer
of
the
Student Advancement Board
where I helped to organise
events to build school spirit;
• I learned to serve, from helping
out at the Old Age Home near
school, to executing fund-raisers
for children in a village school in
Cambodia;
• I learned to face challenges
bravely and to push myself out of
my comfort zone, as I challenged
myself to participate in a MUN
conference.
For me another significant
thing about SJI International
was its international community.
Having spent ten years in the
local education system, it was
an eye-opening experience to
meet and befriend people from
all parts of the world. I remember
joining Key Club in my first
semester and being completely
taken aback during our first
club session where people were
talking in different languages at
the same time and somehow
were still able to carry out tasks.
Through interacting with such
a diverse community, I gained
different perspectives and my
world view was broadened,
helping me to become a more
globally aware individual.
All the learning I have had
has enabled me to have greater
faith in my own abilities and has
given me the opportunity to
pursue my dreams. For providing
me with the means for all of
this, I would like to express my
sincerest thanks to the Khoo Teck
Puat Foundation. I am deeply
grateful for your support and am
often inspired and motivated by
the kindness of your gift. As this
chapter of my life closes and I
move to the next, I will strive to
continue doing my best and to
give back to my community and
the world.
Alexus will study Liberal Arts at
Colgate University.
Alexus Gian
Class of 2015
Recipient of a Khoo Teck
Puat Scholarship
AN EXCEPTIONAL
JOURNEY
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where
are
they
now?
Since SJI International opened its doors
in 2007, it has awarded almost 200
Scholarships. Of that number around
50 are still at school completing the IB
Diploma, and many of the more recent
cohorts have yet to embark on their
university education. However, we thought
it timely to look and see how our Scholars
have fared since leaving school and to
share updates on some whose education
at SJI International was most generously
sponsored – by you – our donors.
CLASS OF 2009
“
”
Graduated from Colgate
University with a BA in Political
Science and Psychology and
currently pursuing a PhD in
Political Science in the University
of California, San Diego
IAN CHAI
Graduated from Oxford
University with a Law
degree on a PSC OMS
Scholarship;
Currently State Counsel,
International Affairs
Division, AttorneyGeneral’s Chambers
ERNEST WANG
Graduated from The Bartlett,
University College London
with a BSc in Architecture;
Currently an intern at Olson
Kundig Architects in Seattle
HILDA FOO
Bachelor of Laws
(LLB) from Singapore
Management University;
Currently a Legal
Associate at Advance
Law LLC
“
If not for the Scholarship, I would have lost out
on the opportunity to receive a world class
education at the school, and possibly not fully
realise my true potential.
MINH TRINH DUC
”
MA in Statistics and BA in
Government from Harvard
University, on a Harvard
Scholarship and now pursuing a
PhD in Political Science at MIT
“
The culture at SJI International has service
to others always as its focus and has spurred
me to want to contribute more to society.
With physiotherapy, I am able to help make
people’s lives better and more fulfilling.
I will always be thankful and indebted to both
SJI International and the donors for such a
formative experience, and can only hope to
achieve as much as they have to better the
lot of others.
DUY TRINH
“
“
ALYSSA PETER
Graduated from
Nanyang Polytechnic
and Trinity College Dublin
with a Diploma and BSc
(Hons) in Physiotherapy;
Currently a
physiotherapist with Ng
Teng Fong Hospital
IB and SJI International prepared me
tremendously for university where I had to
be independent and bold in venturing into
different areas of study. SJI International
has also made me more confident in
communicating with strangers. I will be
eternally grateful for the opportunity to study
here, and hope more people can be afforded
the same experience.
“
”
JOSE HONG
Currently studying European
Social and Political Studies at
University College London, and
will pursue a Master’s degree
in sustainable development or
environmental management
Attending SJI International would not have
been possible without my Scholarship and I
am ever grateful for the opportunity to enter,
embrace and excel at this school; I am proud
to declare that it has moulded me into the
affable and authentic person I am today.
SAMANTHA CHUA
Studied Accounting
at SMU on a PSC
LMS Scholarship; Now
pursuing a Master of
Applied Economics at
University of Michigan
”
I do know that, for the path I have chosen to
go on and will choose to press forward, the
path of living in foreign lands and toiling in
academia, SJI International gave me all the
preparation I needed.
”
NIKO JAYA
Bachelor of Business
Administration with
Honours from NUS;
Currently employed as
a Corporate Finance
Analyst with Thirdrock
ISSEA Advisers
JOHN OOI
Bachelor of Economics from
the University of Queensland
on full-tuition fee scholarship;
Exchange Programme at
the University of California,
Los Angeles (6 months in
2013) on a UQ Abroad
Scholarship
“
The SJI International Scholarship has given a
much needed boost to my education and
allowed me to travel the world achieving
new heights and insights. I am very grateful
to the school and to my sponsors for this
opportunity!
CLASS OF 2010
“
NGUYET NGUYEN (NA)
BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry and Minor in
Statistics (2015) from University of British
Columbia, Vancouver, Canada on a UBC
ILOT Scholarship;
Currently working as a research assistant
at the Atlantic Cancer Research Institute
“
Thanks to the opportunities given to me at
SJI International, I have been able to pursue
what I love and live a life full of adventures,
travelling the world, learning new things,
inspiring others and being inspired by them
every day. It is no exaggeration when I say SJI
International was a turning point in my life – I
am very thankful.
”
”
Being a scholar was a source
of motivation for my continuous
self-improvement and aim for
excellence.
”
ANH TRAN
Bachelor of Science in
Architecture, University of
Cincinnati;
Currently an Architectural
Assistant with Benoy
Singapore
BENJAMIN TEO
HIEN NGUYEN
Currently studying Law at the
University of Oxford
Graduated from Trent University with a BA in Economics and currently
pursuing a Masters in Economics at the University of Toronto
CLASS OF 2011
FORLANDO ANTONIUS
TAMBUNAN
Studying Aerospace
Engineering at
Nanyang Technological
University on an ASEAN
Scholarship
“
The SJI International scholarship taught me
that hard work and perseverance, though
not always sufficient, play important roles, no
matter the path chosen. For that I will always
be immensely grateful to SJI International and
the Board of Governors.
”
“
The host family programme allowed me
to fully immerse in local life and foster long
lasting connections with my host. All in
all the Scholarship played a huge role in
allowing me to blossom into the young
man I am now.
”
LOUISA HUI LIN QUEK
Graduated with a law
degree from University
College London;
Currently completing
training contract with Allen
& Gledhill LLP
HTUT MYATNOE AUNG
PETER SETIAOTAMA
VINCENT TANUTAMA
Currently studying European
Social and Political Studies at
University College London, and
will pursue a Master’s degree
in sustainable development or
environmental management
Currently studying Dentistry
at the National University of
Singapore and working as a
dental officer for the Ministry of
Health
Studying Ethics, Politics and
Economics at Yale University;
Currently a research associate
at Poverty Action Lab J-PAL
CLASS OF 2012
“
I entered SJI International with an open mind;
I left with new eyes and an inspired heart. In
truth I can never leave SJI International.
NHAN TRAM
Studying for a BSc
at NUS, funded by
JC Trust, with plans
to become a licensed
pharmacist and
undertake a PhD in
Pharmacy
“
”
“
I have been enjoying my college experience
and am planning to continue to obtain a PhD
before becoming a professor in Mathematics.
All of this is made possible largely because
of the inspiring education I received at SJI
International.
”
“
NIKHIL CHOUDHARY
Studying Electrical and Computer
Engineering at Carnegie-Mellon
University on a PSC OMS
Scholarship
BRIAN THENG
Studying for a BA
(Literae Humaniores)
at Oxford University on
a Jardine Foundation
Scholarship
Without any doubt, my time at SJI
International, which was made possible by
the kindness of our donors, really geared me
up for my future, not just academically, but
also in terms of human skills. For that, I am
always grateful for the opportunity endowed
upon me.
”
YEN HI TRUONG VU
Majoring in Mathematics at Amherst
College;
Currently on a one-semester study
abroad programme in Paris, France.
My education at SJI International and the invaluable
experiences that followed would not have been
possible without the Scholarship. The prestige
and respect that comes with being a scholar is
unparalleled, and I continually strived to fulfil the
responsibilities it came with. I deeply appreciated
the Scholarship Programme for the exceptional
support and encouragement I received. I have
enormous gratitude for making it possible for me to
follow my heart and pursue the academically rich IB
programme in an international environment.
CLASS OF 2013
SIU MING QUEK
Will begin studying Liberal Arts and Sciences
at Columbia University, New York City in
2016
CARLO MEDINA
Majoring in Chemistry and Mathematics
at Wesleyan University
YI SHUEN LIM
Currently majoring in
Mathematics and Economics
at NYU
CLIONA YONG
Studying Anthropology at Yale-NUS
”
CLASS OF 2014
“
The most important aspect of my SJI
International education is the cultivation
of a heart of service. I am forever grateful
for the holistic education I’ve received
at SJI International – a big thank you to
the teachers and staff, as well as the
scholarship donors who have assisted me
to where I am today!
”
RURU HOONG
Majoring in Prospective Economics and
International Relations, with a Minor in
Computer Science and Statistics at Stanford
University on a GIC Scholarship
“
I am deeply grateful for the scholarship that
was given by SJI International. The scholarship
opened a new window of opportunity for me
to obtain a Japanese Government Scholarship
to pursue higher education.
”
AGUSTINUS
Pursuing a BA in Japan-in-Asia Cultural
studies, at Nagoya University, Japan, on
a MEXT Scholarship
TESSA KAUR
Currently studying Communication Studies
at Nanyang Technological University
TRAN BOI NGAN
Studying Business Economics at Tokyo
International University
THU LE
Studying Biochemistry at Colby College,
Maine, USA
VIANY SUTISNA
Studying Architecture at the National
University of Singapore on a M(Arch)
Scholarship
CLASS OF 2015
“
In a rapidly globalising world, SJI International
has taught me to always reach out and strive
for the better. High school at SJI International
has been so far the best time of my life; it was
filled with not only hard work but also joy,
laughter and happiness.
”
KHANG HYUNH-LE
Will begin studying Politics, Philosophy and
Economics at Yale-NUS from August 2016
on a Yale-NUS Study Award scholarship
GRESELVA GIANINA
PRAJITNO
Currently studying Chinese in
Beijing University
“
SJI International truly is an amazing school
and there are many great aspects, but to
me, the greatest aspect is the people. I am
extremely grateful to my scholarship sponsor
for sponsoring my two years of education. If
not for this scholarship, I would never have
been able to experience such a wonderful
school and I wouldn’t have accomplished as
much as I have today.
”
VALERIE SEET
Aiming to pursue a degree in
Medicine or Law
“ ”
My experience at SJI International was
irreplaceable. It truly widened my views and
thoughts. I am more than grateful for this;
thank you.
AMANDA CHEANG
Currently holding a provisional
SAF Academic Scholarship and
intending to study Wildlife Biology
and Conservation at the University
of Vermont
ALEXUS GIAN
Will study Liberal Arts at Colgate University
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CIRCLES OF
GRATITUDE
We honour all our donors, including those who have
chosen to give anonymously, who believe in the mission of
SJI International and whose philanthropy has enabled the
School to continue providing an exceptional education to our
students. We would particularly like to recognise our donors
in the following circles (cumulative donations received since
the School opened).
$25,000 and above
Estate of Khoo Teck Puat
Shaw Foundation
Culindo Livestock Pte Ltd
Peter Lim Eng Hock
Lawrence da Silva
Keppel Corporation Limited
AX 21 Singapore Pte Ltd
KMP Private Ltd
Megabuilders & Development Pte Ltd
Dr and Mrs Cheng Li Choon
Somsak Leeswadtrakul
David Loh Kim Kang
Danny Yong Ming Chong
SymAsia Singapore Fund - Chan Family Foundation
UOB Limited
Low Check Kian
PT Saratoga Investama Sedaya
Tote Board
Lee Foundation
Goh Yew Lin
Edmund Tie Nyuk Siong
Tan Tee How
Mia Hiasinta Hardjasatya
Aelington Pte Ltd
Anthony Loh Wing Kiong @ Adam Loh
Far East Management
Fosterra Investment Pte Ltd
Philip Yeo Liat Kok
Lim Seng Bee
Joseph Teo Pei Sing
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Koh Choon Lan
Lim Chee Onn
Peter Seah Lim Huat
PT Renaissance Capital Asia
Tan Chong Lee
Jude Menon and Yong Oi Ling
Wong Boon Huat
Kenneth Li
Esmond Choo Liong Gee
James Toh Ban Leng
George Yeo Yong Boon
Jenny Lee Sin Neo
Kwan Yong Construction Pte Ltd
Lim Wei Wen
Chim Yoon Fah
Dennis Tang Chee Heng
Jimmy Yim Wing Kuen
And 20 anonymous donors
VISIONARY
circle
Derek Loh Eu Tse
Kevin Hangchi
Tan Chin Tiong
Tan Kwang Hwee
Glenndle Sim Soon Ngee
Arief Widyawan Sidarto
Chiang Siew Kay
Jackie Cheng Ee Lieng
Wang Yu Huei
Roger Chia Kim Piow
Ernest Wong Yuen Weng
Manu Bhaskaran
Lim Tai Tian
Sim Giok Lak
Roy Quek Hong Sheng
In memory: Mrs Joyce Lui
Ezra Holdings Limited
Ian Tan Chu En
Asia Grand Restaurant
Asia Genesis Asset Management Pte Ltd
Andre Yeap Poh Leong
John Choy Chee Tuck
Charles Fan Yue Soon
Philip Seah Cheng Chua
Tan Cheng Han
Soh Kim Hwee
Ross Forde Hamou Jennings
Geeson Putra Lawadinata
International Testing Co Pte Ltd
Michael Sng Beng Hock
Nicky Tan Ng Kuang
Tsquared Cardiology and Internal Medicine Clinic Pte Ltd
Hester Chew
Ngo Get Ping
Tan Guong Ching
Leon Yee Kee Shian
Aloysius Seow Fook Sen
Anthoni Salim
Chan Wing Cheng
Chua Soon Hock
Davinder Singh s/o Amar Singh
Leslie Lam
Ng Pock Too
Paul Tseng Seng Loke
Peter Low Kok Chye
Tan Puay Chiang
YangBum Engineering Pte Ltd
Simon Cheong Sae Peng
PATRON
CIRCLE
Trevose International Pte Ltd
Kwek Leng Peck
Eu Oy Chun
Adrian Koh Hock Chuan
Debotosh Lodh
Gerald Tan Tse Yang
Khoo Boo Kian
Lim Beng Hai
Lim Soo Ping
Sembcorp Industries Ltd - SUT
Tan Chin Seng
Vincent Lien Jown Jing
Wong Yoke Meng
Mark Wong Mun Hoong
Leslie Goh
Khattar Wong LLP
Sundaresh Menon
Hoong Yik Luen
Ong Seng Gee
Bhagwan s/o Ramchand
Tan Bien Kiat
Wee Ee Chao
Aramco
Alessandro Paolo Caldana
Arian Corporation
Elaine Neo Poh Choo
The Community Foundation of Singapore
Christopher Geoffrey Minjoot
Kenneth Tan Wee Kheng
Annie Hon
Damian Png Jin Chye
Sylvia Goh Tshin En
Yang Chun Wen
Tan Tee Jim
Benson Loi Boon Tiong
Chung Wei Han
Larry Lim Kheng Cheong
Adrian Lee Kah Yee
Bryan Lim Jit Ming
Edward Ang Boon Cheow
Martin Cheah Kok Choon
Richard Teo Cheng Hiang
$10,000 - $24,999
Alamsah Suhardi
Alan Cheok Beng Hui
Brendan Leong Hoe Yin
Cecil Cheong
Christopher B Bogaars
Daniel Cuthbert Ee Hock Huat
Euan Murugasu
Francis Lee
Francis Nyan Ming Ren
Francis Oen Tuck Soon
Goh Boon Leng
Johnson Tan Chin Kwang
Kalea Smile Spa Pte Ltd
Koh Chin Koon
Kuo Yew Ting
Lau Kok Keng
Leo Yip Seng Cheong
Loh Kian Ping
Mak Keen Tuck
Mark Choong Liong On
Michael Ang Boo Chye
Michael Anthony Palmer
Mock Pak Lum
Morris John
Noel Hon Chia Chun
NTUC Fairprice Foundation Ltd
Peter Chiang Ngee Onn
SC Global Developments Ltd
Sentosa Golf Club
Teresa Lee Woon Oi
Then Yu Choong
Tiong Seng Contractors Pte Ltd
Wee Ee Cheong
Wong Ah Long
And 7 anonymous donors
PRESIDENT
CIRCLE
$5,000 - $9,999
Koh Soo How
Wong Kok Leong
N Link (S) Pte Ltd
Catalina Tong
Saw Bee Leng
Andrew Yeo Khirn Hin
Angeline Wee Geok Lian
Lim Thiam Seng
Maria Hilaria Salim
Narayanan Sreenivasan
Fun Siew Leng
Grace Maria Tang Hui Pei
Koh Hui Hwa
Marian Elizabeth Tang Hui Yun
Ooi Lai Hock
Mariam Anna John
Peter Kurt Maier
Winston Lim Eng Hoe
Yeong Pui Cheng
MCL Land Ltd
Olivia Beatrice Cashin
Anita Chan Lai Fong
David Liew Thye Vui
Eric Ou Chuan Whatt
Faizal Muhamad Fazluddin Gaffoor
Flavia Cheong Mei Yi
Frances Clare Tang Hui Ying
Gilbert Leong Cheng Loong
Hendra Othman Husodo
Kong Yew Foo
Lee Gek Lang
Peter James Arnold
Steve Cheng Kwee
Steven Andrew Neubronner
Sunil Kanayalal Bhatia
Suresh Nair
Susan De Silva
Virginia Lien Yee Wun
And 8 anonymous donors
Bradford Porteus
Tan Yoke Yuan
Paul Antony Rathband
Khoo Bee Keng
Centre For Hand And Reconstructive Micro Surgery Pte Ltd
Christopher Woo Woh Kuan
CPG Consultants Pte Ltd
Craig Robert Martin
Dennis Paul Lui Yew Lee
Derek Goh Bak Heng
Francis Heng Hang Song
International Learning Corner (S) Pte Ltd
James Huang Tet On
Jonathan Law Ju Li
Koh Teck Chuan
Koh Thiam Seng
Kusumaningtyas Angkawidjaja
Lim Huey Ching
Michael Arthur Roche
Pascal Guy Demierre Chung-Wei
Patricia Lim Swee Lin
Pauline Tan Siew Tiang
Puvanambigai Ponnampalam Mandalanayagam
Richard Seow
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
Tjoa Hui Ling
Wong Toon Jin
Xi Yibo
Yap Chee Meng
PRINCIPAL
CIRCLE
Arie Darma Enterprises (S) Pte Ltd
Design Studio Furniture Manufacturer Ltd
Felix Oen Beng Seng
Gilbert Ee Guan Hui
Khoo Ken Hee
Mark Wee Keng Hong / Gracie Sim Poh Gek
Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd
Yeoh Siew Hoon
Asian Palette Pte Ltd
Carrie Tan Su Shan
Cynthia Chee Chuen Mei
Erika Ann Swan
William Peter Jaensch
Christopher Chen Li Hsian
Bernard Oh
Charles Yong
Chern Chyi Ching
Gan Cha Ying
Herry Andriejanssen
Joseph Victor Lye Thiam Fatt
Seow Poon Garn
Siew Hean Meng
Teo Zee Vee
Wan Chee Meng
Wan Heng Chiang Eugene
APD Singapore Pte Ltd
Asdaq Kamran Wahid
Azmeen Moiz
Samuel Carew-Jones
Teh Ban Seng
Pratheepan Karunagaran
David Fung
Foo Fatt Kah
Price Edward Canizares Yap
Loo Leong Hoon
Angela Tan Guat Hoon
C Jackson Yap
Carolyn Tan Ghim Lee
Chew Chin
Chew Leng Hock
$2,008 - $4,999
Christopher Murugasu
David Antonius Yang
George Neo Eng Huat
Goh Chi Lan
Jayaveerapandian Shunmugavel
Jessie Tan
Kuah Boon Theng
Lawrence Low Fay Huen
Lily Teo Ah Kim
Loh Kee Kong
Louis Agnelo D’Souza
Madeleine Lee Suh Shin
Raymond Chan Teck Yam
Shunmugavel Jayaveerapandian
Tan Yong Nang
Woon Chin Thung
Chee Mei Lin
Tan Jee Lim
Hwang Wen Shang
Chan Xiao Li
Jessie Tan Soh Hoon @ Nur Yasmin
Lydia Lum Soon Neo
Michael Lau Wai Shing
Mohan Reviendran Pillay
Nicholas John Brinton
Yeo Buan Lee
Yun Ta Chun
Nicholas Lee Teck Chye
Vincent Lee Tuan Aun
Red Sea Gallery Pte Ltd
Benjamin John Strickland
Thomas McNerney
Edwin Tan Eng Hoe
Michael Paul Phelps
And 13 anonymous donors
$1,000 - $2,007
ACAL Holdings Pte Ltd
Accenture Pte Ltd
Ann Tan Sian Ann
Asian Marine Syndicate 1965
ATA Architects Pte Ltd
Benny Chan Yui Fan
Bryan Yap Jin Meng
Chok See Liang
Chong Yee Leong
Cooper Gay (Asia) Pte Ltd
David Chua Thai Chong
David Wong Wai Choy
Erika Soo Yook Yin
FSMA
Jarsonn Chua Chuan Seng
Jayesh Manohar Kamath
Liberty Insurance Pte Ltd
Lum Hong Yuan
McLarens Singapore Pte Ltd
Ong Teck Hui
Phillip Tseng Seng Sou
Raymond Clotaire Delangle
Safe2Travel Pte Ltd
See Tho Clinic Pte Ltd
Seetha Sharma
Shabana Abedeen Tyebally
Sky Alantic Private Ltd
Steve Cvetko
Su Jiaxian
Tan Zing Yuen
Tjioe Ka Lie
Vincent Gabriel Jeffrey
Winnie Tham Wai Yee
Wong Ee Eu
Zou Tang Xiu Wei
Melinda Tong Mui Leng
Chang Chien Shoong
Yency Tan
Anna Mary Tipping
Ahmed Assar
Tan Ju Kuang
Hugh Edward Terry
Ivan Chin
Dipak Gobindram Vaswani
Yida Lee
Lim Kim Hai
Lum Yin Tuck
Raymond Goh Wee Hock
Richard Warburton
Shinmi Takayuki
Simon Perkins
So Bok Yan
Surandren Nair S
Tan Gee Boon
Tan Ju Li
Vivian Singh
Chen Siong Ying
Gauri Prakash Savadi
Kelvin Ng Ka Yin
Vittal Naidu
Roger Karlsson
Albert Ee Oon Sun
Ignatius Liow Yang Ming
Lawrence Chan Ming Yu
Tony Fong
Philip Tan Bee Lee
Jerome Wong
Koon Guat Ngor
Karl Schuster
Aloysius Arlando
Andre Roy
Angela Tan Pheck Hwa
Anthony Rodrigues
Asad Jumabhoy
Awyong Poh Puay
Belinda Wong
Benjamin Chang Wei Chian
Benjamin Tan Thong Kwan
Bernard Cheong Wei Kok
Catherine Wong Phoy Choo
CBM Pte Ltd
Chang Yew Kong
Chen Lifen
Chia Kin Hon
Danny Oh Beng Teck
DBS Bank Ltd
Djokoleksono Sugiarto
Donny Yusgiantoro
Doreen Hwang Siok Lean
Eddy Chong Kwong Mei
Er Swee Long
Felix Hsu Choi Kwan
Fiona Lee
Gerard Chee Hsien
Giacomo Galtarossa
And 29 anonymous donors
2007
FOUNDING
SOCIETY
Gopul Navnitlal Shah
Hatim Capital Pte Ltd
Hemant Kulkarni
Highgain Pte Ltd
Ho Sing
Jacqueline Tan Hwee Leng
James Tan Chee Loong
James Tan Siah Heng
Joanne Lim Pick Lui
John Taylor
John Sheehy
John Fahy
Joshua Tay Teck Seng
Kenneth Leopold Fong
Kenny Rebeira
Kevin Quek Chin Chin
Kevin Sim Kwang Yang
Kum Nai Pew
Kwan Seik Cheong
Laurent Mirepoix
Lawrence Chee Fon Leung
Lee Chi Hung
Lee Wai Ling
Lena Soh
Leng Wong
Leong Yoke Kuen
Lim Beng Chian
Lim Chee Meng
Lim Wee Chiong
Lim Yuin Pin
LL Cheong Skin & Laser Clinic
Lok Ying Fang
Lubna Alsagoff
Mahesh Rupawalla
Margie Lim May Xia
Mark Rathbone
Matthew Sim Kwang Tai
Michael Shing Yue Wa
Nadav N Le Havy
Ng Thiam Poh
Ng Tiong Beng
Ong Guan Hin
Oscar Luigi Veronese
Paul Ong Jau Lueng
Pearl Lee Tuan Kee
Pheabe Chau Mei Sze
Pinny Lukito
Ramesh Pritamdas Chandiramani
Richard Fam Shou Kwong
Richard Giummarra
Robert Edward Bier
Romel Mendoza Tito
Rosalind Cheng Seow Peng
Rowena Yeo Hui Hoon
SD Network Pte Ltd
Shah Gopul Navnitlal
Steven Tiong Choon Hieng
Suhadi Zaini
Sulian Claire Tan-Wijaya
Tan Teck Yong
Tay Teck Shong
Terence Teo Keng Yu
Tham Sai Choy
The Good Earth Nail Bar
Vinod Miktinath Singh
Viyuda Chokechalermwat
Wee Wei Min
William Toh Thiam Siew
Wong Kien Mun
Wong Leng
Yu Joo Aik
FRIENDS
CIRCLE
$500 - $999
Angus Archibald Kidd
Trina Neo Liang Zhen
Hari Sundar s/o Hundomal
Irene Oen Geok Leng
Nam Sang Geung
Suresh Kumar Singh
Lena Lee Su Hui
Ong Yuen Lin
Rayna Lock Mei Ling
Sunanda Prasad
Norhana Meacham
Richard Moratto
John Wilson
Pao Ning Yu
Siew Weng Hin
Anand Jude Anthony
April Lee Mei-Li
Benjamina Charano
Bernard Tan Kok Kiang
Chen May-Lin
Chng Lay Chew
Chua Chin Teng
Colin Michael Pereira
Dennis Ng Kok Kee
Eddie Chau Shing Chi
Eu Oy Chu
Gabriela Elzbieta Davey
George Joseph Palathinkal
Harmohan Singh
Huang Shoou Chyuan
James Lee Chong Hwa
Judy Ang Pei Xia
Kevin Leong Yu Vee
Lee Howe Yong
Lee Kong Eng
Lee Lam See
Leung Kam Lun
Lynette Seah Li-Chen
Marie Alina Yeo
Maureen Ding Chooi Eng
Michelle Hui Yin Teng
Million Lighting Co Pte Ltd
Mohamad Kamal Bin Abdullah
Nutan Singapuri
Ong Seow Hwee
Raymond Lee Poh Kong
Rita Bay
Robert Teguh Subrata
Seng Choon Hock
Sharon Ong Gek Kim
Shirley Wilaras
Sim Boon Yang
Sim-Chang Kim Yin
Skypeak Maintenance Services Pte Ltd
Tagami Takashi
Tan Choon Lim
Tan Hwee San
Tan Puay Hiang
Tan Siew Hoon
Uantchern Loh
United Uniforms Manufacturers Pte Ltd
Wang Xiaowen
William Thomas Rossi
Wiradharma Pranadi
Wong Chiew Leong
Yong Wei Leong
And 14 anonymous donors
ABOUT
THE
ACO
The Advancement & Communications Office (ACO) is
responsible for managing St Joseph’s Institution International’s longterm reputation, building relationships, and securing the resources
needed in support of the school’s mission and Lasallian Catholic
ethos.
We aim to ensure that SJI International has the means to
carry out its mission and vision effectively, especially in terms
of Scholarships, Bursaries and facilities development through our
Scholarship and Bursary Fund, and Building and Development
Fund.
We strive to connect alumni, benefactors, students, parents,
teaching staff and leaders in the local community with the school in
ways that encourage a vibrant partnership through the following:
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COMMUNICATIONS
ALUMNI RELATIONS
FUNDRAISING
We seek to increase
awareness and enhance
the reputation of the school
via Newsletters and print
publications, News releases
and speeches, website
and social media.
The ACO team, in
collaboration with the
Alumni Association,
establishes and
maintains supportive,
lifelong connections
with alumni around
the world through
frequent events and
programmes, with the
goal of advancing
the Lasallian Catholic
mission of the school.
The team engages and builds
lasting relationships with those
who can help support our
fundraising priorities with their
gifts, wisdom and time. We
develop and organise Appeal
campaigns and fundraising
events, and produce Alumni/
Donor stewardship material
and fundraising reports.
COMMUNITY
RELATIONS
We work to advance the school’s interests by building relationships
with our stakeholders, the media and government agencies as
well as with private and non-profit organisations. We provide
timely answers to community enquiries, links to campus resources
and facilitate partnerships which advance the school’s Lasallian
educational mission.
As the primary brand ambassador for the school, we coordinate
branding and marketing efforts on campus and with our external
partners, to ensure a strong and effective SJI International brand.
The ACO envisions, develops and implements the school’s
strategic PR and marketing plan. The team manages fundraising
and engagement events and activities, production of PR,
marketing and communications content for print, broadcast
and social media in support of the school’s priorities, including
fundraising and other strategic communications.
INTEGRATED BRANDING,
MARKETING, AND
COMMUNICATIONS
We are blessed to have a supportive community of parents, alumni and
friends who are passionate about the school’s future.
Thank you to all the donors and volunteers who contribute so much to our
School; your involvement is invaluable.
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"As this chapter of my life closes and
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to my community and the world.”