St. Joseph's Institution International 圣若瑟国际书院 (Shèng Ruò Sè Guo Ji Shū Yuàn) Institusi Internasional Saint Joseph
Ora et Labora (Pray and Work)
Location
Thomson Road,
Information
Type	Private Institution, Full day School, mixed school, international school
Session	Single Session
Established	2006
Enrolment	Approx. 710
Colour(s)	Green, White
Website	Saint Joseph's Institution International

Saint Joseph's Institution International is a Catholic international school in Singapore. It was founded in 2006 and is the 3rd local international school in Singapore, after Anglo - Chinese School International and Hwa Chong Institution International.

SJI International offers the International Primary Curriculum to her Elementary students, the IGCSE to her Middle School students and the IB Diploma Programme to her Senior School students. The first batch of students expected to graduate from the institution obtaining the IB Diploma is the Class of 2009.

The current Head of School is Mr. Andrew Bennett. The Deputy Head of School for curriculum is Dr. John Underwood and the Deputy Head of School for pastoral is Mrs. Susi Teo. The management of the institution is assisted by the 3 Principals of the 3 schools, namely Ms. Louise Grant of Elementary School, Mr. Brian Christian of Middle School and Mr. Malcolm Wong of Senior School. The Principals are responsible for ensuring the holistic education of the students in the respective schools and to supervise over the development of the schools. Brother Michael Broughton, FSC is the Brother President of the school and acts as the Supervisor of the institution together with the Board of Governors. Brother Michael is responsible for the character development programmes as well as to maintain the Lasallian spirituality within the institution.

In the third year since it's establishment, the institution prides itself for having a diverse international community among her staff and students. The various nationalities present within the school community are: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Belgium, Spain, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, East Timor, Nigeria, USA, Zambia, Burma, Thailand, Pakistan, Germany, China, South Korea .

Contents 1 History 2 Association with SJI 3 The Brothers 4 Motto 5 Lasallian Core Values 6 Institutional Values 7 Mission 8 Board of Governors 8.1 Chairman 8.2 Deputy Chairman 8.3 Members 9 Patrons 10 Senior Staff 10.1 Brother President 10.2 Head of School 10.3 Deputy Head of School 10.4 Principals 10.5 IB Coordinator 10.6 Head of Departments 10.7 University Councillor 10.8 Discipline Director 10.9 Head of grade 11 Subjects Offered 11.1 Languages 11.2 Sciences 11.3 Humanities 11.4 Arts 11.5 Mathematics 11.6 Theory of Knowledge 11.7 Physical Education 11.8 Religious and Moral Education (RME) 12 Teaching Philosophy 12.1 How do we teach at SJI International? 12.2 SJI International teaching philosophy is based upon the following understandings. 12.3 Thus, SJI International teachers are expected to 13 Activities 13.1 Creativity 13.2 Action 13.3 Aesthetics 13.4 Service 13.5 Leadership 14 School Facilities 14.1 Academic 15 Middle and Senior School 16 Kindergarten and Elementary= 16.1 Sports 16.2 Religious 16.3 Function Rooms 16.4 Aesthetics 16.5 Others 17 Expeditions 18 Uniform 19 Affiliated Schools 20 See also 21 External links

[edit] History

School Rally Verse 1: All through our college A voice is resounding Promptly respond to your duty's sweet call Harken you all for the trumpet is sounding Your mater's proclaiming Her watchwords to all Chorus: Forward her children dear Ever with hearts sincere Render with joy to your mater her due All that is vile reject Heaven will e'er protect Heirs of St Joseph's Valiant and True Verse 2: Onward and upward in life's earnest battle Joyously bearing the brunt of the fight Nobly forgiving for all that may pain you And bravely defending the cause of the right

In 2006, SJI, upon the urging of the Economic Development Board of Singapore, has opened an international school. SJI International has begun classes in January 2007. Andrew Bennett, a former Principal of the United World College of South East Asia, has been appointed the first Head of School of SJI International. To safeguard the Catholic and Lasallian ethos in the new school, the Board has also appointed SJI's former Deputy Principal (Student Development) Bro. Michael Broughton as the Brother President of the School. Lawrence da Silva, a former Director of the United World College of South East Asia heads the Governing Board of the School. Mr Bennett and Mr da Silva would recreate a partnership that led to UWCSEA's outstanding IB results in previous years.

[edit] Association with SJI

The realisation of the vision of SJI International has been a labour of love for a team of SJI Old Boys. Having benefited so profoundly from their own SJI education, they have sought a way to offer girls and more boys a similar life changing experience. This dedicated group comprises the Board of the new school. SJI International is driven by the same values as SJI Independent even though the practices differ in several respects, not least because of the coeducational, pre-university and international dimensions.

SJI is a Catholic school founded by the De La Salle Christian Brothers in 1852. It carries the tradition of St John Baptist de La Salle, the French priest who in 1680 started this order of religious Brothers to provide education for poor boys in France. It welcomes boys of all faiths to be part of its inclusive community. Like SJI International, its school mission states: ‘Enabling youth to learn how to learn, and to learn how to live, empowering them to become men of integrity and men for others.’

SJI has been notable over the years for its capacity to develop leaders of Singapore society, including members of the current government. Good discipline and strong student teacher relationships help to create a positive atmosphere and the rich range of co curricular activities ensure that the boys’ lives are enriched by constructive interests. SJI prides itself on the fact that no boy is ever turned away because he cannot pay the fees.

Underpinning the remarkable success of SJI has been the role played by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. They place a major emphasis on the need to give special care to each boy and are held in the highest possible esteem by generations of SJI old boys.

[edit] The Brothers

The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian School were invited to establish SJI in 1852. Except for a short break of five years, they have been here since that time.

They were founded in 1680 by a French priest, John Baptist De La Salle. He had been deeply moved by the way in which "the children of the artisans and the poor" were abandoned and left to themselves. He became aware, that unless something was done, many of these children would be lost to their religion and to society.

He devoted himself to forming schoolmasters totally dedicated to the education of the young people especially the poor. He brought these teachers together in a community and subsequently founded with them the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

This group of men chose to be called "Brothers" since it was their desire to be brothers to each other and older brothers to the young people they taught. Alert to the needs of his time, La Salle was an innovator in the development of teacher training programmes and in curricular and teaching practices. Very early, he recognised that the work of teachers was not merely a job or an occupation, it was a vocation, a special calling worthy of respect. God was calling them to make a difference in the lives of the children confided to their care. That is still their mission.

Today there are 7000 La Salle Brothers and 75 000 lay Lasallian teachers working in 85 countries around the world, teaching 900 000 students in 1000 Universities, Schools and Special Education Centres. SJI International is one of these Lasallian Institutions.

[edit] Motto

The school motto - "Ora et Labora", Latin for "Pray and Work" is a reflection of the twin pillars of the La Salle Brothers, Faith and Zeal.

[edit] Lasallian Core Values

Faith, Service, Community (FSC)

[edit] Institutional Values

Spirituality, Mutual Respect, Internationalism, Leadership, Experiences, Service (SMILES)

[edit] Mission

Enabling youth in a Lasallian community to learn how to learn and to learn how to live; empowering them to become people of integrity and people for others

[edit] Board of Governors

[edit] Chairman

• Mr. Lawrence Da Silva

[edit] Deputy Chairman

• Mr. Tan Tee Haw

[edit] Members

• Noel Hon
• Patrick Lim
• Michael Sng
• Roy Quek
• Bro Michael Broughton
• Tan Chin Seng
• Tan Su Shan
• Jessica Tan Son Neo

[edit] Patrons

• Dr Tony Tan - Former deputy prime minister of Singapore and patron leadership council of SJI International
• Mr George Yeo - Minister for foreign affairs Singapore and patron leadership council of SJI International
• Mr Mah Bow Tan - Minister for National Development and Patron Leadership Council SJI International
• Philip Yeo - Chairman A*STAR and Chairman Leadership Council SJI International
• Teo Chee Hean - Minister for Defence and Patron Leadership Council SJI International

[edit] Senior Staff

[edit] Brother President

• Bro Michael Broughton, FSC - Singaporean

[edit] Head of School

• Mr. Andrew Bennett - British

[edit] Deputy Head of School

• Dr. John Underwood, PHd (Curriculum) - British
• Mrs. Susi Teo (Pastoral) - Indonesian-Singaporean

[edit] Principals

• Ms. Louise Grant (Elementary School) - Australian
• Mr. Brian Christian (Middle School) - British(Isle of man)
• Mr. Malcolm Wong (Senior School) - Singaporean

[edit] IB Coordinator

• Ms. Pamela Carter - British

[edit] Head of Departments

• Mrs Laura Hammond (English Language) - British
• Mrs. Helen Rees (IB English Language) - British
• Ms. Chia Puay Leng (Asian Languages Kindergarten to Grade 6) - Singaporean
• Mdm. Goh Wei Kheng (Asian Languages Grade 7 to Grade 12) - Singaporean
• Mr. Jean Paul Heusdens (French) - Belgian
• Ms. Anna Escasany (Spanish) - British-Spanish
• Mr. Renato Rainone (Mathematics) - Australian
• Mr. Anthony Scheelbeek (Middle School Mathematics and Theory of Knowledge) - Australian
• Dr. Jensen Hjorth, PHd (Science and Biology) - Australian
• Mrs. Rachel Kitchener (Chemistry) - British
• Mr. Jonathan Bowen (Physics) - British
• Mr. Greg Thorpe (Economics) - New Zealander
• Ms. Michelle Curry (History) - British
• Ms. Emma Mathias-Williams (Geography) - British
• Mr. Justin Toh (Physical Education) - Singaporean
• Mr. John Veneables (Music) - British
• Ms. Julia Goodchild (Art) - British
• Ms. Wendy Ng (Drama) - Singaporean

[edit] University Councillor

• Ms. Tannaz Daver - Indian

[edit] Discipline Director

• Mr. Vincent Ananraj - Singaporean

[edit] Head of grade

• Ms. Rebecca Creme (head of grade 9 and 10) - Australian
• Ms. Pamela Old (Head of grade 7 and 8) - British

[edit] Subjects Offered

[edit] Languages

• English
• Chinese
• Indonesian
• Malay
• French
• Spanish
• Hindi (Self - taught)
• Vietnamese (Self - taught)

[edit] Sciences

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics

[edit] Humanities

• Geography
• History
• Economics

[edit] Arts

• Music
• Visual Arts
• Drama

[edit] Mathematics

• Elementary Mathematics (IGCSE)
• Additional Mathematics (IGCSE)
• Higher Level (IB)
• Standard Level (IB)
• Mathematical Studies (IB)

[edit] Theory of Knowledge

[edit] Physical Education

[edit] Religious and Moral Education (RME)

[edit] Teaching Philosophy

[edit] How do we teach at SJI International?

A first rate education requires the following:

• A strong and clear value system.
• Teacher and student expectations of the highest academic standards.
• A rich activities programme that builds character as well as both enduring interests and friendships.
• A sensitive and quickly responsive pastoral system.

[edit] SJI International teaching philosophy is based upon the following understandings.

Students:

• absorb only a fraction of verbal instruction in class;
• love to think, enquire and discover;
• learn most effectively through engaging, active, challenging learning experiences, particularly outside the classroom;
• best absorb concepts and information as a bi-product of practising skills;
• thrive on a variety of teaching methodologies;
• benefit from reflection upon their own processes of learning;
• are the best appraisers of the teaching they receive;
• have diverse skills that require assessment through diverse methods;
• thrive on encouragement and an absence of fear of failure;
• experience no conflict between academic success and wholehearted commitment to activities.

[edit] Thus, SJI International teachers are expected to

• be enthusiastic, principled, creative, sensitive and have high expectations;
• create active, diverse, engaging learning experiences for the students;
• design tasks that allow students of different capacities to be fully stretched;
• integrate IT into learning activities;
• take learning from the classroom into the Singapore community whenever possible and into the region for adventurous activities and expeditions;
• ensure that homework assignments are equally as thoughtfully designed;
• adopt diverse assessment techniques that measure a broad range of skills;
• ensure that marking offers constructive and empowering feedback to the students;
• help the students both to reflect upon their own learning and to appraise the teaching they receive;
• form an intellectually and pedagogically lively teaching fraternity that shares ideas and constantly seeks to find better ways of helping students to learn;
• share their leisure time enthusiasms with students in the activities programme;

[edit] Activities

SJI International offers a wide range of activities for her students, separated into Creativity, Action and Service (CAS). The activities aimed to allow the students to have an all-rounded education and to have a holistic learning environment. Listed below are the various activities present:

[edit] Creativity

• Creative Writing
• Yearbook (The yearbook is yearly produced by the school with a complete recap of the school's activities throughout a year)
• Newspaper (The newspaper is monthly published with the latest happenings, rumors, upcoming events and many more)
• Photography Club (The photography club also documented most of the school's important events)
• Debating Club
• Philosophy Club

[edit] Action

as a member of ACSIS (Athletic Conference of SIngapore International schools) SJII will be participating in the following sports in the coming season (Sept - Nov); Soccer (16 and Under boys, 19 and under boys and girls), Basketball (16 and under boys, 19 and under boys), Volleyball (19 and under boys) and Netball (14 and under girls).

• Touch Rugby
• Soccer (The Under 14 boys of 2008 is the B Soccer League 2008 U14boys Division 1 Champion)
• Rock Climbing
• Netball
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Fitness Club
• Floorball

[edit] Aesthetics

• Jazz band (Performs in a lot of events)
• Orchestra (Includes Performance for service)
• Gamelan (The only secondary school with a Gamelan set. Currently, the best Balinese Gamelan set in Singapore)
• Dance
• Art Club
• Drama Club (The Drama club as well as the drama students from grade 7-10 will be performing in the end of year production)

[edit] Service

• Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital (KWSH)
• Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
• Humanitarian Organisation of Migration Economics (HOME)
• Singapore Association for the Visually Handicapped (SAVH)
• Lee Ah Moy Home
• Lasallian Youth Mentors (LYM)
• Toa Payoh Community Service
• Assisi Hospice
• Legion of Mary (LOM)

[edit] Leadership

• School Council
• Senior Council
• Lasallian Youth

[edit] School Facilities

[edit] Academic

[edit] Middle and Senior School

• 40 Air - Conditioned Classrooms
• 8 Science Laboratories
• 2 IT Centres
• 1 Library

[edit] Kindergarten and Elementary=

• 20 Air-condition classrooms
• 1 Library
• 2 It centres

[edit] Sports

• 2 Tennis Courts
• 2.5 Basketball Courts
• 1 Netball Court
• 1 Physical Fitness Area

[edit] Religious

• Air - Conditioned Chapel

[edit] Function Rooms

• Multi - Purpose Hall
• Glass Hall
• La Salle Room
• Meeting room

[edit] Aesthetics

• 1 Art Room
• 2 Music Room(soundproofed)
• 6 Practice rooms
• 1 Drama Studio

[edit] Others

• Canteen with 7 Stalls
• Various seating areas
• Lockers
• Guardhouse
• General Office
• Elevator for teachers and disabled students

[edit] Expeditions

The institution prides itself in sending her students on overseas trips for immersion programmes, cultural exchanges or social service. Below are the list of overseas programmes the school is currently undertaking:

• Grade 7 Loola
• Grade 8 Tioman
• Grade 9 Loola(Bintan), Krabi(Thailand), West Sumatra(Padang)
• Grade 11 India Economics Development Programme
• Grade 11 Krabi
• Grade 11 Tioman Biology
• Grade 11 Challenge Week (various places throughout Asia)
• Senior School Philippines Gawad Kalinga

• Grade 9-12 London
• Grade 9-12 North Vietnam
• Grade 9-12 Nepal
• Grade 9-12 Langkawi
• Grade 9-12 New Zealand

[edit] Uniform

The uniforms of SJI International differs in all the three school as follows:

Students of the Middle School wear white shirt or blouse with green pants or skirt respectively for all five days of the school week. The school badge is to be pinned on the top left hand corner of the pocket of the shirt. There is a special slot on the blouse for the badge to be pinned.

Students of the Senior School wear white shirt or blouse with dark green pants or skirt respectively on Mondays. For the rest of the school week, students wear the school's polo tee with pants and skirt.

For both middle school and senior school students, the institution's striped tie has to be worn every Monday.

[edit] Affiliated Schools

• De La Salle School (DLSS)
• Saint Joseph's Institution Junior (formerly St. Michael's School) (SJI Junior)
• St. Stephen's School (SAS)
• St. Anthony's Primary School (SAPS)
• St. Patrick's School (SPS)
• St. Joseph's Institution (SJI)

[edit] See also

• Former Saint Joseph’s Institution
• Father Jean-Marie Beurel
• Saint Joseph's Institution International

[edit] External links

• Official school website
• SJI Prefectorial Board
• Official School Alumni Website
• Tribute Video to Saint Joseph's Institution