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CONTENTS 4
Message from our Chairman
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Board of Governors
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Meeting Attendance
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Board Committees and Executive Leadership
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About SJI International
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School Ethos
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Elementary School
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High School
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Examination Results
OUR MISSION Enabling students, within a Lasallian community, to learn how to learn and learn how to live, empowering them to become people of integrity and people for others.
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Service Learning
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Co-curricular Activities
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Our Staff
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Financial Information: Elementary School
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Financial Information: High School
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Financial Information: Scholarships and Bursaries Fund
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Fundraising Highlights
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Financial Information: Building and Development Fund
MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN
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2021 marked another year in which the Covid-19 pandemic restricted our travel, our ability to spend time with friends and family, and even how we were able to study and work.
“The experiences of 2020 and 2021 have shown that our SJI International community is a cohesive and resilient one, and that together, we can overcome adversity and emerge stronger and better.” 4
Despite these challenges, the last 12 months also provided an opportunity for us to demonstrate our belief and commitment in living our Lasallian values of Community, Service, Faith, Excellence and Respect. In adversity, we have seen the strength and resilience of our SJI International community. Our adoption of technology-enabled platforms supported not only the continued delivery of curriculum with remote learning but also provided parental access to special events and student showcases via live streaming. Despite limitations in a physical audience, the Elementary School managed to hold a series of ‘Let’s Go Solo’ virtual concerts and the High School shared virtual performances of ‘Agatha Rex’ and ‘Bach in Black’ during the Music, Arts, Drama, Design and Dance showcase. The highlight of our streamed events was undoubtedly the ‘Class of 2021 Graduation’ which took place in November, providing well-deserved recognition to the Grade 12 cohort, of whom we are all incredibly proud.
Our class of 2021 IB graduates thrived in spite of the tremendous challenges brought about by the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic. Completing their entire final two years of study under the cloud of Covid-19 made the average point score of 39.3 for the IB, the highest to date for SJI International, most commendable. Our International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) students were just as impressive. At 189-strong, they were the largest cohort to date. The cohort scored an excellent 7.3 (maximum 8) Grade Point Average. We have every confidence that they will continue to do well as they progress through their IB years. In SJI International, we believe in doing well and doing good. Service and Faith underpin many programmes and activities in the school, even in the midst of the pandemic. This was aptly demonstrated in the Elementary Schools “Legs of Legend” Lapathon held in May 2021. The Lapathon has been a highlight of the Elementary School’s annual calendar since its inception in 2016. The 2021 Lapathon was organised in support of the Lasallian Community Education Services (LCES) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The virtual
run, where families logged in their distances remotely, was a tremendous success and raised over $40,000 for the LCES that would go towards the Henamulla Preschool, which provides schooling and daily meals to nearly 200 children. I salute all our students, staff, parents and stakeholders for taking part in this most meaningful endeavour. We have much to be grateful and thankful for as a community in the midst of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. There is cautious optimism that we can have a greater semblance of normality in 2022. The experiences of 2020 and 2021 have shown that our SJI International community is a cohesive and resilient one, and that together, we can overcome adversity and emerge stronger and better. Ora et Labora!
Mr Roy Quek
Chairman, Board of Governors
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Mr Roy Quek Hong Sheng Chairman appointed 22 May 2007; Chairman since 13 Feb 2013
Mr Gabriel Lim Meng Liang Vice Chairman appointed 1 July 2017 Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry Singapore
Mr Esmond Choo Liong Gee Treasurer appointed 3 May 2011; Treasurer since 1 June 2018 Senior Executive Director, UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd
Br Paul Ho Kok Chee, FSC Member appointed 1 June 2016 Brother President, St. Joseph’s Institution
Mr Chris Woo Member appointed 1 September 2016 Tax Leader, Pricewaterhousecoopers Singapore Pte Ltd
Mr Lau Kok Keng Member appointed 1 September 2016 Lawyer, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
Mr Kenneth Benjamin Li Member appointed 1 September 2016 Managing Director, Carlton City Hotel (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Mr Derek Loh Eu Tse Member appointed 1 September 2016 Partner, TSMP Law Corporation
Dr Patricia Tan Shu Ming Member appointed 1 July 2017 Director, COMO Foundation
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Mr John Lim Yew Kong Member appointed 1 July 2018 to 31 May 2021 Independent Non-Executive Director, Zico Holdings Inc
Br Dennis Magbanua, FSC Member appointed 1 July 2019 Community Director, La Salle College Brothers Community
Ms Choo Oi Yee Member appointed 1 June 2020 Chief Commercial Officer, ADDX
Mr Mark Wong Member appointed 1 July 2020 Chief Operating Officer and Chief Risk Officer, Dymon Asia Capital (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Mr Lee Chee Koon Member appointed 1 December 2020 Group CEO, CapitaLand Limited
Br Lawrence Humphrey, FSC Ex-officio Member appointed 1 July 2014 Brother President, St. Joseph’s Institution International Ltd
Mr Darryl David Ex-officio Member appointed 1 November 2017 Chief Executive Officer, St. Joseph’s Institution International Ltd
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Mr Koh Thiam Seng Member appointed 1 July 2018 to 31 May 2021 Executive Vice President & Director of Education, CES Education Pte Ltd
St. Joseph’s Institution International Ltd (High school) and St. Joseph’s Institution International Elementary School Ltd are registered charities under the Charities Act. Both the charities are governed by a common Board of Governors comprising up to 15 members. The Constitution allows up to three out of 15 members to serve up to a fourth and final term of three years for Board continuity and stability. In line with the charity’s code of governance, the Treasurer will serve a maximum limit of four consecutive years. Both the charities would like to disclose that there is no paid staff, being a close member of the family, belonging to the Executive Head, or a governing board member of the charity, who has received remuneration exceeding $50,000 during the financial year. Each of its 3 highest paid staff received a remuneration amount of between $200,000 to $350,000. In addition, the Governing Board Members were not remunerated for their services to the Board. The charity discloses that there is no paid staff, who are close members of the family of the Executive Head or Board Member, who receives more than $50,000 during the year. St. Joseph’s Institution International Ltd also incorporates two Institutions of a Public Character (IPC) Funds, namely, the Scholarships & Bursaries Fund and the Building & Development Fund. These IPC funds are governed by the IPC Funds Committee which comprises no fewer than 10 members, with at least 50% independent membership. The Ministry of Education is the Sector Administrator for these IPC Funds. Beside the IPC Funds Committee, assisting the Board of Governors in overseeing the various functions of the two schools are the following subcommittees:
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Audit Committee Nominating Committee Finance Committee Human Resource Committee Development Committee Scholarship Committee Education Programme Committee Fundraising Committee Parent Support Group/Board/School Leadership Consultative Committee
Operationally, the two schools are managed and administered by the school Executive Leadership Team, which comprises the Brother President, Chief Executive Officer, High School Principal, Elementary School Principal, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Advancement, Communications and Admissions, and Director of Information and Communications Technology. 8
MEETING ATTENDANCE: BOARD OF GOVERNORS 6 March
29 May
28 August
27 November
Board Member
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Mr Roy Quek
Y
Y
Y
Y
Mr Gabriel Lim
Y
Y
Y
Y
Br Paul Ho
Y
Y
Y
Y
Br Dennis Magbanua
N
N
Y
N
Mr Chris Woo
Y
Y
Y
Y
Mr Derek Loh
Y
Y
Y
Y
Mr Esmond Choo
Y
Y
Y
Y
Mr John Lim1
Y
Y
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Mr Kenneth Li
Y
Y
Y
Y
Dr Koh Thiam Seng1
Y
Y
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Mr Lau Kok Keng
Y
Y
Y
Y
Dr Ming Tan
Y
Y
Y
Y
Ms Choo Oi Yee
Y
Y
Y
Y
Mr Mark Wong
Y
Y
Y
Y
Mr Lee Chee Koon
-Y
Y
Y
N
Stepped down on 31 May 2021
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BOARD COMMITTEES EDUCATION PROGRAMME Chairman Br Lawrence Humphrey Members Patricia Tan Br Dennis Magbanua Lim Sun Sun Winston James Hodge Mark Minjoot Wilbur Wong Jennifer Tan AUDIT Chairman Lau Kok Keng Members Christopher Woo Mark Wong Koh Thiam Seng DEVELOPMENT Chairman Derek Loh Members Dennis Tang Bernard Yu Peter Tan Gerard Nah Alan Wah
FINANCE Chairman Esmond Choo Members Christopher Woo Gerald Ng Leslie Goh Ong Seng Gee Adeline Sim Vincent Low FUNDRAISING Chairman Roy Quek Members Ong Seng Gee Mark Wong Kenneth Li Elaine Neo Br Lawrence Humphrey Darryl David Choo Oi Yee EPSG & PSG Chair HUMAN RESOURCES Chairman Lee Chee Koon Members Roy Quek Patricia Tan Gabriel Lim Michael Boey
BOARD ADVISORY GROUP
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Members Noel Hon Patrick Lim Tan Chin Seng Br George Van Grieken Andrew Bennett Dennis Tang Jessica Tan Michael Sng
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Tan Puay Hiang Tan Tee How Lim Soo Ping Elaine Neo Koh Thiam Seng John Lim
INSTITUTION OF PUBLIC CHARACTER (IPC) FUNDS Chairman Patricia Tan Members Esmond Choo Leon Yee Bernard Yeo Peter Chiang Jude Menon Leong Kok Fann Ravi Sivalingam Jacqueline Poh Br Lawrence Humphrey Darryl David NOMINATING Chairman Roy Quek Members Br Paul Ho Esmond Choo Gabriel Lim Derek Loh SCHOLARSHIP Chairman Kenneth Li Members Mark Wong Choo Oi Yee Ho Sing Leslie Goh Fiona Rankine Ignatius Rasiah PSG/BOARD Chairman Roy Quek Members Lau Kok Keng Br Paul Ho Br Lawrence Humphrey Darryl David Clement Lee Maria Ciola Roisin Paul Catherine Nicol Alvin Yeo EPSG Chair & Vice Chair PSG Co-chairs
MEETING ATTENDANCE: IPC FUNDS COMMITTEE 27 April
10 November
Committee Member
Y/N
Y/N
Dr Patricia Tan
Y
Y
Mr Esmond Choo
Y
N
Mr Leon Yee
N
N
Mr Bernard Yeo
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N
Mr Peter Chiang
N
N
Mr Jude Menon
Y
Y
Mr Leong Kok Fann
Y
Y
Mr Ravi Sivalingam
Y
Y
Ms Jacqueline Poh
Y
Y
Br Lawrence Humphrey
Y
Y
Mr Darryl David
Y
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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Br Lawrence Humphrey, FSC Brother President Appointed 1 July 2014
Darryl David Chief Executive Officer Appointed 1 November 2017
Catherine Nicol Principal, Elementary School Appointed 1 July 2020
Maria Ciola Director, Advancement, Communications & Admissions Appointed 19 March 2018
Alvin Yeo Director of ICT Appointed 15 February 2021
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Roisin Paul Principal, High School Appointed 1 November 2019
Clement Lee Chief Operating Officer Appointed 1 May 2013
ABOUT US St. Joseph’s Institution International
SJI International is a non-profit co-educational school with a Lasallian Catholic foundation. It offers a holistic, values-driven and international educational experience to a diverse student body of around 35 nationalities rooted in the context of Singapore. Our community welcomes students, teachers, parents, friends and supporters of all faiths and cultural backgrounds.
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Established in 2007, SJI International is one of just three schools in Singapore with a licence to educate both Singaporean and international students for the high school. The realisation of the vision of SJI International was a labour of love for a team of alumnus of St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI) who, having benefitted so profoundly from their own education at SJI, one of Singapore’s oldest and most respected schools, then sought a way to offer Singaporean and expatriate children a similar life-changing experience.
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SJI International opened its High School in 2007 and its Elementary School in 2008. Together they are part of a group of seven Lasallian institutions in Singapore with a history dating back to 1852. The school is overseen by the SJI International Board of Governors, comprising mainly SJI alumni. The school’s Patron is fellow Josephian Dr Tony Tan, former President of the Republic of Singapore.
SJI International has been notable over the years for its capacity to develop leaders of Singapore society, including members of the current government. Underpinning the remarkable success of SJI and SJI International has been the role played by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. The Lasallian Brotherhood embodies the tradition of St John Baptist de La Salle, the French priest who, in 1680, started this order of religious Brothers dedicated to bringing education to all, especially ‘the last, the lost and the least’. Its cornerstone values are faith, community and service. Today there are 4,000 Lasallian Brothers and about 100,000 Lasallian teachers working in 79 countries around the world.
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SCHOOL ETHOS
While welcoming children from all backgrounds and faiths, our ethos, values and principles have a firm foundation in the Catholic faith and the 340-year tradition of the De La Salle Brothers.
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We are a school where people are important and relationships are valued, underpinned by The Virtues Project in the Elementary School and SMILES (Spirituality, Mutual Respect, Internationalism, Leadership, Experiences, and Service) in the High School. Our team of caring and dedicated teachers strive to create an environment where children can grow and develop in a safe and nurturing atmosphere Our students are empowered to be resilient and critical inquirers. We aim to inspire an enthusiasm and curiosity for learning, as well as encourage the pursuit of excellence and achievement of personal best in all endeavours. 14
We strive to nurture students who:
are sensitive and considerate in their dealings with other people
lack prejudice and are enterprising in establishing relations with people who are different from them
are willing to seek challenging experiences that will facilitate their personal growth
are risk-takers
are willing to lead and to accept responsibility in society, particularly in order to serve others
strive to make full use of their talents
LASALLIAN VALUES The Five Core Principles of Lasallian Schools
Faith in the Presence of God Concern for the Poor and Social Justice We are in solidarity with the poor and advocate for those suffering from injustices.
Faith
We believe in the living presence of God in our students, in our community and in our world.
Quality Education
Service
We engage in quality education together as students, staff, and faculty by thinking critically and examining our world in light of faith.
Respect for All Persons
Community
We honour and respect the dignity of all individuals.
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Inclusive Community
We celebrate diversity and welcome all members of our community.
We are proud of our Lasallian Catholic heritage and offer many opportunities for Catholic children to explore and deepen their faith. They may participate in weekly catechism classes, daily prayers and weekly Mass in the school chapel. We also offer classes for preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. With children from over 40 nations at the school, our community includes families from diverse backgrounds. We are a school where the culture, faith and traditions of each child are respected and celebrated. The character education programme, underpinned by the Virtues Project and the school values, provides the vehicle for character development and, being nondenominational, is appropriate for all students regardless of the culture, faith and traditions of their family. The religious education programme we offer is intended to deepen a student’s conviction in his or her own belief, as well as to create in our students a deeper understanding and appreciation of people’s differences, religious as well as cultural, in order to make the world a more peaceful place.
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We stimulate the inter-religious relationship by including the study of Lasallian tradition and heritage within the religious education curriculum.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Prep 1-Grade 6 / Ages 4-12 The Elementary School is learningfocused and strongly believes that all children have the capacity to learn and make progress. We believe in the holistic education of children so that they can grow and develop in a well-rounded way; academically, socially, artistically and through sports. We use a range of digital technology as tools to create stimulating lessons and provide opportunities for collaboration among the children, and between home and school. As a Lasallian Catholic School, we believe that character education lies at the heart of what we do. It is our mission to help the children become people of integrity and people who care for others and the world in which we live. We teach international mindedness, where our students learn to appreciate cultural empathy, and help the children be able to appreciate the benefits and challenges of coexistence and interdependence in today’s world.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
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International Primary Curriculum, MOE Singapore Mathematics Syllabus, The Virtues Project
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION English
OTHER LANGUAGES OFFERED Mandarin, Spanish (Grades 5 and 6)
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AT A GLANCE 9% Singaporeans Permanent 39% Singapore Residents
774 STUDENTS
374
400
boys
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NATIONALITIES
52% International Students
girls
Australia Austria Belgium Canada Cambodia China Cyprus France Germany Hong Kong Hungary India
Indonesia Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Philippines Portugal
Romania Russia Seychelles Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand United Kingdom United States Vietnam Zimbabwe
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STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
HIGH SCHOOL Grades 7-12 / Ages 13-18 The High School has developed an outstanding reputation for quality education in Singapore. Our philosophy of child-centred active learning encourages an imaginative and skills-based approach to learning. Drawing upon the best practices of leading international schools in the world, as well as the ethos of the global network of Lasallian schools, the high school offers an academically rigorous programme while developing our students to become thinking and caring global citizens, who are at the same time securely rooted in their community, share common values and have a genuine spiritual awareness.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION English
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OTHER LANGUAGES OFFERED (inclusive of MOE Mother Tongue Language Programme) French, Hindi, Indonesian, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, Spanish
LANGUAGES OFFERED UNDER HOME LANGUAGE PROGRAMME Japanese, Korean, French, Thai, Vietnamese, German, Russian 18
AT A GLANCE 25% International Students 24% Singapore Permanent Residents
1,228 STUDENTS
591
637
boys
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51% Singaporeans
girls
Australia Brunei Cambodia Canada China Egypt France Germany Hong Kong India Indonesia
Ireland Italy Japan Malaysia Myanmar Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Philippines Portugal
Russia Singapore South Korea Spain Taiwan Thailand United Kingdom United States Vietnam
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EXAMINATION RESULTS International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
International General Certificate of Secondary Education
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The 2021 cohort of 198 graduates With 189 students, the Class of scored an average of 39.3 points, 2021 represents our largest IGCSE our highest so far at cohort ever. SJI International. Our average is significantly above the 2020 world average for IB Diploma students of 29.59 points. 54.8% of our students achieved 40 points or more, a result achieved by only 15.6% of students worldwide in November 2020. In addition to this, 36.0% of the Class of 2021 achieved 42 to 45 points or more. 20
These students showed resilience and they impressed with their achievements with 99% pass rate, which is a slight improvement over that achieved in 2020. • • • •
80% achieved either an A* or A 104 students achieved an A* representing 55.2% of the cohort The cohort achieved a 7.3 IGCSE Grade Point Average where the maximum is 8 or A, remaining on par with 2020 56.1% of students achieved A* for 5 or more subjects (courses)
UNIVERSITY MATRICULATIONS CLASSES OF 2017-2020 One or more students from the Classes of 2017-2020 has chosen to matriculate at the following universities. (based on student reported data – correct as of 12 May 2022)
Asia (ex SG) 3.9% Australia 14.1% Canada 4.7% Europe (ex UK) 4.0% Singapore 35.0% UK 25.7% US 12.6% Singapore Institute of Management Singapore Institute of Technology Singapore Management University Singapore University of Social Sciences Singapore University of Technology & Design Yale-NUS College
CANADA Concordia University Emily Carr University of Art & Design McMaster University University of British Columbia University of Toronto Western University York University
UNITED KINGDOM Architecural Association School of Architecture Bellerbys College Brighton Birkbeck, University of London Cardiff University Courtauld Institute of Art Durham Univeristy Imperial College London King’s College London London School of Economics and Political Science Norwich University of the Arts Queen Mary, University of London Queen’s University Belfast Royal Veterinary College University College London University for the Creative Arts University of Aberdeen University of Bath University of Birmingham University of Bristol University of Cambridge University of Dundee University of East Anglia University of Edinburgh University of Exeter University of Glasgow University of Leeds University of Leicester University of Liverpool University of Manchester University of Northumbria University of Nottingham University of Oxford University of Sheffield University of Southampton University of St. Andrews University of the Arts London University of Warwick University of York
EUROPE (ex UK) Bocconi University Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne Erasmus University College Instituto Marangoni, Paris National University of Ireland, Galway Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Technische Universiteit Delft
SINGAPORE Curtin Singapore James Cook University Singapore LASALLE College of the Arts Nanyang Technological University National University of Singapore PSB Academy SIM Global Education
USA Barnard College Bates College Boston University Brandeis University Brown University Case Western Reserve University Colgate University College of the Holy Cross Cornell University Georgetown University Indiana University at Bloomington Johns Hopkins University Loyola Marymount University Michigan State University Middlebury College New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University Occidental College Princeton University Rhode Island School of Design San Francisco Conservatory of Music Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design Skidmore College Smith College Stanford University SUNY Geneseo Swarthmore College The New School University of California, Berkeley University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of Kentucky University of Michigan Ann Arbor University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of Virginia University of Washington Vassar College Wesleyan University Yale University
AUSTRALIA Australian National University Curtin College Curtin University Edith Cowan University Monash College Monash University University of Adelaide University of Melbourne University of New South Wales University of Queensland University of Sydney University of Western Australia Victoria University William Angliss Institute
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Trinity College Dublin UniLasalle, France University College Cork University College Twente University College Utrecht University of Amsterdam
ASIA (ex Singapore) Ashoka University Beijing University of Chinese Medicine British University of Vietnam Chung Ang University City University of Hong Kong Fudan University Ghent University Global Campus Hong Kong Baptist University Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong University of Science & Technology International Medical University, Malaysia Keio University, Japan National Taiwan University New York University, Abu Dhabi Savannah College of Art and Design, Hong Kong Sungkyunkwan University Tama Art University Tsinghua University University of Tsukuba Waseda University
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SERVICE LEARNING
Service Learning is central in defining who we are and what we want our students to become. SJI International strives to nurture open-hearted and open-minded students who have a strong sense of purpose, belonging and social responsibility.
From Prep 1, students are encouraged to participate in whole school service events, which support our chosen Global Initiative Programme with our charity of choice, the Lasallian Community Education Services (LCES), in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The LCES supports the Henamulla preschool, which has 150 children and is supported by seven teachers. The Elementary School has also been collecting five and ten cent coins that will be used to support the lunches served at the Henamulla schools. Our Elementary Parents Support Group (EPSG) are key supporters of our Global Initiative Programme. They bring the community together and host an annual lapathon. Once children reach the Upper Elementary School, they start working towards their CASS Awards. This stands for Community, Activity, Sport and Service and is used to encourage children to push themselves outside of their comfort zone and give up their time to help others both in our school community and beyond. For each badge at Bronze and Silver level, children have to carry out 3 acts of Service, such as a sponsored event or volunteer for a day. Those children who reach Gold level have to plan and carry out their own independent service project, making their own contacts with agencies and working out logistics of supplies. In the High School, all students are involved in regular direct service activities from Grades 7 to 12. Service projects are supervised by tutors or service leaders and as students progress through High School, they are given more voice and choice in the projects they participate
in but are encouraged to be actively engaged in each stage of service learning (investigation, preparation, action, reflection and demonstration) at all grade levels. Students move from working in tutor groups in partnership with Loola’s Safe Water Garden initiative in Grade 7 to organising their own service-centred trips abroad for Challenge Week, a key part of the school’s Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) programme for Grade 11s. These student-planned, teacher-mentored projects culminate in a week of independent activity, without teacher supervision, within Southeast Asia. As the pandemic has taken a hold on the world, initial plans for service learning were no longer possible, new needs emerged, and restrictions put in place seemed like obstacles at first. However, it didn’t take long for students to show their resilience and adaptability. Throughout 2020 and 2021, students continued to support various organisations and charities, both local and overseas. From raising funds for children with cancer and foreign workers in Singapore, organising virtual fundraising concerts and a debating tournament, delivering daily meals to the elderly, to developing a series of videos to help teachers in rural Cambodia use Google Suite tools, students actively engaged in community action despite the restrictions.
SERVICE LEARNING FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS Organisation
Funds raised
Lasallian Community Education Services in Sri Lanka
$ 42,377.82
Children’s Cancer Foundation
$ 10,336.00
Purple Community Fund (ES & HS)
$ 14,243.59
MINDS
$
381.03
Willing Hearts
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715.92
Singapore Association for Mental Health
$ 1,170.00 Annual Report 2021
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
SJI International offers a myriad of activities outside of the classroom. These activities allow students to pursue their talents and passions, while learning invaluable life skills. From the rhythm of dance and music, to the grit of soccer and rock climbing; the challenge of chess to the World Scholar’s Cup, students have a range of choice, with opportunities for competition at both intra- and inter-school levels.
From Prep 1, students are encouraged to participate in whole school service events, which support in the Elementary School, a range of CCAs are offered for children from Prep 1 to Grade 6. They can choose from Sports, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Academics, Environment, ICT and more. Catechism classes are also offered across all grades, as well as an extensive range of individual instrumental music lessons and tutoring in several languages including Spanish. In addition to the CCA programme, the PE Department runs a wide range of sporting teams while the Music Department runs several ensembles including string and choir. Students have a wealth of CCA options in the High School. Our CCA programme enables students to develop an understanding of themselves and others, as well as build resilience and a desire to learn in different contexts. We encourage our students to select activities that will allow them to build life-long passions and interests that they may wish to pursue as part of a healthy and creative lifestyle.
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OUR STAFF 10.2% Teaching Assistants 4.4% Security Guards
22.4% Administrative Staff
41.4% High School Teachers
21.6% Singaporeans
21.6% Elementary School Teachers
6.8% Singapore Permanent Residents
82.3% Singaporeans
22.53% Singaporeans
ADMIN, INCLUDING TAs & SECURITY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS 71.6% Others 72.18% Others
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3.75% Singapore Permanent Residents
7.1% Others 10.2% Singapore Permanent Residents
N.B. Although St. Joseph’s Institution International Ltd and St. Joseph’s Institution International Elementary School Ltd are separate legal entities, they are administratively managed together and share Central Administration.
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OUR TEACHERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
66
131
197
Elementary School Teachers
High School Teachers
TEACHERS
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Mauritius New Zealand Philippines Poland Portugal Russia Seychelles South Africa Singapore
Australia Canada China Croatia India Ireland Jamaica Japan Korea Malaysia
TEACHERS WITH ADVANCED DEGREES
AVERAGE YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE
14.57 YEARS
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
13.52
Spain Taiwan United Kingdom United States Venezuela Vietnam
76
7
Teachers with Master’s Degrees
Teachers with Doctoral Degrees
YEARS
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54
1
6
Elementary School Teachers
High School Teachers
Elementary School Teachers
High School Teachers
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Financial Information For St. Joseph’s Institution International Elementary School Ltd CO. REG NO. 201009321K INCOME AND EXPENSES
2021 (S$ ‘ 000)
2020 (S$ ‘ 000)
2019 (S$ ‘ 000)
Income Donations in Cash - Tax Deductible Donations in Cash - Non Tax Deductible Interest Income Others (School Fees Income) Others (Misc Fee Income) Total Income
% Increase/ (Decrease) 2021 vs 2020
87 20,735 4,921 25,742
360 19,207 4,495 24,062
460 17,973 3,555 21,988
-76% 8% 9% 7%
Expenses Charitable Activities Expenses1 Other Operating & Administration Expenses Total Expenditure2
13,336 7,587 20,923
13,285 5,909 19,194
12,677 5,314 17,991
0% 28% 9%
4,820
4,868
3,997
-1%
2021 (S$ ‘ 000)
2020 (S$ ‘ 000)
2019 (S$ ‘ 000)
% Increase/ (Decrease) 2021 vs 2020
5,813 431 10,009 289 34,691 51,233
7,527 541 473 38,385 46,926
6,010 438 810 35,246 42,504
-23% -20% 100% -39% -10% 9%
Surplus/ (Deficit)3 BALANCE SHEET Assets Land & Building Other Tangible Assets Investments Accounts Receivables Cash & Deposits Total Assets Funds Unrestricted Fund4 Restricted Fund5 Total Funds
37,772
32,944
28,076
15%
37,772
32,944
28,076
15%
Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Current Liabilities Total Liabilities
444 13,017 13,461
558 13,424 13,982
579 13,849 14,428
-20% -3% -4%
Total Funds and Liabilities
51,233
46,926
42,504
9%
2021
2020
2019
55
12
36
% Increase/ (Decrease) 2021 vs 2020 374%
120 15,374 615 1.8
119 15,131 796 1.7
113 13,598 1,786 1.6
1% 2% -23% 5%
OTHER INFORMATION Donations/Grants and Sponsorships given to other Charities ($$’000) No. of Employees : Full / Part Time Total Employee Costs (S$ ‘ 000) Total Related Party Transactions (S$ ‘ 000)6 Ratio of reserves to annual operating expenditure
St. Joseph’s Institution International
Audited by Lo Hock Ling & Co. from 2016. Notes: 1. Charitable Activities Expenses,as defined by MOE Charity Sector, refer to resources applied by the School in undertaking its work to meet its educational objectives in the delivery of educational services. These expenses include manpower costs (teachers and administrative staff) & educational resources. 2. Of the $ 20.9 M expenditures incurred in 2021, $ 15.3 M relates to Staff costs, $ 1.7 M relates to Depreciation/Other operating costs and the balance $ 3.9 M relates to expense on school facilities and educational programmes. This includes a 39% share of the SJII Central Administration costs. 3. The Surplus will go primarily towards the reserve for the development of the new campus when the school lease expires in December 2025. 4. The Unrestricted fund of $ 37.772 M as of 2021 will be kept primarily for development of the current and future school premises as well as the payment of the current school lease, which has been approved for extension from December 2022 till December 2025. 5. There are no Restricted funds for this school. 6. The total related party transactions refer to the intercompany transactions with SJI International. Last Update : 1 June 2022
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0.3% Interest Income 5.2% Registration Fees 6.4% Activities & Sundry Fees 7.5% Development Fees
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2021 INCOME
80.6% School Fees
0.2% Other Expense
8.0% Depreciation 3.5% Education Resources
10.5% School Facilities 0.4% Lasallian & Chapel
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2021 EXPENDITURE
53.4% Teachers’ Salaries & Benefits
2.5% Data Processing 1.6% Professional Fees 19.9% Admin Support Salaries & Benefits
Non-Financial Information for St. Joseph’s Institution International Elementary School Ltd Charity Status
CPE & Edutrust Status
St. Joseph’s Institution International Elementary School Ltd Committee for Private Education (CPE) Charity Registration effective date: 1 Dec 2010 Enhanced Registration Framework (ERF) Status, Company, Charity, GST & UEN No: 201009321K Period of Registration: 19 Oct 2010 to 18 Oct 2022 Constitution: Public Company Limited by Guarantee Edutrust Singapore Cert No: EDU-2-2132 Validity: 19 September 2020 to 17 September 2024 Date of Establishment: 30 Apr 2010 Annual Report 2021
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Financial Information For St. Joseph’s Institution International Ltd CO. REG NO. 200607833C
INCOME AND EXPENSES
2021 (S$ ‘ 000)
2020 (S$ ‘ 000)
2019 (S$ ‘ 000)
Income Donations in Cash - Tax Deductible Donations in Cash - Non Tax Deductible Interest Income Others (School Fees Income) Others (Misc Fee Income) Total Income
2,026 222 207 36,357 7,020 45,831
697 853 1,171 33,288 7,056 43,065
1,267 53 1,205 31,160 7,775 41,460
% Increase/ (Decrease) 2021 vs 2020 191% -74% -82% 9% -1% 6%
Expenses Charitable Activities Expenses1 Other Operating & Administration Expenses Total Expenditure2
27,351 11,103 38,455
25,830 8,385 34,214
25,516 7,846 33,362
6% 32% 12%
7,377
8,851
8,098
-17%
2021 (S$ ‘ 000)
2020 (S$ ‘ 000)
2019 (S$ ‘ 000)
% Increase/ (Decrease) 2021 vs 2020
Assets Land & Building Other Tangible Assets Investments Accounts Receivables Cash & Deposits Total Assets
18,161 1,863 56,981 329 24,030 101,363
21,502 3,161 20,045 1,155 50,128 95,990
17,810 5,252 10,638 1,428 49,267 84,396
-16% -41% 184% -72% -52% 6%
Funds Unrestricted Fund4 Restricted Fund5 Total Funds
50,588 18,031 68,620
44,093 17,151 61,243
35,333 17,059 52,392
15% 5% 12%
Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Current Liabilities Total Liabilities
7,112 25,631 32,744
6,896 27,851 34,747
6,834 25,170 32,004
3% -8% -6%
Total Funds and Liabilities
101,363
95,990
84,396
6%
2021
2020
2019
17
28
90
% Increase/ (Decrease) 2021 vs 2020 -38%
201 26,798 615 1.3
180 25,258 796 1.3
171 23,780 1,786 1.1
8% 6% -23% 2%
Surplus/ (Deficit)3 BALANCE SHEET
OTHER INFORMATION Donations/Grants and Sponsorships given to other Charities ($$’000) No. of Employees : Full / Part Time Total Employee Costs (S$ ‘ 000) Total Related Party Transactions (S$ ‘ 000)6 Ratio of reserves to annual operating expenditure
St. Joseph’s Institution International
Audited by Lo Hock Ling & Co. from 2016. Notes: 1. Charitable Activities Expenses, as defined by MOE Charity Sector, refer to resources applied by the School in undertaking its work to meet its educational objectives in the delivery of educational services. These expenses include manpower costs (teachers and administrative staff) & educational resources. 2. Of the $ 38.4 M expenditures incurred in 2021, $ 26.7 M relates to Staff costs, $ 5.0 M relates to Depreciation/Other operating expenses and the balance $ 6.7 M relates to scholarship fund expenses, school facilities and educational programmes. This includes a 61% share of the SJII Central Administration costs. 3. The Surplus will go primarily towards the reserve for the development of the new campus when the school lease expires in December 2025. 4. The Unrestricted fund of $ 50.5 M as of 2021 will be kept primarily for development of the current and future school premises as well as the payment of the current school lease, which has been approved for extension from December 2022 till December 2025. 5. The Restricted funds comprise of Scholarship fund ($11.419 M) , Building fund ($1.975 M) and Deferred Building Capital ($4.637 M). 6. The total related party transactions refer to the intercompany transactions with SJI International Elementary School. Last Update : 1 June 2022
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1.1% Interest Income 3.6% Registration Fees 5.2% Activities & Sundry Fees 7.2% Development Fees
HIGH SCHOOL 2021 INCOME
82.9% School Fees
0.5% Other Expense
12.7% Depreciation 5.2% Education Resources 6.7% School Facilities 0.7% Lasallian & Chapel 1.5% Data Processing 1.8% Professional Fees
HIGH SCHOOL 2021 EXPENDITURE
59.6% Teachers’ Salaries & Benefits
11.3% Admin Support Salaries & Benefits
Non-Financial Information for St. Joseph’s Institution International Ltd. Charity Status
Institution of Public Character (IPC) Status
St. Joseph’s Institution International Ltd Charity Reg No: 01998 from 20 Oct 2006 Company, GST & UEN No: 200607833C
Effective Date: N.A.
St. Joseph’s Institution International Scholarships and Bursaries Fund Charity Reg No: 01997 IPC Reg No: IPC000601 UEN No: T06CC1997C
Effective Date: 30 Sep 2008 to 29 Sep 2022
St. Joseph’s Institution International Building and Development Fund Charity Reg No: 01996 IPC Reg No: IPC000600 UEN No. T06CC1996G
Effective Date: 30 Sep 2008 to 29 Sep 2022
Constitution: Public Company Limited by Guarantee
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Annual Report 2021
Date of Establishment: 31 May 2006
SJI INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES FUND IPC No. IPC000601, UEN No. T06CC1997C. IPC Status from 30 Sep 2008 to 29 Sep 2022 YEAR Balance at beginning of the year Add: Receipts Fixed Deposit Interest Investments Bicentennial Community Fund Grant Donations from Well Wishers Total Less: Payments Scholars uniforms Scholars hostel boarding Scholars medical and insurance Scholars travel, transport and student pass Scholars school expedition Scholars pocket money Scholars exam fees & marking fees Scholars textbooks & educational items Scholars school fees Total Balance at end of year No. of Scholars/Bursary holders
2021 (S$ ‘ 000)
2020 (S$ ‘ 000)
2019 (S$ ‘ 000)
10,075
9,880
9,066
16 64
86 71
1,912 1,992
46 68 400 600 1,114
1,664 1,821
0.4 106 13 9 26 7 21 465 649
1 189 20 14 43 10 26 616 919
1 133 11 17 16 34 10 16 771 1,008
11,419
10,075
9,880
21
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Audited by Lo Hock Ling & Co. from 2016. SJI International Scholarship and Bursaries Fund was registered as a Charity and related IPC Status on 20th October 2006. The objective of the fund is to award scholarships, awards and bursaries to deserving scholarship students for their education in SJI International. In an event of dissolution of this fund, the remaining fund balance and assets shall be distributed to other charities with similar objectives which are registered under the Charities Act. Last Update : 1 June 2022
5.5% Scholars pocket money, travel & student pass 6.4% Scholars exams, books, uniforms, medical insurance, expedition fees
St. Joseph’s Institution International
16.4% Scholars hostel boarding
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2021 SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSES
71.7% Scholars school fees
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
41.5
2007
cumulative average IB score of our Scholars (2009-2021)
The year SJI International offered its first Scholarships As a Lasallian School, SJI International strives to bring education to all, especially the last, the lost and the least. The SJI International Scholarship Programme was originally set up to attract outstanding students, regardless of background, and it has played an important role in allowing SJI International to become a school that is widely recognised for its outstanding academic results within a very holistic programme.
269 students have benefitted from SJI International scholarships and bursaries (2007-2021)
SJI International offers merit-based meanstested scholarships in order to ensure that the brightest and most deserving students in Singapore and the region can benefit from an SJI International education regardless of their financial standing. These 2-year, 3-year and 6-year scholarships include school fees, other compulsory fees and miscellaneous expenses, and may include hostel and travel expenses as well as an allowance.
16 Scholars have achieved a perfect score of 45 points
Merit-based means-tested scholarships are financed by the SJI International Scholarships and Bursaries Fund, a registered charitable fund supported by public donations. The school also offers merit-based scholarships, which include school fees only. These are funded by an anual allocation of a percentage of the High School’s operating surplus to the Scholarships and Bursaries Fund.
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FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS ANNUAL PARENT GIVING In Support of Scholars and Education WHAT YOUR DONATION CAN DO FOR OUR SCHOLARS*
WHAT YOUR DONATION CAN HELP BUILD
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS
$1,750
$500 A 3-year Student Pass & Miscellaneous Fees
Books & Uniforms for 2 years
$3,000
$3,600
Exam Fees for 3 years
Return Home Visits (for a foreign scholar) for 3 years
$4,500
$10,200
School expeditions for 3 years
Hostel Fees (for a foreign scholar) for 1 year
LOUNGE SCIENCE LAB LIBRARY CHAPEL CLASSROOM SPORTS HALL AUDITORIUM PLAYGROUND
*Estimated costs are per scholar
Appeals were sent to parents throughout the year, giving them the option to donate to either the Scholarships and Bursaries Fund or the Building and Development Fund.
ANNUAL STAFF GIVING In Support of Bursaries
WHY GIVE?
St. Joseph’s Institution International
We believe in what we do and we want to build a culture of philanthropy.
Your donation to the Bursary Fund will help students whose families are experiencing unforeseen hardship. Bursaries would provide temporary financial relief and enable them to continue studying at the school.
Your donation to the Scholarship Fund will help deserving students whose families are financially lessprivileged. Scholarships enable them to experience a transformative education.
Every gift counts, whether large or small. Even a small increase in the percentage of participation can have a big impact in securing additional gifts. When you take part, no matter how much you give, you inspire others to follow your example.
The full value of your gift is tax deductible. The 250% deduction will be automatically applied to your tax assessment for the year of the donation.
2012
$160K
the year we awarded our first Bursaries through Staff Giving
approx. value of Bursaries awarded in fees and associated costs
The funds raised via this Annual Appeal sent to staff are used to fund bursaries to support our High School students who are affected by a sudden drastic change in the family’s financial situation at home – such as the death of a parent, loss of employment, divorce, etc.
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SJI INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT FUND IPC No. IPC000600, UEN No. T06CC1996G. IPC Status from 30 Sep 2008 to 29 Sep 2022 YEAR
2021 (S$ ‘ 000)
2020 (S$ ‘ 000)
2019 (S$ ‘ 000)
Balance at beginning of the year
1,925
3,352
2,069
Add: Receipts Fixed Deposit Interest Bicentennial Community Fund Grant Donations from Well Wishers Total
4 693 697
20 400 506 926
22 1261 1,283
647 647
2,354 2,354
-
1,975
1,925
3,352
Less: Payments Building Maintenance School Facilities Stamp duty and bank charges Other Facilities, Construction expenses Transfer to Deferred Capital Donations Total Balance at end of year
Audited by Lo Hock Ling & Co. from 2016. SJI International Building and Development Fund was registered as a Charity and related IPC Status on 20th Oct 2006. The objective of the fund is to support and fund the building, development and ancillary works of the SJI International campus including construction, additions and alterations, improvements, upgrading infrastructure, furnishings,fittings, air-conditioning, IT & Laboratory equipments, LAN etc. In an event of dissolution of this fund, the remaining fund balance and assets shall be distributed to other charities with similar objectives which are registered under the Charities Act. Last Update : 1 June 2022
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A School of the De La Salle Brothers
490 Thomson Road, Singapore 298191 6353 9383 | www.sji-international.com.sg Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve St. Joseph’s Institution International Elementary School Ltd. CPE, Co. Reg & GST No. 201009321K (Period of Registration: 19 October 2018 to 18 October 2022) Edutrust Singapore Cert No: EDU-2-2132 (Validity: 19 September 2020 to 17 September 2024) St. Joseph’s Institution International Ltd. Co. Reg & GST No. 200607833C
