Welcome

Welcome to Grades 9 and 10 at SJI International. It is our sincere hope that all members of our community find their time at our school stimulating and rewarding. In Grades 9 and 10 at SJI International, students are offered diverse learning experiences, an engaging and challenging curriculum, an extensive co-curricular program and the opportunity to serve others in the community. Students are also offered a rich variety of opportunities to develop their leadership skills, a positive sense of identity and respect for the environment through involvement in initiatives such as expeditions, peer support, work experience and the National Youth Achievement Award.

Each student in Grades 9 and 10 is a member of a tutor group. A tutor group consists of around 25 students and groups will usually have the same form tutor through Grade 9 and 10. The form tutor meets and registers the students every morning and looks after their welfare. The form tutor is the first point of contact if a student has any concerns.

One of our main aims in Grades 9 and 10 is to develop the “whole person” . In these pivotal years, students are developing their independence, self-awareness and are preparing for the rigours of examinations. Students will participate in at least one co-curricular activity, with many wonderful choices on offer, including Drama, Hip Hop dance, Model United Nations and sports such as soccer, netball and rock-climbing. The Activities programme is central to the life of the school, where students make new friends, develop skills, face new challenges and enjoy enriching experiences.

In Grade 9, students are empowered to make a difference in the lives of others through our weekly service programme. They work closely with members of the community in need, such as the aged and disadvantaged. On top of this, there are opportunities for both Grades 9 and 10 students to take part in international service trips to countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Australia.

Grade 10 offers students the opportunity to start thinking seriously about their career options through the Work Experience Program. In the past, students have been placed in law firms, hospitals, art galleries, hotels, investment banks, and veterinarian clinics, engineering firms and retail businesses. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain an insight into the world of work, to learn about and reflect on their strengths, weaknesses and abilities and to find out if a career or job is what they had imagined.

In a similar vein, G10’s Foundation Creativity Action and Service programme allows students to begin preparing for the rigours of IB, encouraging them to plan, document and reflect upon their extracurricular activities in a methodical and purposeful fashion. Its most obvious focus is in Service Week, an opportunity for all G10 students to undertake a service project in and around Singapore during the Easter break.

SJII offers a unique opportunity for students of all backgrounds to develop friendships across cultural boundaries for the mutual enrichment of all. It is our hope that each student experiences great learning and personal growth and we are looking forward to the journey with all members of the Grade 9 and 10 communities.

Mr Amandio Cipriano Head of Grade 9

1 Ms Winson Coe Head of Grade 10