ANNUAL REPORT 2020
St. Joseph’s Institution International
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CONTENTS 1
Our Mission
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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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Elementary School
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High School
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Examination Results
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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
and Campus Enhancements
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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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MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN That 2020 was a challenging year for everyone globally would be an understatement. Millions of lives have been disrupted and families have lost loved ones. The COVID-19 pandemic is still upon us; while we have learnt to protect ourselves and cope with the virus potentially becoming endemic in the community, we must remain vigilant even as we try to go about our activities. The school environment is uniquely vulnerable yet it can also provide a safe refuge that enables our students to continue their learning journey in the midst of a pandemic. Whether physically or virtually, the SJI International community has weathered the challenges brought about by COVID-19 in 2020 and we will continue to prioritise our students’ well-being, learning and development in 2021. The Year of the Pandemic 2020 was marked by COVID-19 and the ever evolving challenges it presented, requiring the Board of Governors and the Senior Leadership Team to work diligently to look after our SJI International community of students, parents and staff. We continually examined ways we could deliver a holistic Lasallian educational experience for our students in the COVID-19 environment, all the while committed to maintaining and supporting our teaching faculty, and adhering to our high admission standards across all levels. We were not sure how long the pandemic would last and how acutely the school would be affected but our commitment to our high standards and our mission would not be compromised. While we had unexpected overheads and increased operating costs due to the pandemic, we were also mindful that some members of our community were potentially also adversely affected by the fallout from the attendant economic downturn. As a not-for-profit school without any government funding, we have always been careful with our expenses while ensuring that we deliver a unique value-formoney educational experience and outcome. We brought forward our budgeting cycle to factor in the impact of COVID-19, and expedited our annual fee review. We made the decision to hold all school fees for the 2021 academic year at 3
2020 levels. At the same time, we also provided all families a 5% fee rebate on Term 2 2020 fees. For families that required further support or assistance, we worked with them to see how else the school could help. Families were also given the opportunity to give back their rebate to help those families more in need. While the freeze on fees and rebates added some weight to the financial load of the school during 2020, we also saw the completion of a number of new buildings on campus, which were funded mainly using our reserves and partially using our Building & Development Fund. As the initial payback period was originally forecast to be over the duration of our time on our current premises, the freeze on 2021 school fees meant that we funded an increased portion of this development from our reserves. Although we have always believed in protecting our reserves for future lease renewals and long-term development, the Board nevertheless felt that these unique circumstances warranted the use of our reserves to support our community. The adjustments to our academic and enrichment programmes and the impact on school life because of COVID-19 during 2020 were equally challenging, but our community more than rose to the occasion. Home-Based Learning and Work-from-Home models for our students, faculty and staff were put in place to ensure that our programmes remained strong and intact. Service and enrichment programmes, cocurricular activities and school trips were moved
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online, modified or cancelled as appropriate; and to comply with all necessary measures, bubbles and social distancing policies were put in place to comply with safe distancing measures while on campus; additional steps were taken to supplement the various Leave of Absence, Quarantine and Stay Home orders for some members of our community. Thankfully, none of the members of our extended community were infected by the virus. We pray and hope that we will remain safe and well.
“We continually examined ways we could deliver a holistic Lasallian educational experience for our students in the COVID-19 environment, all the while committed to maintaining and supporting our teaching faculty, and adhering to our high admission standards across all levels.” Achievements and Milestones Notwithstanding the impact of COVID-19, 2020 was also a year of significant achievements and positive milestones for SJI International. The 2020 cohort of 183 graduates scored an average of 38 points, an improvement on last year’s results, with 100% of the cohort obtaining the full IB Diploma. Congratulations to the Class of 2020 and the faculty for the outstanding achievement in the midst of very challenging circumstances! In service learning, students showed their resilience and adaptability supporting 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. Our Elementary School received the EduTrust accreditation in 2020, a mark of high quality standards in the overall provision of education services and make continual improvements that lead to positive student outcomes. Like the CIS Accreditation received by our High School in
2019, the EduTrust accreditation achieved by our Elementary School reflects SJI International’s continuous efforts to improve our systems and processes by benchmarking ourselves to the best in class. Our scholarship programme faced challenges with restrictions placed on our ability to identify and award qualified international scholars. However, we are very proud that we were successfully able to implement and offer our first six-year Lasallian scholarships to two deserving and well qualified local scholars who began with us in 2020. On the development front, in spite of COVID-19 restrictions and our inability to host any community building and fundraising events, our parents, donors and friends continued to be extraordinarily supportive of the school’s ethos and aims, and we are immensely grateful. Through this support and co-funding from the SG Bicentennial Community Fund Grant, we were able to maintain support of our scholars and also meet the additional needs of our building programme with the physical enhancements made to the campus. 2020 was indeed an eventful year for SJI International. On behalf of the Board of Governors and management of the school, I want to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude to all our students, staff, parents, donors and volunteers for your commitment, perseverance and support over the past year. There is much to look forward to in 2021, and as we anticipate and begin our preparations for our 15th anniversary celebrations in 2022. Please stay safe and well. Ora et Labora
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
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Mr Derek Loh Eu Tse Member appointed 1 September 2016 Partner, TSMP Law Corporation
Dr Patricia Tan Shu Ming Member appointed 1 July 2017 Managing Director, IPOS International Pte Ltd
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Mr Koh Thiam Seng Member appointed 1 July 2018 Executive Vice President & Director of Education, CES Education Pte Ltd
Mr John Lim Yew Kong Member appointed 1 July 2018 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
Ms Elaine Neo Poh Choo Member appointed 1 January 2014 to 30 November 2020 Deputy Secretary (Administration), MINDEF
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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St. Joseph’s Institution International
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 5 out of 15 members to serve beyond 2 terms of 3 years for Board continuity and stability. 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 $300,000. In addition, the Governing Board Members were not remunerated for their services to the Board. 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 sub-committees: · · · · · · · · ·
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, and Director of Advancement, Communications and Admissions. 7
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MEETING ATTENDANCE: BOARD OF GOVERNORS 7 March
6 June
29 August
5 December
Board Member
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Mr Roy Quek
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Mr Gabriel Lim
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Y
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Br Paul Ho
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Br Dennis Magbanua
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Mr Chris Woo
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Y
Y
Y
Mr Lau Kok Keng
Y
Y
Y
Y
Mr Derek Loh
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Y
Y
Y
Mr Esmond Choo
Y
Y
Y
Y
Mrs Elaine Ng1
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Y
Y
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Mr John Lim
Y
Y
Y
Y
Dr Ming Tan
Y
Y
Y
Y
Mr Kenneth Li
N
Y
Y
Y
Dr Koh Thiam Seng
Y
Y
Y
Y
Ms Choo Oi Yee2
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Y
Y
Y
Mr Mark Wong3
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Y
Y
Mr Lee Chee Koon4
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Y
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Stepped down on 30 November 2020 Appointed on 1 June 2020 3 Appointed on 1 July 2020 4 Appointed on 1 December 2020 2
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BOARD COMMITTEES EDUCATION PROGRAMME Co-chair Koh Thiam Seng Br Lawrence Humphrey Members Patricia Tan Br Dennis Magbanua Lim Sun Sun Winston James Hodge Mark Minjoot Wilbur Wong Jennifer Tan AUDIT Chairman Gabriel Lim Members Christopher Woo Mark Wong Lau Kok Keng Paul Hooi DEVELOPMENT Chairman Derek Loh Members Bernard Yu Gerard Nah Lee Chee Koon John Lim Peter Tan Terence Loh Dennis Tang
FINANCE Chairman Esmond Choo Members Christopher Woo Gerald Ng Leslie Goh Ong Seng Gee Adeline Sim FUNDRAISING Chairman Roy Quek Members Choo Oi Yee Kenneth Li Mark Wong Br Lawrence Humphrey Darryl David Lee Chee Koon Ong Seng Gee EPSG & PSG Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary HUMAN RESOURCES Chairman Elaine Neo Members Roy Quek Patricia Tan Gabriel Lim Michael Boey
BOARD ADVISORY GROUP Members
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Br Michael Broughton Noel Hon Patrick Lim Tan Chin Seng Br George Van Grieken Andrew Bennett Dennis Tang Jessica Tan Michael Sng Tan Puay Hiang Tan Tee How Lim Soo Ping Elaine Neo (from 1 Dec 2020)
INSTITUTION OF PUBLIC CHARACTER (IPC) FUNDS Chairman Patricia Tan Members Esmond Choo Br Lawrence Humphrey Darryl David Jude Menon Leon Yee Bernard Yeo Leong Kok Fann Peter Chiang Ravi s/o Sivalingam Jacqueline Poh NOMINATING Chairman Roy Quek Members Elaine Neo 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 Terence Loh Ignatius Rasiah
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MEETING ATTENDANCE: IPC FUNDS COMMITTEE 28 April
10 November
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Committee Member Dr Patricia Tan
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Mr Esmond Choo
Y
Mr Jude Menon
Y
Mr Peter Chiang
N No meeting was held and the Agenda and documents were circulated to the members via email for information.
Mr Bernard Yeo Mr Ravi Sivalingam Mr Leong Kok Fann
N Y N
Mr Leon Yee
N
Ms Jacqueline Poh
Y
Mr Darryl David
Y
Brother Lawrence Humphrey, FSC
N
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Br Lawrence Humphrey, FSC Brother President Appointed 1 July 2014
Darryl David Chief Executive Officer Appointed 1 November 2017
Tighearnan Mooney Principal, Elementary School Appointed 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2020
Clement Lee Chief Operating Officer Appointed 1 May 2013
Catherine Nicol Principal, Elementary School Appointed 1 July 2020
Maria Ciola Director, Advancement, Communications & Admissions Appointed 19 March 2018
Roisin Paul Principal, High School Appointed 1 November 2019
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St. Joseph’s Institution International
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. 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. 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.
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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. 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. We strive to nurture students who:
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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 risk-takers
are willing to seek challenging experiences that will facilitate their personal growth
are willing to lead and to accept responsibility in society, particularly in order to serve others
strive to make full use of their talents
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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.
Service
Quality Education 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
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We honour and respect the dignity of all individuals.
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 45 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 SMILES Values, provides the vehicle for character development and, being non-denominational, 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. We stimulate the inter-religious relationship by including the study of Lasallian tradition and heritage within the religious education curriculum.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Prep 1-Grade 6 / Ages 4-12 The Elementary School is learning-focused 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 wellrounded 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
International Primary Curriculum, MOE Singapore Mathematics Syllabus, The Virtues Project
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION English
OTHER LANGUAGES OFFERED Mandarin, Spanish (Grades 5 and 6) 15
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AT A GLANCE Permanent 293 Singapore Residents
45 Singaporeans
736 STUDENTS
354 boys
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Students 398 International
382 girls
Australia Belgium Canada China (PRC) France Germany Hong Kong SAR Hungary India Indonesia Republic of Ireland
Italy Japan Kazakhstan Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Portugal Romania Russia
Seychelles Singapore South Africa South Korea Sri Lanka Sweden Taiwan (ROC) United Kingdom United States
12 : 1 STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
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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. Each student’s learning experience is built on the foundation of the school’s SMILES values: Spirituality | Mutual Respect | Internationalism | Leadership | Experiences | Service
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION English
OTHER LANGUAGES OFFERED (inclusive of MOE Mother Tongue Language Programme) French, Hindi, Indonesian, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, Spanish
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Japanese, Korean, French, Thai, Vietnamese, German, Russian
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AT A GLANCE 649 Singaporeans
1139
268 International Students
STUDENTS
546 boys
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NATIONALITIES
222
Singapore Permanent Residents
593 girls
Australia Brazil Brunei Canada China (PRC) Egypt France Germany Hong Kong SAR India Indonesia
Republic of Ireland Italy Japan Malaysia Myanmar Netherlands New Zealand Pakistan Philippines Portugal Russia
Singapore South Korea Spain Taiwan (ROC) Thailand United Kingdom United States Vietnam
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EXAMINATION RESULTS International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme The 2020 cohort of 183 graduates scored an average of 38 points, an improvement on last year’s results, with 100% of the cohort obtaining the full IB Diploma. Our average is significantly above the 2020 world average for IB Diploma students of 29.81 points. 41.5% of our students achieved 40 points or more, a result only achieved by around 13% of students worldwide. In addition to this, 23.5% of the Class of 2020 achieved 42 points or more.
International General Certificate of Secondary Education Our 2020 cohort achieved 58.6% A* grades making them the best performing cohorts in the school’s history. SJI International has a policy of entering students for the most appropriately challenging course and so numbers taking first and second language Chinese, and additional mathematics continue to rise. Alongside a very active programme of service and co-curricular activities, SJI International is proud to be delivering academic success within a holistic programme.
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UNIVERSITY MATRICULATIONS (CLASS OF 2016-2019) One or more students from the Class of 2016 to 2019 has chosen to matriculate at the following universities. Asia (ex SG) Australia Canada Europe (ex UK) Singapore UK US
5.0% 13.1% 5.3% 4.7% 29.6% 27.3% 15.0%
ASIA (ex SG) Ashoka University (India) Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (China) British University of Vietnam (Vietnam) Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) Fudan University (China) Ghent University Global Campus (South Korea) Hong Kong Baptist University (Hong Kong SAR) Hong Kong University (Hong Kong SAR) Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (Hong Kong SAR) Institut Teknologi Harapan Bangsa (Indonesia) International Medical University (Malaysia) Keio University, Fujisawa Campus (Japan) Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel Management College (China) Monash University (Malaysia) National Taiwan University (Taiwan) New York University, Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) Osaka University (Japan) Savannah College of Art and Design (Hong Kong SAR) Sungkyunkwan University (South Korea) Tsinghua University (China) Tsukuba University (Japan) Waseda University (Japan) Yonsei University (South Korea) AUSTRALIA Curtin University Edith Cowan University Flinders University Macquarie University Monash University University of Adelaide University of Melbourne University of New South Wales University of Queensland University of Sydney University of Tasmania University of Western Australia Victoria University William Angliss Institute CANADA Concordia University Emily Carr University of Art & Design McMaster University University of British Columbia University of Toronto Western University York University
EUROPE (ex UK) Bocconi University (Italy) Brandenburg University of Technology (Germany) Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne (Switzerland) Hamburg University of Applied Science (Germany) Istituto Marangoni - Paris School of Fashion (France) Les Roches International School of Hotel Management (Switzerland) National University of Ireland, Galway (Ireland) Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (Netherlands) Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Ireland) Technische Universiteit Delft (Netherlands) Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) UniLasalle (France) University College Cork (Ireland) University College Dublin (Ireland) University College Utrecht (Netherlands) University of Amsterdam (Netherlands) University of Utrecht (Netherlands) SINGAPORE Curtin Singapore James Cook University LASALLE College of the Arts Mages Institute of Excellence Nanyang Technological University National University of Singapore PSB Academy SIM Global Education Singapore Institute of Management Singapore Institute of Technology Singapore Management University Singapore University of Social Sciences Singapore University of Technology & Design Yale-NUS College UNITED KINGDOM Bangor University Bellerbys College Brighton Birbeck, University of London Cardiff University Courtauld Institute of Art Durham University 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 St. George’s University University College London 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 St. Andrews University of Surrey University of Sussex University of the Arts London University of Warwick University of York USA Barnard College Boston University Brandeis University Brown University Case Western Reserve University Chapman College Colgate University College of the Holy Cross Columbia University Cornell University Diablo Valley College Georgetown University Indiana University at Bloomington Johns Hopkins University Loyola Marymount University Michigan State University Middlebury College New York University Northeastern University Occidental College Pepperdine University Pomona College Princeton University Rhode Island School of Design Rice University Rochester Institute of Technology 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, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of Illinois at Chicago University of Michigan, Ann Arbor University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Rochester University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wisconsin, Madison Virginia Tech Wesleyan University Yale 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 21
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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. In 2020, students supported 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
It’s Raining Raincoats (ES - Friday Fun Day)
$ 7,317.00
Children’s Cancer Foundation
$ 6,400.00
Baan Dada
$ 3,573.14
Purple Community Fund (Upskills+ Foundation)
$18,728.25
It’s Raining Raincoats (HS - Lasallian Debate League)
$ 1,160.03
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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 COVID-19 restrictions meant that our CCA Programme had to be modified. Elementary School children participated in Chess, Art, Mindfulness, Sport and PE, Chinese, and Digital Technology, to name a few. High School students meanwhile took part in a wide range of activities twice a week following the themes of Creative and Performing Arts, Outdoor Education/Exploring and beyond, Sports & Games, and Service Learning. 23
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OUR STAFF 11% Teaching Assistants 4% Security Guards
21% Administrative Staff
42% High School Teachers
21% Singaporeans
22% Elementary School Teachers
8% Singapore Permanent Residents
82% Singaporeans
19% Singaporeans
12% Singapore Permanent Residents
ADMIN, INCLUDING TAs & SECURITY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS 7% Others 71% Others
69% Others
11% 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
65
190
Elementary School Teachers
125
High School Teachers
TEACHERS
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Australia Austria Canada China (PRC) Croatia Germany India Republic of Ireland Italy
YEARS
65
13.88 YEARS
Teachers with Master’s Degrees
16
Elementary School Teachers
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
Seychelles South Africa Singapore Spain Taiwan (ROC) United Kingdom United States Venezuela Vietnam
TEACHERS WITH ADVANCED DEGREES
AVERAGE YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE
14.69
Jamaica Japan South Korea Malaysia Mauritius New Zealand Philippines Portugal Russia
49
High School Teachers
6
Teachers with Doctoral Degrees
6
High School Teachers
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
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St. Joseph’s Institution International
Annual Report 2020
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
St. Joseph’s Institution International
Financial Information For St. Joseph’s Institution International Elementary School Ltd CO. REG NO. 201009321K INCOME AND EXPENSES 2020 2019 2018 % Increase/ (S$ ‘ 000) (S$ ‘ 000) (S$ ‘ 000) (Decrease) 2020 vs 2019 Income Donations in Cash - Tax Deductible Donations in Cash - Non Tax Deductible Interest Income 360 460 302 -22% Others ( School Fees Income ) 19,207 17,973 17,517 7% Others ( Misc Fee Income ) 4,495 3,555 3,532 26% Total Income 24,062 21,988 21,350 9% Expenses Charitable Activities Expenses (Note 1) 13,285 12,677 12,016 5% Other Operating & Administration Expenses 5,909 5,314 5,405 11% Total Expenditure (Note 2) 19,194 17,991 17,420 7% Surplus/ (Deficit) (Note 3) 4,868 3,997 3,930 22% INCOME AND EXPENSES 2020 2019 2018 % Increase/ (S$ ‘ 000) (S$ ‘ 000) (S$ ‘ 000) (Decrease) 2020 vs 2019 Assets Land & Building 7,527 6,010 3,150 25% Other Tangible Assets 541 438 346 23% Accounts Receivables 473 810 431 -42% Cash & Deposits 38,385 35,246 30,724 9% Total Assets 46,926 42,504 34,652 10% Funds Unrestricted Fund (Note 4) 32,944 28,076 24,099 17% Restricted Fund (Note 5) Total Funds 32,944 28,076 24,099 17% Liabilities Long Term Liabilities 558 579 - -4% Current Liabilities 13,424 13,849 10,552 -3% Total Liabilities 13,982 14,428 10,552 -3% Total Funds and Liabilities 46,926 42,504 34,652 10% % Increase/ OTHER INFORMATION 2020 2019 2018 (Decrease) 2020 vs 2019 Donations/Grants and Sponsorships given to other Charities 12 36 72.7 -68% No. of Employees : Full / Part Time 119 113 109 5% Total Employee Costs (S$ ‘ 000) 15,131 13,598 12,924 11% Total Related Party Transactions (S$ ‘ 000) (Note 6) 796 1,786 189 -55% Ratio of reserves to annual operating expenditure 1.7 1.6 1.4 10% 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 $ 19.2 M expenditures incurred in 2020, $ 15.1 M relates to Staff costs, $ 0.9 M relates to Depreciation/Other operating costs and the balance $ 3.2 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 $ 32.944 M as of 2020 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 2021
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1.5% Interest Income 5.1% Registration Fees 6.0% Activities & Sundry Fees 7.6% Development Fees
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2020 INCOME
79.8% School Fees
0.2% Lasallian & Chapel
0.2% Other Expense
1.8% Data Processing 1.9% Professional Fees 2.8% Education Resources 4.3% Depreciation
9.9% School Facilities 19.7% Admin Support Salaries & Benefits
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2020 EXPENDITURE
59.2% Teachers’ 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
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Financial Information for St. Joseph’s Institution International Ltd CO. REG NO. 200607833C
INCOME AND EXPENSES 2020 2019 2018 % Increase/ (S$ ‘ 000) (S$ ‘ 000) (S$ ‘ 000) (Decrease) 2020 vs 2019 Income Donations in Cash - Tax Deductible 697 1,267 1,752 -45% Donations in Cash - Non Tax Deductible 853 53 27 1518% Interest/Investment Income 1,171 1,205 421 -3% Others ( School Fees Income ) 33,288 31,160 28,817 7% Others ( Misc Fee Income ) 7,056 7,775 7,007 -9% Total Income 43,065 41,460 38,024 4% Expenses Charitable Activities Expenses (Note 1) 25,830 25,516 23,904 1% Other Operating & Administration Expenses 8,385 7,846 8,541 7% Total Expenditure (Note 2) 34,214 33,362 32,446 3% Surplus/ (Deficit) (Note 3) 8,851 8,098 5,579 9% BALANCE SHEET 2020 2019 2018 % Increase/ (S$ ‘ 000) (S$ ‘ 000) (S$ ‘ 000) (Decrease) 2020 vs 2019 Assets Land & Building 21,502 17,810 13,638 21% Other Tangible Assets 3,161 5,252 4,478 -40% Investments 20,045 10,638 5,877 88% Accounts Receivables 1,155 1,428 1,305 -19% Cash & Deposits 50,128 49,267 45,660 2% Total Assets 95,990 84,396 70,958 14% Funds Unrestricted Fund ( Note 4) 44,093 35,333 28,711 25% Restricted Fund (Note 5) 17,151 17,059 15,600 1% Total Funds 61,243 52,392 44,311 17% Liabilities Long Term Liabilities 6,896 6,834 5,358 1% Current Liabilities 27,851 25,170 21,290 11% Total Liabilities 34,747 32,004 26,647 9% Total Funds and Liabilities 95,990 84,396 70,958 14% % Increase/ OTHER INFORMATION 2020 2019 2018 (Decrease) 2020 vs 2019 Donations/Grants and Sponsorships given to other Charities 28 90 117 -69% No. of Employees : Full / Part Time 180 171 154 5% Total Employee Costs (S$ ‘ 000) 25,258 23,780 21,723 6% Total Related Party Transactions (S$ ‘ 000) (Note 6) 796 1,786 189 -55% Ratio of reserves to annual operating expenditure 1.3 1.1 0.9 22% 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 $ 34.2 M expenditures incurred in 2020, $ 25.2 M relates to Staff costs, $ 2.6 M relates to Depreciation/Other operating expenses and the balance $ 6.4 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 $ 44.0 M as of 2020 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 ($10.075 M) , Building fund ($1.925 M) and Deferred Building Capital ($5.150 M) 6. The total related party transactions refer to the intercompany transactions with SJI International Elementary School. Last Update : 1 June 2021
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1.8% Interest Income 4.1% Registration Fees 6.0% Activities & Sundry Fees 7.1% Development Fees
HIGH SCHOOL 2020 INCOME
81.0% School Fees
0.4% Lasallian & Chapel
0.5% Other Expense
1.6% Professional Fees 2.0% Data Processing 5.0% Education Resources
7.2% School Facilities
7.5% Depreciation 12.4% Admin Support Salaries & Benefits
HIGH SCHOOL 2020 EXPENDITURE
63.4% Teachers’ Salaries & Benefits
Non-Financial Information for St. Joseph’s Institution International Ltd. Charity Status
Institution of Public Character (IPC) Status
St. Joseph’s Institution International Ltd Charity Reg No: 01998 from 20 Oct 2006 Company, GST & UEN No: 200607833C
Effective Date: N.A.
St. Joseph’s Institution International Scholarships and Bursaries Fund Charity Reg No: 01997 IPC Reg No: IPC000601 UEN No: T06CC1997C
Effective Date: 30 Sep 2008 to 29 Sep 2022
St. Joseph’s Institution International Building and Development Fund Charity Reg No: 01996 IPC Reg No: IPC000600 UEN No. T06CC1996G
Effective Date: 30 Sep 2008 to 29 Sep 2022
Constitution: Public Company Limited by Guarantee Date of Establishment: 31 May 2006
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SJI INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES FUND IPC No. IPC000601,UEN No. T06CC1997C. IPC Status from 30 Sep 2008 to 29 Sep 2022 Year ($ ‘000) Balance at beginning of the year
2020 ($ ‘000) 9,880
2019 ($ ‘000) 9,066
2018 ($ ‘000) 8,695
Add: Receipts Fixed Deposit Interest 46 86 69 Investments 68 71 103 Bicentennial Community Fund Grant 400 Donations from Well Wishers 600 1,664 1,430 Total 1,114 1,821 1,603 Less: Payments Scholars uniforms 1 1 1 Scholars hostel boarding 189 133 179 Scholar medical and insurance 20 11 13 Scholars travel, transport and student pass 14 17 23 Scholars school expedition - 16 16 Scholars pocket money 43 34 45 Scholars exam fees & marking fees 10 10 13 Scholars textbooks & educational items 26 16 8 Scholars school fees 616 771 932 Charity Activities - - Total 919 1,008 1,231 Balance at end of year No. of Scholars/Bursary holders
10,075
9,880
9,066
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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 2021 Our Bursaries come out from Annual Staff Giving.
6% Scholars pocket money, travel & student pass 6% Scholars exams, books, uniforms, medical insurance, expedition fees 21% Scholars hostel boarding
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2020 SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSES
67% Scholars school fees
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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
SJI International offers merit-based means-tested 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.
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.
BY THE NUMBERS
40.9
2007
cumulative average IB score of our Scholars (2009-2020)
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.
250 students have benefitted from SJI International scholarships (2007-2020)
14
Scholars have achieved a perfect score of 45 points
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FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS GRADUATING CLASS GIFT - SECURITY DEPOSIT In Support of Scholars and Education
This appeal is sent to all parents of the graduating class, giving them the option to donate the amount/a portion of it to either the Scholarships and Bursaries Fund or the Building and Development Fund.
ANNUAL STAFF GIVING In Support of Bursaries
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. 35
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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 Balance at beginning of the year
2020 ($ ‘000) 3,352
2019 ($ ‘000) 2,069
2018 ($ ‘000) 1,491
Add: Receipts Fixed Deposit Interest 20 22 15 Bicentennial Community Fund Grant 400 - Donations from Well Wishers 506 1,261 684 Total 926 1,283 698 Less: Payments Building Maintenance - - School Facilities - - Stamp Duty and Bank Charges - - Other Facilities, Construction Expenses - - Transfer to Deferred Capital Donations 2,354 - 120 Total 2,354 - 120 Balance at end of year
1,925
3,352
2,069
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 2021
CAMPUS ENHANCEMENTS
High School Solomon & Wisdom Blocks
High school science labs
Temporary Occupation Permits for these buildings were obtained in December 2020. Classes commenced in January 2021. 36
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
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