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Your support matters
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A family tradition of passion and support
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By the numbers
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Scholarship Awards Ceremony 2020
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The power of a thankful heart
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Above and beyond: Jun Ray Hoong ‘20
12 Infinite possibilities: Rachel Handoko ‘20 14 Our former scholars: Where they are now 21 Leave to Serve: Sophuth Phon ‘19 22 Circles of Gratitude 30 About the ACO 31 Giving to SJI International
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YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
Thank you to our donor community who made the 2020 school year a great success for philanthropy at SJI International in spite of a challenging and unusual year with COVID-19 and no ability to hold the traditional annual fundraising events. 2
Your support Matters. Members of our entire community, including current and former parents, faculty and staff, alumni, board members and friends of SJI International made the choice to support our school in spite of all the year’s challenges and we have much to be proud of as a community as a result. In 2020, we received gifts to the Scholarships and Bursaries Fund of $1,000,937.84, and to the Building and Development Fund for $908,351.41, amounting to $1,909,289.25. We are very grateful for your support. Your support to the Scholarships and Bursaries Fund helps ensure that scholarships are available to outstanding students from Singapore and around the world, regardless of their background. You help us keep our promise that any student who qualifies for admission is not denied a place at our school, simply because they are unable to pay. Your support to the Building and Development Fund helps us provide the best equipment and facilities for our students to learn, discover, develop and become people of integrity and people for others. It enables
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us to continue providing the highest quality valuesbased educational experience to our students, and the opportunities it opens for them and their families. We hope you will take some time to read this report and celebrate the progress we are making at SJI International with the support of your philanthropy. In addition to sharing the details of the support received, we have also included a story from a current family about why they choose to support the school, as well as stories and updates from some of our former scholars who share how they are faring, what they have achieved since leaving the school, and what their futures may hold. We hope you enjoy reading all their stories and updates in this issue of Humanitas, so you can see what the direct impact of your support has been, and that it inspires you to continue supporting the ongoing work of the school. Again, thank you for what you do for our students and community. Truthfully we could not do this without you. Your support has a direct and lasting impact. Your support matters. God Bless.
“Your support enables us to continue providing the highest quality values-based educational experience to our students, and the opportunities it opens for them and their families.”
Maria Ciola
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A FAMILY TRADITION OF PASSION AND SUPPORT An interview with the Ding Family
“For us, getting involved is a great way to show our daughters that we take an interest in their education. It also sends a clear message that we consider their school a worthwhile cause.” 4
What is your connection to SJII and how long have you been part of the community? Our connection with SJI International started in 2013 when we enrolled our elder daughter at the school. This is Megan’s ninth year at SJII and she is currently in Grade 7; Rheann has been there since Preparatory 1 and is now in Grade 3. What excites you about the education and opportunities for your children at SJI International? SJII offers a rigorous curriculum which encourages academic excellence. But what excites us most about the school is “The Virtues Project”. Virtues are studied in the classrooms, modelled by the teachers, and celebrated by the students. Each week the school focuses on one specific virtue. At the Elementary level, the teachers would read the virtue card, talk about what the virtue means, and discuss what that would look like in action. The teachers speak the virtues language and follow through with their practises to bring these virtues alive. And at the end of the week, a virtue ceremony is held to acknowledge everyone for the virtues used throughout the week.
5 The Virtues Project has created a school environment where my daughters feel safe, belonged and accepted. Their happiness and wellbeing are regarded as essential foundations to learning. What do you do for passion or fun? We are a family of avid travellers and have visited all 7 continents together. We travel to be awed and inspired by new places. We travel to be surprised and challenged by novel experiences. We travel to learn. Our travels have led us on kayaking adventures through the ice floes in Antarctica, and sleeping in sub-zero degrees on a bed of ice in Sweden. In Beijing, we hiked 9km along the crumbling, wild part of the Great Wall of China to the newly restored section. In Mexico, we swam deep inside a natural underground river of a cave where we experienced complete silence and darkness. Our longest train journey was traversing 8,000km on the TransSiberian Railway from China to Mongolia, through Siberia and ending up in Moscow. In Patagonia, we rode on horseback through mountains, lakesides, tundra, forests, and bogs. We witnessed the chaotic frenzy of movement of vast numbers of wildebeests in Kenya and Tanzania. And as Disney superfans, we have visited all the Disney Theme Parks worldwide. Traveling as a family has allowed us to fully dedicate our time to each other, creating a bonding experience like no other. With travelling thwarted by Covid-19, we are still blessed we can pore over photographs and videos to relive happy memories of time spent exploring faraway lands. Why is it important for you to give back as a family? Be it the occasional donation to the SJI International Scholarship Fund or volunteering our time at the school Lapathon and Sports Day, we hope to affirm
and extend the values-centered education at SJI International. SJI International fosters an environment where students are constantly challenged to be compassionate global citizens and to make a difference to the lives of the people within the local community. Building on these values, my daughters volunteered their time at the local soup kitchen, The Willing Hearts. They donated school supplies to an African village in the “Pack for a Purpose” global initiative. They organised a Slime Sale at school to raise money for Riding for the Disabled. A particularly meaningful service project Megan spearheaded during the 2020 Circuit Breaker was an initiative to document the school community’s appreciation for delivery riders and waste collectors with the hashtag #SJIIGivesThanks. The idea was simple: just stick a thank-you poster at your door, add a tray of treats, snap a photo and share it on social media. She launched the appeal in the school newsletter and in just a week, more than 70 students and friends took up the cause. What these service projects have done for my daughters’ confidence and personal developments are unquantifiable. For this we are forever grateful. What would you say to parents, alumni and community members about why they should consider supporting SJI International? For us, getting involved is a great way to show our daughters that we take an interest in their education. It also sends a clear message that we consider their school a worthwhile cause. When they observe that home and school are engaged in a meaningful partnership for their benefit, they are likely to develop more positive attitudes about school and achieve more. Ultimately, the biggest winners are our children.
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BY THE NUMBERS Bicentennial Community Fund $400,000.00 Board of Governors $30,959.90 Friends & Misc $52,410.49 Parents $42,299.00 Pledges $105,000.00 Staff $13,935.00
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES FUND $1,000,937.84
Students $336.45 Surplus from HS Operations Fund $355,997.00
TOTAL FUNDS RAISED IN 2020 $1,909,289.25
BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT FUND $908,351.41
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Bicentennial Community Fund $400,000.00 Board of Governors $505,585.40 Friends & Misc $2,766.01
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2007
The year SJI International offered its first
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Scholarships were awarded in 2020 • 4 Singaporeans • 8 international students Although the majority of our Scholarships are offered to deserving Singaporean students, we have also previously offered overseas scholarships to students from Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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students have benefitted from SJI International scholarships (2007-2020)
$20m
approximate value of awarded Scholarships in fees and associated costs from 2007-2020
40.9
cumulative average IB score of our Scholars (2009-2020)
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Scholars have achieved a perfect score of 45 points
As a Lasallian Catholic 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.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY In recognition of the accomplishment of those students who have been awarded a Scholarship through the SJI International Scholarship Programme, we traditionally hold dinners at the start of each academic year. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 safe management measures in place, we were regrettably unable to host the Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the traditional manner that it has been held. This year, our scholars were presented with their scrolls by Brother President Lawrence Humphrey and Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, Mr Kenneth Li, at a socially distanced event held on 17 September 2020 in campus following the necessary measures in place. Brother Lawrence, in his message to the scholars, said: “I encourage you to be proud to wear the badge, the title of being an SJI International
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scholar. We’re proud of you for you have taken the gifts that you’ve been given and you’ve done your best.” Mr Kenneth Li added: “Despite the limitations of face masks and social distancing, make sure that you make the best of the situation and your time here at SJI International, both academically and socially. I know that many of you have been away from your families for a long time, but realise that you will have the SJI International family here with you all the time.”
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THE POWER OF A THANKFUL HEART Someofourformerandcurrentscholarsreflectonwhatthescholarshipmeansto them, what they have learned on their journey so far, and how they plan to give back to the world and their communities in the future.
Luisa Anggawan, ‘21 | Indonesian
Jansen Ongkowijoyo, ‘21 | Indonesian
“My experience in SJI International has truly redefined my standards of education. Through the opportunity the scholarship has given me, I am grateful to have been able to study in such an open minded environment to pursue the subjects that I enjoy the most. This experience has helped me broaden my view of the world, inspiring me to help others in need to the best of my capabilities. In the future, I will continue to hold and implement these values to strive for the betterment of our society.”
“Life is indeed like a tree. We all start from the roots, and we all want to grow as tall as we can be. This scholarship is like a fertilizer that is like no other. Thanks to this special fertilizer, the stem strengthens and becomes fortified with knowledge, the branches grow and surround themselves with others, and the flowers bloom with profound personality. The fruits that are formed from these flowers are my gifts to the world, from which I will share the values I learned from SJI International to people who truly appreciate education and community.”
Ian Tham, ‘21 | Singaporean “SJII’s IB scholarship is indicative of our school’s recognition and reward for academic excellence, desiring to support those who have succeeded under their nurture. It has enabled and motivated me to cultivate my love for learning across all subjects, spurring my academic pursuits beyond the classroom and instilled a sense of duty into me and other recipients alike to be embodiments of the merits of a Lasallian education. I have found resonance with like-minded peers and teachers, forming indelible relationships that I hope to carry into the next stages of my academic career.”
Karin Koesoemo, ‘21 | Indonesian “Being in a community where academic excellence is expected, the values of resilience and perseverance echo throughout my journey in SJII. This experience has taught me that being resilient and persevering is more than achieving. It is also about acceptance, compassion, and gratitude. In more ways than one, SJII has helped me to become not only a person of excellence but more importantly, a person for others. Moving forward, I will continue to seek opportunities in serving people with the values, skills, and knowledge I have learned; ‘enter to learn, leave to serve’.”
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Brian Halim, ‘21 | Indonesian
Alex Brown, ‘21 | British (PR) “Through my 12 years in SJI International, I have been privileged to be in a school where teachers became mentors and friends, and friends became family. Receiving the coveted SJII Scholarship was not only an immense privilege but also has inspired me to proudly follow the Lasallian values in my future endeavours — which I am truly grateful for. I have come to realise that our Lasallian ethos of “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve” makes us truly unique compared to other schools and is a powerful reminder to always give back. The confidence placed in me by the school will always inspire me to give my best in everything I do and to carry forward these values, wherever this may take me in the future. This has inspired me to continue launching service projects and to grow from the strong foundations SJII has provided, to continue to give back to communities whether in neglected sectors at home in Singapore or internationally. Our incredible faculty, to which I owe a massive thanks, has not only taught me to strive for academic excellence but also mentored us to embody the school’s values, nurturing us to become Lasallians with open minds and hearts. Regardless of setbacks, even a global pandemic, SJII has provided me with an environment that helped me to never feel ‘lost’. In fact, SJII has provided us with tools to, not only weather, but to thrive in these challenging times. There is no doubt that I owe so much of who I am now and my incredible wealth of experiences in both elementary and high school to the SJII scholarship and community. ”
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“Being able to study at SJI International is an experience that will always remain in my life. The struggle to complete school assignments and the experience of living away from family will provide guidance for my life journey. More importantly, SJII’s motto “enter to learn and leave to serve” has truly summarized my journey and aim in the future. Although the heaps of academic pressures seemed everlasting, teachers and staffs in SJII have always prioritized my wellbeing and strive to alleviate these burdens. As such, it inspired me to pursue upholding this motto and giving back to the community.”
Vanness Valentino, ‘21 | Indonesian “My journey in SJI International is accompanied by two sets of values, one offered by the school and the other by the IB: SMILES and the IB Learner Profile. These values have undeniably prepared me for the future even after I graduate from SJI International. One value that these two share is ‘Internationalism’, or ‘Open-mindedness’. This scholarship has introduced me to a community of various ethnic, national, and religious backgrounds, almost surprising at first if I may say. However, the two years spent in this community have proven to me that this diversity is not a barrier but rather, an opportunity to connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds and appreciate different perspectives that they may hold.”
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ABOVE AND BEYOND Jun Ray Hoong, ‘20
Singaporean | Recipient of an SJI International Scholarship
SJI International goes above and beyond the mandate of an educational institution. Lookingbackonmy6yearsinSJII,Iamfilledwithgratitudeandnostalgiaforthe holistic education that encouraged us students to grow at our own pace. The ethos of learning how to learn and how to live created an environment for us to tailor our educational experience to our individual passions and strengths. The emphasis on intellectual vitality and academic excellence is only one facet of SJII; service learning and co-curricular involvement are similarly prized. What makes SJII unique is the trust and responsibility placed in the students, allowing us to continuously surpass ourselves.
interning at the Asian Women’s Welfare Association’s Corporate Affairs department, a social service agency organisation I have been volunteering with since my Grade 8 weekly service. Filled with excitement for the future, I am also grateful for the wealth of opportunities afforded to me as a scholar at SJII.
As Senior Council President, I had the opportunity to fuse leadership, teamwork and community service through our Hair For Hope and Locks of Love events that galvanised our community to stand in solidarity with cancer victims. Challenge Week was a singularly unforgettable experience; I travelled to Western Thailand to prescribe eyeglasses in villages with Baan Dada Children’s Home, broadening my worldview. Like any other SJII student, the world was my oyster through our expansive co-curricular choices. I formed indelible friendships with my debate team, embarked on numerous service projects and enjoyed the stages of musical productions. I am grateful to our generous benefactors who allow SJII to continue providing the highest quality of education. Following my graduation, I have been HUMANITAS 2020
INFINITE POSSIBILITIES Rachel Handoko, ‘20
Singaporean |Recipient of a Khoo Teck Puat Scholarship Circles to a younger Rachel equated to a mistake. A bold, red circle drawn on my work always made me feel somewhat guilty. My school years prior to SJI International have always placed emphasis on correcting mistakes and becoming better through a process of teacher-student feedback. However, I have learnt over time that circles mean much more than an error, and learning is much more than justfindingmistakes.Thesimpleshapeofacirclebecomesmorethanamistake, but a symbol of unity, of wholeness, of timelessness. The SJII community embodied the unity of a circle. The relationships I made were not just limited to my circle of friends, but a community that was bound by a common desire to learn and to serve. I am surrounded by students who are willing to share their notes to strangers, who offer their time and heart to the school community and society at large. Teachers, school staff and a network of generous donors and parents make this possible for us through their effort and sacrifices. I found that we were driven towards something bigger, towards creating an environment of generosity both within and out of SJII, and it is through this common desire that we embody the unity of a circle. I find circles being relevant even in my IB studies. In Geography, we draw circles to represent feedback loops - cycles that amplify themselves. What we take will cause us to lose; deforestation accelerates climate change. But what we give will return doubly; an act of generosity becomes a catalyst for a better world. As a scholar I recognise that I have received from the generosity of donors, strangers whose faith in me enabled me to grow in heart and mind. I grew from the generosity of teachers who emphasised not my mistakes, but my potential, who were willing to give me their time to read my extra essays, and to 12
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graduating class of 2021 on how I worked towards my own small successes. Just as I have received, I am finding small and big ways for me to give. I recognise this privilege, and I recognise that I am now finally able to leave to serve. encourage me on my bad days. I am made whole by the generosity of faith to see me for who I am and who I can be. Receiving means that I have a duty to continue this virtuous cycle in SJII and beyond. It is humbling to be able to contribute to a Southeast Asian project on organic farming in Vietnam, lead my CCA Comm-Unity in helping to raise funds for the Purple Community Fund, and build Safe Water Gardens for villagers in Bintan Island as part of my Challenge Week. I can now truly say to my juniors that IB is worth the effort not because of the chase towards the elusive “45”, but because our learning allows us to go out into the world and become a leader, ambassador and pioneer for change. This, I believe, is the heart of a Lasallian education, and will continue to be a part of who I am as a learner beyond the classroom, beyond SJII.
The beauty of a circle is that there are no edges. There are an infinite number of possibilities in how my circle of life will end up like, but it is in that excitement of not knowing what, not knowing how, but knowing why: To leave to serve. I continue to move through my life’s story arcs, I continue to endeavour towards a fuller life marked by a circle of amazing people, a cycle of generosity, and a path of infinite possibilities.
Months after my graduation, I look back at my time here and realise that I have truly come full circle. I came in the very first time with eyes full of awe, a curiosity for what is to come in my next two years in SJII. I leave the school as an alumni with the same eyes of wonder, excited for the years ahead reading Land Economy in Cambridge. Just two years ago I was listening to a guest speaker talk about her experiences in IB. Now, I am talking to part of the HUMANITAS 2020
WHERE THEY ARE NOW Since SJI International opened its doors in 2007, it has awarded more than 250 scholarships. Of that number around 20 are still at school completing the IB Diploma, and many of the more recent cohorts have yet to embark on their university education. However, we thought it timely to look and see how our scholars have fared since leaving school and to share updates on some whose education at SJI International was most generously sponsored – by you, our donors. JOHN OOI
Bachelor of Economics, University of Queensland; Post Graduate Certificate in Education (International), University of Nottingham; Student Development Manager at SJI International Malaysia
“The SJI International Scholarship was nothing short of life-changing. I remember joining the school just after my mother had passed away. It was also the first time that I had left home, so there were a lot of challenges that I faced, particularly in the first few months. Nevertheless, with the guidance of my teachers and the admin staff of the school, I am glad that I managed to complete the IBDP and secure a full tuition fee scholarship with The University of Queensland. It is amazing to know that most of the staff that have seen me through the most challenging two years of my life are still working at SJI International. The experience had certainly inspired me to join the education space and become an Economics teacher at St. Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia. I am also managing the hostel at SJIIM, which reminded me of the days when I used to stay in Katong under the SJI International hostel. I hope to return to my alma mater as a teacher one day when I have enough teaching experience to qualify to enter its gates.”
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15 JOSE HONG BA European Social and Political Studies, First Class Honours 16 - University College London; Coordination and Liaisons Officer (Director General’s Officer) at International Union for Conservation of Nature
“The scholarship gave me the opportunity I needed to develop in the way I have today. My time at SJI International was and is precious to me, as are the memories I still have of the place.”
SAMANTHA CHUA Accounting and Finance, Summa Cum Laude at Singapore Management University; Postgrad in Applied Economics at the University of Michigan; Senior Assistant Director at Ministry of Education, Singapore
“I wouldn’t have gotten the chance to experience the great education received at SJII without the scholarship. Great teachers, learning pedagogy and school environment.” IAN CHAI Bachelor’s Degree, Jurisprudence University of Oxford, Master of Laws - LLM, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar Columbia Law School; Senior Assistant Director in the Legal Technology and Innovation Office at the Attorney General’s Chambers
ROWLAND IMPERIAL Bachelor of Arts(Hons.) in English Language (Linguistics) and Master of Arts (By research) in Language Studies at NUS; Pursuing postgrad at the University of Oxford since August 2020
SANDESH SAMBHI Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, MBBS, Class of 2015 NUS, MRCPsych - Royal College of Psychiatry; Currently a Psychiatry resident at the National Healthcare Group
“The teenage years are such a vulnerable time in terms of personal and academic development and I can say with total certainty for me, that the opportunity to attend SJII rekindled a love for learning that had almost died. Without the emotional, creative and academic guidance I got at SJII, I would never have made it into the prestigious medical program at NUS or had confidence in my own ability to hold my own there. I owe my every professional success to SJII and am a proud, thriving alumnus.”
NIKODEMUS JAYA Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance spec. at the National University of Singapore; Investment Director at Vertex Growth Fund
“It was a life-changing and life-enabling experience. My SJI International years shaped much of my current world view and the friendships made has been invaluable ever since.”
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NGUYET DM NGUYEN BSc (Hon), UBC Vancouver 2015; Doctor of Medicine, Memorial University 2021; Medical resident, Queen’s University
“My time at SJI International set me on the path to become a physician. I saw the true value of a life dedicated to service that also incorporates critical thinking and intellectual rigor.”
ANH TRAN Bachelor of Science (BS), Architecture, Cum Laude - University of Cincinnati 15; Facade/Lighting Consultant at Inhabit and freelance graphic designer/artist
“I have always thought that SJII was the turning point of my life. Without it, my life would have been so drastically different. I had supportive peers and teachers that helped me throughout my molding years and that definitely prepared me well for the right university. Til this date I still have great gratitude towards Mr Andrew Bennett and my scholarship donor.”
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BENJAMIN TEO Bachelor of Arts (BA), Jurisprudence 16 - University of Oxford; Litigation Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton PETRUS BOSA LAYARDA Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics and Finance - New York University Abu Dhabi, Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Management - Columbia Business School; Consultant at McKinsey & Company
“Everything that has happened to me is only possible because of the generosity of the donors. A scholarship to attend SJI International in Singapore was that first critical step for me to receive better, more global education that has allowed me to truly develop myself into a global citizen. After SJI International, I landed another scholarship to attend New York University in Abu Dhabi, which opened up even more doors for me. Since then I have worked all over Asia, and now I am based in New York City pursuing my MBA at Columbia Business School.”
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SADEEP MADURANGE Nanyang Technological University (Bsc Mathematics - 2015); Software engineer at 8x8 inc.
“I have been offered 4 scholarships at various points in my schooling years. Among all of them, the opportunity I got to study at SJII, I believe, had the most critical impact on me. The culture and the all-rounded training I received at SJII made me very successful in the industry I chose, and helped me excel at incredible companies like McLaren. It’s the habits that I picked up at SJII that I keep closest to me (e.g. books I still read are from the authors I came across at SJII in the English literature course), the teachers and friends I still am close to. SJII is a lot more than just an academic institute to me. All this was only made possible thanks to your donations as I’m from a humble family in Sri Lanka. Thank you so much!”
LOUISA QUEK Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law University College London; Associate with the Mainstream Corporate Department of Linklaters Singapore
“The SJI International scholarship has taught me that hard work and perseverance, though not always sufficient, play important roles, no matter the path chosen. For that I will always be immensely grateful.”
FORLANDO TAMBUNAN Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Aerospace Engineering - Nanyang Technological University; Consultant at McKinsey & Company
BRIAN THENG BA Literae Humaniores (Oxford, 2019); MPhil Classics (Cambridge, 2020); Associate, Strategy & Policy, National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre, Singapore
“The scholarship still means the world to me! It gave me the chance to join a principled and eye-opening commnunity which taught me to both deepen my interests and expand my horizons, always keeping the common good in mind.”
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VINCENT TANUTAMA Bachelor of Arts (BA), Ethics, Politics, and Economics - Yale University; PhD student at University of Chicago
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2012
TRUONG DUY Monash University (Class of 2016), Bachelor of Arts (Politics & History majors); Programme and Institutional Funding Officer at Oxfam in Vietnam
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YI SHUEN LIM Mathematics and Economics, New York University, 2018; Teaching Data Science at a coding bootcamp, Flatiron School, in New York; Pursuing a Masters degree in Machine Learning
“[The scholarship] taught me how to drive my learning through passion.”
XUEYAO CHENG Bachelor of Arts (BA) & Master of Science (M.Sci.) Natural Sciences
CLIONA YONG Yale-NUS College, Anthropology, 2018; Research Assistant at NUS, Social Service Research Centre
“I had the opportunity to serve communities in Singapore through CAS, outside of it through challenge week, and within the SJII community through Senior Council. Helping others and making a difference is really important to me. Not having a minimum grade requirement for the scholarship also helped to ensure I was never too pressured to only focus on grades and could develop in other areas.”
CARLO MEDINA Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics, Data Analysis, and Chemistry Wesleyan University 2018; Data Scientist at 1010data, New York
MING QUEK Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science, Cum Laude - Columbia University 2020; Investment Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan, London
CLASS OF BRYAN GOH ZHANG YI Chemical Engineering, NUS, 2021; Client Services Specialist at Zuellig Pharmaceuticals; Working on new music with local musician Daniel Sid
“The scholarship meant a lot to me as it gave me so many opportunities to perform music and to hone my craft as a musician. Being exposed to the diverse cultures at SJII and the Lasallian values has given me a more open world view and I try to incorporate that into my music by fusing elements from different genres and sampling seemingly random sounds into smooth melodies. The excellent academic support rendered by the school and from the scholarship also allowed me to deepen my understanding of math and science and ultimately helped me pursue a degree in chemical engineering. It was such a meaningful scholarship and I am honoured to have been a recipient.”
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JOSHUA FUNG BA Tripos (Law) - University of Cambridge, 2018 LL.M. - New York University, 2019 Bar Professional Training Course Qualification - City, University of London, 2020; Yenching Academy Fellow at Peking University
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time at SJI International. Not only was the pastoral care excellent, but I was given the opportunity to explore various interests, academic and otherwise, to the extent time and my ability allowed. The scholarship gave me the freedom to do this. I will always be grateful for the period of my life spent at SJI International, and the financial support granted to me.” HUMANITAS 2020
AGUSTINUS Bachelor of Art, Nagoya University, 2019; Associate Corporate Planner at Shinmei Industry
VIANY SUTISNA Master, Architecture at NUS; Junior Architectural Designer at Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei Asia
DEBBIE JOSEPH Bachelor of Business Management (Marketing, Strategic Management) - SMU 2019; Senior Account Executive at Marketing & Advertising (MRM) New York
TRAN BOI NGAN Bachelor’s degree, Business Economics - Tokyo International University 2019; Sales Marketing Manager at Asia Global Commodities Development Company Limited
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2015
ROBERT MARTIN BA (Hons), Natural Sciences, Class I at the University of Cambridge on an SJI Foundation Scholarship; Prop Trading Intern at The D. E. Shaw Group
KHANG HUYNH BA (Hons) in Economics at YaleNUS College; Account Manager at Facebook
NATASHA VINCENT Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, Major in International Politics, Minors in Arabic and Economics; Summa Cum Laude with Major Honors at the Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service
GRESELVA PRAJITNO Bachelor of Science in Physiology, University of Melbourne, 2020; Master of Public Health, University Melbourne, 2022
“It meant a whole lot for me. It was an unforgettable, invaluable, wonderful time for me. It was a steep learning curve and I am and will always be grateful for the precious opportunity that I was given. It undoubtedly open my world views and allows me to bravely look and step further into places and avenues I had little or no knowledge of. It well-equipped me to find and walk the right path for me.”
ALEXUS GIAN Bachelor of Arts in Economics/ Biology (Cum Laude) at Colgate University; Tax, Technology and Transformation (TTT) Staff at EY
CLASS OF KATIE KWANG Bachelor of Science in Psychology Research Specialist and Public Policy Major at the University of Toronto (gap year from fall 2020 to winter 2021); Researcher at the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth Singapore
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MEGHA JOSHI Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Economics and Global Affairs minor at Yale-NUS College; Business Strategy Analyst - Trading, Investments and Optimisation Strategy at Accenture
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SEAN NEUBRONNER Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Management and Finance at King’s College London 2022; Portfolio Solutions Summer Analyst at Aon
IAN HADINOTO Bachelor of Engineering Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at the University of New South Wales 2022
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2017
JUAN SEBASTIAN BANCHS RODRIGUEZ Mechanical Engineering at UCLA 2022; Part-time Mechanical Engineer at Alcatera; Incoming Mechanical Engineering Intern at Facebook
“Obtaining the relevant experience, and developing my career aspirations, has only been possible with continued support from donors. Like the Mia Hiasinta Scholarship at SJII, and the venerable support of many individuals, that has taken me this far. This scholarship gave me the opportunity to focus on fun and exciting extra curricular like physics club, which got me into mechanical engineering. Now in university, I’ve heard about the inspiring constructions Disney Imagineers have made, and I’m aspiring to be an amusement park designer to create attractions that fill families with happiness and strengthen relationships through everlasting memories.”
VERIC TAN Materials Science & Applied Math and Statistics and Cognitive Science at The Johns Hopkins University; Co-founder at Kura Kura, a mental wellness app
“My teachers at SJII helped me explore my passions and do something about it. I’m forever grateful.”
STANLEY SOENDORO Bachelor of Fine Arts - 3D Animation & Visual Effects at the Savannah College of Art and Design; Freelance 3D Animator at Lumine Studio
ADNAN HUSSAIN Bachelor of Business Administration - First Class Honours at the National University of Singapore; Investment Analyst at Ternary Fund Management Company
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BRYAN TIMOTHY Psychology Major and Economics Minor at Yale-NUS College 2023
“The scholarship was a blessing and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a loving and passionate community. The service oriented spirit of the school and the camaraderie of the friends I bonded with there, has shaped me to be more present and aware of others. It has fostered within me the spirit to be a pillar of support to my friend groups and others in need. In a way, it has also ignited this passion for me to pursue a career as a counsellor in the future.”
NETHMI FERGUSON Bachelor of Aviation and International Business at Edith Cowan University 2022; Part-time Website Manager at Star Infinite Food
“I was able to become the strong, independent and ambitious woman today thanks to the support I received through SJII.”
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TRACK MAVERICK TORRES BBA Accounting at Hong Kong Baptist University
“The scholarship allowed me to learn the subjects I loved in the best way I can. More importantly, the school taught me how to learn and study by myself and instilled values of self-initiative, industriousness, and a hefty amount of time management skills which have allowed me to survive not only having to have a go at entering the workforce but also get into a University I never thought I could go to.”
NICHOLAS JONATHAN Medicine at the University of Sheffield, 2024
“It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a high-quality education which revolved around holistic and lasallian values. I had the best educational and social experience in those 3 years, truly unforgettable.”
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2019 CHERYL CHUA Bachelor of Social Science, Geography at the National University of Singapore
JIAYI ZHU Liberal Arts and Sciences at Yale-NUS College RITIK CHAMOLA Bachelor of Arts at Yale University ‘24
“Looking back on my time at SJI International, I can think of no better place to have spent what was arguably some of the most transformative years of my life. The international community, rigorous academics, and wide-ranging extracurriculars have all challenged and enriched my educational journey.”
“Before the scholarship, I had scaled down my aspirations and the pathway to university seemed distant. The nurturing and stimulating environment restored my confidence, self-esteem and enabled me to dream again. Being in SJI International gave me the chance to reach my full potential.”
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NGUYEN TUAN DUNG Incoming Life Sciences major at the National University of Singapore
“The scholarship allowed me to become more “human”. By saying that I mean the scholarship provided me with numerous opportunities to develop myself to become a better human being. Not only did it enable me to study such a prestigious programme in one of the best countries in the world in terms of education, it also enriched my character by providing me with chances to engage in a wide variety of extracurricular activities. I believe that the experiences that I had while studying at SJII molded me into someone who is more well-rounded and I am sure that they will continue to influence how I experience life.”
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LEONARDO MARCO EDILYNN Materials Science and Engineering at Nanyang Technological University
“The scholarship has provided me with an excellent opportunity to not just pursue an education of the greatest quality, but also allows me to broaden my horizons and study abroad for the first time, allowing me to grow to be a more proactive and independent individual.”
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LEAVE TO SERVE Sophuth Phon, ‘19
Cambodian | Recipient of a Jean-Marie Beurel Scholarship
It’s quite the acatalepsy upon fully describing how impactful the SJI International scholarshipandhighschoolexperiencehasbenefitedme. Prior to this opportunity, I never really knew my ambitions or how I want to spend my life meaningfully. Upon studying at SJI International, an epiphany awakened my passion for Geography. My first trip to Singapore was in 2014, when I fell in love with the urban planning and cityscape of this citystate. The fact that I studied in Singapore for high school really motivated me to pursue Geography as a higher level subject.
Nonetheless, my passion for Urban Studies and Planning hasn’t faded one bit. It is also an opportunity for me to study how American cities were planned and built, which will help me in my future career. Although I may be fixed on Urban Studies and Planning, I will keep an open mind for any opportunity that may come across.
The community has also been kind and caring to us international scholarship recipients, another major motivator. Leaving SJI International was especially hard when you are so attached to the loving community and people there. After three years under SJII’s wings, I’ve committed my future to Urban Studies and Planning. I would like to transform my hometown to something like Singapore and that will be how I “leave to serve.” Life is pretty good here. I’ve just finished my first year at the State University of New York at Geneseo, majoring in Geography and minoring in Urban Studies. I work with the Campus Auxiliary Service department at the food service. I spend one shift making smoothies and milkshakes, and another shift making chicken nuggets and pizzas. It hasn’t been the university experience that I anticipated due to the pandemic, so many classes were held online and asynchronous. HUMANITAS 2020
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CIRCLES OF GRATITUDE We honour all our donors, including those who have chosen to give anonymously, who believe in the mission of SJI International and whose philanthropy has enabled us to continue providing an exceptional education to our students. Our Circles of Gratitude recognise donors’ cumulative donations as of 31 December 2020.
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$25,000 and above
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Estate of Khoo Teck Puat Shaw Foundation Asia Pulp & Paper Company Ltd Kenneth Benjamin Li Culindo Livestock (1994) Pte Ltd Lippo China Resources Limited Peter Lim Golden Agri International Pte Ltd Shenton World Pte Ltd Lawrence da Silva Keppel Corporation Limited Hup Jin Goh KMP Private Ltd AX 21 Singapore Pte Ltd Megabuilders & Development Pte Ltd Sze Khai Pang Tote Board Hong Thuan Chua Kuok Oon Kwong Lawrence Tham Maxsolar Power Pte Ltd Somsak Leeswadtrakul Lee Foundation David Loh Danny Yong Ezra Holdings Limited Check Kian Low UOB Limited Tee How Tan Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited PT Saratoga Investama Sedaya Kevin Wong Hui Hwa Koh Simon Cheong Yew Lin Goh Edmund Tie Seng Bee Lim Roy Quek Mia Hardjasatya Far East Management Aelington Pte Ltd Adam Loh Fosterra Investment Pte Ltd SymnAsia Foundation Grow-Tech Properties Pte Ltd
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Philip Yeo Kevin Hangchi Kwang Hwee Tan Caroline Yang Joseph Teo A*STAR Roger Chia Lena Koh Jason Yap Esmond Choo Jenny Lee Derek Loh Peter Seah Chee Onn Lim Chong Lee Tan PT Renaissance Capital Asia Java Energy Resources (Pte) Limited Boon Huat Wong Paul Tseng James Toh George Yeo Kwan Yong Construction Pte Ltd Wei Wen Lim Madeleine Cheok Yoon Fah Chim Dennis Tang Jimmy Yim Get Ping Ngo Giok Lak Sim Chin Tiong Tan Mavis Khoo Manu Bhaskaran Hong Ching Wong Glenndle Sim Oy Chun Eu Teng Joo Tay Jackie Cheng Siew Kay Chiang Yu Huei Wang Arief Sidarto Sinarmas Land Limited Toprint Computer Supplies Pte Ltd Rui Shan Chin Ernest Wong Tai Tian Lim John Choy Jude Menon Charles Fan
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Philip Seah Lionel Yee Lena Yong Gerald Tan SymAsia Singapore Fund Chan Family Foundation Thiam Seng Koh Grace Jacob Ballas Charitable Trust Ian Tan Andre Yeap Asia Grand Restaurant Asia Genesis Asset Management Pte Ltd Kim Hwee Soh Shen Yi Thio International Testing Co Pte Ltd Aloysius Seow Nicky Tan Michael Sng Cheng Han Tan Christopher Woo Yak Boo Koh Geeson Lawadinata Tsquared Cardiology and Internal Medicine Clinic Pte Ltd YangBum Engineering Pte Ltd Ross Forde Hamou-Jennings Boo Kian Khoo Mark Wong Hester Chew Yew Ting Kuo Guong Ching Tan Ee Chao Wee Kevin Chew Leon Yee Anthoni Salim Leslie Lam Peter Low Puay Chiang Tan Pock Too Ng Davinder Singh Soon Hock Chua Wing Cheng Chan Michael Lien and 6 anonymous donors
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Trevose International Pte Ltd Hsin Yue Yong Debotosh Lodh Leng Peck Kwek Elaine Neo Puay Hiang Tan Adrian Koh Chin Seng Tan Sembcorp Industries Ltd-Sut Yoke Meng Wong Soo Ping Lim Teresa Lee Sundaresh Menon Vincent Lien Beng Hai Lim NTUC Fairprice Foundation Ltd Chee Ng Bernis Lee Mark Wee Adrian Saurajen International Learning Corner(S) Pte Ltd Nicola Shaw KhattarWong LLP Hean Meng Siew Yik Luen Hoong Seng Gee Ong Bee Leng Saw Bien Kiat Tan Mohan Pillay Ramchand Bhagwan Terence Ng Kok Keng Lau Aramco Arian Corporation The Community Foundation of Singapore Alessandro Caldana Michael Palmer Nana Au-Chua Christopher Minjoot Hak Chua Kenneth Tan Colin Macdonald Jeffrey Lin Paul Robert Faulkner Narayanan Sreenivasan Tee Jim Tan Bradley Roberts
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Yibo Xi Edward Ang Chun Wen Yang Annie Hon Sylvia Goh Steve Cheng Kim Shin Lee Damian Png Joo Kim Teo Gabriel Lim Victor Lim TSMP Law Corporation Benson Loi Larry Lim Olivia Cashin Bryan Lim Adrian Lee Martin Cheah Sing Ho June Ong Selina Chin George Van Grieken Richard Teo Dennis Lui Karen Wong Noel Hon Cecil Cheong Alamsah Suhardi Kalea Smile Spa Pte Ltd Francis Lee Tiong Seng Contractors Pte Ltd SC Global Developments Ltd Alan Cheok Kusumaningtyas Angkawidjaja Brendan Leong Daniel Ee Morris John Michael Ang Mark Choong Ee Cheong Wee Keen Tuck Mak Christopher Bogaars Pak Lum Mock Peter Chiang Francis Oen Johnson Tan Boon Leng Goh Euan Murugasu Leo Yip
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Chin Koon Koh Wan Chiang Kian Ping Loh Francis Nyan Sentosa Golf Club Ah Long Wong Pascal Demierre Yu Choong Then Louis D’Souza Henry Tay Ming Yu Darren Cerasi Breadtalk Group Ltd Linette Tye Cheryl Tan ECM Libra Foundation and 5 anonymous donors
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$5,000 to $9,999
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Melvyn Boey Aidan Crowley Arthur Ding Maria Salim Kok Leong Wong Soo How Koh N Link (S) Pte Ltd Faizal Gaffoor Peter Maier Catalina Tong Thiam Seng Lim Agus Djunaedi Craig Martin Angeline Wee Andrew Yeo Kah Loon Mah Desmond Soh Robert Booker Zhi Yan Venasse Yap Kevin Kang Madeleine Lee Siew Leng Fun Carrie Tan Thuan Wee Koh Lai Hock Ooi Winston Lim Pui Cheng Yeong Mariam John Tze Wee Winston Kwek Claire Simms MCL Land Ltd Hugh Terry Yee Cheah Hwang Emanuele Petz Edward Wirawan Russell Bennett David Liew Hendra Husodo Patrick Lim Yew Foo Kong Eric Ou
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Anita Chan Steven Neubronner Suresh Nair Gek Lang Lee Gilbert Leong Flavia Cheong Virginia Lien Susan De Silva Sunil Bhatia Peter Arnold Frances Tang Ignatius Rasiah Serene Wong David Platt Hong Lau Murali Nair Chi Chang Terence Bong Vy-Vyen Lim Ilse Tan Susi Teo Kit Foong Wong Yoke Yuan Tan Michael Roche Paul Rathband Kenny Chong RSP Architects Planners & Engineering (Pte) Ltd Charlie Chayavirabood Ban Seng Teh Ahmed Assar Bee Keng Khoo Patricia Lim Derek Goh James Huang Pauline Tan Centre For Hand And Reconstructive Micro Surgery (Charms) Pte Ltd Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd CPG Consultants Pte Ltd Toon Jin Wong
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Puvanambigai Mandalanayagam Richard Seow Jonathan Law Francis Heng Huey Ching Lim Hui Ling Tjoa Teck Chuan Koh Chee Meng Yap Zee Vee Teo Jin Hian Goh Jessica Chen Boon Teow Lee Neo Ng Dinesh Dhillon Viviene Sandhu Eric Low Louis Lim Lu-yi and 5 anonymous donors
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Andrew Tedstone Bradford Porteus Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd Arie Darma Enterprises (S) Pte Ltd Design Studio Furniture Manufacturer Ltd Ken Hee Khoo Gilbert Ee Felix Oen Samuel Carew-Jones Siew Hoon Yeoh Gerard Nah Craig Ross William Jaensch Cynthia Chee Asian Palette Pte Ltd Erika Swan Christopher Chen Chu Sing Lee Louisa Chng Vincent Lee Azmeen Moiz Herry Andriejanssen Chyi Ching Chern Joseph Lye Poon Garn Seow Bernard Oh Cha Ying Gan Charles Yong Chee Meng Wan Seetha Sharma Lily Teo APD Singapore Pte Ltd Peng Tan Caroline Khi Asdaq Wahid Rosaline Yap-Wilson Pratheepan Karunagaran David Fung Lydia Lum Fatt Kah Foo Price Yap Diana Chaw Jessie Tan Leong Hoon Loo
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Amy Lee Sunanda Prasad Maria Ciola Mark Cranfield Julian Nair Rayna Lock Hilda Ng David Chua Christopher Murugasu George Neo Jayaveerapandian Shunmugavel Angela Tan Carolyn Tan Winnie Tham Strontium Technology Pte Ltd Kee Kong Loh Chin Thung Woon C. Yap Leng Hock Chew Raymond Chan Cheng Han Fong Lawrence Low Yong Nang Tan Jessie Tan Chi Lan Goh Boon Theng Kuah Shunmugavel Jayaveerapandian Chin Chew David Yang CEL Development Pte Ltd Cheow Hoe Chan Seck Guan Tan Ivor Lim Eng Koh Lim Fidelis Tham Audrey Ruyters Pieter Van Der Schaft John Lim Noel D’Cruz Michael Fung Philip Jeyaretnam Chris Chia Mei Lin Chee Nadav Le Havy
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Guy Nicholson Ai Lim Chung-Chiang Ku Samantha Tay Jee Lim Tan Yida Lee Wen Shang Hwang Jeffrey Goh Wiradharma Pranadi Nicholas Brinton Michael Lau Ta Chun Yun Buan Lee Yeo Jing Hwee Goh Bok Yan So Manju Chandran Simon Quek Zing Yuen Tan Nicholas Lee Chunguang Liu Red Sea Gallery Pte Ltd Wai-Yung Yu Benjamin Strickland Thomas McNerney Edwin Tan Suresh Singh Michael Phelps Tsin Foong Evelyn Ng and 7 anonymous donors
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2007 FOUNDING SOCIETY
$1,000 to $2,007
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Benny Chan Dannis Teo Shabana Tyebally David Wong Raymond Delangle Jayesh Kamath See Tho Clinic Pte Ltd McLarens Singapore Pte Ltd Accenture Pte Ltd Liberty Insurance Pte Ltd Cooper Gay (Asia) Pte Ltd ATA Architects Pte. Ltd Safe2Travel Pte Ltd Asian Marine Syndicate 1965 Pte Ltd ACAL Holdings Pte Ltd Sky Alantic Private Limited Financial Services Managers Association (FSMA) Steve Cvetko Teck Hui Ong Vincent Jeffrey Ee Eu Wong Erika Soo Ann Tan Bryan Yap Ka Lie Tjioe Phillip Tseng See Liang Chok Winnie Goh Yee Leong Chong Hong Yuan Lum Anton Lee Jarsonn Chua Jiaxian Su Djokoleksono Sugiarto Chow Yin Cheong FCL Management Services Pte Ltd Philip Miao Wang Peow Tan P&T Consultants Pte Ltd James Goh Martine Hill Fernando Valte Seamus Toal Adrian Tan Yeong Phang Lim Xiu Wei Zou Tang Melinda Tong John Taylor Hwee Ping Forichon Jessica Heng Chandra Murugayah Yency Tan Chien Shoong Chang Bernard Gallagher Magdalene Low Trevor Latham David Koh Anna Tipping Mahadevan Srinivasan Marcus Chew Ju Kuang Tan Lawrence Humphrey Devi D/O Avadai Radhakrishnan Yuen Lin Ong Flora Wang
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Ivan Chin Frances Powell Yong Han Ang Raymond Goh S Surandren Nair Simon Perkins Overship Singapore Pte Ltd Takayuki Shinmi Richard Warburton Kim Hai Lim Yin Tuck Lum Ju Li Tan Gee Boon Tan Ying Fang Lok Dipak Vaswani Vivian Singh John Lim Simon Lim Ignasius Sutarsono Lativ Santoso Riko Topas Lin Wang Liza Chen Lawrence Chan Gauri Savadi Vittal Naidu Kelvin Ng Eng Hock Ong Alistair Wood Beverly Branson Deepak Choudhary Nicole Cheah Pe Hwey Darryl David Roger Karlsson Albert Ee Ignatius Liow Tony Fong Agricultural Bank of China Limited Roy Cheong Yena Lim Lee Choo Phuan Philip Tan Darren Murphy Teng Tan Norhana Meacham Brian Christian Catherine Terry Kevin Hannah Jerome Wong Guat Ngor Koon Karl Schuster Kellie O’Kane Dennis Ho Yuin Pin Lim Lubna Alsagoff Gerard Chee Derrick Chee Rosalind Cheng Geraldine Chin Eddy Chong John Fahy Richard Fam Viyuda Chokechalermwat Joanne Lim Paul Ong Kevin Quek Andre Roy Gopul Shah Kevin Sim Benjamin Tan Joshua Tay Terence Teo
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William Toh Catherine Wong Leng Wong Rowena Yeo Joo Aik Yu Robert Bier Lawrence Chee The Good Earth Nail Bar Asad Jumabhoy LL Cheong Skin & Laser Clinic Pte Ltd SD Network Pte Ltd Donny Yusgiantoro Suhadi Zaini DBS Bank Ltd Hatim Capital Pte Ltd Giacomo Galtarossa Teck Yong Tan Chee Lick Ho Yew Kong Chang Thiam Poh Ng Beng Huat Chua Kian Lee Soon Doreen Hwang Beng Chian Lim Pearl Lee Kenneth Fong Lena Soh Helen Chia Steven Tiong Kenny Rebeira Anthony Rodrigues Eng Kiat Goh Mahesh Rupawalla Matthew Sim Danny Oh Wai Ling Lee Poh Puay Awyong Sulian Tan-Wijaya Margie Lim Wee Chiong Lim James Tan Leng Wong Teck Shong Tay Seik Cheong Kwan Ramesh Chandiramani Yoke Kuen Leong Kien Mun Wong Sai Choy Tham Michael Shing Felix Hsu Pheabe Chau Guan Hin Ong Vinod Singh Shah Navnitlal Graham Yates Nai Pew Kum Laurent Mirepoix Chee Meng Lim Tiong Beng Ng Pinny Lukito Swee Long Er Angela Tan Aloysius Arlando CBM Pte Ltd Benjamin Chang Lifen Chen Richard Giummarra Highgain Pte Ltd Chi Hung Lee Fiona Lee Iwan Rahabok Mark Rathbone
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Adeline Seah John Sheehy Skypeak Maintenance Services Pte. Ltd. Jacqueline Tan Kerry Tremblay Oscar Veronese Xiaowen Wang Wei Min Wee Belinda Wong Bernard Cheong James Tan Hemant Kulkarni Romel Tito Clara Chan Thomas Chew David Foo Roy Ong Piia R.A.W Inside Out SAA Architects Pte Ltd Singapore United Estates (Pte) Ltd Nancy Soh Chor Yong Tan AAM Advisory Pte Ltd Angelo Soong Brian Shegar Alice Yan Dong Han Richard Gael Supornchai Kongpatanakul Christopher Leahy Aqbal Singh Ravi Vedam Caroline Seow Shirley Yap Usman Tanujaya Budi Manurung Chee Ram Yong Sonya Perez Gang Fan Brendan Hannigan Paul Pak Milicent Lai James Sullivan Grenville Pinto Sabrina Sy Joanne Wei Ho Damien Low Ving Seetho Andrew Loh Leslie Ng Franklin Au Yeung Stephen Quek Esther Lim Tammy Mai Benjamin Ong Alan Cheung Vladimir Blanckaert Gerald Teo Chih Goh The De La Salle Brothers Paul Henry Kevin Yang Yong Sun Maria Lin Ling Ai Ee Joshua Oon Cheryl Ho Subagyono Y. n Notokusumo Miral Assar
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FRIENDS CIRCLE
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Simone Lai Angus Kidd Krishnan Muthappan Lay Kwee Pauline Gan Choong Kiak Tan Andrea Paul Ellen Ong Trina Neo Angela Gravina Donald Humphrey Jacqueline McNalty Hari s/o Hundomal Darren Tong Perry Lim Kraekel Pfister Cindy Tang Tracey Chia Bruce McNalty Rainer Gumpert Shih-Fen Cheng Chia Tsia Wei-Tseng Chen Valerie Low Budi Tunggul Manurung Cheryl Tan Silvia Assakawa Sasaki Vira Chand Bothra David Cheng Helmi Lim Weng Sun Mok Wen-Te Wei Syed Ahmad Bin Ahmad Alsree Indah Andayani Lunar Lee Irene Oen Nandini Ghosh Sang Geung Nam David Saranam Susan McBride Ashis Rajadhyax Gunawan Kusno Charlie Chayavirabood Manpreet Bal Lynnette Goh Sharon Ooi Bee Hoon Lim Sandy Qu Adrian Tan Susan Zheng
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Justine Tan Joo Hymn Tan Jeevesh Kapur Sean Latip Sae Young Kim Kaili Lu Rina Kalpanath Singh Kaiting Ho Kh Tan Wilson Vaz Sai-Li Wong Sanyogita Yadav Yaping Zhou Faith Tan Edward Hogg Lee Baker Ashot Tunian Simon Crossland Simon Dale Lynette Goh Seohyun Lee Andrew Lim Shaojing Lin Dilys Boey Hee Jung Ho Hsin Yue Yong Bingli Zhao Karen Tiah Preeti D’Silva Sabrina Gan Eric Ng Lynne Xu Sheelah Toren Lena Lee Asim Meerza Noelle Tan Nicholas Yap Chong Sia Craik Broughton Alastair Slade Deidre Hazlewood Arthur Pineda Chia-Hao Chang Richard Moratto Conor Walsh Farhana Sharmeen John William Wilson Ning Yu Pao Weng Hin Siew April Lee Jennifer Porteus Duncan Urquhart
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Su’ad Ahmad Jitendra Kamdar Huu Nguyen Jenny Wee Annie Huang Alexandra Smith Dona Liu Wei Han Chung Alexander Ee Li Chan Adelina Mah Hui See Noel Low Jason Lien Julie Thompson Neil Crossland Yee Yin Chan Kerry Allen Janette Roberts Mark Glew Mohamad Bin Abdullah James Lee Raymond Lee Kam Lun Leung Judy Ang Maureen Ding Michelle Hui Uantchern Loh Nutan Singapuri Harmohan Singh Robert Subrata Takashi Tagami Marie Yeo Benjamina Charano Rose Fennell May-Lin Chen Lam See Lee Howe Yong Lee Chin Teng Chua Rita Bay Choon Hock Seng Shoou Chyuan Huang Choon Lim Tan Dennis Ng Kim Yin Sim-Chang Boon Yang Sim Wei Leng Wong Lynette Seah Kevin Leong Siew Hoon Tan Bernard Tan Lay Chew Chng
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Kong Eng Lee Eddie Chau Chiew Leong Wong George Palathinkal Seow Hwee Ong Oisin Fennell Colin Pereira Anand Anthony Gabriela Davey Million Lighting Co Pte Ltd Sharon Ong Samuel Owen Hwee San Tan United Uniforms Manufacturers Pte Ltd Jin Yan Yu William Rossi Chan Peng Kee Seng Ng Seng Jin Yeo Framing Angie Art Gallery Pte Ltd Kurnia Salim Lars Sorensen Lawrence Basapa John Liljequist Cristal Lim Maciej Chlebicki Keith Rodrigues Suniti Naqvi Peter Tan Vijay Srinivasan Cathy Yang Adinath Chowdhury Anil Thadani Anita Fam Paula Grosse Vimala Selvadurai Bingawati Hartono Tan Anita Cvetko Cornelia Fong Hongye Zhang Umesh Koshy Jun Wong Euan Low Cong Mei Hao
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ABOUT THE ACO
FUNDRAISING The team engages and builds lasting relationships with those who can help support our fundraising priorities with their gifts, wisdom and time. We develop and organise Appeal campaigns and fundraising events, and produce Alumni/ Donor stewardship material and fundraising reports.
The Advancement & Communications Of ce (ACO) is responsible for managing St. Joseph’s Institution International’s long-term reputation, building relationships, and fundraising to secure the resources needed to support the school’s mission and Lasallian Catholic ethos.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS We work to advance the school’s interests by building relationships with our stakeholders, media and government agencies as well as with private and non-profit organisations. We provide timely answers to community enquiries, links to campus resources and facilitate partnerships which advance the school’s Lasallian educational mission.
INTEGRATED BRANDING, MARKETING, AND COMMUNICATIONS As the primary brand ambassador for the school, we coordinate branding and marketing efforts on campus and with our external partners, to ensure a strong and effective SJI International brand. The ACO envisions, develops and implements the school’s strategic PR and marketing plan. The team manages fundraising and engagement events and activities, production of PR, marketing and communications content for print, broadcast and social media in support of the school’s priorities, including fundraising and other strategic communications.
Maria Ciola Director, Advancement, Communications & Admissions
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Lauri Coulter Advancement & Communications Manager
Chloe Patacsil Marketing and Communications Executive
Asmah Deen Digital Marketing and Communications Executive
ALUMNI RELATIONS The ACO team, in collaboration with the Alumni Association, establishes and maintains supportive, lifelong connections with alumni around the world through frequent events and programmes, with the goal of advancing the Lasallian Catholic mission of the school.
advancement.office @sji-international.com.sg
SJI International
@sjiinternational
St. Joseph’s Institution International
Jessica Koh Alumni Relations & Development Executive
Sudarman Ahmad Marketing and Communications Executive
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GIVING
TO SJI INTERNATIONAL
Generosity and support is at the heart of the community at SJI International. As a non-pro t institution, nancial support is crucial to delivering the kind of outstanding education that our community values. We receive no government funding but are committed to offering high-quality education to all, through our Scholarship Fund and Building Fund.
By supporting SJI International parents, faculty, alumni and members of our community demonstrate that they believe in the mission and vision of the school and the impact that these contributions, over and above what tuition and fees alone can provide, help us to ensure sustainability of our scholarship and building fund programmes over the long-term. No matter how you choose to support the school; through annual giving, supporting our scholarship or building fund programmes, or leaving a legacy, your generosity will make a big difference. Consider giving today by making SJI International one of your philanthropic priorities, and invest in the future of our students and programmes! As a Lasallian School, SJI International strives to bring education to all – especially the last, the lost and the least. By donating to the Scholarships and Bursaries Fund, you empower the school to provide life-changing opportunities to promising students from families whose financial situation would otherwise make it impossible for them to access quality education. Although the majority of our Scholarships are offered to deserving Singaporean students, we have over the years offered scholarships to students from countries that include Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, East Timor, Myanmar and the Philippines. Backed to 2007, till to date, we have offered 256 scholarships worth of S$19.5 million in value.
Your donations to the Building and Development Fund support campus improvements and maintenance, as well as allows us to invest in future building and development, to provide the best possible facilities and environment for our students’ education. The current lease for our campus was recently extended by the govt till 2025, followed by a likely relocation and need for a new campus to be built. As such, we have launched a multi-year fundraising project for the additional space required at our current location, as well as to prepare for the building requirements of our new campus. By contributing to the Building and Development Fund, you are contributing to empowering the lives of current students and the generations to come.
All CHEQUES should be made payable to: SJI INTERNATIONAL - SCHOLARSHIP FUND
All CHEQUES should be made payable to: SJI INTERNATIONAL - BUILDING FUND
ONLINE/BANK TRANSFER Bank Account: 581-301363001 | OCBC Bank Code: 7339 | Swift Code: OCBCSGSG Please indicate SJI INTERNATIONAL - SCHOLARSHIP FUND on transaction description.
ONLINE/BANK TRANSFER Bank Account: 581-301371001 | OCBC Bank Code: 7339 | Swift Code: OCBCSGSG Please indicate SJI INTERNATIONAL - BUILDING FUND on transaction description.
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St. Joseph’s Institution International 490 Thomson Road, Singapore 298191 Tel: 6871 5202 (ES) ; 6353 9383 (HS) | Fax: 6871 5264 (ES) ; 6354 3103 (HS) 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: 19/09/2020 to 17/09/2024) St. Joseph’s Institution International Ltd. Co. Reg & GST No. 200607833C
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