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.
