Announcements

Sun 18 Oct 2020 Term 4 Week 6 [All Saints Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

The GCE O Level examination will commence from tomorrow, 19 October. As such, kindly note that the dismissal time for the school has been adjusted from Mon 19 Oct to Fri 23 Oct as reflected in the Year 2 timetable. Please keep the Year 4s and Year 6s (IB examinations commence on 27 October) who are taking their examinations in your prayers.

With the school year coming to a close, kindly take note of the following matters.

As you mull over the subject combinations with your son over the next two weeks, it is crucial that we remember what's most important in this exercise. It is not only about a student’s academic scores but how we can capitalize on the their academic strengths (and/or weaknesses) to give them at a more strategic advantage to do well so that they will have the most options for their post-SJI education. The thoughts from some of the Year 2 boys on this might shed some light on the perspective of a typical 14 year-old.

"We need to decide on the 8 subjects we will need to take, keeping in mind the possibilities it might provide us with in future ... I do know that I'm likely not venturing into areas deep in Science but I do appreciate the discovery of learning that Science has given me. Science has taught me how to organize my learning, sharpened my observations, to consider all possible options before concluding, and importantly, if I have made a wrong judgement and failed, to find out what went wrong and to try again ... I will continue pursuing learning 2 Science disciplines so as to learn how to learn. I guess for my generation where things keep changing, we'll have to keep learning so the best thing to do is to learn how to learn!"

"I hope to take both History and Geography though my parents want me to take Triple Science ... I think that viewing a same Science thing using different perspectives of History and Geography can give me a better idea of why the thing is like that ... It's like how we learnt about plants in Science and Geography, it's plants but different ideas about plants. One is about flow of energy, the other about place and space but both are about adaptation ... I know I can manage it (because there are no O levels exams to take right and I just need to pass the school exams???) ..."

"I want to take Triple Science. I'm not going to do Life Science but my Humanities is bad. I have problems elaborating on my points and I don't see the point of having to elaborate when my point is already clear ... I know we do not need all 3 Sciences but I like the knowledge and things are becoming mixed up these days. I'll probably take Geography because after that it might help with Economics (in JC) because of the human aspect and Science and Economics are pretty interlinked ... ..."

"Academically I know that I am not strong. Taking 8 subjects is a concern as I do not know if I am able to cope. The option of taking 7 subjects is very appealing as it affords me time on my weaker subjects. It also allows me to do what I enjoy and am doing well in - my CCA. Doing well at the Nationals is something that I can and want to do, and winning a medal would be a bonus. At the end of the day, I am aware that my academics is important and so I will need to balance the limited time I have between my studies and CCA. Doing one science or humanities is nothing I should be 'ashamed of'. What's more important is that I do well in what I have chosen that will allow be the most options after I complete my O Levels ... ...

The boys have matured over the course of these 2 years. Even though it may not seem like it, the boys are actually thinking about what is going on in their lives right now. They may not articulate their thoughts with you but please do have a good chat with your son, listen to him and share your concerns with him patiently.

Signing out for now.........

Year 2 Matters

1. Sec 2 End-of-Year Matters

• • Year 2 Term 4 Week 6 Post Exam Schedule Click <here>

  • Sale of Uniform on Tue 20 Oct & Wed 21 Oct from 0900 to 1100 h @ School Canteen.

    • Price List & Sale Click <here>.

    • Outlet. Finest Fashion Centre. Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road #B1-03. Tel: 64665697 / 90295135 (Mr Koh). Operating Hours: 1200 to 1900 h (Closed on Sun & PH).

  • Clearing of Lockers.

    • With the school year coming to an end, all Year 2s are requested to clear their lockers by Wed 21 Oct.

2. Year 3, 2021 Subject Combination.

• • Briefing Slides.

    • 'O-Level' Track. Click <here>.

    • IP Track. Click <here>.

  • Timeline

    • Mon 26 Oct to Sat 31 Oct - Online Selection for Subject Combination for Year 3, 2021

    • Tue 27 Oct to Mon 2 Nov - Submission of signed printed option form for Subject Combination for Year 3, 2021

    • Fri 13 Nov - Release of Subject Combination for Sec 3, 2021 (via email)

    • Sat 28 Dec - Release of Class Posting for Year 3, 2021

3. Quick Updates

• Note from SJI 13 Oct, "Resumption of CCA & Travel Declaration" Click <here> Parent Gateway Onboard Instruction Click <here>

• Note from SJI 16 Sep. "SJI School Calendar 2021 - Term and Vacation time" Click <here> (Repeat)

4. Noteworthy:

• Founders Day Awards 2020

• SJI News

• Updated calendar for diary in PDF format <link>

• SJI <Lumen>, a magazine to discover more about SJI and what it stands for.

5. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• SJI Morning Prayer at 0710h in LT1 (Mon, Wed, Fri) & Chapel (Tue, Thu)

• SJI Monday Morning Mass (For Y1 and Y2 Catholic students).

  1. • Venue : Chapel

     • Time : 0710h - 0740h

• Reflections from :

• • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore <link>

  • St Mary of the Angels YouTube <link>

Schedule for Term 4 Week 6 - 19 to 23 October

• Mon 19 Oct - Normal School Day *

• Tue 20 Oct - Normal School Day *

• Wed 21 Oct - Normal School Day *

• Thu 22 Oct - Normal School Day *

• Fri 23 Oct - Normal School Day ** (Thanksgiving Assembly)

* Dismissal as per time-table

** Details to be made known when available

Thank you and Have a Blessed Week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 4 Oct & 11 Oct 2020 Term 4 Week 4 & 5 [All Saints Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

Year 2 Matters

1. 2020 Year 2 End-of-Year Examinations Specifications and Timetable (Repeat)

• Exam Time-table (includes topics & exam format). Click <here>.

• Stationary of Exam. Kindly note the use of correction tape / fluid is not allowed. Stationary to be brought into the classroom are also to be placed in a clear, transparent holder (e.g. pencil case, Ziplog bag, etc).

• Dismissal Time for Exam. Kindly note that students are dismissed from school at the end of the exam.

• Higher / Mother Tongue Languages (HMTL/MTL) Exams. Students who are exempted from MTL are not required to be present in school on the day of the MTL exams.

2. Design Thinking & Innovation Bootcamp 2020 needs your "Like" (Voting Ends 5 Oct)

This is our last chance to show our support .The Design & Innovation Club members need your support by going into Facebook and their team projects for the following competition.

Your support will help them win the MOST POPULAR award. Please watch their videos and click the "Like" button

PLEASE CLICK on this link :

Team 1: Xavier Pan (ML303), Lim Rui Ze (ML101), Jack Wigmore, Elliot Yu (FN103), Sidharth (MN101) and Liver Ong (LE101). Project: A World Without Plastic

Team 2: Isaac Wong, Nguyen Sapiens (ML102), Gabriel Ng, Aidan Tseng (MN101) and Ethan Koay (FN103). Project: Reducing Plastic Contamination

Team 3: James Chen, Joshua Chng (ML201), Joshua Teo, Tristan Lee, Joshua Hanitio (FN202) and Reuel Fong (MN203). Project: Compost Together

3. Quick Updates

• Note from the Science Dept, 2 Oct "2020 GCE O-level Science Practical" Click <here> NEW!

• Note from SJI Update, 2 Oct "2020 Canteen Food Stalls Survey" Click <here> NEW!

• Note from FPAM Music Coordinator, Ms Nathania Chan, 29 Sep "Y2 students interested in taking Y3 IB Music " Click <here> NEW!

• Note from Innomakers Programme Leader, Mrs Pennie Ong, 28 Sep "Y2 students interested in taking Y3 IB and O level Art" Click <here> NEW!

• Note from Head Discipline, Mr Syaifudin, 25 Sep "An Important Reminder for all of Us" Click <here> (Repeat)

• Note from Administration Manager, Mrs Susan Lim, 25 Sep "Application for AY2021 MOE Edusave Scholarships for Independent Schools (ESIS) Test (Secondary 3)" Click <here> (Repeat)

• Note from SJI Counsellors, 17 Sep. "Term 4 Counsellors Newsletter: Growth Mindset" Click <here> (Repeat)

• Note from SJI 16 Sep. "SJI School Calendar 2021 - Term and Vacation time" Click <here> (Repeat)

4. Noteworthy:

• Founders Day Awards 2020 NEW!

• SJI News

• Updated calendar for diary in PDF format <link>

• SJI <Lumen>, a magazine to discover more about SJI and what it stands for.

5. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• SJI Morning Prayer at 0710h in LT1 (Mon, Wed, Fri) & Chapel (Tue, Thu)

• SJI Monday Morning Mass (For Y1 and Y2 Catholic students).

  1. • Venue : Chapel

     • Time : 0710h - 0740h

• Reflections from :

• • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore <link>

  • St Mary of the Angels YouTube <link>

Schedule for Term 4 Week 4 - 5 Oct - 9 Oct

• Mon 5 Oct - Normal School Day * (Sci P2 Exam)

• Tue 6 Oct - Normal School Day * (HMTL/MTL P2 Exams)

• Wed 7 Oct - Normal School Day * (Math P2 Exam)

• Thu 8 Oct - Normal School Day * (Sci P1/Music Exam)

• Fri 9 Oct - Normal School Day * (Music/Visual Art Exam)

* Dismissal as per exam time-table

Schedule for Term 4 Week 5 - 12 Oct - 17 Oct

• Mon 12 Oct - Marking Day

• Tue 13 Oct - Marking Day

• Wed 14 Oct - Normal School Day * (Review of EYE Papers)

• Thu 15 Oct - Normal School Day * (Review of EYE Papers)

• Fri 16 Oct - Normal School Day * (Review of EYE Papers)

* Dismissal as per time-table

Thank you and Have a Blessed Week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 27 Sep & 4 Oct 2020 Term 4 Week 3 & 4 [All Saints Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

Kindly note that school reporting times will revert to starting at 0730h during the examination period which begins tomorrow, Monday 28 September as examination proper begins at 0800h.

Assembly will continue to be conducted in the classrooms before the start of the paper. Year 2s are reminded to check that all your notes, textbooks etc are removed from the classrooms before the start of the exam and to ensure that you are not be in possession of any unauthorized materials during the exam.

Please stay composed and have an early night. We continue to pray for the well-being of all ... ...

Year 2 Matters

1. 2020 Year 2 End-of-Year Examinations Specifications and Timetable (Repeat)

• Exam Time-table (includes topics & exam format). Click <here>.

• Stationary of Exam. Kindly note the use of correction tape / fluid is not allowed. Stationary to be brought into the classroom are also to be placed in a clear, transparent holder (e.g. pencil case, Ziplog bag, etc).

• Dismissal Time for Exam. Kindly note that students are dismissed from school at the end of the exam.

• Higher / Mother Tongue Languages (HMTL/MTL) Exams. Students who are exempted from MTL are not required to be present in school on the day of the MTL exams.

2. Design Thinking & Innovation Bootcamp 2020 needs your "Like" (Voting Ends 5 Oct)

Dear students,

The Design & Innovation Club members need your support by going into Facebook and their team projects for the following competition.

Your support will help them win the MOST POPULAR award. Please watch their video and click the "Like" button

Team 1: Xavier Pan (ML303), Lim Rui Ze (ML101), Jack Wigmore, Elliot Yu (FN103), Sidharth (MN101) and Liver Ong (LE101). Project: A World Without Plastic

Team 2: Isaac Wong, Nguyen Sapiens (ML102), Gabriel Ng, Aidan Tseng (MN101) and Ethan Koay (FN103). Project: Reducing Plastic Contamination

Team 3: James Chen, Joshua Chng (ML201), Joshua Teo, Tristan Lee, Joshua Hanitio (FN202) and Reuel Fong (MN203). Project: Compost Together

We wish you will join us in advocating less plastic use in SJI and in your personal habits! Thank you for your support.

Ora et Labora

Pennie Ong (Mrs)

Visual Art / Innomakers Programme Leader

3. Quick Updates

• Note from Head Discipline, Mr Syaifudin, 25 Sep "An Important Reminder for all of Us" Click <here> NEW!

• Note from Administration Manager, Mrs Susan Lim, 25 Sep "Application for AY2021 MOE Edusave Scholarships for Independent Schools (ESIS) Test (Secondary 3)" Click <here> NEW!

• Note from SJI Counsellors, 17 Sep. "Term 4 Counsellors Newsletter: Growth Mindset" Click <here> (Repeat)

• Note from SJI 16 Sep. "SJI School Calendar 2021 - Term and Vacation time" Click <here> (Repeat)

• Note from Head Humanites FPA, Ms Karen Teo 12 Aug. "GEOGRAPHY (2020): Year 2 - End-of-Year Examination Format and Revision Outline" Click <here> (Repeat)

4. Noteworthy:

• SJI News

• Updated calendar for diary in PDF format <link>

• SJI <Lumen>, a magazine to discover more about SJI and what it stands for.

5. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• SJI Morning Prayer at 0710h in LT1 (Mon, Wed, Fri) & Chapel (Tue, Thu)

• SJI Monday Morning Mass (For Y1 and Y2 Catholic students).

  1. • Venue : Chapel

     • Time : 0710h - 0740h

• Reflections from :

• • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore <link>

  • St Mary of the Angels YouTube <link>

Schedule for Term 4 Week 3 - 28 Sep - 2 Oct

• Mon 28 Sep - Normal School Day * (EL Exam)

• Tue 29 Sep - Normal School Day * (Hist, HMTL/MTL P1 Exams)

• Wed 30 Sep - Normal School Day * (Geog Exam)

• Thu 1 Oct - Normal School Day * (Lit Exam)

• Fri 2 Oct - Normal School Day * (Math P1 Exam)

* Dismissal as per exam time-table

Schedule for Term 4 Week 4 - 5 Oct - 9 Oct

• Mon 5 Oct - Normal School Day * (Sci P2 Exam)

• Tue 6 Oct - Normal School Day * (HMTL/MTL P2 Exams)

• Wed 7 Oct - Normal School Day * (Math P2 Exam)

• Thu 8 Oct - Normal School Day * (Sci P1/Music Exam)

• Fri 9 Oct - Normal School Day * (Music/Visual Art Exam)

* Dismissal as per exam time-table

Schedule for Term 4 Week 5 - 12 Oct - 17 Oct

• Mon 12 Oct - Marking Day

• Tue 13 Oct - Marking Day

• Wed 14 Oct - Normal School Day * (Review of EYE Papers)

• Thu 15 Oct - Normal School Day * (Review of EYE Papers)

• Fri 16 Oct - Normal School Day * (Review of EYE Papers)

* Dismissal as per time-table

Thank you and Have a Blessed Week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 20 Sep 2020 Term 4 Week 2 [All Saints Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

With the boys preparing for their upcoming End-of-Year examinations, it is important that we, the adults, be mindful that what they need most now is our presence. The fact that they know we are around to support them at this time of heightened stress is something they would greatly appreciate.

For our Year 2 Josephians, this is an opportunity to find resilience and serenity in the midst of the many things to be done. Continue to use these experiences as growth opportunities.

Year 2 Matters

1. Term 4 Time-Table. Click <link> (Repeat)

2. Foundation Programme Academy (FPAM) EL and MTL Oral Examinations (Repeat)

Please check with your son/ward for exact day and time for the individual schedule.

• Mon 14 Sep to Thu 17 Sep

• Mon 21 Sep to Thu 24 Sep

Time : 1500 - 1800h

Venue : Block J and G (Year 1 and 2 Blocks), FN 301, FN 303, LE 303, and SR 1, 2 and ITC

3. 2020 Year 2 End-of-Year Examinations Specifications and Timetable (Repeat)

• Exam Time-table (includes topics & exam format). Click <here>.

• Stationary of Exam. Kindly note the use of correction tape / fluid is not allowed. Stationary to be brought into the classroom are also to be placed in a clear, transparent holder (e.g. pencil case, Ziplog bag, etc).

• Dismissal Time for Exam. Kindly note that students are dismissed from school at the end of the exam.

• Higher / Mother Tongue Languages (HMTL/MTL) Exams. Students who are exempted from MTL are not required to be present in school on the day of the MTL exams.

4. Announcements

• Post ISM Evaluation Form 2020

Please take some time to provide feedback to help the FPA Research Committee to improve on the ISM and elearning aspects of research modules.

You will be asked for feedback on the following:

- Planning

- Learning

- Feedback

Thank you.

Mr Tai Jerry

On behalf of FPAM Research Committee

[Best done on a laptop with Google Chrome installed.]

• Post ADM Evaluation Form 2020

Please take some time to provide feedback to help the FPA Research Committee to improve on the ADM.

Thank you.

Ms Wang Binxi

On behalf of FPAM Research Committee

[Best done on a laptop with Google Chrome installed.]

• Design Thinking & Innovation Bootcamp 2020 needs your "Like" (Parents, please do help too

Dear students,

The Design & Innovation Club members need your support by going into Facebook and their team projects for the following competition.

Your support will help them win the MOST POPULAR award. Please watch their video and click the "Like" button

Team 1: Xavier Pan (ML303), Lim Rui Ze (ML101), Jack Wigmore, Elliot Yu (FN103), Sidharth (MN101) and Liver Ong (LE101). Project: A World Without Plastic

Team 2: Isaac Wong, Nguyen Sapiens (ML102), Gabriel Ng, Aidan Tseng (MN101) and Ethan Koay (FN103). Project: Reducing Plastic Contamination

Team 3: James Chen, Joshua Chng (ML201), Joshua Teo, Tristan Lee, Joshua Hanitio (FN202) and Reuel Fong (MN203). Project: Compost Together

We wish you will join us in advocating less plastic use in SJI and in your personal habits! Thank you for your support.

Ora et Labora

Pennie Ong (Mrs)

Visual Art / Innomakers Programme Leader

5. Quick Updates

• Note from SJI Counsellors, 17 Sep. "Term 4 Counsellors Newsletter: Growth Mindset" Click <here>

• Note from SJI 16 Sep. "SJI School Calendar 2021 - Term and Vacation time" Click <here>

• Note from Head Humanites FPA, Ms Karen Teo 12 Aug. "GEOGRAPHY (2020): Year 2 - End-of-Year Examination Format and Revision Outline" Click <here> (Repeat)

6. Noteworthy:

• SJI News

• Updated calendar for diary in PDF format <link>

• SJI <Lumen>, a magazine to discover more about SJI and what it stands for.

7. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• SJI Morning Prayer at 0710h in Chapel (Thursdays at 0810h)

• SJI Monday Morning Mass (For Y1 and Y2 Catholic students).

  1. • Venue : Chapel

     • Time : 0740h - 0810h

• Reflections from :

• • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore <link>

  • St Mary of the Angels YouTube <link>

Schedule for Term 4 Week 2 - 21 - 25 Sep

• Mon 21 Sep - Normal School Day * (EL & MTL Orals)

• Tue 22 Sep - Normal School Day * (EL & MTL Orals)

• Wed 23 Sep - Normal School Day * (EL & MTL Orals)

• Thu 24 Sep - Normal School Day * (EL & MTL Orals)

• Fri 25 Sep - Normal School Day *

* Dismissal as per time-table unless EL or MTL Orals scheduled in the afternoon

Schedule for Term 4 Week 3 - 28 Sep - 2 Oct

• Mon 28 Sep - Normal School Day * (EL Exam)

• Tue 29 Sep - Normal School Day * (Hist, HMTL/MTL P1 Exams)

• Wed 30 Sep - Normal School Day * (Geog Exam)

• Thu 1 Oct - Normal School Day * (Lit Exam)

• Fri 2 Oct - Normal School Day * (Math P1 Exam)

* Dismissal as per exam time-table

Schedule for Term 4 Week 4 - 5 Oct - 9 Oct

• Mon 5 Oct - Normal School Day * (Sci P2 Exam)

• Tue 6 Oct - Normal School Day * (HMTL/MTL P2 Exams)

• Wed 7 Oct - Normal School Day * (Math P2 Exam)

• Thu 8 Oct - Normal School Day * (Sci P1/Music Exam)

• Fri 9 Oct - Normal School Day * (Music/Visual Art Exam)

* Dismissal as per exam time-table

Have a Blessed week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 13 Sep 2020 Term 4 Week 1 [All Saints Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

The September holidays have come and gone. I believe that your sons have taken this week long "break" to continue with revision and consolidation of what they have done so far.

In the time that I had to catch up on some reading, I chanced upon these, which I would like to share with you on "Raising Caring Children".

• "Raising Caring, Respectful and Courageous Children" by Richard Weissbourd

• "Are we Raising Caring Kids?" Infographic

• "The Children we mean to Raise : The Real Messages Adults Are Sending About Values" article

As we draw closer to the end of year examinations, here are some links from

• MOE (not specifically on exams, but useful),

• Health Promotion Board, providing tips on mental well-being, and

• Unicef for every child

Year 2 Matters

1. Term 4 Time-Table. Click <link>

2. Foundation Programme Academy (FPAM) EL and MTL Oral Examinations

Please check with your son/ward for exact day and time for the individual schedule.

• Mon 14 Sep to Thu 17 Sep

• Mon 21 Sep to Thu 24 Sep

Time : 1500 - 1800h

Venue : Block J and G (Year 1 and 2 Blocks), FN 301, FN 303, LE 303, and SR 1, 2 and ITC

3. 2020 Year 2 End-of-Year Examinations Specifications and Timetable (Repeat)

• Exam Time-table (includes topics & exam format). Click <here>.

• Stationary of Exam. Kindly note the use of correction tape / fluid is not allowed. Stationary to be brought into the classroom are also to be placed in a clear, transparent holder (e.g. pencil case, Ziplog bag, etc).

• Dismissal Time for Exam. Kindly note that students are dismissed from school at the end of the exam.

• Higher / Mother Tongue Languages (HMTL/MTL) Exams. Students who are exempted from MTL are not required to be present in school on the day of the MTL exams.

4. Quick Notes (Repeat)

• ISM:
  Students can arrange to meet their mentors for ISM presentations as early as 17 August to 21 August week.
  All students must finish their projects and do the presentation by Term 4 Week 1 (14/9 to 18/9 week).

• Access Arrangement : Please inform your son's form tutor if he requires special arrangements for the End of Year Examinations.

5. Quick Updates

• Note from Head Discipline, Mr Syaifudin 11 Sep. " Conduct and Decorum in School (IMPORTANT)" Click <here>

• Note from Teacher Librarian, Mrs Boey Wah Fong. "Read-A-Classic Challenge closing soon" Click <here>

• Note from Admin Manager, Mrs Susan Lim 14 Aug. "Application for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund for 2021" Click <here> (Repeat)

• Note from Head Humanites FPA, Ms Karen Teo 12 Aug. "GEOGRAPHY (2020): Year 2 - End-of-Year Examination Format and Revision Outline" Click <here> (Repeat)

6. Noteworthy:

• SJI News

• Updated calendar for diary in PDF format <link>

• SJI <Lumen>, a magazine to discover more about SJI and what it stands for.

7. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• SJI Morning Prayer at 0710h in Chapel (Thursdays at 0810h)

• SJI Monday Morning Mass (For Y1 and Y2 Catholic students).

  1. • Venue : Chapel

     • Time : 0740h - 0810h

• Reflections from :

• • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore <link>

  • St Mary of the Angels YouTube <link>

Schedule for Term 4 Week 1 - 14 - 18 Sep

• Mon 14 Sep - Normal School Day *(EL & MTL Orals)

• Tue 15 Sep - Normal School Day * (EL & MTL Orals)

• Wed 16 Sep - Normal School Day * (EL & MTL Orals)

• Thu 17 Sep - Normal School Day * (EL & MTL Orals)

• Fri 18 Sep - Normal School Day *

* Dismissal as per time-table unless EL or MTL Orals scheduled in the afternoon

Schedule for Term 4 Week 2 - 21 - 25 Sep

• Mon 21 Sep - Normal School Day * (EL & MTL Orals)

• Tue 22 Sep - Normal School Day * (EL & MTL Orals)

• Wed 23 Sep - Normal School Day * (EL & MTL Orals)

• Thu 24 Sep - Normal School Day * (EL & MTL Orals)

• Fri 25 Sep - Normal School Day *

* Dismissal as per time-table unless EL or MTL Orals scheduled in the afternoon

Schedule for Term 4 Week 3 - 28 Sep - 2 Oct

• Mon 28 Sep - Normal School Day * (EL Exam)

• Tue 29 Sep - Normal School Day * (Hist, MTL Exams)

• Wed 30 Sep - Normal School Day * (Geog Exam)

• Thu 1 Oct - Normal School Day * (Lit Exam)

• Fri 2 Oct - Normal School Day * (Math P1 Exam)

* Dismissal as per exam time-table

Have a Blessed week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 30 Aug 2020 Term 3 Week 13 [Assumption Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

In celebrating Teachers' Day this week, we are thankful for the gift of teachers. We invite you to say a silent prayer for the 'men and women' who have left an impression in our lives. We also remember that parents are in fact our children's first and most important teachers. Their first grunts, steps, words, etc. These numerous firsts were taught by you, his first teacher. There are many more things that his 'little mind' will learn and 'retrieve' from you. As we celebrate this day, we are thankful too for this blessing - our vocation (calling) to teach and inspire.

In celebration of our work in school as teachers, SJI will celebrate Teachers' Day on Thursday 3 September.

1. 2020 Year 2 End-of-Year Examinations Specifications and Timetable

• Exam Time-table (includes topics & exam format). Click <here>.

• Stationary of Exam. Kindly note the use of correction tape / fluid is not allowed. Stationary to be brought into the classroom are also to be placed in a clear, transparent holder (e.g. pencil case, Ziplog bag, etc).

• Dismissal Time for Exam. Kindly note that students are dismissed from school at the end of the exam.

• Higher / Mother Tongue Languages (HMTL/MTL) Exams. Students who are exempted from MTL are not required to be present in school on the day of the MTL exams.

2. Quick Notes

• SJI Challenge brought to you by the SJI PE Department Live <summary> of SJI Challenge. Well done Year 2s for actively engaging in the Challenge. Keep it Up!

• ISM:
  Students can arrange to meet their mentors for ISM presentations as early as 17 August to 21 August week.
  All students must finish their projects and do the presentation by Term 4 Week 1 (14/9 to 18/9 week).

• Access Arrangement : Please inform your son's form tutor if he requires special arrangements for the End of Year Examinations.

3. Quick Updates

• Note from SJI, 29 Aug. "Teachers' Day (TD) Celebration & September Break" Click <here>

• Note from Head Discipline, Mr Syaifudin 13 Aug. " Conduct and Decorum in School (IMPORTANT)" Click <here>

• Note from SJI, 28 Aug. "Invitiation_SJI Inter-School Debate II_1 September 2020" Click <here>

• Note from SJI Counsellors, 26 Aug. "Webinar "Growth Mindset and the Power of "Yet"" Click <here>

• Note from Admin Manager, Mrs Susan Lim 14 Aug. "Application for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund for 2021" Click <here> (Repeat)

• Note from Head Humanites FPA, Ms Karen Teo 12 Aug. "GEOGRAPHY (2020): Year 2 - End-of-Year Examination Format and Revision Outline" Click <here> (Repeat)

4. Noteworthy:

• Updated calendar for diary in PDF format <link>

• SJI <Lumen>, a magazine to discover more about SJI and what it stands for.

5. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• SJI Morning Prayer at 0710h in Chapel (Thursdays at 0810h)

• SJI Monday Morning Mass (For Y1 and Y2). Venue LT2/3. 0740h - 0810h. Catholic students should attend.

• Reflections from :

• • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore <link>

  • St Mary of the Angels YouTube <link>

Schedule for Term 3 Week 13 - 31 Aug - 4 Sep

• Mon 31 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Tue 1 Sep - Normal School Day *

• Wed 2 Sep - Normal School Day * (CCA Stand down)

• Thu 3 Sep - SJI Celebrates Teachers’ Day **(Details in Quick Updates)

• Fri 4 Sep - Teachers’ Day School Holiday

* Dismissal as per time-table

Term 3 Break from 6 - 12 Sep

Have a Blessed week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 23 Aug 2020 Term 3 Week 12 [Assumption Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

As we prepare for the upcoming exams, we encourage all to journey together to keep fit, help others and be present with family members.

Year 2 Matters

1. Triple P Teens Selected Seminar Series (Repeat)

• Seminar 1 - 29 August 2020 (Saturday), 9.00am-10.30am

• Seminar 2 – 12 September 2020 (Saturday), 9.00am-10.30am

• Seminar 3 – 26 September 2020 (Saturday), 9.00am-10.30am

Dear Sir/Madam,

Our Parenting Support Provider (PSP), TOUCH Community Services, is organising Triple P Teens Selected Seminar Series for all parents at St Joseph’s Institution via Zoom.

It is an evidence-based and research-backed parenting and family support strategy that has been proven to enhance the knowledge, skills and confidence of parents, as well as reduce parenting-related stress. It is suitable for all parents, be it for those looking to resolve certain behavioural issues in their teenager or for those wishing to level up a notch in their parenting.

More information can be found in the attached e-flyer. You are strongly encouraged to attend all 3 seminars to get the most benefit from the programme, which has been fully subsidised for you by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)

To sign up, please register at https://bit.ly/TriplePL2Reg2S

2. Quick Notes

• SJI Challenge brought to you by the SJI PE DEpartment Live <summary> of SJI Challenge. Well done Year 2s for actively engaging in the Challenge. Keep it Up!

• ISM:
  Students can arrange to meet their mentors for ISM presentations as early as 17 August to 21 August week.
  All students must finish their projects and do the presentation by Term 4 Week 1 (14/9 to 18/9 week).

• Access Arrangement : Please inform your son's form tutor if he requires special arrangements for the End of Year Examinations.

3. Quick Updates (Repeat)

• Note from Admin Manager, Mrs Susan Lim 14 Aug. "Application for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund for 2021" Click <here>

• Note from Head Humanites FPA, Ms Karen Teo 12 Aug. "GEOGRAPHY (2020): Year 2 - End-of-Year Examination Format and Revision Outline" Click <here>

• Note from SJI. 11 Aug. "Construction of New Entrance at SJI Main Gate along Malcolm Road" Click <here>

• Health Check Schedule

3. Noteworthy:

• Updated calendar for diary in PDF format <link>

• SJI <Lumen>, a magazine to discover more about SJI and what it stands for.

4. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• SJI Morning Prayer at 0710h in Chapel (Thursdays at 0810h)

• SJI Monday Morning Mass (For Y1 and Y2). Venue LT2/3. 0740h - 0810h. Catholic students please attend.

• Reflections from :

• • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore <link>

  • St Mary of the Angels YouTube <link>

Schedule for Term 3 Week 12 - 24 to 28 Aug

• Mon 24 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Tue 25 Aug - Normal School Day * (Health Check for FN201, FN202)

• Wed 26 Aug - Normal School Day * (Health Check for FN203, LE201, LE202, ML201)

• Thu 27 Aug - Normal School Day * (Health Check for ML202, ML203, MN201, MN202)

• Fri 28 Aug - Normal School Day *

* Dismissal as per time-table

Schedule for Term 3 Week 13 - 31 Aug - 4 Sep

• Mon 31 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Tue 1 Sep - Normal School Day *

• Wed 2 Sep - Normal School Day * (CCA Stand down)

• Thu 3 Sep - SJI Celebrates Teachers’ Day **

• Fri 4 Sep - Teachers’ Day School Holiday

* Dismissal as per time-table

** Details to be made known when available

Have a Blessed week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 16 Aug 2020 Term 3 Week 11 [Assumption Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

Year 2 Matters

1. Triple P Teens Selected Seminar Series (Repeat)

• Seminar 1 - 29 August 2020 (Saturday), 9.00am-10.30am

• Seminar 2 – 12 September 2020 (Saturday), 9.00am-10.30am

• Seminar 3 – 26 September 2020 (Saturday), 9.00am-10.30am

Dear Sir/Madam,

Our Parenting Support Provider (PSP), TOUCH Community Services, is organising Triple P Teens Selected Seminar Series for all parents at St Joseph’s Institution via Zoom.

It is an evidence-based and research-backed parenting and family support strategy that has been proven to enhance the knowledge, skills and confidence of parents, as well as reduce parenting-related stress. It is suitable for all parents, be it for those looking to resolve certain behavioural issues in their teenager or for those wishing to level up a notch in their parenting.

More information can be found in the attached e-flyer. You are strongly encouraged to attend all 3 seminars to get the most benefit from the programme, which has been fully subsidised for you by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)

To sign up, please register at https://bit.ly/TriplePL2Reg2S

2. Quick Notes

• Overdue Library books : To be returned on Monday 17 August 2020.

• ISM:
  Students can arrange to meet their mentors for ISM presentations as early as 17 August to 21 August week.
  All students must finish their projects and do the presentation by Term 4 Week 1 (14/9 to 18/9 week).

• Access Arrangement : Please inform your son's form tutor if he requires special arrangements for the End of Year Examinations.

3. Quick Updates

• Note from SJI 14 Aug. "Dengue updates: Protect Your Children and Yourself Against Dengue " Click <here>

• Note from Admin Manager, Mrs Susan Lim 14 Aug. "Application for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund for 2021" Click <here>

• Note from Head Discipline, Mr Syaifudin 13 Aug. " Minimum age for riding of e-scooters" Click <here>

• Note from Head Humanites FPA, Ms Karen Teo 12 Aug. "GEOGRAPHY (2020): Year 2 - End-of-Year Examination Format and Revision Outline" Click <here>

• Note from SJI. 11 Aug. "Construction of New Entrance at SJI Main Gate along Malcolm Road" Click <here>

• Health Check Schedule

3. Noteworthy:

• Updated calendar for diary in PDF format <link>

• SJI <Lumen>, a magazine to discover more about SJI and what it stands for.

4. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• SJI Morning Prayer at 0710h in Chapel (Thursdays at 0810h)

• SJI Monday Morning Mass (For Y1 and Y2). Venue LT2/3. 0740h - 0810h. Catholic students please attend.

• Reflections from :

• • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore <link>

  • St Mary of the Angels YouTube <link>

Schedule for Term 3 Week 11 - 17 Aug to 21 Aug

• Mon 17 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Tue 18 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Wed 19 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Thu 20 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Fri 21 Aug - Normal School Day * (Health Check for MN203)

* Dismissal as per time-table

Schedule for Term 3 Week 12 - 24 to 28 Aug

• Mon 24 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Tue 25 Aug - Normal School Day * (Health Check for FN201, FN202)

• Wed 26 Aug - Normal School Day * (Health Check for FN203, LE201, LE202, ML201)

• Thu 27 Aug - Normal School Day * (Health Check for ML202, ML203, MN201, MN202)

• Fri 28 Aug - Normal School Day *

* Dismissal as per time-table

Schedule for Term 3 Week 13 - 31 Aug - 4 Sep

• Mon 31 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Tue 1 Sep - Normal School Day *

• Wed 2 Sep - Normal School Day * (CCA Stand down)

• Thu 3 Sep - SJI Celebrates Teachers’ Day **

• Fri 4 Sep - Teachers’ Day School Holiday

* Dismissal as per time-table

** Details to be made known when available

Have a Blessed week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 9 Aug 2020 Term 3 Week 10 [Assumption Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

A Blessed 55th National Day to one and all.

Year 2 Matters

1. Triple P Teens Selected Seminar Series

• Seminar 1 - 29 August 2020 (Saturday), 9.00am-10.30am

• Seminar 2 – 12 September 2020 (Saturday), 9.00am-10.30am

• Seminar 3 – 26 September 2020 (Saturday), 9.00am-10.30am

Dear Sir/Madam,

Our Parenting Support Provider (PSP), TOUCH Community Services, is organising Triple P Teens Selected Seminar Series for all parents at St Joseph’s Institution via Zoom.

It is an evidence-based and research-backed parenting and family support strategy that has been proven to enhance the knowledge, skills and confidence of parents, as well as reduce parenting-related stress. It is suitable for all parents, be it for those looking to resolve certain behavioural issues in their teenager or for those wishing to level up a notch in their parenting.

More information can be found in the attached e-flyer. You are strongly encouraged to attend all 3 seminars to get the most benefit from the programme, which has been fully subsidised for you by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)

To sign up, please register at https://bit.ly/TriplePL2Reg2S

2. Quick Announcements

• Note from SJI. 5 Aug. "Resumption of CCA/CAS" Click <here>

• <Link> to feedback from Tutors regarding Term 2 Assessments.

• Health Check Schedule

3. Noteworthy:

• Updated calendar for diary in PDF format <link>

• SJI <Lumen>, a magazine to discover more about SJI and what it stands for.

4. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• SJI Morning Prayer at 0710h in Chapel (Thursdays at 0810h)

• SJI Monday Morning Mass (For Y1 and Y2). Venue LT2/3. 0740h - 0810h. Catholic students please attend.

• Reflections from :

• • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore <link>

  • St Mary of the Angels YouTube <link>

Schedule for Term 3 Week 10 - 10 to 14 Aug

• Mon 10 Aug - Replacement Public Holiday (National Day)

• Tue 11 Aug - Normal School Day * (ACCS Formation Day)

• Wed 12 Aug - Normal School Day * (BLOODay)

• Thu 13 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Fri 14 Aug - Normal School Day *

* Dismissal as per time-table

Schedule for Term 3 Week 11 - 17 Aug to 21 Aug

• Mon 17 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Tue 18 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Wed 19 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Thu 20 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Fri 21 Aug - Normal School Day * (Health Check for MN203)

* Dismissal as per time-table

Have a Blessed week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 2 Aug 2020 Term 3 Week 9 [Assumption Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

A belated Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha to our Muslim parents and Josephians. Also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, it honours the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismael as an act of obedience to God's command, We wish for all Josephians, as a Community Builder, to seek to understand and appreciate one’s own culture and personal histories while being open to perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities.

To start the week, I'd like to challenge Josephians to ponder about what it means to be “Together, a Stronger Singapore”. What is the significance of this day, to me, personally? What can I do, to play my part, now?

Wishing everyone a good week ahead.

Year 2 Matters

1. Quick reminders

• Return all overdue SJI library books (reminder from Teacher Librarian)

• Afternoon remedial sessions for selected students

2. Feedback from Tutors regarding Term 2 assessments.

To help students (and parents) have a better understanding and insight into the various subjects, subject tutors have provided some pointers and feedback which could be useful as we help the boys review what they had learnt in the previous term. Please click <here> for feedback.

3. 2020 Year 2 Health Check in August

• Click <here> for schedule

4. Noteworthy:

• Updated calendar for diary in PDF format <link>

• SJI <Lumen>, a magazine to discover more about SJI and what it stands for.

5. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• SJI Morning Prayer at 0710h in Chapel (Thursdays at 0810h)

• SJI Morning Mass (For Y1 and Y2). Venue LT2/3. 0740h - 0810h. Catholic students please attend.

• Reflections from :

• • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore <link>

  • St Mary of the Angels YouTube <link>

Schedule for Term 3 Week 9 - 3 to 7 Aug

• Mon 3 Aug - Normal School Day * (Catholic Boys to attend Mass in the morning)

• Tue 4 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Wed 5 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Thu 6 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Fri 7 Aug - Normal School Day (SJI Celebrates National Day** )

* Dismissal as per time-table

** Details to be made known when available

Schedule for Term 3 Week 10 - 10 to 14 Aug

• Mon 10 Aug - Replacement Public Holiday (National Day)

• Tue 11 Aug - Normal School Day * (ACCS Formation Day)

• Wed 12 Aug - Normal School Day * (BLOODay)

• Thu 13 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Fri 14 Aug - Normal School Day *

* Dismissal as per time-table

Schedule for Term 3 Week 11 - 17 Aug to 21 Aug

• Mon 17 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Tue 18 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Wed 19 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Thu 20 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Fri 21 Aug - Normal School Day * (Health Check for MN203)

* Dismissal as per time-table

Have a Blessed week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sat 25 Jul 2020 Term 3 Week 8 [Assumption Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

Welcome back to Part 2 of Term 3.

I am sure it was an opportune time to spend some time with our loved ones as well as consolidate work that needed our attention. We also look forward to short breaks from Hari Raya Haji and National Day which are around the corner, whilst being mindful that the End of Year Examinations are about 9 weeks away in T4W3.

Year 2 Matters

1. Term 3 Time-Table (Week 8 - 13). Click <link>

2. Term 2 Results Reporting [Repeat]

• Please note that the SDMS portal is open for checking of Term 2 results. It will close on 1 Aug. Should there be any error in the marks, please inform respective subject tutors or alert your form tutors.

• Take care to change to Student before clicking on the Login button.

• The default User ID and Password are the last 5 characters of IC + DOB (eg 1234A021207). If you have changed password please do a reset.

• Parents, please help to acknowledge by typing your name and pressing the "Acknowledge" button.

• Link to Portal

3. Year 2 Parent-Teacher Meeting on Wed 29 Jul from 1500 to 1800 h (For selected students only) [Repeat]

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Thank you for making an appointment to meet your son's form tutors on 29 Jul (Wed).

The respective teacher(s) will send you and your son a link to the meeting via email by 27 July (Mon) 3 pm. The teachers will either use Google Meet or Zoom.

Your son is encouraged to be present for the meeting.

We seek your kind understanding to adhere strictly to the time and duration allocated to you as our teachers are working on tight back-to-back schedules.

We also seek your patience on PTM day for any technical issues that may occur.

Thank you.

Regards,

Please email webadmin@sji.edu.sg if you encounter any difficulties.

4. Year 4 Listening Comprehension Exam on Mon 27 Jul. School dismissal at 1230 h [Repeat]

• • Kindly note that the GCE 'O' Level Mother Tongue Languages Listening Comprehension Examinations will be held in the afternoon on Mon 27 Jul.

  • Click <here> for details

5. Racial Harmony Day on Wed 29 July and Thu 30 July

Dear Josephians,

This year, we will be commemorating Racial Harmony Day on 29 July, Wednesday and 30 July, Thursday!

Our theme for this year’s RHD is Diversity Our Strength, and we have lined up a whole series of exciting events that you can look forward to.

29 July, WEDNESDAY

Ethnic Games

Ethnic games such as mancala, chapteh and more will be available for rent during your break times and free periods. Head to the booth at the foyer to rent some traditional games to play with your friends.

30 July, THURSDAY

Ethnic Wear Competition!

Get ready to wear ethnic costumes representative of your own/ other cultures as there will be an ethnic wear competition and photo booth where you can capture special memories of this day.

For the ethnic wear competition, attractive prizes will be given out to the:

(1) Class with the most number of participants who dressed up per level and

(2) Best dressed classes of each level (by votes)

We look forward to seeing you come dressed in your ehtnic colours.

Ethnic songs session broadcast

Time to jam to some of the ethnic songs we all know and love! Ethnic songs will be broadcasted in the canteen during breaks.

Kahoot Quiz (during PSE)

Take some time to learn more about RHD in Singapore because it’s time to win some prizes.attractive prizes await the top class of every level in the kahoot quiz!

Photo booth

Have your beautiful RHD memories frozen through photographs taken by SJI CAS Photography Club members. We will be right outside the school bookshop.

However, do take note of the following:

1. Only 5 people will be allowed at the photobooth at any one time and

2. Masks are to be worn at all times

3. School shoes is a must as we are in school

4. Students will have to change to PE uniforms for PE lessons.

Let’s have a meaningful and enjoyable celebration next week!

Regards,

Ms Wang Binxi

(On behalf of Senior School Council and CE committee)

6. Noteworthy:

• Updated calendar for diary in PDF format <link>

• SJI <Lumen>, a magazine to discover more about SJI and what it stands for.

  • Do click <Notes> from SJI Teacher Librarian if you did not have time for Poetry Potpurri

7. Quick Updates

• Note from SJI. 25 Jul. "Return to School - T3W8" Click <here>

8. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• SJI Morning Prayer at 0710h in Chapel (Thursdays at 0810h)

• SJI Morning Mass on Mon (For Y1 and Y2). Venue LT2/3. 0740h - 0810h. Catholic students please attend.

• Reflections on Mass readings from :

  • • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore YouTube page

    • St Mary of the Angels YouTube page

Schedule for Term 3 Week 8 - 27 to 31 Jul

• Mon 27 Jul - Normal School Day** (Listening Comprehension)

• Tue 28 Jul - Normal School Day *

• Wed 29 Jul - Normal School Day * (e-PTM)

• Thu 30 Jul - Normal School Day* [ADM]

• Fri 31 Jul - Public Holiday (Hari Raya Haji)

* Dismissal as per time-table

** Dismissal at 1230h

Schedule for Term 3 Week 9 - 3 to 7 Aug

• Mon 3 Aug - Normal School Day*

• Tue 4 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Wed 5 Aug - Normal School Day * (e-PTM)

• Thu 6 Aug - Normal School Day* [ADM]

• Fri 7 Aug - SJI Celebrates National Day**

* Dismissal as per time-table

** Details to be made known when available

Schedule for Term 3 Week 10 - 10 to 14 Aug

• Mon 10 Aug - Replacement Public Holiday (National Day)

• Tue 11 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Wed 12 Aug - Normal School Day *

• Thu 13 Aug - Normal School Day* [ADM]

• Fri 14 Aug - Normal School Day*

Have a Blessed week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 19 Jul 2020 Term 3 Mid Term Break

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

Year 2 Matters

1. Term 2 Results Reporting

• Please note that the SDMS portal is open for checking of Term 2 results. It will close on 1 Aug. Should there be any error in the marks, please inform respective subject tutors or alert your form tutors.

• Take care to change to Student before clicking on the Login button.

• The default User ID and Password are the last 5 characters of IC + DOB (eg 1234A021207). If you have changed password please do a reset.

• Parents, please help to acknowledge by typing your name and pressing the "Acknowledge" button.

• Link to Portal

2. Year 2 Parent-Teacher Meeting on Wed 29 Jul from 1500 to 1800 h (For selected students only).

• Only parents who have received a notification will be required to indicate your preferred time slot to make an appointment. To make an Appointment. Click <here> for your preferred time slot.

• If you have NOT received a notification but would like to discuss your son's progress in the subject, please email the subject tutors.

• SJI Y2 PTM with your son's subject teachers will be conducted via Google Meet / Zoom,

• Your son is encouraged to be with you during the e-PTM.

• However, if you prefer to have a conversation via phone call on an alternative day instead, please email and liaise with the teacher(s) directly.

• The system will open for pre-selected parents from 17 July 2020 (Fri) 12:00PM - 22 July 2020 (Wed) 11:59PM.

• Please email webadmin@sji.edu.sg if you encounter any difficulties.

3. Online Bookfair (by FPAM Chinese department )

Dear parents,

To encourage our students to read more Chinese books, we have collaborated with Maha Yu Yi bookstore 友谊书斋, a local Chinese bookstore to organize an online book fair. The book fair link is https://www.yuyi.com.sg/sji-corner.html. You may like to look through the recommended books or the catalogue with your children and purchase the books your children are interested in. Please take note of the below for the delivery of books.

Delivery of Books

1. Maha Yu Yi Pte Ltd provides free delivery for purchases $50 and above.

2. There is a flat rate of $5 for purchase below $50.

Alternatively, your child may search our school's library catalogue to see if the book he is interested in is available for loan. He could also browse through https://sites.google.com/sji.edu.sg/ilovereading or borrow ebooks via National Library Board's Overdrive or Libby.

Let's work together to cultivate the love of reading in our students! Thank you.

Regards,

FPAM Chinese Department

4. Year 4 Listening Comprehension Exam on Mon 27 Jul. School dismissal at 1230 h.

• Kindly note that the GCE 'O' Level Mother Tongue Languages Listening Comprehension Examinations will be held in the afternoon on Mon 27 Jul.

• Click <here> for details

5. Updated Calendar

• Click <here> for details

6. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• • • Reflections on Mass readings from :

    • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore YouTube page

    • St Mary of the Angels YouTube page

Term 3 Mid-Term Break - 20 to 24 Jul

Schedule for Term 3 Week 8 - 27 to 31 Jul

1. Mon 27 Jul - Normal School Day** (Listening Comprehension)

2. Tue 28 Jul - Normal School Day *

3. Wed 29 Jul - Normal School Day * (e-PTM)

4. Thu 30 Jul - Normal School Day* [ADM]

5. Fri 31 Jul - Public Holiday (Hari Raya Haji)

* Dismissal as per time-table

Have a Blessed week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 12 Jul 2020 Term 3 Week 7 [Assumption Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

As we approach the mid-term break, your son would have received his results for TA2. With the need to be self-directed during HBL, the teachers observed that many managed it relatively well. However, there are a handful who will be identified for e-PTM by the subject teachers. Do spend some time to talk to him to find out how we (child, home and school) can work together to help these young men in formation.

Kindly continue to take note of the following matters for the coming week. Please read this list of quick reminders to make sure you come ready for school and the staggered dismissal times for the next week.

Year 2 Matters

1. Updated Term 3 Week 5 - 7 Time-table (Repeat)

• • Click <here>

2. Subject Combination for Year 3 Integrated Programme (sent by Mr Lee Han Seng on Wed 8 July)

Dear students

I hope you have adjusted well to the routine in school. Fr Danker, the Vice-Principals, the teachers and I are happy to see you coming back and learning together. We are very happy to see how you have responded to HBL and how you have shown care towards one another.

TA2 Results

You will receive the TA2 results next week. This is a checkpoint of your learning. As you review the results, you must remember that you were on a different learning mode for the last two to three months.

Your tasks are to

• • celebrate the effort for the hard work that you have put in.

  • review the approaches to learning ( time management for daily work and preparation, screen time, revision methodology etc)

  • make adjustments to the study plan

  • seek help from your teachers or friends

Slides on Subject Combination

I have attached the slides that the Integrated Programme Academy provides for your reference. I will speak to you next week on this matter. I have arranged for Mr Tang Woh Un, the Dean of IPA, to speak with you after the Mid-Term Break.

Mid-Term Break

The Mid Term Break is approaching. I hope that you will be able to use that time to rest. You may use the time to reflect the good from all that is happening around you.

In the meantime, please see your teachers should you need any assistance.

3. Subject Combination for Year 3 O Level Programme (sent by Mr Lee Han Seng on Wed 8 July)

Dear students

I hope you have adjusted well to the routine in school. Fr Danker, the Vice-Principals, the teachers and I are happy to see you coming back and learning together. We are very happy to see how you have responded to HBL and how you have shown care towards one another.

TA2 Results

You will receive the TA2 results next week. This is a checkpoint of your learning. As you review the results, you must remember that you were on a different learning mode for the last two to three months.

Your tasks are to

• • celebrate the effort for the hard work that you have put in.

  • review the approaches to learning ( time management for daily work and preparation, screen time, revision methodology etc)

  • make adjustments to the study plan

  • seek help from your teachers or friends

Slides on Subject Combination & Transfer to IP3

I have attached the slides that the O Level Programme Academy (OPA) provides for your reference. I will speak to you next week on this matter. I have arranged for Mr Eric Lam, the Dean of OPA, to speak with you after the Mid-Term Break. Ms Christina Leong, DOA of IPA, will be speaking to students who are interested to transfer to the IP. The slides on the transfer to the IP is also attached.

Mid-Term Break

The Mid Term Break is approaching. I hope that you will be able to use that time to rest. You may use the time to reflect the good from all that is happening around you.

In the meantime, please see your teachers should you need any assistance.

4. Online Bookfair (by FPAM Chinese department )

Dear parents,

To encourage our students to read more Chinese books, we have collaborated with Maha Yu Yi bookstore 友谊书斋, a local chinese bookstore to organize an online book fair. The book fair link is https://www.yuyi.com.sg/sji-corner.html. You may like to look through the recommended books or the catalogue with your children and purchase the books your children are interested in. Please take note of the below for the delivery of books.

Delivery of Books

1. Maha Yu Yi Pte Ltd provides free delivery for purchases $50 and above.

2. There is a flat rate of $5 for purchase below $50.

3. For free delivery, you can also choose to have the books delivered to the school. For this option:

A. Order by 14 July, 11.59pm. Books will be delivered to SJI on 15 July.

B. In the BILLING INFORMATION, fill in the student’s name/SJI/class/higher Chinese or Chinese student/name of subject teacher

C. Select Self Pickup in SHIPPING METHOD

Alternatively, your child may search our school's library catalogue to see if the book he is interested in is available for loan. He could also browse through https://sites.google.com/sji.edu.sg/ilovereading or borrow ebooks via National Library Board's Overdrive or Libby.

Let's work together to cultivate the love of reading in our students! Thank you.

5. Year 4 Listening Comprehension Exam on Mon 27 Jul. School dismissal at 1230 h.

• • Kindly note that the GCE 'O' Level Mother Tongue Languages Listening Comprehension Examinations will be held in the afternoon on Mon 27 Jul. As such school dismissal at 1230 h so that the various venues can be prepared for the exam.

6. Year 2 Parent-Teacher Meeting on Wed 29 Jul from 1500 to 1800 h.

• • The e-PTM will involve subject tutors choosing students whom they teach. Details of the e-PTM will be communicated sometime this week. Parents will receive an email to choose a time slot. Please do remember to enter your email addresses.

7. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• • Resumption of Mass on Mondays, 0740 - 0810h

  • Daily Morning Prayer is as per normal;

    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday - 0710h @ Chapel & Thursday - 0810h @ Chapel

  • Reflections on Mass readings from :

    • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore YouTube page

    • St Mary of the Angels YouTube page

Schedule for Term 3 Week 7 - 13 to 17 Jul

1. Mon 13 Jul - Normal School Day*

2. Tue 14 Jul - Normal School Day *

3. Wed 15 Jul - Normal School Day *

4. Thu 16 Jul - Normal School Day [ADM] *

5. Fri 17 Jul - Normal School Day *

* Dismissal as per time-table

Schedule for Term 3 Mid-Term Break - 20 to 24 Jul

Have a Blessed week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 21 June 2020 Term 3 Week 4 [Assumption Term]

Dear Year 2 Josephians and Parents,

Today, we celebrate Father's Day and our wish for all fathers; that "this special day brings fond memories, joy, and fun your way, along with a celebration that will last all day!"

We have also moved into Phase 2 and are into our final Week of HBL. Do continue to keep in mind the following.

REMINDERS

Josephians,

1. You are to take your HBL seriously and be actively engaged in your learning.

2. You are to log into Google Meet by 0725 h (except for Thur when you GM at 0825h) for contact time with your Form Tutors. During the contact time, you will:

• • Conduct temperature-taking and attendance-taking.

  • Conduct Class Prayer. (Class Prayer Leader to lead, class to follow)

  • Conduct National Pledge. (Class Chairman to lead, class to follow)

3. If you or anyone in the household is sick and are not able to do the HBL, you must email your Form tutors by 0715h and your subject teachers accordingly. Subsequently, you should see a doctor and obtain an MC.

4. You are encouraged to continue working on SKBI @ 1500h (Small Kindness Big Impact @ 3pm)

Year 2 Updates

1. HBL Week 2 Quick links:

• • 2020 Year 2 Term 3 Time table

  • Year 2 HBL Plans

2. Invitation to Parent-Child Webinar: Building a Positive Family Digital Culture Together

Email from SJI Counsellors on 19 June

Dear Parent / Guardian of SJI,

In partnership with our SJI Parent Support Group, we are happy to invite you to a parent-child webinar that we are organising entitled “Building a Positive Family Digital Culture Together”, to be delivered by our Parenting Support Provider, TOUCH Community Services.

It has been designed for parents and children to come together and explore how family members can work together to build a positive digital culture for the home.

Some of the topics to be covered include:

Mobile technology concerns and trends among youths

• Signs and symptoms of excessive screen use

• Connecting with one another in the digital age

• The value of self-monitoring and control

• Working together as a family to build a positive digital culture for the home

When: 27 June 2020 (Sat), 10am - 11:30am (1hr 15min + 15min Q&A)

Where: Zoom Meeting (details will be emailed to you upon confirmation of registration)

Note: This webinar focuses on family interaction and discussion; in-depth exploration into cyber wellness topics like gaming and social media addiction, social media dangers, inappropriate content, etc is catered for in other topic-specific digital parenting modules by TOUCH.

More information can be found in the attached e-flyer as well as the speaker profile. We hope that it will be a time well spent for you and your family.

Registration Form can be accessed at bit.ly/fdc-sji2020. If you are interested to attend, please register by the end of 25 June 2020 (Thursday).

With Best Regards,

SJI Counselling Team

3. Application for 'O' Level Music Course (2021 - 2022)

Email from Ms Nathania Chan on 18 June

Dear Y2 Josephians,

The application for the GCE O Level Music Course (2021 - 2022) is now open.

The O level Music course is for students with a strong interest to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of music beyond the foundations laid by the primary and lower secondary music syllabus.

Students who are interested, please inform Ms. Nathania Chan at:

chan.li.cui.nathania@sji.edu.sg

For more information about the music programme, please see the attached documents, (a) Slides (b) Notification

Thank you.

Ora et Labora

Nathania Chan (Ms)

Music Teacher (Arts Dept)

4. 2020 Year 2 Semester 2 ADM begins in Week 5

5. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• • SJI Morning Prayer Streamed on YouTube

  • Reflections on Mass readings from :

    • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore YouTube page

    • St Mary of the Angels YouTube page

Please continue to "Stay safe, stay happy, stay connected, and stay healthy".

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 14 June 2020 Term 3 Week 3 [Assumption Term]

Dear Year 2 Josephians and Parents,

Welcome back to Week 3 of the Assumption term and week of the Year 2 Common tests. We hope Week 2 HBL gave you time to work on revision for the common tests.

The teachers are looking forward to seeing you with your hair, attire and shoes sorted out if there were issues during the HUBS check the week before.

Year 2 Updates

1. 2020 Year 2 Term 3 Common Test Schedule

2. Safety in SJI

• • Use of face shields:

With effect from 2 June, face shields will be treated differently from face masks, and will be allowed for only specific exempt groups or settings. This is because the face mask completely covers the nose and mouth and reduces the chance of spread of COVID-19 through droplets. We would like to emphasise that wearing face masks would be the default mode for all staff and students (including on public transport and school buses). We would like to remind all boys to wear your masks at all times, except for PE or when you are having your meal (during which, you should not be talking, please)

• • Maintaining safe distancing:

Continue to maintain safe distancing during meal times and when communicating with each other. SafeEntry: Some suggestions to ease checking into SafeEntry. Students to save the link safeentry.sji.edu.sg in their phones since they will need to use the link everyday.

• • Wipe Down in classrooms

Please continue to bring your own rags for wipe down in classrooms.

3. Quick Updates from the Term 3 Week 2

• • **Note from SJI. 13 Jun. "Update on Traffic Situation After School Dismissal" Click <here>

4. Dismissal on Thu 18 Jun 2020 at 1230 h

• • Please note that our Year 4 students will be sitting for their GCE O level MTL Papers on Thursday 18 June 2020. All students will end lessons at 1230 h.

6. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• • SJI Morning Prayer Streamed on YouTube

  • Reflections on Mass readings from :

    • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore YouTube page

    • St Mary of the Angels YouTube page

Please continue to "Stay safe, stay happy, stay connected, and stay healthy".

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 7 June 2020 Term 3 Week 2 [Assumption Term]

Dear Year 2 Josephians and Parents,

It was good to see everyone back and in high spirits last week. The coming week will see us switching back to FHBL. Do continue to keep in mind our pledge to work on SKBI@1500h.

REMINDERS

1. You are to take your HBL seriously and be actively engaged in your learning.

2. You are to log into Google Meet by 0725 h (except for Thur when you GM at 0825h) for contact time with your Form Tutors. During the contact time, you will:

• • Conduct temperature-taking and attendance-taking.

  • Conduct Class Prayer. (Class Prayer Leader to lead, class to follow)

  • Conduct National Pledge. (Class Chairman to lead, class to follow)

3. If you or anyone in the household is sick and are not able to do the HBL, you must email your Form tutors by 0715h and your subject teachers accordingly. Subsequently, you should see a doctor and obtain an MC.

Y2 Matters

1. HBL Week 2 Quick links:

• • 2020 Year 2 Term 3 Time table

  • Year 2 HBL Plans

2. 2020 Year 2 Term 3 Common Test Schedule

3. Quick Updates from the Term 3 Week 1

• • **Note from SJI. 5 Jun. Click <here>

  • Note from Mr Karthick, 4 June. Click <here>

  • **Note from Mr Syai. 3 Jun. Click <here>

  • Note from the SJI Librarian Teacher. 3 Jun. Click <here>

  • **Note from the Dean, Mr Lee Han Seng. 26 May, 1 June. Click <here>

4. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• • SJI Morning Prayer Streamed on YouTube

  • Reflections on Mass readings from :

    • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore YouTube page

    • St Mary of the Angels YouTube page

Stay safe, stay happy, stay connected, and stay healthy.

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Wed 3 June 2020 Term 3 Week 1 [Assumption Term]

Y2 Matters

1. 2020 Year 2 Term 3 Common Test Schedule

2. Quick Updates from observations made on Tue 2 Jun :

• • Use of face shields:

With effect from 2 June, face shields will be treated differently from face masks, and will be allowed for only specific exempt groups or settings. This is because the face mask completely covers the nose and mouth and reduces the chance of spread of COVID-19 through droplets. We would like to emphasise that wearing face masks would be the default mode for all staff and students (including on public transport and school buses).

• • Maintaining safe distancing:

Reminder to maintain safe distancing during meal times and when communicating with each other.

SafeEntry:

Some suggestions to ease checking into SafeEntry.

Students to save the link safeentry.sji.edu.sg in their phones since they will need to use the link everyday.

• • Wipe Down in classrooms:

Please bring your own rags for wipe down in classrooms.

Stay safe, stay happy, stay connected, and stay healthy.

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 31 May 2020 Term 3 Week 1 [Assumption Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

As the school term re-opens on 2 June, please note that all staff/students/parents/visitors are required to use their handphone camera/QR code app to scan the Safe Entry QR code upon entry into the school.

In a situation where you are unable to use your handphone camera/QR code app to scan the Safe Entry QR code which can also be found outside ALL classrooms, please use the following link below, which will redirect to the national digital check-in system SafeEntry and it can serve as an alternative way from QR code for Staff, Student and Visitor to CHECK-IN and CHECK-OUT on SJI campus.

URL for the link is as follows: safeentry.sji.edu.sg

Some Y2 Matters

1. 2020 Year 2 Term 3 Time table

2. Quick Updates :

• • Note from SJI. 30 May. Click <here> For Parent Resource Kit, click <here>

  • Note from Mr Syai. 29 May. Click <here>

  • Note from the SJI Librarian Teacher. 29 May. Click <here>

  • Note from Ms Siti Rahimah, 27 May. Click <here>

  • Note from the Dean, Mr Lee Han Seng. 26 May. Click <here>

  • Note from SJI. 25 May. Click <here>

  • Note from SJI Counsellors. 8 & 19 May. Click <here>

Stay safe, stay happy, stay connected, and stay healthy.

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 3 May 2020 Term 2 Week 7 [Easter Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

As we close Term 2 on Tuesday 5 May, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting your sons during the HBL period. We know very well that they require the help (constant nudges) and guidance from us, the adults, Looking ahead to the new term, the young gentlemen may need the gentle reminder to have a "balanced" holiday; some "play time" and some time for revision for what was taught in Term 1 and Term 2 (including what was taught during the HBL period.)

Gentlemen, please remember that Monday 4 May is the last day of the term. Please check in early at 0740h with your FTs so that you

(a) can tune in to Mr Syai's end of Term address.

(b) be given instructions for Founder's Day celebrations at 1240h

Here's wishing you all a Blessed Founder's Day and Happy Holidays!

Some Y2 Matters

1. Quick links:

• • Year 2 HBL Timetable

  • Year 2 HBL Plans

2. Founder’s Day on Mon 4 May 2020

• • Lessons end by 1240h

    • 1240 - 1250h - Meet with Form Tutors

    • 1250 - 1340h - Founder’s Day Programme

3. Important to compete by Sunday 3 May 2020 (if you have not done so)

• • FHBL Survey Form

  • Gratitude Wall to your teachers

  • Socio-Emotional Wellbeing Survey Y1-6

4. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• • Easter Reflection Booklet for reflections during this period of Easter

  • SJI Morning Prayer Streamed on YouTube

  • Reflections on Mass readings from :

    • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore YouTube page

    • St Mary of the Angels YouTube page

Stay home, stay safe, stay happy, stay connected, and stay healthy.

Signing out for the holidays.......

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 26 April 2020 Term 2 Week 6 [Easter Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

Greetings, and "Selamat Ramadan Kareem" to our Muslim friends, who are into the 3rd day of the holy month of Ramadan, a month of challenges, and the culmination of patience, perseverance and hope (extracted from MUIS).

This week also marks the last stretch of HBL. A good time for us to take stock of what we have done or not done so far. Let's take this final week to make sure that we reflect on the efforts to keep pace with : (i) attending our lessons punctually, (ii) the learning and follow-up and (iii) the submission of assignments in a timely manner.

A gentle reminder that Mon 4 May will also be the day we celebrate Founder’s Day, This year, we will do it differently, due to Circuit Breaker measures. A good time to read up a bit more about St John Baptist de Lasalle. You might also like to follow the Footsteps of the Founder (especially during the May Holidays).

Have a good week ahead.

Some Y2 Matters

1. Quick links:

• • Year 2 HBL Timetable

  • Year 2 HBL Plans

2. Founder’s Day on Mon 4 May 2020

• • Lessons end by 1240h

    • 1240 - 1250h - Meet with Form Tutors

    • 1250 - 1340h - Founder’s Day Programme

3. Interesting links

• • Views of the Matterhorn (try to spot Singapore flag on 24 Apr, 0130h), or go straight to download

  • Play games online (ST)

  • Advice for parents based on science @ Character Lab

4. Staying Safe

• • 10 music videos for Circuit Breaker compiled by Straits Times

  • Sing Together Singapore last night @ meWatch or facebook gov.sg

5. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• • Easter Reflection Booklet for reflections during this period of Easter

  • SJI Morning Prayer Streamed on YouTube

  • Reflections on Mass readings from :

    • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore YouTube page

    • St Mary of the Angels YouTube page

Stay home, stay safe, stay happy, stay connected, and stay healthy.

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 19 April 2020 Term 2 Week 5 [Easter Term]

Dear Year 2 Josephians,

Week 5 marks the third week of HBL. By now, you would have established a routine with HBL and I hope you are settling into the different pace and style of learning. It is important for you to develop a set of strong habits and adhere to them. For example, make it a habit to wake up at the same time daily, make your bed, do your daily grooming, before logging in by 0745hrs for Contact Time with your FTs. Another wonderful habit to develop is to always check your lesson plans the night before so that you can prepare all necessary materials for the lesson the next day. These habits and routines may seem trivial; but if you can find the discipline to do them every single day, you will be able to have the discipline and the ability to face even bigger challenges in future.

I hope that everyone is keeping well at home.Remember to stay in touch with your classmates and friends through online platforms and do remember to spend quality time with your family and loved ones. Find the time to read a good book, to listen to some good music, and to do some simple exercises. Remember, how you choose to spend the time you have at home is entirely up to you. If you choose to make it meaningful, it will be meaningful.

Please refer to the Year 2 HBL Timetable and HBL Plans daily for clarity on your lessons.

Year 2 HBL Timetable

Year 2 HBL Plans

Once again, this is also a reminder that for the duration of the HBL period, you must check your school email daily and regularly.

REMINDERS

1. You are to take your HBL seriously and be actively engaged in your learning.

2. You are to log into Google Meet by 0745 h for contact time with your Form Tutors. During the contact time, you will:

• • Conduct temperature-taking and attendance-taking.

  • Conduct Class Prayer. (Class Prayer Leader to lead, class to follow)

  • Conduct National Pledge. (Class Chairman to lead, class to follow)

3. If you are sick and are not able to do the HBL, you must email your Form tutors and your subject teachers accordingly. Subsequently, you should see a doctor and obtain an MC.

4. Expected behaviour for the duration of the HBL period:

• • You should be at home and be punctual for your lessons.

  • Keep your camera on your device on at all times during the lesson.

  • Should the lesson be in google-meet mode, mute the microphone unless instructed otherwise by the teacher.

  • Be appropriately attired. You should be in the Casual Friday Polo-Shirt or the school PE/Fraternity T-Shirt.

  • Politely ask your family for privacy (as best as they can).

  • Participate in your online lesson with your teachers. DO NOT engage in other activities, online or otherwise.

  • Un-mute the microphone when the teacher engages you to speak/answer. Then take turns to speak when called by your teacher.

  • If you are using Google Meet, you may want to type your questions on the chat group so that the lesson proceeds smoothly.

  • Complete your assignments and tasks according to the allocated time.

  • Sit upright and locate yourself at an appropriate place at your home (not on the bed)

  • Be respectful and maintain discipline at all times. Focus on the lesson and don’t be distracted by other personal activities.

  • Express gratitude to your teacher at the end of the lesson.

  • Observe proper decorum and social media etiquette e.g. do not screenshot the videos of tutors teaching and edit it inappropriately and post it on any social media platforms.

Please know that if you ever need additional support, your teachers and I are but an email away.

Email from Ms Ho Ki Hui

Dear Josephians!

Are you wondering if SJI-Got-Talent is still happening?

The answer is YES, IT IS HERE TO STAY!

During this Circuit Breaker period, why not take some time to polish up your talents and skills? To participate, all you need is to video yourself doing the act and submit it via the link below.

1. New Deadline: 12th June 2020

2. Open to ALL current SJI students

3. New Award Category: Most Uplifting

WILL YOU BREAK THROUGH AND BE THAT SHINING STAR?!

SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO NOW!

Sign up using this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOjTgta9Q55d6h2NRL3jzNvJFJ516VPp5LHTe09yk_21vXFA/viewform

Check out more details on our website:

https://sites.google.com/s/1EjMm-F42Mdf61GotfM1xqKtkTCmA6ONA/p/1QiNJD4OK3WJp7oaTx6Vq8woWd58MjaJ9/edit

Follow us on Instagram for new updates!

https://www.instagram.com/sjisgottalent_2k20/?igshid=1j1xn1naoiodt

Cheers,

SJI-Got-Talent Update.pdf

Stay home, stay safe, stay happy, stay connected, and stay healthy.

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sat 18 April 2020

Dear Year 2 Josephians,

The following are important emails that have been sent out this week. Please ensure that you have read them carefully.

Taken from E-mail from Mr Alan Chan (17 Apr, 1820h)

Dear Students,

1. To help ensure a safe learning environment and safe-guard against intrusions, we will be performing a central password reset on all students' G-Suite accounts at 7.00pm today.

2. Students will be prompted to set a new strong/complex password (12 characters or more using a combination of letters and numbers). You are not to share the new password with others.

Please refer to the infographic below on how to reset your G-Suite password.

Sun 12 April 2020 Term 2 Week 4 [Easter Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

Easter greetings and blessings to all.

Christians associate light with Easter. Light because Jesus risen from the dead overcomes the darkness in our lives. We fear when we are in the dark. Easter light helps us overcome our fears. Easter light also allows us to see all that is good that the risen Jesus reveals to us of God's love in our lives (Fr Adrian Danker). This light can move us to be grateful that we are carrying on with the learning despite the situation that we are in.

Let the Easter this year bring each of us light to overcome all our fears and joy to live the best that we can. May we especially find this light and this joy of Easter through our care, concern and companionship for each other at home through the SKBI (Small Kindness Big Impact) project and in the virtual classroom.

Year 2 Matters

1. BigLove Parenting Tips

2. HBL Instructions (Enhanced) (Repeat)

3. Important Emails pertaining to HBL

(a) Mr Ng Yew Hong's email on Tue 7 Apr

Gentlemen,

I had originally planned to write an email to you last Friday to praise you for performing well during the HBL last Thursday. Your teachers had nothing but praise for your good behaviour, maturity, and enthusiasm. But came PM Lee's speech on Friday and we are now in the process of making history.

It is important that we do what we can so that this "circuit breaker" will work. At the same time, you need to continue your learning. I hope you will form good habits - wake up early, prepare for lessons, and not get distracted during school hours.

Your timetable has been modified so that you will end earlier. This is to ensure that you do not get overloaded, and it will also prevent you from excessive screen time. There are two documents you need to refer to, the HBL Timetable as well as the HBL Plans, both attached below. You need to note that:

1. Each period in the timetable has been labelled A, B, C, D, or E.

2. You need to refer to the HBL Plans to check what instructions your teachers have given to you for each period each day. Please do this early in the morning every day because your teacher may adjust the plan.

3. You should also check your email every morning.

4. ADM will continue for those doing an ADM in Semester 1, and there are only two weeks left, so it is not included in the timetable. ADM will be on Thursday 1pm-2pm (Week 3 and Week 5). You are expected to check what you need to do in the HBL Plans as well, under ADM.

Other than formal lessons, this is a good time to learn something new. You can pick up skills like cooking and coding during your free time. Please stay safe and healthy and I look forward to meeting all of you in person in one month's time.

Year 2 HBL Timetable

Year 2 HBL Plans

(b) SJI's email on Tue 7 Apr

Dear parents,

Starting from 8 Apr 2020, we will shift to Full Home-Based Learning (HBL) till 4 May 2020. It is an important stage in our fight against COVID-19 where we need to stay home, stay safe, and help our children stay curious.

Last week’s HBL has helped all of us to be better prepared. There will be issues and challenges as we move to Full HBL, but let’s work together to overcome them.

HBL cannot fully replace physical learning in school, but it will ensure that our children will be able to progress with learning while remaining safe.

We have come through challenges before, we can do it again. Let us partner to guide our children to tide through this and emerge stronger.

This issue of Parent Kit (see PDF) aims to help you understand what HBL is and how you can support your children during the period of Full HBL. Watch this video: bit.ly/pk2fullhbl

We hope you find the issue useful, especially for those of you who are also working from home.

Stay home, stay safe, stay curious!

Take time to have some exercise after each HBL day!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 5 April 2020 Term 2 Week 3 [Easter Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

With the announcement from PM Lee on Fri 3 Apr 2020, we ask that you encourage your sons to engage and participate fully in the HBL lessons that the teachers have worked very hard to prepare during this time. This is to ensure that they can continue learning during these challenging times. Josephians, take these experiences as opportunities for you to "develop the necessary competencies and skills you will need for tomorrow's workplaces, as well as for you to develop yourself as a self-directed learner." (Fr Adrian Danker)

Details of HBL Timetable will be released on Mon 6 Apr or Tue 7 Apr.

Excerpts from Mr Lee Han Seng's email on Wed 1 Apr

Dear students,

The following will detail how HBL will be carried out.

Conduct of HBL

Order of the day:

0830h - check in with tutors, 0850h onwards - lessons

HBL Lesson

The HBL lessons will be a combination of online learning from the curation of videos, use of relevant platforms, video-conferencing tools etc. There will be both on-screen and off-screen time activities.

Instructions for students

Please refer to the protocol for students and observe them carefully.

Academic Discovery Modules

ADM will carry on based on the schedule given.

Fulfilling “Learning how to learn”

This is a new way of learning and we must adapt to the new landscape. Both you and your teachers are learning how to learn and teach. Keep a lookout for one another(fellow classmates and teachers) and help one another to learn better. In this way, you are taking small steps to become a man for others.

Have a good HBL experience.

Year 2 Matters

1. Emptying all Lockers

Please ensure that all items and materials in the locker MUST be brought home by Tue 7 Apr.

2. Home Based Learning from Wed 8 Apr - Mon 4 May 2020 (MOE Press Release)

Please read the link above. Assistance will be given to students who do not have access to digital devices when their learning

requires it, please inform your Form Tutors if you require any assistance.

3. HBL Instructions (Enhanced)

4. HBL Timetable Click <here>

5. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• • Lenten Reflection Booklet for reflections during this period of lent

  • Reflections on Mass readings from :

    • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore YouTube page

    • St Mary of the Angels YouTube page

Schedule for Term 2 Week 3 - 8 (6 Apr - 4 May)

Mon 6 Apr - Normal School Day *

Tue 7 Apr - Normal School Day * (Feast Of St John Baptist De La Salle)

Wed 8 Apr - Mon 4 May Home-Based Learning* *

* Dismissal as per time-table

** Students will attend lessons from home

Take care of yourselves and have a fruitful HBL experience!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 29 Mar 2020 Term 2 Week 2 [Easter Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

We have started Term 2 settling much more than we expected because of COVID-19. However, please be assured that we will continue to do the needful for the students. We ask for your cooperation, particularly to monitor your child’s movements after school-hours (based on your child’s timetable). We also ask that you encourage them to practise good personal hygiene and safe distancing. We hope that you will be on board to reiterate some of these points that we have been communicating and will be communicating below.

Year 2 Matters

1. Term 1 Results were made available on Wed 25 Mar 2020 from 1500h. Please acknowledge after receiving the results.

2. Good Practices

• • Daily routine for students

    • Wipe down their table and chair upon reaching the classroom

    • Use the disinfectant spray provided or bring own wipes, disinfectant and hand sanitizer. Keep clean and be considerate of others around you

    • Take your temperature twice; at 0730h and 1230h

    • Bring your books/notes home and avoid keeping them underneath the table

    • Do not leave any used tissue paper on your table; throw them into the bin after use

    • If you are attending lessons at other locations, please perform the wipe-down exercise.

3. Recess Time from Week 2 onwards

• • • In line with our efforts to better manage the crowd in the canteen, Year 2 Josephians are encouraged to bring food from home if possible. They will be able to consume their food in class at their designated tables.

    • If there is a need to buy food from the canteen, they are to bring their own receptacles to contain the food bought. They may return to the classroom to consume the food but washing of the receptacle should be done when they return home. Ownership must be taken to clean up after themselves and items to be thrown must be thrown in the large bins on the ground floor.

4. Council Voting (from The 9th Student Council)

Election time is just around the corner. It is time for you guys to vote and have your say in the 10th SJI Secondary Student Council election. The Student Council embodies a group of student leaders who share a common desire to better the Josephian experience for each and every one of you. To do so, they have planned events such as the Year 4 Graduation and the recent activity where the school came together to write cards for health care workers, to name a few. They have taken painstakingly spent their holidays putting together their respective campaign videos for you guys to watch and get to know them better. Your vote plays a key role in ensuring your fellow Josephians proceed further in the election process.

The link for their campaign videos can be accessed <here>. <Link> to voting form.

The closing date for votes to be submitted is 3 April and you can choose up to a maximum of 8 candidates. We sincerely hope that all of you put thought as to where your valuable votes go. Use it wisely and have fun watching their videos!

In this second round of voting, you will vote for your Fraternity Captain. You are only allowed one vote so please put some thought into it. Voting will end on 3 April 2020.

After you have voted, all the candidates will go through an interview conducted by the Fraternity teachers before the final decision is made. The nomination and selection of Fraternity Exco will then commence.

Please click on the correct link to vote for your Fraternity Captain.

Lawrence Captain voting form Lawrence Captain

Michael Captain voting form Michael Captain

Marcian Captain voting form Marcian Captain

5. Lenten Project 2020 : A plea as many classes have not responded

Please find Presentation Slides and excerpts from letter from Bro Paul Ho:

For our Josephians of Years 1 & 2, they are invited to participate under the Sustainable Development Goal 12 on sustainable consumption and production. Year 1 and 2 classes are to collect used clothes that are still wearable.

These are: Male Shirts, Male Pants, Female Blouses, Shorts, Skirts, Female Pants and Any T-shirts.

Other items are: Shoes, Household linen (bed sheets, towels etc), belts and bags.

Please be reminded that all these items listed above can still be used. All collected clothes will go to Greensquare. The next collection day will be on 1 April.

Your support can come in the form of continually reminding him to keep to his commitment in bringing reusable items on those collection dates. May you continue to build strong bonds of communication during this time.

5. Home Based Learning (Straits Times, MOE Press Release))

Please read the links above. Assistance will be given to students who do not have access to digital devices when their learning requires it, please inform your Form Tutors if you require any assistance.

6. Staying Safe

• • Reassurance & encouragement from PM Lee - video (12 Mar at 2000h)

  • Social Distancing - next major line of defence. (Straits Times article)

  • The Light, a song to cheer our frontline heroes. Singapore, Unite as One, a song by Jacob from Fairfield Methodist Primary.

  • Here is another link that may catch the eyes of the young ones, with elements of hand washing techniques.

  • Stay Safe with Ministry of Health (MOH)’s 5M’s - Manage one’s health, Maintain clean hands, Minimise contact, Mask up when unwell, Monitor the news. (MOE FAQs)

  • Dengue clusters in Singapore. Do be careful with mosquitoes if you are near the clusters, and be familiar with precautions and the 5-step mozzie wipe out.

  • Stay safe from scams too. Straits Times article.

  • To verify the authenticity of a contact tracing call:

    • Take down the caller’s ID number

    • Call MOH’s general hotline at 63259220 and provide them the caller’s ID number

    • If the call is authentic, the contact tracing team will call you back within 30 mins to 1 hour

7. SJI Updates

• • Update on 28 Mar (National Home-Based Learning (HBL) Days in April) (NEW!)

  • Update on 27 Mar (Do the Right Thing - Be the Josephian and Keep the Distance) (NEW!)

  • Update on 20 Mar (Prep to begin Term 2)

  • Update on 16 Mar (Non-essential travel advisory for March Holidays)

  • Update on 9 Mar ( SJI’s Response to the COVID-19: Travel Declaration for March Holidays)

  • Update on 9 Mar (Advisory on Stay Home Notice)

  • Update on 6 Mar (Regarding March School Holidays)

  • Update on 24 Feb (Caring For All At This Time Of COVID-19 )

  • Update on 9 Feb (Measures after DORSCON Orange)

  • Update on 8 Feb (Follow-up)

  • Update on 5 Feb (Additional Precautionary Measures)

  • Update on 4 Feb (Health Ed messages)

8. Year 2 Catholic Matters (ALL Catholic boys please take note, everyone else is welcomed to attend)

• • Daily Morning Prayer at 0710h @ SJI Chapel. (Thu @ 0740h)

  • Lenten Reflection Booklet for reflections during this period of lent

  • Reflections on Mass readings from :

    • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore YouTube page

    • St Mary of the Angels YouTube page

Schedule for Term 2 Week 2 - 30 Mar to 3 Apr

Mon 30 Mar - Normal School Day *

Tue 31 Mar - Normal School Day *

Wed 1 Apr - Normal School Day * (Lenten Project Collection)

Thu 2 Apr - Home-Based Learning* *

Fri 3 Apr - Normal School Day * (Lenten Project Collection)

* Dismissal as per time-table

** Students will attend lessons from home

Schedule for Term 2 Week 3 - 6 to 10 Apr

Mon 6 Apr - Normal School Day *

Tue 7 Apr - Normal School Day * (Feast Of St John Baptist De La Salle)

Wed 8 Apr - Normal School Day * (168th Anniversary Parade)

Thu 9 Apr - Home-Based Learning* *

Fri 10 Apr - GOOD FRIDAY Public Holiday

* Dismissal as per time-table

** Students will attend lessons from home

Wishing everyone a blessed and safe week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Sun 22 Mar 2020 Term 2 Week 1 [Easter Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

Time flies and I hope you managed to have a good and restful break with the family. With the current situation at the start of a new school term, it'll be most helpful if you could continue to remind your sons to be mindful of hygiene and being socially responsible. Please also gently remind and check that your son has completed his assigned holiday homework, if any. A quick check on his personal grooming (e.g. haircut, nails, etc) will also be most appreciated.

Year 2 Matters

1. Reminders from Mr Syaifudin

(a) Please ensure that your uniform, hair, shoes and socks are acceptable for school (refer to the attached document and also your School Diary pg. 73-74). Your Form Tutors will do a check daily/weekly and will remind you to get them fixed if there are any issues. Ensure you get your hair cut and fixed over the weekends. For those with facial hair, you are required to shave them. Only those who had provided us with official letters (due to religious reasons) are exempted. Socks must also be plain and above your ankles, without any prints and motifs. Disciplinary actions will be taken if you fail to comply with the requirements.

Uniforms are to be worn on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The tie should be worn every first school day of the week from morning until 9.30 am. Casual Friday Polo Shirts can be worn on Wednesdays and Fridays only. Fraternity shirts can only be worn during the first PE lesson of the week. All students are to change out of their PE/Fraternity shirts and shorts after PE before going for your next lesson/recess. Please practice good hygiene and adhere to this.

(b) Every student must have a working thermometer. In view of the current situation, every student must take their temperatures twice daily. The new stock of thermometers will cost $7.90 each if you wish to purchase them from Student Services Office or the bookshop. Students who forget to bring their thermometers will be informed that disciplinary actions will be taken if they forget to bring them again the next time. If you are feeling unwell, please consult a doctor and stay home to rest.

(c) Do continue to be punctual for school and lessons. For those who have been late for school on 3 or more occasions, please ensure that you make the effort and necessary arrangements to ensure that you reach school on time. For the rest, keep up the good habit of being punctual and remember to factor in buffer time (at least 15 minutes) to take into consideration traffic conditions and also the need to use the bathroom every morning. You should aim to be in your classrooms by 7.25 am rather than arriving at the main gate at 7.30 am. "Arriving late is a way of saying that your own time is more valuable than the time of the person who waited for you."

(d) A gentle reminder for all of you to be responsible for your own items at all times. We have had incidents of personal belongings going missing because students have left them at the canteen unattended or left them on their classroom tables for a prolonged period of time. Please utilize the lockers provided so that you do not lose your personal belongings. Handphones should not be used between 7.30 am until dismissal time. Earphones, headphones and airpods should be removed upon entering the school compound. If you fail to heed the above, your handphones, earphones, headphones or airpods will be confiscated.

(e) Do keep recreational play at the designated areas at the track and on the field only. No games should be played at any area of the academic blocks, including the Oval. For the basketball court at the PAC, you are only allowed to use them from 2.30 pm onwards. For those who use the small goalposts during recess, please return them to the side of the field after use. We suggest you end your play 5-10 minutes before recess ends to keep the goalposts and cool down before you resume your next lesson. For those who remain in your classrooms during recess to complete or catch up on school work, please ensure you behave in an orderly manner. We have had accidents (injuries/broken windows) in Term 1 due to students fooling around in the classrooms/classroom corridors.

(f) Lastly, please continue to exercise good personal hygiene and keep our school premises clean and litter-free. There are ample visible rubbish bins for all of you to dispose of your rubbish. Do clear your plates and cups after you are done with your meals.

Classes will be assigned tables during recess/breaks and you are to wipe-down the tables after use. After the last lesson of the day, all classes are also to wipe-down your respective classrooms (materials will be provided). This additional measures allow us to ensure the spaces that we use are clean and hygienic.

Let us all play a part in ensuring our school environment is clean, safe and positive as we begin the new term, especially during these challenging times. We look forward to seeing all of you again on Monday.

2. Term 2 Time Table <link>

3. Suspension of DSA Care (from Mr Sirhan)

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, DSA Care will be suspended till further notice. Please do the needful (i.e. go home after school and social distancing) during this period. You will be notified when DSA care resumes.

4. Suspension of Third Language Classes at MOELC until further notice.

5. Renewal of Library Books (from Mrs Boey)

Please note that you have the option to renew your library books yourself online once. However, this needs to be done before the book is overdue. If your book is already overdue, you will need to email Mrs Boey <library@sji.edu.sg> to ask for help with extending your loan.

Please see my instructions on setting up your Spydus account and renewing your library books from home. Click on this link to begin: Spydus password and renewing books

Don't forget you can also access NLB e-books and free online books if you need more reading material. Information on that was shared on my Online Book Week slides.

6. Lenten Project 2020

Please find Presentation Slides and excerpts from letter from Bro Paul Ho:

For our Josephians of Years 1 & 2, they are invited to participate under the Sustainable Development Goal 12 on sustainable consumption and production. Year 1 and 2 classes are to collect used clothes that are still wearable.

These are: Male Shirts, Male Pants, Female Blouses, Shorts, Skirts, Female Pants and Any T-shirts.

Other items are: Shoes, Household linen (bed sheets, towels etc), belts and bags.

Please be reminded that all these items listed above can still be used. All collected clothes will go to Greensquare. The collection days will be on 26 March and 2 April.

Your support can come in the form of continually reminding him to keep to his commitment in bringing reusable items on those collection dates. May you continue to build strong bonds of communication during this time.

7. Staying Safe

• Reassurance & encouragement from PM Lee - video (12 Mar at 2000h)

• Social Distancing - next major line of defence. (Straits Times article)

• The Light, a song to cheer our frontline heroes. Singapore, Unite as One, a song by Jacob from Fairfield Methodist Primary.

• Here is another link that may catch the eyes of the young ones, with elements of hand washing techniques.

• Stay Safe with Ministry of Health (MOH)’s 5M’s - Manage one’s health, Maintain clean hands, Minimise contact, Mask up when unwell, Monitor the news. (MOE FAQs)

• Dengue clusters in Singapore. Do be careful with mosquitoes if you are near the clusters, and be familiar with precautions and the 5-step mozzie wipe out.

• Stay safe from scams too. Straits Times article.

• To verify the authenticity of a contact tracing call:

  • Take down the caller’s ID number

  • Call MOH’s general hotline at 63259220 and provide them the caller’s ID number

  • If the call is authentic, the contact tracing team will call you back within 30 mins to 1 hour

8. SJI Updates

• • Update on 20 Mar (Prep to begin Term 2)

  • Update on 16 Mar (Non-essential travel advisory for March Holidays)

  • Update on 9 Mar ( SJI’s Response to the COVID-19: Travel Declaration for March Holidays)

  • Update on 9 Mar (Advisory on Stay Home Notice)

  • Update on 6 Mar (Regarding March School Holidays)

  • Update on 24 Feb (Caring For All At This Time Of COVID-19 )

  • Update on 9 Feb (Measures after DORSCON Orange)

  • Update on 8 Feb (Follow-up)

  • Update on 5 Feb (Additional Precautionary Measures)

  • Update on 4 Feb (Health Ed messages)

9. Year 2 Catholic Matters

• Daily Morning Prayer at 0710h @ SJI Chapel. (Thu @ 0740h)

• Lenten Reflection Booklet for reflections during this period of lent

• Reflections on Mass readings from :

  • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore YouTube page

  • St Mary of the Angels YouTube page

Schedule for Term 2 Week 1 - 23 to 27 Mar

Mon 23 Mar - Normal School Day *

Tue 24 Mar - Normal School Day *

Wed 25 Mar - Normal School Day * (Y2 Online result slip **)

Thu 26 Mar - Normal School Day * (Lenten Project Collection)

Fri 27 Mar - Normal School Day * (FPA Class Comm Training 2 ***)

* Dismissal as per time-table

** From 1500h

*** FPA Class Comm Training 2 has been postponed

Schedule for Term 2 Week 2 - 30 Mar to 3 Apr

Mon 30 Mar - Normal School Day *

Tue 31 Mar - Normal School Day *

Wed 1 Apr - Normal School Day *

Thu 2 Apr - Normal School Day * (Lenten Project Collection)

Fri 3 Apr - Normal School Day * (Lit Festival***)

* Dismissal as per time-table

** Lit Festival has been postponed

Schedule for Term 2 Week 3 - 6 to 10 Apr

Mon 6 Apr - Normal School Day *

Tue 7 Apr - Normal School Day * (Feast Of St John Baptist De La Salle)

Wed 8 Apr - Normal School Day * (168th Anniversary Parade)

Thu 9 Apr - Normal School Day * (MAUNDY THURSDAY Washing Of Feet)

Fri 10 Apr - GOOD FRIDAY Public Holiday

* Dismissal as per time-table

Wishing everyone a blessed and safe week ahead!

Mrs Nicole Khoo

Head of Level 2, 2020

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Fri 13 Mar 2020 - [Lasallian e-Learning Day]

Dear Students,

With reference to the school calendar, 13 March 2020 (Friday) is designated as the Lasallian e-Learning Day. On this day, you will not be required to report to school, but learning will continue through online lessons and activities. Subject teachers have prepared online lessons and resources (discussion forum, quiz, videos, etc.) for you to access from home. You are to complete the planned e-learning activities before the deadline, given by your respective subject teachers. General instructions for Lasallian e-Learning Day can be found on the respective level websites.

1.0 e-Learning Day Information & Instructions:

You are advised to check with the respective level websites (1.1), the Instructions and Resources Sheet (1.2) and SJI email accounts for up-to-date information.

1.1 Level Websites:

For Year 2: http://year2.sji.edu.sg

1.2a Instructions and Resources (Yr. 1-4):

A summary (by Level and by Class) of the e-Learning instructions and resources for Yr. 1-4 students can be found at http://gg.gg/elearn2020.

This Google spreadsheet contains the scheduled lessons of all classes and subjects which have uploaded resources for students to work on during e-Learning Day. Students will have to access and complete all work stated in this Instructions and Resources Sheet.

1.2b Instructions and Resources (Year 5-6):

For Year 5 and Year 6 students: Please log in to Managebac, and instructions (by your subject teachers) are provided within. Please approach your subject teacher(s) if you require further clarification.

2.0 e-Learning Platforms

Students are advised to check with your subject teacher(s) which e-Learning platforms/online applications you will be using (e.g. Google Classroom, Managebac, Ace Learning, VoiceThread, etc.) during e-Learning Day, and ensure that you can log in to the relevant platforms/applications. Student guides for Google Classroom are provided for your reference https://goo.gl/7cVJit.

3.0 Technical Support

3.1 For Gmail account issues, please approach our system administrators in the IT Support Staffroom to resolve the problem. You may experience access issues during e-Learning Day if you do not resolve this earlier.

3.2 For Google Classroom access issues, please check with your subject teacher(s). For other Google Classroom issues, please email angelo.agujo@sji.edu.sg.

3.3 For SLS related issues, please access the MOE SLS User Guide https://mo.learning.moe.edu.sg/UserGuide/Vle/index.html.

3.4 For issues with other platforms (e.g. Edmodo, Ace Learning, etc.) please consult your subject teacher(s).

Thank you and have a fruitful e-Learning Day.

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Wed 4 Mar 2020 Term 1 Week 9 [E-Learning Day Message]

Dear Parents/Students,

With reference to the school calendar, 13 March 2020 (Friday) is designated as the Lasallian e-Learning Day.

On this day, students will not be required to report to school, but learning will continue through online lessons and activities.

Subject teachers have prepared online lessons and resources (discussion forum, quiz, videos, tutorials, assignments, etc.) for students to access from home.

Students are to complete the planned e-Learning activities before the deadline, given by the respective subject teachers.

General instructions for Lasallian e-Learning Day can be found on the respective level websites.

1.0 e-Learning Day Information & Instructions:

Students are advised to check your respective level websites (1.1), Instructions and Resources Sheet (1.2) and SJI email accounts

for up-to-date information leading up to e-Learning Day.

1.1 Level websites: Please refer to your respective level websites for e-Learning Day Information at https://www.sji.edu.sg/community/students/level-websites

1.2a Instructions and Resources Sheet (Year 1-4): A summary (by Level and by Class) of the e-Learning instructions and resources for students can be found

at the Instructions and Resources Sheet from Thursday, 12 March '20, from 3.00pm onwards. This Google Spreadsheet contains the subjects which have uploaded

resources for students to work on during e-Learning Day. Students will have to access and complete all work stated in this Instructions and Resources Sheet

by the deadline given from your respective subject teachers. Please consult your respective subject teachers on the proposed deadline for work submission.

1.2b Instructions and Resources (Year 5-6):

For Year 5 and Year 6 students: Please login to Managebac, and instructions (by your subject teachers) are provided within.

Please approach your subject teacher(s) if you require further clarifications.

2.0 e-Learning Platforms

Students are advised to check with your subject teacher(s) which e-Learning platforms/online applications (e.g. Google Classroom, Student Learning Space, Managebac, Ace Learning, etc.)

you will be using during e-Learning Day, and ensure that you can log in to the relevant platforms/applications.

Student guide for Google Classroom is provided below for your reference.

Google Classroom: http://classroom.google.com

Note: If your class is using Google Classroom, kindly ensure that you are able to log in to Google Classroom prior to e-Learning Day.

PDF Guide to access Google Classroom https://goo.gl/C48aQr

Student guides for Student Learning Space (SLS) are provided below for your reference.

Student Learning Space: https://learning.moe.edu.sg

Online User Guide: https://static.learning.moe.edu.sg/UserGuide/login-troubleshooting.html#

3.0 Technical Support

3.1 For SJI email account issues, please approach our system administrators in the IT Support Staffroom (Blk F2-7) to resolve the problem before Wednesday, 11 March 2020, 5:00 PM.

You may experience login/access issues during e-Learning Day if you do not resolve this earlier.

3.2 For learning management systems related issues (i.e. SLS and Managebac), please approach and/or email Mr. Angelo Argujo (angelo.agujo@sji.edu.sg), before Wednesday, 11 March 2020, 5:00 PM.

3.3 For issues with other platforms (e.g. Google Classroom, Edmodo, Ace Learning, etc.), please consult your subject teacher(s).

3.4 Students who do not have access to a computer/laptop at home can loan a school-owned laptop from the ICT Department on e-Learning Day.

However, as the number of school-owned laptops are limited to 20 sets, the availability of these laptops is on a first come first serve basis.

If you require to loan a school-owned laptop, please email your request to IT Care (itcare@sji.edu.sg) by Wednesday, 11 March '20, 3.00pm.

Collection of the laptop will be on Thursday, 12 March '20 between 12.00pm - 4.00pm.

Thank you and have a fruitful e-Learning Day on 13 March 2020.

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Sun 1 Mar 2020 Term 1 Week 9 [Epiphany Term]

Dear Parents and Year 2 Josephians,

On Friday 28 Feb, our Year 1 and 2 Josephians learnt one of the most essential life skills, time management. Time is a valuable possession, as it is something you can never get back. After all, time management is really life management. Learning how to make every day count for something is the objective. But it takes ridding your life of procrastination and a great deal of self-discipline. Do have a conversation with your sons on their takeaways.

Year 2 Matters

1. Staying Safe (Repeat)

• • Stay Safe with Ministry of Health (MOH)’s 5M’s - Manage one’s health, Maintain clean hands, Minimise contact, Mask up when unwell, Monitor the news. (MOE FAQs)

  • Dengue clusters in Singapore. Do be careful with mosquitoes if you are near the clusters, and be familiar with 5 step wipe out.

  • Stay safe from scams too. Straits Times article

2. SJI Updates (Repeat)

• • Update on 9 Feb (Measures after DORSCON Orange)

  • Update on 8 Feb (Followup)

  • Update on 5 Feb (Additional Precautionary Measures)

  • Update on 4 Feb (Health Ed messages)

3. Setting the Tone : Latecoming

• • Please note that any of the following will result in a 'Fair' Grade for Conduct for the Term:

    • • being late for school with no valid reason for more than 3 times in a Term;

      • defaulting in CCA attendance with an attendance rate of less than 75% during with no valid reason in a Term;

      • has committed a serious disciplinary offence as deemed by the Disciplinary Panel that may have resulted in being issued a Pink Form, a Letter of Warning in the course of a Term;

4. Year 2 Term 1 Assessment (Repeat)