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Society of Saint Vincent De Paul
Teachers in charge : Mdm Lee Pick Siew Ms P Marakatham
The first ever SSVP , then known as SVDP in SJI , was formed in 1963 .
Continuing the work at St Theresa ’ s Home The Society in SJI is dedicated to serving the needs of the disadvantaged in our society . We emulate our Patron , St . Vincent de Paul , by working with the needy in a spirit of humility and a passion to serve
We continue to work closely with St Theresa ’ s Home , our adopted organisation in providing personal and emotional support to the elderly residents . We continue our regular visits on Tuesdays in an effort to better understand and reach out to the elderly in our society .
Our members each have a buddy with whom they chat and share stories during the visits . They may also help the residents with physiotherapy , attend service in the Chapel and lead in the recitation of the Rosary or play games such as Chinese chess , carom ,
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mahjong and checkers .
Special events that have been organised for the elderly include an Easter day concert involving SJI ’ s Mother Tongue Cultural Societies and student groups who put up various performances ranging from traditional dances to sing-along sessions . In addition , two outings were organised for the elderly patients who are largely homebound : a movie-cum dinner at Bishan Junction 8 and the waterfront at Marina Bay Sands Bay followed by a feast of local food . These projects were initiated by students in the hope of bringing joy to the residents in a special way .
Collaboration with the Catholic Societies Community SSVP joined the other Catholic service groups , Legion of Mary and Young Christian Students in an annual two-day camp organised to enrich and inspire our new Secondary One members to love God and serve readily from the heart . The aim was to forge the Catholic identity among our new members as well as to
President : Nathaniel Wong Kin Yew Vice President : Joseph Paul Shutler
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1 Members of SVDP in 1963 2 Warm companionship between Joseph ( 431 ) and an elderly resident during a meal 3 Daniel Lee ( 202 ) keeps score during a game of scrabble
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( from left to right ) Row 1 : Leow Ming An Benjamin N G , Teo Jae-Ren , Nathaniel Wong Kin Yew , Ms P Marakatham , Brother Kennedy , Mdm Lee Pick Siew , Joseph Paul Shutler , Nguyen Minh Trung , Cheng Ryui-Wern Reuven . Row 2 : Trevor Wong Whye Kit , Matthew Choy Wai Kin , Daniel Lee Min Qiang , Raphael Chua , Malcolm Yeo Guan Hin , Pham Huu Khue , Damian Chen Hong Kai , Do Trong Phat , Timothy Lee Jun Jie , Russell Matthew Tee Cheng Hui , Ignatius Lee , James Francis Shutler , Ivan Francis S / O Benert , Ng Zhi Cong Elliott Eligius , Loke Wei Jit Edward . Row 3 : Joshua - Jon Lau , Ryan Edward Tay Siang An , Ng Jin Justin , Joshua Low Junyang , Isaiah Ong Yijie , Shaun Leong Yu Jye , Christopher Low Junyan , Chew Kai Wen , Vemula Sri Sai Vishnu , Han Tong Joon Mitchell , Keegan Ng , En ’ dro Alexander Lui Teng Fai . Row 4 : Keith Lee Shen Jin , Chua Yuan Shen Raphael , Stanley Ang Ming Yang , Loh Wei Siong Aaron , Alun Wilfrid Winn , Villanueva Andre , Sebastian Loh Wei Liang , Jasper Loong Zen How . Not in picture : Benjamin Jeremiah Koh P C , Fu Journe Hahn , Markus Alexander Ng Shen Xi , Marcus Teo Cher Hean , Tan Jen Yi Jonathan , Tan Lip Han Euan , Lee Zhi Jing Linus , Marc Wei-Jie Fernando , Alexander Loo Wei Ren , Dominic Chan Wai Kin , Zacchaeus Chua Wei Herng , Vivian George , Daniel Dominic Kah Xing Shao , Brandon Ho Min Yang , Truong Vinh Hien , Koh Zhongren Ignatius , Tan Yann Xu , Joshua Ng Jen Jie , Lee Wen Qian Benjamin , Heng On Scott .