ST JOSEPH ’ S INSTITUTION • JOSEPHIAN ANNUAL 2014 DIARY OF EVENTS
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SJI CARNIVAL
5 APRIL 2014
The biggest social event of the year – SJI Carnival : HOME – was held on 5 April 2014 , organised by the Student Council with assistance from the Parent Support Group ( PSG ). The Carnival is an integral part of the SJI ’ s ethos of “ Men for Others ”, offering Josephians the opportunity to serve the less fortunate and to do so creatively .
In spite of the rain , the Carnival pressed on in the usual SJI spirit of camaraderie and fun , with throngs of students from affiliated and non-affiliated schools , Old Boys and their families who came “ HOME ” to support the annual event . Students from 39 classes tapped onto their imagination and limited resources to organise various interesting games , activities , snack and drink stalls . The highlight was certainly the live music provided by a string of multi-talented student musicians and singers-wannabes .
The PSG and many parent volunteers stepped forward to offer their time , effort and money towards supporting not only the charities , but also the hard work put in by their sons . Many came with willing hearts and hands to serve and cook up a storm to feed the hungry crowds with popular staples like burgers , spaghetti and satay , contributing to the merriment and excitement on that day .
Through the concerted effort from the Student Council , the PSG , all the parent volunteers and sponsors , more than $ 30,000 was raised at the SJI carnival that will benefit the needy Lasallian students from our four affiliated Primary Schools : SJI Junior , St Stephen ’ s , St Anthony ’ s and De La Salle , as well as Assisi Home & Hospice and HopeHouse .