Mr . Nathan conducted a two-day ( 12 hour ) Canoeing 1 Star Programme for the Upper Secondary , JC students and teachers . It was an enjoyable day getting soaked under the sun . The participants learnt about basic kayaking and its safety . What was challenging and enjoyable were the practising of practising capsize drill and emptying of water from our kayaks in the middle of the sea .

Having fun with local school children in Tra Vinh District ( South of Ho Chi Min ) in Vietnam

80 JC1 students embarked on a seven day overseas expedition during the last week of Term 2 as part of the Global Education Programme . In line with the SJI Lasallian and IB missions , the programme aims to develop active global citizens who will be a catalyst for change and to make a difference to the world . The trips provided opportunities for intercultural understanding , physical challenges and community engagement and service . Five expeditions were planned to the following places ; Sabah , Lombok , Siem Reap , Vietnam and Perth . Each expedition focuses on a global issue and the students selected their destinations based on the global issue of their interest . Most of the students shared in their reflections that the trips were a learning journey both to discover themselves and the communities they interacted with . They felt that they received more than they gave to the communities . To many , it was a humbling experience .

Interacting with children from the Dusun Community ( Sabah )

Our students with Cambodian

Students ( Siem Reap ) Dillion interacting with a cockatoo at the Cockatoo Rehabilitation Centre ( Perth )

Sense of achievement at the top of Mt Rinjani , Lombok

ST JOSEPH ’ S INSTITUTION JOSEPHIAN ANNUAL 2015