CHAPTER TWO
Secondary Section
Senior Josephian
Matthew Koh Boon Kiat
( MN403 )
It is the established tradition in SJI to present the Senior Josephian of the Year Award to a graduating Year 4 student who has displayed all round ability , outstanding leadership and best exemplifies our core Lasallian values of Faith , Service and Community .
Boon Kiat surmounted personal challenges to not only become a respected Head Prefect but also the President of the Student Council in 2018 . In spite of a heavy workload , Boon Kiat ’ s strong sense of passion and service propelled him to serve in numerous other roles , such as a Secretary of Legion of Mary ( Arc of Covenant ), Peer Support Facilitator and Senior Patrol Leader in Scouts .
As a servant leader , Boon Kiat believes in putting others before self . He has worked towards the ideals espoused by the school , as a person of integrity and a person for others . He shouldered various responsibilities with pride and humility , contributing to the school through various projects such as Mahalo : SJI Carnival 2018 and the World Cup Screening .
Academically , Boon Kiat demonstrates a keen attitude towards learning and takes great pride in consistently producing quality work . These traits enabled him to clinch a string of academic awards such as the prestigious A * Star Science Award , the Goh Sin Tub Literary Award ( Gold ) and the Edusave ( Independent Schools ) Yearly Award . As Mr Mok Hsu Pan , his English Language teacher notes , ‘ Boon Kiat is an excellent and steady role-model to his peers . Extremely motivated and committed to excellence , he puts in hard work in all his learning and assignments .’
‘ Boon Kiat is truly an outstanding individual . His resilience and willingness to be of service to the larger community is admirable . Boon Kiat is certainly one whom his juniors in Scouts look up to . He is steadfast , fair , and truly a brother to all .’
The Senior Josephian of the Year is the highest award given by the school together with the Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam trophy . In recognition of his character , work and service , the Lasallian community at SJI proudly confers the Senior Josephian of the Year Award to Matthew Koh Boon Kiat .
Most importantly , Boon Kiat respects and shows the ability to empathise with others . These , coupled with the dedication and contribution to the wider school community , won him the Lasallian Student Award and Teo Cheng Guan Student Leader Award in 2016 and 2018 respectively .
Fully committed in his Co-Curricular Activity - Scouts , Boon Kiat is driven by the love for his CCA to achieve personal and group excellence . He attained the First Class Standard in 2018 and played an instrumental role in achieving the National Patrol Camp Silver Award in 2017 . As Senior Patrol Leader , he worked relentlessly and led his peers in the planning and execution of Inter-School Events , such as Euphoria Campfire 2018 and International Events , such as the Lasallian Scout Camp ( 2017 ). Mr Andrew Martin , teacher-in-charge of the Pelandok Scouts Group , reveals ,
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