CHAPTER THREE
18 October
Staff Paraliturgy
As the year draws slowly to a close , moments become memories . The staff gathered to remember why St John Baptist de La Salle started his schools at the staff paraliturgy on 18 October . At the same event , we also celebrated the retirement of 3 iconic staff who have dedicated decades of their lives to the service of the school :
• Mr Chew Sung Luan , our Senior Laboratory Technician . He joined SJI on 8 Jun 1970 and has served SJI for 49 years , from Bras Basah to Malcolm Road .
• Ms Balkis Bee Abdul Karim joined SJI on 28 Sep 1971 as a Clerical Assistant . In her career spanning 48 years at SJI , she has served 7 Principals including 4 Lasalle Brothers Patrick Loh , Joseph Kiely , Kevin Byrne , Paul Rogers , Mr Lui Seng Cheong , Dr Koh Thiam Seng and Fr ( Dr ) Adrian Danker , SJ .
• Ms Angayarkanni Periasamy joined SJI as a trained teacher on 1 Jan 1992 . In her 28 years with the school , she has taught both English Language and Literature across all four secondary levels .
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