DIARY OF EVENTS
31 October
End-of-Year Thanksgiving Assembly
At the Thanksgiving Assembly on 25 October , we were invited to recap the year in the form of a “ report card ” of all that we have accomplished and can be thankful for in 2019 . For some , it was serving others well . For many , it was garnering achievements in academic or CCA / CAS competitions . For a few it may have been making it through challenging times because of mistakes and not so wonderful moments in life . However the school year was for us , everyone was invited to give thanks for the many lessons of life and faith that we learned .
This year ’ s closing ceremony of the school year also saw the presentation of two new sports awards which were named after and presented by two former iconic PE teachers of SJI - Mr Peter Martens and Mr Patrick Zehnder .
• Peter Martens Trophy Mr Peter Martens ( Class of 1952 ) was a revered hockey coach at SJI where he also taught Mathematics , English and Literature . He is remembered for his mentorship , the inspiration he imparted to the players , his wit and his tireless love for the sport . This Trophy was established in 2018 by Old Boys , all hockey players , to honour their former coach . As a testament to his attributes and values , this Trophy is awarded annually to a Year 1-2 student-athlete who has excelled outstandingly well in his sport at the National level . The criteria for the award is the award of SSSC Colours Award ( Distinction ) for that year . The 2019 Peter Martens Trophy is awarded to Russell Yom Zhenyi ( MN202 ) who has achieved Colours Award ( Distinction ) in Sailing .
• Patrick Zehnder Trophy Mr Patrick Zehnder ( Class of 1954 ) was a dedicated and respected Track & Field coach at SJI where he was Head of the Physical Education Department . He is remembered for his love for all sports , his passion for sportsmanship , his mentorship and his drive to keep the human body fit . This Trophy was established in 2018 by Old Boys , all athletes , to honour their former coach and teacher . As a testament to these attributes and values , this Trophy is to be given to the fittest Year 2 student , based on the NAPFA test , thereby encouraging the student to excel in his sport or in his pursuit of fitness . The 2019 Patrick Zehnder Trophy is awarded to Kieran Andre Longue ( ML202 ) who clocked a timing of 8 mins 15 secs in 2.4km .
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