Diary of Events
22 Oct 2020 : Year 4 IP Paraliturgy & Farewell Ceremony
The Year 4 IP Paraliturgy & Farewell Ceremony was held on 22 October to mark the boys ’ transition into the next phase of their Integrated Programme ( IP ) where they will assume the 2-year International Baccalaureate Diploma programme ( IBDP ) from 2021 to 2022 .
The paraliturgy and farewell event was a rite of passage for the IP boys to put a closure to their secondary years , and to be orientated for junior college education . In a blink of an eye , the Year 4 IP cohort has completed their 4 years of Secondary studies in the 6-year Integrated Programme , and will soon be embarking on their final 2 years in the IBDP next year . At this juncture , it is also an appropriate time for the boys to pause and reflect , to be mindful of and cherish the different groups of people who have journeyed with them , lifted them when they are down , motivated and encouraged them and simply having a positive influence on them .
Secondary also came together to cheer for them via Zoom . Their Form Tutors who have watched them grow into fine gentlemen throughout their Year 3 and 4 , also went on stage to share their words of encouragement and support , and their wonderful experiences in teaching and guiding the students from their own form classes .
There were also sharing by student representatives from each class , led by Head Prefect , Brandan Nicholas Bolte ( MN401 ). Each class representative physically gave a speech and shared their words of affirmation for their peers . The current Y6 students and alumni also were present to give valuable advice on how the boys can better manage their time & the workload so as to meet the requirements and expectations of the IB curriculum and how they can make their IBDP experience in their Year 5 & 6 more enriching and meaningful in such a way that they can benefit fully from it .
The last 4 years must have been a roller coaster ride for our boys and also for the teachers as well , who have journeyed with this class of 2020 IP boys . This Covid-19 year has been an exceptionally challenging year for all students and teachers as they worked , taught and studied from home for the first time during the Circuit Breaker period in April .
Due to safe distancing measures , the different groups of people who have journeyed with the boys were unable to physically attend the event . Instead , they were present virtually with the boys . The parents / guardians were able to watch the event live via Zoom broadcast . The Parent Support Group ( PSG ) recorded a specially made video to offer words of encouragement and well-wishes to the boys , while the teachers who have taught them in Lower
Josephian Annual 2020 67