Astronomy Club |
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TEACHER-IN-CHARGE Mr Joogal Kishor ( Teacher I / C )
STUDENT EXCO
• Stuti Akshintulu ( MN618 ) / President
• Lee Zi Ying , Rayna ( FN601 ) / Vice-President
• Malyala Kusumita ( MN619 ) / General Secretary and Treasurer
• Pamarati Smriti ( MN620 ) / Director of Learning
• Nathan Yap Ka Jun ( ML615 ) / Director of Learning
• Srijan Karunakaran ( FN602 ) / Director of Learning
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Earlier this year , the Astronomy CAS collaborated with Beacon CAS to organise “ Picnic Under The Stars ,” a fundraising event supporting ItsRainingRaincoats , a charitable organisation aiding migrant workers in Singapore . The event allowed students to stargaze , share a meal , and enjoy time with friends . The large turnout reflected the enthusiasm and willingness of Josephians to contribute to their community .
After months of theory sessions led by the Y6 EXCO to familiarise Astronomy members with key content , six teams , composed of Y5 and Y6 students , participated in AstroChallenge 2024 , an annual competition hosted by the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University during the June holidays . Participants designed and presented posters based on their chosen inquiry questions and had the opportunity to explore presentations from other schools , gaining valuable insights into astronomy .
The incoming Y5 EXCO members also attended the School Astronomy Networking Dinner , organised by Astronomy — SG . At this event , they discussed potential collaborations with other astronomy clubs across Singapore and made valuable connections with representatives from institutions like Singapore Polytechnic and NUS School of Science and Technology . Other school activities included Astronite 2024 , hosted by Raffles Institution .
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Stargazing session at the Botanic Gardens . |
SJI ’ s participants for AstroChallenge 2024 |
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Participants from AstroChallenge 2024 showcased their posters , and attendees enjoyed astronomy-themed games like Charades and Jeopardy . The event concluded with a stargazing session , during which students from different schools shared equipment and exchanged knowledge on practical astronomy . |
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Southern pinwheel galaxy |
These events allowed members to connect with fellow astronomy enthusiasts and build meaningful relationships with peers who share their passion . |
Astronomy EXCO members who participated in the School Astronomy Networking Dinner 2024 |