CHAPTER 5
CCA & CAS
Champions with teachers and supporters
Malay Cultural Society
TEACHER-IN-CHARGE Ms Fauziah Hussein ( Teacher I / C )
This year , the Malay Cultural Society ( MCS ) focused on enhancing student participation in national competitions and events . The SJI Malay Language Debating Team delivered an outstanding performance in the National Debate Competition Final ( Secondary ), held on 2 March 2024 . The team , consisting of Ariel Aiman ( FN401 ), Amir Hamza ( LE402 ), Mario Sebastian ( FN302 ), and Gerald Aurelius ( FN301 ), secured the Championship Trophy , defeating Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah in the final . As a double triumph , Ariel Aiman was awarded both the Best Speaker Award in the final and the Overall Best Speaker Award for the debate season . The event , organised by the Malay Youth Literary Association ( 4PM ), saw participation from 21 schools .
In another notable event , Ariel Aiman was invited to join a team of celebrities for the Bahas 4PM Selebriti debate , held as part of the M3 Youth Festival 2024 . This event was organised by 4PM in collaboration with the People ’ s Association ( PA ) and took place at Wisma Geylang Serai on 6 July 2024 . Aiman ’ s team emerged victorious in the debate .
In the Inter-Secondary Schools Translation Competition , organised by National Junior College on 18 July 2024 , SJI was represented by Gurjustin Chico Singh ( LE303 ) and Wylsen Steven Xu ( FN301 ). Out of 26 participating schools , the team achieved a commendable 6th place .
Rafiq Rizqi ( FN203 ) and Ariel Aiman ( FN401 ) also participated in the prestigious National Malay Oratorical Competition ,
‘ Saya Boleh Berpidato ,’ organised by the Malay Language Centre NUSA . Both Rafiq and Ariel advanced from the preliminary rounds to the finals , held on 29 July 2024 , and ultimately won their respective categories .
The MCS is also proud to acknowledge the appointment of Zachary Mathew ( LE301 ) and Ahmad Bin Mohammed Fahmy ( FN302 ) as Rakan Bahasa for Bulan Bahasa 2024 , by the Malay Language Council .
STUDENT EXCO
• Amir Hamza Bin Shahbudin ( LE402 ) / President
• Adam Zafran Bin Aziz ( ML402 ) / Vice-President
SJI debaters interviewed by Berita Mediacorp
Ariel Aiman as the first speaker for his celebrities team
A proud moment for Ariel Aiman
Justin and Wylsen receiving their certificates and medals
Rafiq rehearsing before the Malay Oratorical Competition Finals
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