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Noah Yang Shanwei( MN618)

Lasallian Distinguished Service Award
Noah Yang Shanwei is an exceptional young leader whose dedicated service has profoundly impacted both his peers and the wider community. Known for his sincerity, authenticity and reflective leadership, Noah balances creativity with discipline and fosters collaborative growth, earning respect as a servant leader.
As CEO of PRISM, a social entrepreneurship club, he led impactful projects such as CONNECTION, supporting children with rare skin conditions and raised $ 1,084 for the Migrant Workers’ Centre. His leadership skills gained international recognition as a Top 3 finalist in Singapore at the Global Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge 2024.
Noah also excelled as Debate Team Leader, mentoring younger members and promoting excellence, while supporting the arts as Stage Manager for the charitable production Starstruck the Musical. He contributed extensively to school life through roles in Mahalo 2024, ROHxSJI, Lasallian Leadership Training Camp and as an Orientation Group Leader. His long-term commitment included weekly tutoring with the Heartware Tuition Programme.
His global perspective was enriched by the Global Education Programme Chengdu trip, the S Rajaratnam Lecture and Youth Bilingual Discourse facilitation. Awarded the 2025 Singapore Silent Heroes Student Apex Award, Noah exemplifies quiet, powerful service and is proudly honoured with the SJI Lasallian Distinguished Service Award.

Siddhartha Srivathsan( LE605)

Lasallian Distinguished Service Award
Siddhartha Srivathsan is a tenacious and versatile individual whose quiet determination, intellectual depth and spirit of service have greatly impacted the SJI community. Recognized by peers and teachers as resourceful, reflective and driven, he uplifts others through his actions and example.
As a leader at the 2024 Lasallian Leadership Training Camp, Siddhartha demonstrated empathy and vision by planning meaningful activities and inviting community speakers, inspiring younger students while growing in his own leadership.
Beyond leadership, he balanced academic rigor with athletic discipline as a member of the 2024 National Schools Basketball Team. He also showcased creativity and problem-solving in the Global Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge and contributed to school life through Student Council and media projects.
Siddhartha’ s global awareness deepened during the Global Education Programme trip to Thailand, where he reflected on privilege and responsibility. An avid wildlife photographer, he expresses his empathy and creativity through capturing nature’ s beauty.
Through his diverse roles as scholar, leader, athlete and artist, Siddhartha embodies Lasallian values of Faith, Service and Community, leaving a lasting legacy of resilience, integrity and quiet influence at SJI.
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