THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT SJI | LUMEN 13
Josh Tey ( LE303 )
The James Miller Room is not your regular room . It ’ s not as hot as your regular classroom and not as quiet as your Library . A perfect mix of both places , it is one of the students ’ favourite places to visit during free periods and after school . As you open the glass doors to the room , the cool breeze of air conditioning hits you as the soft smell of air freshener wafts through the air . As you enter , you are greeted by the soft chatter of students in the James Miller Room .
Liow Zi Xiang Justin ( LE303 )
Entering the school library is like stepping into another dimension . The moment you set foot in the library , you feel the soft multicoloured carpet brushing against your shoes , muffling the sound of your footsteps and preserving the sacredness of the place . The carpet also provides an eye-pleasing pattern with its vibrant shades of colours from bright blue to crimson red . Gentle yet frigid drafts of wind from the air conditioning cause the hairs on your skin to stand . The silence that greets one at the entrance is so deafening that it effectively sets students in a calm state perfect for focus .
In the library , it is effortless losing track of time while studying , reading or relaxing . The warm , pleasant and natural sunlight illuminates the cavernous space as it refracts through the coloured stained glass that depicts the school ’ s illustrious history . Shelves after shelves of seemingly unending books that emit a mix of fresh and musty smells resemble the tall walls of a maze . They surround and enclose you ; it is something that feels strangely comforting .
A place where you can relax , catch your breath , slow down and take a pause . Serene , silent and solemn , the library is always there for you , especially after a hectic and exhausting day . The library truly is a magical and peaceful haven .
Ignatius Paul Wong Han Chin ( LE101 )
The library has become one of my favourite places in SJI . The variety of books there gives me a chance to build up my reading habit , reading books from various genres in a quiet and peaceful environment . It is the perfect place for me to indulge in a good book or two . Even in a rush , I always pop by the library to borrow a few novels to read over the weekend . The library became a frequent stop for me especially when the Reading Programme Portfolio was assigned as it gave me easy access to a wide variety of books .
Mr Michael Poh
Having fun while getting work done : the photos represent my form class where the boys enjoy having fun with each other while learning skills which are important . To be disciplined and yet letting your hair down at the same time can be a daunting task . Yet , LE202 is moving towards this goal all the time . May we see more of such cases in the few months left . Ora et Labora !
Comforting and relaxing , the James Miller Room has much to offer : the ample space it has , the multiple chairs and tables , and even comfortable dark leather sofas for students to relax on . The room is always filled with students of different levels , all willing to offer aid to those who need help in their studies . As for those who require help in life and social issues , the room is home to the SJI counsellors who are kind and caring , ready and raring to offer support and help to those who need it .
No matter when you visit , the room is always full and crowded , with availability almost comparable to popular hawker centres during peak hours . Its cool comfort , without the restrictions of silence like a library , is why I love the James Miller Room .