LUMEN
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LUMEN THE ST. JOSEPH’ S INSTITUTION MAGAZINE
LUMEN is Latin for light or lamp. It also means clearness and understanding.
We hope this magazine will shed light on the people, programmes, and philosophy of SJI.
Whether you are a student, a teacher, a parent, an alumnus, or just someone who supports the school, may what we have to say help you understand the school and what it stands for and perhaps shed a little more light onto your path on the journey that is life.
On the cover: Our school A-Division Football team were crowned Champions of the 2025 NSG A-Division Football Championships( Pg 14-15). Photo by Quinlen Low( LE509).
The LUMEN Team
Advisor
Mr Justin Arul Pierre
Editor
Mr Eugene Ong
Design
Diseno Advertising
Photography
SJI
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Lumen is a publication of St. Joseph’ s Institution, Singapore. © St. Joseph’ s Institution, 2025. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage or retrieval system, without the permission of the copyright owner.
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From the Editor Through the Lens Bringing Watercolour to Life The Innomakers Programme The SJI ArtScience Programme Embracing Growth and Dedicated Service
SJI Football: A Season Written in Grit Unity and Glory Hearts United in Our Football Journey A Palette of Passions and Perspectives Our Teachers Who Took the Road Less Travelled
Programme Feature Meaningful Professional Development Moments LENT PROJECT 2025 The Road to SYF 2025 Shaping Possibilities Through Interdisciplinary Learning Journeys
SJI Community A Meaningful Internship with the Singapore Prison Service Serving with Heart and Purpose – Meet the 2025 PSG EXCO Team
CONTRIBUTORS
Staff Ms Pennie Ong Mr Michael Ee Mr Eugene Ong Mrs Janet Kwok Ms Lim Boon Siang Ms Haidar Afandi Mr Matthew Grey
Students Ashlyn Thanaraj( ML611) Darren Lee( LE403) Kaedrin Isaacs( ML401) Anshuman Nair( LE403) Izzhami Bahari( FN401)
Mr Michael Poh Ms Madhu Sakhrani Ms Ho Ki Hui Ms Kavitha Rajan( PSG) FPAM Academic Teams Ms Anita Sebastian