LUMEN | THE ST JOSEPH ’ S INSTITUTION MAGAZINE
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Lumen is Latin for light or lamp . It also means clearness and understanding .
We hope this magazine will throw light on the people , programmes , and philosophy of SJI .
Whether you are a student , a teacher , a parent , an old boy , 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 .
1 | From the Editor 2 - 4 | SJI behind the Lens
5 | Class of ' 64 Reunites 6 - 7 | Reflections of Teachers Past and Present
8 - 9 | Enriching the Students ' Cultural Experience :
English Language Learning at SJI
10 - 11 | Learning to Serve : Service at SJI 12 - 13 | A Man for Others : Lawrence Da Silva 14 - 15 | A Double Bonus - Two Junior Josephians 16 - 17 | Leaving a Legacy : Fong Wai Hong 18 - 19 | My Josephian Journey : Ian Ernst Chai 20 - 21 | Serving with a Heart : Mohammed Fareez Mohamed Fahmy 22 - 23 | Reaching out to the Youths : Father Gerard Louis
Contributors
1 | KRISON TAN ( Page 8 )
Krison Tan ’ s vast interest in theatre performance has inspired him to appreciate English Literature and teach the subject and English . His article is on how to make language learning engaging .
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2 | P MARAKATHAM ( Page 10 )
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P Marakatham has been inspiring History students at SJI for almost 12 years . She also teaches Social Studies . Her article sheds light on how service is an integral part of a Josephian ’ s life .
3 | LIM BOON SIANG ( Page 12 )
On the cover ( Left to right ): Mrs Nicole Khoo , Mr Henry Sng , Mrs Ellen Woo , Mr Don Marcus , Mr Soo Chan Hua , Mrs Ng-Yeo Bee Kheng and Ms Juliana Woo Photo by Joachim Ong ( 421 )
The LUMEN Team
Advisor
Malcolm Wong
Editors
Daisy Chia Lim Boon Siang
Layout
Dhurrga Ettikan
Design & Production
Jerry Tan ( Paschal East Design )
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Lim Boon Siang , an English teacher , is passionate about nurturing the young , and building their resilience . Her article on Lawrence Da Silva ’ s experience gives us a glimpse at how SJI has taught him how to give back to society .
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4 | DARYL TAY ( Page 14 )
Daryl Tay ( SJI Graduating Class of 2008 ), an intern with the Corporate Communications Department in SJI , gives us an insight into the two Junior Josephians : Russell Yip ’ s and Hubert Yeo ’ s lives .
5 | DAISY CHIA ( Pages 16 and 20 )
Daisy Chia has been with SJI for 18 years . With every class she teaches , she hopes the boys are inspired to love and enjoy the English language . She wrote about
Mohammed Fareez Mohamed Fahmy and Fong Wai Hong both inspirational young men in their respective fields . 5
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6 | IAN ERNST CHAI ( Page 18 )
Ian Ernst Chai ( SJI Graduating Class of 2007 ) writes about the transformative Lasallian education he had received while he was at St . Michael ' s , SJI and SJI ( I ).
7 | JULIAN WONG ( Page 22 )
Julian Wong ( SJI graduating Class of 2007 ) is a relief teacher with SJI for one semester . His writing covers Fr . Gerard ’ s ministry to youths . His passion towards children and social service has motivated him to teach albeit for a short stint .
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