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ISSUE 6 | DEC 2019

��ST. JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ALUMNI

Shawn Zechariah James-Batch ‘16....... page 01 -02

Vanisha Kuharaj - Batch‘15....... page 03-04

The White Partyby Stephanie Cheah....... page 05

Upcoming Alumni activities& events 2020....... page 06

SJIS Privilege Cardoutlets....... page 07-09

Scholarships given....... page 10

IN THIS WEEKNEWSLETTER

We would love to hear what you have been doing since leaving SJIS!

If you’d like to be on the next Alumni spotlight please email [email protected] with your name, years in SJIS and you have been up to!

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IN THIS WEEK

ALUMNISPOTLIGHT

Shawn ZechariahJames - Batch ‘16

�� Being in SJIS for about 4 years was honestly one of the best times of my life. I remember having a culture shock when I first entered the school, as I never had an international school exposure prior to that. I wish to thank the teachers who were in SJIS at the time, as they helped me so much during my time. Thinking back to when I was in school always jags up a lot of amazing memories such as all the amazing friends that I made, the friendships that I’ve forged with some teachers and playing sports. Through these, SJIS has moulded me to become someone who is appreciative, dedicated and sociable. The teachers who were part of my journey in SJIS were some of the most talented people I have met in my life, such as Mr Rajan, Mr Taufik, Mr Pravin, Ms Farah, Ms Shamini, Ms Michelle, Mr Saiful, Ms Halimatun, Ms Pooja, Ms Melissa, Ms Kelsey, Mr Ganesan, Ms Sophia and Mr Kaini, just to name a few. My favourite subject was Biology. I remember not really liking the subject, but after a while my interest in the subject grew...page 2

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One of my favourite teachers in SJIS was Mr Ganesan. I remember meeting him at the end of Year 11 and after talking to him, our friendship bloomed. I remember, the day before I sat for IGCSE, Mr Ganesan came up to me, gave me a pen and said that he had prayed for my friends and I to do well for our exams. I have never been so grateful to have a teacher like him. Moreover, he has an amazing voice when he sings, so that is just another reason to love him.

Besides that, I would like to thank my tennis coach, Coach Michael. With his dedication, love and respect for the sport, he trained and taught me and a couple of talented people to also share the same love, respect and enjoyment of the sport. He instilled the interest in my friends and I, and because of that, we joined the Majlis Sukan Sekolah Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (MSSWPKL) tournament. I was able to bring back a Silver medal in the 2015 U18 Men’s Doubles category. I was determined to obtain a gold medal in the next tournament, and my hard work had paid off.

In the 2016 U18 Men’s Doubles, my partner Justin Lee and I bagged the gold medal after beating our opponents 5-7, 6-1, 6-0. We made history as that was the first time SJIS obtained a gold medal in the Under 18 category.

I am currently in my second year, pursuing BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance in Sunway University. Prior to this, I did my Foundation in Arts in Sunway College. Once in a while, I make it a point to visit the school and catch up with the inspiring teachers.

I attended the first Alumni gathering in June and I appreciate the effort from the school to organise the gathering. It has allowed me to meet my old friends and teachers again. I look forward to attending more of the Alumni events and activities in the near future. To all my fellow Alumni, I wish you all the best; see you soon.

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Vanisha Kuharaj - Batch ‘15


In my 4 years at SJIS, I have observed and witnessed its growth and development. From a small school with very few students, SJIS has now grown tremendously from where it once was. I am very proud to share the success of the school with you.

After joining SJIS and getting additional assistance from my teachers and peers, not only did my academics improve, but I also acquired other skills such as leadership, interactive, responsibility and discipline. I sought these skills from the opportunities given to me; I was elected as a prefect where I learnt the meaning of discipline and responsibility. I was also involved in many other clubs and sports such as the Interact club where I further experienced the true meaning of leadership and mastered the art of interacting with people. The teacher who inspired me the most and motivated me to live and see things the way I do, was none other than Mr. Hamed (my Business Studies teacher). I did not major in Business but to be completely honest,

Business Studies was my favourite subject because the theory was simple to grasp and Mr. Hamed made his lessons really interesting. He always gave wise words of encouragement, helped with moving on the right path and doing the right thing; he also guided his students to look at the “bigger picture”.

I graduated in 2015, with results I never thought I would be able to achieve. I started university in the same year, with a decision to pursue a career in the Hospitality Industry because I did not like the idea of being in an office doing paperwork; I wanted to move towards something of my personality. The ideal goal was to finish my degree and travel, which still is the plan by the way. I have interned at multiple Marriott hotels and am due to complete my degree by next year. I will be travelling to Maldives to complete my last training semester, where I would either intern as a supervisor in the Guest Relations Department or the F&B floor manager.

However, I do not intend for my journey to end there. Upon completing my degree in hospitality and gaining sufficient experience, my next milestone is to pursue another field of education which I am very passionate about – Occupational Therapy, also known as Special Needs education. Many people have been curious with my choice, but my answer is very simple. I want to make a difference in these children’s lives. Honestly, through all my years at SJIS, I have learnt that by striving for what you want and working hard for it, you can achieve anything that you believe in.

I truly appreciate the amount of work and effort the school has put in to give us opportunities to catch up with each other and carry out activities together. The Alumni events help us keep in touch with old friends, apart from helping us create new and lasting bonds. In other words, it is a platform to meet new faces who share similar high school experiences, and we can learn about each other’s lives post-SJIS. Wishing you guys all the very best.



THE WHITE PARTY All-White Party at Why Not Kitchen & Bar that was held on 16 November 2019 was certainly a night to remember!

Familiar faces, old friends, and great memories; it was great to see everyone reconnecting! From students of the graduating class of 2015 to the A Level student who'd just finished their final exams the day prior, the night was buzzing with chit chat and laughter.See you at our next!

by Stephanie Cheah


ALUMNI EVENTS ARE AFANTASTIC WAY TO RECONNECT!

Events and Activities

Volunteer Day at an Orphanage home

Volunteer Day at Animal Shelter

Tea Time Talk

Alumni Night out - Pool Competition

Alumni Homecoming

Volunteer Day at Project Hearts

Personal development talk & Mid-AutumnFestival Event

Alumni Futsal competition

Christmas Gathering

Personal Development Talk

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February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

November

December

Stay tuned for our upcoming Year 2020 AlumniEvents & Activities.

The SJIS Privilege card entitles its members to certain discounts and other benefits as notified by SJIS to the members from time to time. If you would like to collect your card please drop by at our SJIS Office,1st Floor Campus 2,Ming Building. For those who are attending The Alumni Gathering on 15 June 2019, you will receive the Privilege Card upon registration.

With SJIS Privilege Card, all Alumni will be able to enjoy benefits from The Olive Tree Group : Venue Rental for Private Events Olive Tree Group provides space for any of your private events, from team dinners to birthday celebrations, in order for the rental fees to be waived, they would require you to purchase food and drinks from their venue.

If you’d like to only rent the space, Olive Tree Group have that option too. Rental rates can be discussed.

Alumni will be able to enjoy the benefits as stated below:

15% off all F&B (except promo items.)

Special Happy Hour price for Alumni all day

Special Monthly Promos designed specifically for

Alumni Exclusive Events (Free Invites)

No Cover Charge if Privilege Card is shown at the

door.

Applicable to all outlets under The Olive Tree Group. !


SJIS PRIVILEGE CARD

Alumni will be able to enjoy 20% discount on selected items at their store located at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. !

Wisma Harwant, WP, 106, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman,50100 Kuala Lumpur

Submarine Restaurant Scorpene ll provides space for any of your private events, from team dinners to birthday celebrations, in order for the rental fees to be waived, they would require you to purchase food and drinks from their venue. If you’d like to only rent the space, Olive Tree Group have that option too. Rental rates can be discussed.

Alumni will be able to enjoy the benefits as stated below:

15% off all F&B Lunch & Dinner

Special Promos designed specifically for Alumni.

No 12, Jalan Gereja, 50100 KL.

We are pleased to announce that Trace Restaurant and Bar has offered all SJIS Alumni and employees :

30% off all F&B (except Alcohol beverages.)

Applicable for max 10 people in a group.

Effective date : 12 August 2019 till 12 August 2020

In order to receive this discount, you must present your SJIS Privilege Card at the time of the purchase.

We are pleased to announce that Nosh, Tipple & Brew has offered all SJIS Alumni and employees :

10% off all items, all day long (except Alcohol

beverages and promo items)

To be able to utilize the “Lounge Room/ Area” at

Nosh, Tipple & Brew for free, upon availability.

Effective date :i 10 September 2019 till 10

September 2020

Bangunan Ming, Jalan Bukit Nanas, Kuala

Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah

Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Trace Restaurant & Bar (Westin Hotel) :

8 Jalan Binjai | Level 40, Kuala Lumpur

50450, Malaysia.

In order to receive this discount, you must present your SJIS Privilege Card at the time of the purchase.


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Want to dine at an elegant revolving restaurant situated 282m above ground level located at the tallest tower in Southeast Asia- KL Tower

Buffet Lunch – operation hours 1st session 11.30am until 1.00pm or 2nd session 1.30 pm until 3.00 pmRM107.55nett per adults & RM73.10nett per child (5 years – 12 years old)

Afternoon Tea –Weekday Monday to Friday 3.30 pm until 5.30pm.RM64.30nett per adults & RM54.60nett per child (5 years – 12 years old)

Hi Tea Buffet – Weekend Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday 3.30 pm until 5.30 pmRM76.00nett per adults & RM56.50nett per child (5 years – 12 years old)

Buffet Dinner – 1st session 6.30 pm until 8.30 pm or 2nd session 9.00 pm until 11.00 pm.RM194.90nett per adults & RM141.30nett per child (5 years – 12 years old)

Price for window seat remains the same, additional charges will be applied as below :

In order to receive this discount, you must present your SJIS Privilege Card at the time of the purchase. If you need more information on this please do not hesitate to contact me at 03-20224881.

Menara Kuala Lumpur, 2, Jalan Puncak, 50250 Kuala Lumpur

Effective date : 10 October 2019 till 10 October 2020.For reservation please contact : 03-2020 2121


Type Lunch After-noonTea

Hi-tea Dinner

WindowSeat

RM25 RM25 RM25 RM50

NEW CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP COMPANY:

We are pleased to announce that MPH Bookstore has offered all SJIS Alumni and employees:

10% OFF STOREWIDE on normal priced items (except for Agent Controlled, Value Buy, Nett Price, IT & Multimedia items) Special invitation to exciting events, book fairs and special deals in-store.

In order to receive this discount, you must present your SJIS Privilege Card at the time of the purchase. If you need more information on this, please do not hesitate to contact me at 03-20224881.

Effective date: 18 November 2019 till 18 November 2020

Scholarships

60%

70%

80%

100%

Total

5

4

2

9

19

Number of Students

La Sallian Bursaries

10%

50%

Total

2

14

16

Number of Students

SCHOLARSHIPS THAT WAS GIVENFOR 2019 INTAKE

IGCSESEPT 2019 INTAKEJAN 2020 INTAKE

PRIMARYJAN 2020 INTAKE

PRESCHOOLJAN 2020 INTAKE

10 % Bursary for Lasallian & Convent Alumni(T&C Apply)

50% Bursary for Lasallian & Convent Alumni for A Levels (T&C Apply)

INTAKES


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Malay Language

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Sunnyvale Preschool combines a world-class curriculum with a high-quality support system for teachers, as well as integrat-ed assessments. The curriculum is dedicated to help schools develop learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged. Sunnyvale Preschool has curriculum frameworks for English, Mathematics and Science, which have been designed to engage learners in an active and creative learning journey.

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