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Education beyond the Ordinary

Issue 2016/09 (September)

News

Highlights • The SEED16 • Confirmation Mass • Pre-Confirmation Recollection • Trailblazers Form Four Camp • Form One Field Trip • Achievements

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Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) 5 – 8 September

School holidays 10 – 18 September

Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) 10 – 13 October

St Joseph’s Private School, Kuching

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Seventy five Form One and Two students from St Joseph’s Private School joined The SEED16. The SEED16, a collaborative effort between the Kuching Chapter of the Sarawak Catholic Teachers’ Guild (SCTG) and the Empowered Ministry of St. Joseph’s Cathedral, was held successfully from the 10th until 12th September 2016 at the ACCPC, St. Joseph Cathedral, with approximately 400 Form One and Two student participants from various secondary schools in the Kuching Division. This three-day programme was indeed a fun-filled and enriching experience, realized through a series of activities of different nature but being united under the theme of spiritual development. The participants’ zeal, enthusiasm and engagement were indeed very encouraging. Ñ

10 – 11 September



An ice-breaker marked the launching of the programme on Day 1. The praise and worship slots laid a revitalizing start for each session. Various performances by the Skit Team were simply amazing – participants engrossed in the world of sign language with inspirational MTV as background.

Two sessions that were religious in nature were arranged. One was the Saturday community mass at the St. Joseph’s Cathedral and the other was an “Adoration and Ministering” slot as part of the concluding session on Day 3. Two activities were scheduled at night. The first was the screening of a movie entitled “Confessions of a Prodigal Son” and the second was Family Nite - a family bonding time with a potbless and fellowship as well as various group performances by the participants. Ñ

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A range of inspirational talks with intriguing teen-related topics built on a continuum along the theme of the Prodigal Son was lined up - “The Story,”, “The Departure”, “The Good Life”, “The Broken”, “Regret, Realization and the Return”, “The Homecoming” and “The Restoration”. The last talk “The Restoration” was the highlight that ended the three-day programme aptly. Among the five areas identified for restoration – Family, Friends, School, God/Church and Self whereby Self topped the list, followed by family. All sessions ran smoothly and accordingly. The

efficiency that was made a reality due to cooperation and team spirit was really astonishing. Most importantly, a journey of self-discovery was made possible for the participants. A resounding accomplishment for the 2016 Seed 16 organising committee – job well done indeed and the applause is deservingly yours! Ο

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Thirty two Form Four students from St Joseph’s Private

School joined 206 students from other schools for their

Sacrament of Confirmation at St Joseph’s Cathedral.

The sacrament was administered within the Mass by

Archbishop John Ha, the Archbishop of Kuching with

the help of Fr Felix Au, Fr Alvin Ng, SJ and Fr Francis

Lim, SJ. The boys were smartly dressed in white shirts

and maroon ties while the girls were resplendent in their

white dresses and veils.

For more photos, please refer to the school website.



Nineteen Form Four Catholic

students went for their pre-confirmation

recollection on 31 August 2016 at Greccio

Retreat House, 19th Mile, Kuching-Serian

Road.

The recollection was facilitated by

Fr Alvin Ng, SJ, Mr Benedict Lo, Fr Francis

Lim, SJ and Ms Sarah Marimuthu.

Apart from the Life in the Spirit

Seminar by the Bread of Life Community last

August, this was another good opportunity for

our students to prepare well for their

Sacrament of Confirmation on 9 September

2016.

The day started with registration

at the school chapel. The students were then

informed on the spot that they would be

going for a time away at Greccio Retreat

House. They had no idea that they were

going there because they thought they

would have the recollection in school.

Energisers as ways to sprite up

the participants were carried out by Mr

Benedict Lo and Ms Sarah Marimuthu. Ñ

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More photos on the school website



The participants were asked at the

beginning to reflect on what confirmation is

to them. Questions were posed to them, for

example, Why be confirmed? What is my

response to this sacrament? What do I want

from this? How do I want to follow the

Lord?

The participants were also led in a

meditative prayer using songs of Taize,

followed by a gospel imaginative

contemplation based on Peter walking on

the water (Mt 14:23-33). Ñ





A delicious lunch and morning

break were provided by the caring

Franciscan Sisters of Sarawak who run the

retreat house.

A session on what it means to be a

prophet, priest and king (PPK) in terms of

Jesus’ ministry using video clips from the

Lord of the Ring followed after lunch. The

participants were asked to reflect on their

roles, skills / gifts and what they have to

give up to fulfil their roles.

Each was given two sets of paper

strips to write on one, things they value now

and the other, areas they feel they might be

called to do as PPK now.

They were asked to look at what

they wrote and see which ones that conflict

or complement each other.

They then were told to place those

they did not want or cannot offer yet in the

Bin and those they want to fulfil and offer

in the Basket which was offered up at the

concluding Mass.

Towards the end, an affirmation

and missioning exercise was carried out

where the participants wrote for their

personal use actual steps that they would

take to be a committed disciple of Jesus. Ñ





The recollection concluded with a missioning Mass. The Confirmation candidates

were sent forth to bear the light of Christ and be salt of the earth through the presentation of a

tea light candle and a pinch of salt in a small paper box each. Ο





24 -26 August 2 0 1 6


The Form Four Class of 2016 experienced our fourth retreat together at Matang Wildlife Centre. One with nature and one with each other, we spent three days and two nights together in fellowship and fun. On Wednesday, 24 July 2016, the classes left for the natural wonders of the local wildlife. After a short bus ride, we reached the centre and settled in: the girls at the longhouse and the boys at the campsite. A short tour of the place introduced the students to the work done at the facility. Ñ



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The next day, the contingent set out for their hike up Gunung Serapi, an eight-kilometre hike. Unfortunately, the hike could not be finished because of fallen trees that blocked the path. Instead, the students enjoyed the cool relief of the flowing stream. During the camp, we learnt about each other, the world, and ourselves. We had the time to reflect on our lives and the impact they bring. By the time we got back on Friday, we had all grown closer to each other and to our true selves. Surely this is Education Beyond the Ordinary. Ο Written by Germaine Cassandra (F4ScPhi)



On 18 August 2016, the Form One students of St Josephís Private School had their educational field trip to Matang Wildlife Centre and Damai Central. Each of the five classes was accompanied by two teachers. The students gathered at the school foyer at 7.25 am for the singing of the state anthem and the reciting of the daily prayer. After Fr Francis made a short speech and Fr Stephen said a prayer for all those going on the trip, the students boarded their buses with much enthusiasm. At Matang Wildlife Centre, the students were divided into three groups, with 1A on their own, 1B and 1C making up the second group, and 1D and 1E in the third group. After a short briefing by the Matang Wildlife Centre staff, the three groups were led by their respective tour guides along forest trails to see animals such as orang-utans, hornbills, gibbons, peacocks, porcupines and crocodiles. After the enjoyable and educational walk, the students had lunch under some shady huts by a river at the wildlife centre. Ñ

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18 August




Following this, the students boarded the buses once more and headed to Damai Central. Upon arrival, they got into their respective groups of about 18 to begin the dodgeball matches. The first four teams were instructed to get ready while the others had some time to visit the convenience stores, souvenir shops and the cafeteria while awaiting their turn to play. Each team was determined to win and worked hard to keep the ball from hitting them. When the matches ended and the excitement died down, everyone headed back to school. The students went home exhausted but contented and a bit more knowledgeable than before. All in all, it was a satisfying experience and they are looking forward to future field trips. Ο

Written by: Ashley Yeo Ju Yen (F1A)

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18 August




On 13 August 2016, Interactors from St Joseph’s Private School brought adult diapers for the residents of The Home of Love. They also donated RM 585 (proceeds from their sale of drinks) to Cheshire Home. Ο

Vice-President Tham Wan Teng (F2D) passing the donation to Sr Regina in Cheshire Home

Interactors Jordan Hu Siang Chau (F3D), Tham Wan Teng , Cheng Sze Theng (F2A) and Chloe Tan Qi (F1E) together with some of the residents of the Home of Love

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Achievement

Maia Faith Leong (P3Love): First in the RHB-New Straits Times Sarawak State Spell-It-Right (SIR) Challenge for Primary School Category held on 20 August with a prize of RM2000. Maia will represent Sarawak at the National Challenge on 1 October in Kuala Lumpur. Tara Jane Bhasker (F2A): Third in the RHB-New Straits Times Sarawak State Spell-It-Right (SIR) Challenge for Secondary School Category held on 21 August with a prize of RM2000.



Achievement

Top 100 Primary Category Maia Faith Leong (P3Love) Top 100 Secondary Category 1. Ashley Yeo Ju Yen (F1A) 2. Jaypheth Balang Paul (F1A) 3. Sean Christian Law Hui Yu (F1A) 4. Tara Jane Bhasker (F2A) 5. Chang San Ying (F2B)

6. Myra Rebecca Wong Jia Min (F2B) 7. Nydia Lynn Yong Shu Thiin (F3A) 8. Joshua Paren Paul (F3A) 9. Germaine Cassandra (F4ScPhi) 10. Marcus Ho Hao Xiang (F4ScPhi) 11. Nick Lau Hui Long (F4ScPhi)



Sports Achievement G olf Nicole Wong Yen Ping (F3D) won the daily nett prize in the Sarawak Classic 2016 held in KGS on 13 - 14 August 2016

Ministry of Youth & Sports Sarawak Extreme Games Championship 2016 Climb Ascend, 27 - 28 August 2016 Isaac Lau YuJie (F4ScPhi) won Bronze in Youth & Boys category and Silver in Team Novice category.

Nicole Wong Yen Ping (F3D) won 5th gross under the ladies category, 3rd Sarawak Grand Championship Golf Tournament, 2 - 4 Sept 2016 at KGS



Sports Achievement Sixth Samarahan-Kuching Primary and Secondary Inter-School Swimming Championship

Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya 10 – 11 September 2016

Champion 1. St Joseph’s Private Secondary School – 464 points

2. SMK Kuching High – 364 points

3. SMK Batu Lintang – 293 points

4. SM Lodge – 221 points

5. SMK Padungan – 213 points

Ñ More photos on the school website



Sports Achievement Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya 10 – 11 September 2016

A total of 20 primary schools and 16 secondary schools

participated in this event.

Fifteen of our primary school students took part.

1. ALISTAIR LEO PHILIP (P4Hope)

2. ARTHUR LEO PHILIP (P1Hope)

3. ASHLEY LIEW (P4Faith)

4. BENDEDICT NG (P4Faith)

5. DYLAN CHU (P5Faith)

6. JARED SIM (P3Hope)

7. JOSHUA SIM (P5Faith)

8. KIMBERLY SIM (P2Hope)

9. MARCUS JIMOK (P3Faith)

10. NATHAN CHU (P3Love)

11. PAIGE WONG (P2Hope)

12. PARIS WONG (P5Faith)

13. SAMANTHA THAM (P5Faith)

14. SARA THAM (P3Hope)

15. SEAN LIM (P4Hope)

Twenty four of our secondary school students took part.

1. ANTHONY KHO (F3B)

2. CALVIN SOH (F3C)

3. CHAN SAN YING (F2B)

4. CHERYL LIM (F3A)

5. DARRYL LIEW (F3B)

6. DERRICK TEO (F4ScTheta)

7. IAN SIM (F1D)

8. JOEL LIM (F3C)

9. JOSHUA LAU (F1B)

10. LINUS ONG (2C)

11. MARCUS LAW (5ScTheta)

12. MARCUS ONG (F1D)

13. NIGEL WONG (F2E)

14. NOEL LIM (F2C)

15. QUINSTEEN KUEH (F5ScTheta)

16. SAMANTHA WAN (F2B)

17. SELINA SIM (F3D)

18. SERENE LIEW (3C)

19. STEPHANIE SIM (F1D)

20. THEODORE LEE (F4ScTheta)

21. VERONICA CHIN (F3C)

22. ZOE TAN (F5ScTheta)

23. ZACHARY TAN (F3C)

24. ZIA TAN (F1B)

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Sixth Samarahan-Kuching Primary and Secondary Inter-School Swimming Championship




Ashley Liew (P4Faith)

SILVER 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY

SILVER 100 M FREESTYLE


BRONZE 100 M BACKSTROKE

BRONZE 50 M BUTTERFLY

BRONZE 50 M BACKSTROKE


Sara Tham (P3Hope)

SILVER 100 M BACKSTROKE

BRONZE 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY

BRONZE 50 M BREASTROKE


Anthony Kho Nai Sioing (F3B)

SILVER 50 M BREASTROKE

Joshua Lau Bin Yao (F1B)

SILVER 200 IM



SILVER 100 M BUTTERFLY


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Sports Achievement Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya

10 – 11 September 2016

Zia Tan Chun Ing (F1B)

- Best Girl Group C

GOLD 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY

GOLD 50 M BREASTROKE


GOLD 50 M BACKSTOKE

GOLD 100 M BACKSTROKE

GOLD 50 M FREESTYLE (RECORD)





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Zachary Tan Kian Phen (F3C)

- Best Boy Group B

GOLD 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY (RECORD)



GOLD 50 M BUTTERFLY (RECORD)

GOLD 100 M BUTTERFLY

GOLD 50 M BACKSTROKE (RECORD)

GOLD 100 M BACKSTROKE

GOLD 50 M FREESTYLE

GOLD 100 M FREESTYLE

GOLD 200 M FREESTYLE (RECORD)

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Zoe Tan Chia Chia (F5ScTheta)

- Best Girl Group A

GOLD 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY

GOLD 50 M FREESTYLE



SILVER 50 BREASTROKE





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GIRLS 4 X 50 FREESTYLE RELAY GOLD

- Zoe Tan Chia Chia (F5ScT), Selina Sim Shu Siang (F3D) , Stephanie Sim Shu Ming (F1D), Zia Tan Chun Ing (F1B)

BOYS 4 X 50 IND MED RELAY BRONZE

- Zachary Tan Kian Phen (F3C) , Anthony Kho Nai Siong (F3B),

Joshua Lau Bin Yao (F1B), Joel Lim Ting Hooi (F3C)

GIRLS 4 X 50 IND MEDLEY RELAY SILVER

- Selina Sim Shu Siang (F3D), Zia Tan Chun Ing (F1B), Zoe Tan Chia Chia (F5ScT), Stephanie Sim Shu Ming (F1D)


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