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St Joseph s Private School Jalan Nagor, off Jalan Satok, 93400 Kuching 082-414575

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Highlights School holidays 10 18 September Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) 10 13

1 St Joseph s Private School Jalan Nagor, off Jalan Satok, Kuching News & Updates Education beyond the Ordinary Issue 2016/09 (September) S e l a m a t H a r i M a l a y s i a Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) 5 8 September Highlights School holidays September Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) October The SEED16 Confirmation Mass Pre-Confirmation Recollection Trailblazers Form Four Camp Form One Field Trip Achievements

2 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 funfilled 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. Issue 2016/09 (September) 2/24

3 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. Issue 2016/09 (September) 3/24

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,

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.

4 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 Issue 2016/09 (September) 4/24

C M 9 onfirmation September 2 0 1 6 ass 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

5 C M 9 onfirmation September ass 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. Issue 2016/09 (September) 5/24

6 Nineteen Form Four Catholic students went for their pre-confirmation recollection on 31 August 2016 at Greccio Retreat House, 19 th 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 More photos on the school website Pre-Confirmation Recollection 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. Issue 2016/09 (September) 6/24

Pre-Confirmation Recollection 2 0 1 6 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?

7 Pre-Confirmation Recollection 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). More photos on the school website Issue 2016/09 (September) 7/24

8 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. Pre-Confirmation Recollection 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. More photos on the school website Issue 2016/09 (September) 8/24

the earth through the presentation of a tea light candle and a pinch of salt in a

9 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 Pre-Confirmation Recollection More photos on the school website Issue 2016/09 (September) 9/24

More photos on the school website 24-26 August 2 0 1 6 The Form Four Class of 2016 experienced our fourth retreat together at Matang Wildlife

On Wednesday, 24 July 2016, the classes left for the natural wonders of the local wildlife.

10 More photos on the school website August 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. Issue 2016/09 (September) 10/24

The next day, the contingent set out for their hike up Gunung Serapi, an eightkilometre hike.

Instead, the students enjoyed the cool relief of the flowing stream.

We had the time to reflect on our lives and the impact they bring.

11 The next day, the contingent set out for their hike up Gunung Serapi, an eightkilometre 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 August Written by Germaine Cassandra (F4ScPhi) More photos on the school website Issue 2016/09 (September) 11/24

On 18 August 2016, the Form One students of St Josephs Private School had their educational field trip to Matang Wildlife Centre and Damai Central.

12 On 18 August 2016, the Form One students of St Josephs 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. F T ield rip F O 18 August orm ne More photos on the school website Issue 2016/09 (September) 12/24

F St Joseph s Private School, Kuching T ield rip F O 18 August orm ne Following this, the students boarded the buses once more and headed to Damai Central.

13 F St Joseph s Private School, Kuching T ield rip F O 18 August orm ne 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. More photos on the school website Ο Written by: Ashley Yeo Ju Yen (F1A) Issue 2016/09 (September) 13/24

r a c t C l u b Vice-President Tham Wan Teng (F2D) passing the donation to Sr

14 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 I n t e r a c t C l u b Vice-President Tham Wan Teng (F2D) passing the donation to Sr Regina in Cheshire Home from St Joseph s Private School bro Ο Issue 2016/09 (September) 14/24

Achievement Maia Faith Leong (P3Love): in the RHB-New Straits Times Sarawak

15 Achievement Maia Faith Leong (P3Love): 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): 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. Issue 2016/09 (September) 15/24

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.

16 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) Issue 2016/09 (September) 16/24

Sports Achievement Nicole Wong Yen Ping (F3D) won the daily nett prize in the

won 5th gross under the ladies category, 3rd Sarawak Grand Championship Golf

Games Championship 2016 Climb Ascend, 27-28 August 2016 (F4ScPhi) won Bronze in

17 Sports Achievement Nicole Wong Yen Ping (F3D) won the daily nett prize in the Sarawak Classic 2016 held in KGS on August 2016 Nicole Wong Yen Ping (F3D) won 5th gross under the ladies category, 3rd Sarawak Grand Championship Golf Tournament, 2-4 Sept 2016 at KGS Ministry of Youth & Sports Sarawak Extreme Games Championship 2016 Climb Ascend, August 2016 (F4ScPhi) won Bronze in Youth & Boys category and Silver in Team Novice category. Issue 2016/09 (September) 17/24

Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya 10 11 September 2016 Sports Achievement 1. St Joseph s Private Secondary School 464 points 2.

18 Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya September 2016 Sports Achievement 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 Champion More photos on the school website Issue 2016/09 (September) 18/24

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.

19 Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya 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) Sports Achievement Twenty four of our secondary school students took part. 1. ANTHONY KHO (F3B) 18. SERENE LIEW (3C) 2. CALVIN SOH (F3C) 19. STEPHANIE SIM (F1D) 3. CHAN SAN YING (F2B) 20. THEODORE LEE (F4ScTheta) 4. CHERYL LIM (F3A) 21. VERONICA CHIN (F3C) 5. DARRYL LIEW (F3B) 22. ZOE TAN (F5ScTheta) 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) 23. ZACHARY TAN (F3C) 24. ZIA TAN (F1B) Issue 2016/09 (September) 19/24

Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya 10 11 September 2016 Sports Achievement Ashley Liew (P4Faith) SILVER 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY SILVER 100 M FREESTYLE SILVER 200 M FREESTYLE BRONZE 100 M

20 Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya September 2016 Sports Achievement Ashley Liew (P4Faith) SILVER 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY SILVER 100 M FREESTYLE SILVER 200 M FREESTYLE BRONZE 100 M BACKSTROKE BRONZE 50 M BUTTERFLY BRONZE 50 M BACKSTROKE BRONZE 100 M BUTTERFLY Sara Tham (P3Hope) SILVER 100 M BACKSTROKE BRONZE 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY BRONZE 50 M BREASTROKE BRONZE 100 M BREASTROKE Anthony Kho Nai Sioing (F3B) SILVER 50 M BREASTROKE Joshua Lau Bin Yao (F1B) SILVER 200 IM SILVER 50 M FREESTYLE SILVER 100 M FREESTYLE SILVER 100 M BUTTERFLY BRONZE 50 M BUTTERFLY Issue 2016/09 (September) 20/24

Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya 10 11 September 2016 Sports Achievement Zia Tan Chun Ing (F1B) - Best Girl Group C GOLD 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY GOLD 50 M BREASTROKE GOLD 100 M

21 Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya September 2016 Sports Achievement Zia Tan Chun Ing (F1B) - Best Girl Group C GOLD 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY GOLD 50 M BREASTROKE GOLD 100 M BREASTROKE GOLD 50 M BACKSTOKE GOLD 100 M BACKSTROKE GOLD 50 M FREESTYLE (RECORD) SILVER 100 M FREESTYLE SILVER 200 M FREESTYLE BRONZE 50 M BUTTERFLY BRONZE 100 M BUTTERFLY Issue 2016/09 (September) 21/24

Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya 10 11 September 2016 Sports Achievement Zachary Tan Kian Phen (F3C) - Best Boy Group B GOLD 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY (RECORD) GOLD 50 M BREASTROKE GOLD 100 M

22 Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya September 2016 Sports Achievement Zachary Tan Kian Phen (F3C) - Best Boy Group B GOLD 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY (RECORD) GOLD 50 M BREASTROKE GOLD 100 M BREASTROKE 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) Issue 2016/09 (September) 22/24

Sports Achievement Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya 10 11 September 2016 Zoe Tan Chia Chia (F5ScTheta) - Best Girl Group A GOLD 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY GOLD 50 M

23 Sports Achievement Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya September 2016 Zoe Tan Chia Chia (F5ScTheta) - Best Girl Group A GOLD 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY GOLD 50 M FREESTYLE GOLD 100 M FREESTYLE GOLD 200 M FREESTYLE SILVER 50 BREASTROKE SILVER 50 M BUTTERFLY SILVER 100 M BUTTERFLY BRONZE 100 M BREASTROKE Issue 2016/09 (September) 23/24

Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya 10 11 September 2016 Sports Achievement GIRLS 4 X 50 FREESTYLE RELAY GOLD - Zoe Tan Chia Chia

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 -

24 Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre, Petra Jaya September 2016 Sports Achievement 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) Ο Issue 2016/09 (September) 24/24

i a Sapientiae celebration Chinese New Year Private School Joseph s February

i a Sapientiae celebration Chinese New Year Private School Joseph s February V i a Sapientiae Life of Wisdom Education beyond the Ordinary 2017 02 February A monthly newsletter of St Joseph s Family of Schools Kuching www.stjosephprivate.com Chinese New Year celebration St Joseph