News & Updates St Joseph s Private School Jalan Nagor, 93400 Kuching 082-414575 082-420575 014-6956575 www.stjosephprivate.com Education beyond the Ordinary Issue 2015/9 (September) Selamat Hari Semester Break 19 27 September 2015 Malaysia 16 September 2015 God s blessings upon all Form Three students as they prepare for their PT3 Examination 12, 13 and 15 October 2015 Highlights Hari Malaysia Exhibition Form Three Field Trip Buddhist Society The Tempest Afterparty School Camps Interact Club Achievements
Exhibition in conjunction with Hari Malaysia To celebrate Malaysia Day, the students of Form One presented an exhibition from 7 to 15 September 2015 in the Meeting Room. Through this exhibition, all students can know more about our beloved country, the progress after independence, and our pride to be Malaysian. Traditional dress of Malaysia Various handicraft of the students on display Students presented exhibits based on all sorts of topics such as the diversity of Malaysian cultures and traditions, the contribution of our pioneers, and many more to show people the colours and specialties of Malaysia. Issue 2015/9 (September) 2/20
Exhibition in conjunction with Hari Malaysia This exhibition not only exhibited information about Malaysia, but students have also prepared some quizzes and games as well. There were also fun jokes at a corner to bring a little laughter. Some models of beautiful architecture constructed by the students were also displayed in the exhibition. The students have put a lot of effort in this exhibition to express their love towards our country and appreciation of what the country has contributed for us. During the preparation of the exhibition, our patriotism was the motivation for us to present the beauty of Malaysia as much as we can and exert our creativity. Opening ceremony During the process of setting up this exhibition students and teachers have also discovered and learned more about Malaysia that cannot be found in books. This exhibition has sent a strong message of love towards our country. Issue 2015/9 (September) 3/20
Form Three Field Trip to Sematan 14 August 2015 On 14 th August 2015, Form Three students paid a visit to the Palm Beach Resort, Sematan. This field trip was organized mainly to foster a greater bond among the students. It also provided a nice release from the stress of the upcoming PT3 examination. For more photos, go to the school website Issue 2015/9 (September) 4/20
Form Three Field Trip to Sematan 14 August 2015 We had the opportunity to play a lot of games on the beach and to play in the swimming pool. Through this, we built teamwork among the students. All of us greatly enjoyed ourselves. Hopefully, the teachers did too. reported by Germaine Cassandra (Form 3A) For more photos, go to the school website Issue 2015/9 (September) 5/20
Buddhist Society Visit to Kuching Buddhist Society and Kuching Buddhist Village 15 August 2015 Fifteen students from the Buddhist Society of St Joseph s Private School visited the premises of the Kuching Buddhist Society (KBS) at Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho on 15 August 2015. They were introduced to some basic practices of KBS and shown around the compound. After that, they visited the Kuching Buddhist Village located at Batu Kitang and had a vegetarian lunch there. They were accompanied by their teacher, Ms Bong Wan Yuan and some other teachers. Issue 2015/9 (September) 6/20
The Tempest Afterparty An afterparty was held on 22 August 2015 at Thian Court, Hall 2, Crown Square in appreciation to all cast, crew, non-teaching staff and teachers for their hard work, and for the success of The Tempest. There was karaoke with students singing their favourite tunes, some games with prizes, good food and excellent company. Photos are by Yong Jee Ham (F4ScTheta) and Nichol Adam Shim Wei Wan (F4ScTheta) More photos on the school website Issue 2015/9 (September) 7/20
Form Four Camp Trail Blazers Matang Wildlife Centre 26 28 August 2015 Students stayed at the campsite and trekked up Mount Serapi. Photos by Yong Jee Ham (F4ScTheta) and Jonathan Lau Shu Ming (F4ScPhi) To view more photos, go to the school website. Issue 2015/9 (September) 8/20
St Lukas Centre, Kota Padawan 9 11 September 2015 More photos on the school website Issue 2015/9 (September) 9/20
Interact Club Donation of Second Hand Books to Salvation Army These books were collected by the Interactors from among their friends. They consist of story books for children and novels for teenagers. Monetary Donation to Cheshire Home Interactors also donated a sum of RM 500 (from their fund raising activity) to Cheshire Home. Issue 2015/9 (September) 10/20
Achievements Ashley Loh Siew Ting (F 4Sc Phi) won fifth prize at the State Spell-It-Right Competition, Secondary School category organized by The New Straits Times and RHB on 16 August 2015. Issue 2015/9 (September) 11/20
Achievements Mathematics Competition 2015 Form Four First: Lau Sau Jee (F4 Sc Theta) Second: Henry Liew Shann Yee (F4 Sc Phi) Third: Chin Choon Fun (F4 Sc Theta) Consolation: Quinsteen Kueh Meng Chuan (F4 Sc Phi) Form Three First: Zachary Liew Zhe-Xi (F3A) Second: Clement Sim Jun Wen (F3A) Third: Leonard Wong Wui-Loong (F3A) Consolation: Ethan Yeo Ju Yan (F3A) Form Two First: Chew Tze Lin (F2A) Second: Norman Wong Kee Wei (F2A) Third: Hong Zhi Hao (F2A) Consolation: Cheryl Lim Woon Yee (F2A) Form One First: Phoebe Tsai En Ting (F1B) Second: Michelle Then Xin Yi (F1A) Third: Wendy Wong Kee Xuan (F1A) Consolation: Tay Lin Ni (F1A) Dance Competition Issue 2015/9 (September) 12/20
Dance Competition Achievements The Dance Club of St Joseph's Private School took part in an interschool competition organised by the "City Care Community" at City Harvest Church Meeting Hall, Tabuan Desa on 29 August 2015. This event was given the title 829 校园之夜 / 829 Campus Night. There were 14 schools from all over Kuching that took part. Nine students took part in this competition. They were: Victor Ng Ai Ping (F4Arts) Eric Tan Zheng Yu (F4Arts) Sean Choy Wei Lun (F4Arts) Adrian Nico Rayan (F4Arts) Joel Chua Hsien Zhi (F4 Arts) Cassandra Jane (F1A) Sofea Jimos (F1A) Alyssa Rebecca Ng (F1A) Deanna Sharleen Ling Yee Fang (F1D) The theme of our team was The Nine of The Night. They performed a K-Pop dance with the song Bang! Bang! Bang! The response from the audience was overwhelming. However, our team did not manage to enter the top three due to strong competition from the other schools. Yet our team got a consolation price and certificates. Overall, this was a wonderful experience for our students. Issue 2015/9 (September) 13/20
Sports Achievements Angeline Ong Hui Sian (F1B) LTAM SportExcel 2015 Leg 4 Main Draw, Kompleks Tenis Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, 8 12 August 2015 a) Quarter Finalist Girls Doubles Tier 1 b) Semi Finalist Girls Singles Tier 1 Basketball Tournament organised by Kelab Bola Keranjang Batu 4 ½ Penrissen, 22 August 2015 Under-14 T hird Place with Bronze Medal and Trophy Team mates : Adrian Chin Kiong Pei (F2E), Amos Wong Suen Le (F2E), Andric Liu Foo Sheng (F2E), Anson Tang We Hong (F2E), Ling Jer Loong (F2C), Ting Yoon Hao (F2E) Issue 2015/9 (September) 14/20
Sports Achievements THE FIFTH SAMARAHAN-KUCHING DIVISIONS PRIMARY / SECONDARY INTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP 15 AUGUST 2015 TO 16 AUGUST 2015 AQUATIC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Benedict Ng Tian En (P3 Faith) - 8 silver medals freestyle (50m, 100m, 200m), breaststroke (50m, 100m), butterfly (50m, 100m), individual medley (200m) - 1 bronze medal backstroke (100m) Ashley Liew Tze Yee (P3 Faith) - 7 silver medals freestyle (100m, 200m), breaststroke (50m, 100m), backstroke (50m, 100m), individual medley (200m) - 2 bronze medals freestyle (50m), butterfly (50m) Sara Tham (P2 Hope) - 2 bronze medals breaststroke (50m, 100m) Primary School (6th placing out of 24 primary schools competing) Issue 2015/9 (September) 15/20
Sports Achievements THE FIFTH SAMARAHAN-KUCHING DIVISIONS PRIMARY / SECONDARY INTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP 15 AUGUST 2015 TO 16 AUGUST 2015 AQUATIC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Issue 2015/9 (September) 16/20
Sports Achievements THE FIFTH SAMARAHAN-KUCHING DIVISIONS PRIMARY / SECONDARY INTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP Zachary Tan Kian Phen (F2C) - 2 gold medals backstroke (50m - set new meet record time), individual medley (200m) - 8 silver medals freestyle (50m - broke old meet record time, 100m, 200m), breaststroke (50m, 100m - broke old meet record time), backstroke (100m), butterfly (50m, 100m - broke old meet record time) Zoe Tan Chia Chia (F4Sc Theta) Best Girl award Group A - 4 gold medals freestyle (100m, 200m), butterfly (50m), individual medley (200m) - 3 silver medals freestyle (50m), backstroke (100m), butterfly (100m) - 1 bronze medal backstroke (50m) Selina Sim Shu Siang (F2D) - 2 silver medals freestyle (100m), individual medley (200m) - 4 bronze medals freestyle (200m), backstroke (100m), butterfly (50m, 100m) 15 AUGUST 2015 TO 16 AUGUST 2015 AQUATIC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Secondary School (3rd placing out of 17 secondary schools competing) Ten Wei Chun (F4 Sc Phi) - 1 bronze medal freestyle (200m) Issue 2015/9 (September) 17/20
Sports Achievements THE FIFTH SAMARAHAN-KUCHING DIVISIONS PRIMARY / SECONDARY INTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP Other swimmers who represented the School, including being part of the School's relay teams Primary School Boys Alistair Leo Philip (P3 Faith), Sean Lim Wei (P3Hope) 15 AUGUST 2015 TO 16 AUGUST 2015 AQUATIC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Primary School Girls Rachel Chua Ya Wen (P5Faith) Samantha Tham Kar Lin (P4Faith), Paige Wong Zi Yang (P1Hope), Paris Wong Qian Ying (P4Faith) Secondary School Boys Dylan Teo Chun Howe (F4ScTheta), Anthony Kho Nai Sioing (F2B), Joel Lim Ting Hooi (F2C), Tham Tat Weng (F4ScTheta), Darryl Liew Thin Khai (F2B), Dave Santang (F4ScTheta), Theodore Lee Soon Hur (F3B), Wong Liang Jie (F4ScTheta), Wong Liang Shuai (F1E), Noel Lim Ting Ming (F1C), Ong Chin Phin (F1B), and Nigel Walter Wong Zhushen(F1D) Secondary School Girls Serene Liew Tze Ning (F2C), Veronica Chin Choy Fong (F2C), Samantha Wan Li Hui (F1D) and Cheryl Lim Woon Yee (F2A) Issue 2015/9 (September) 18/20
Sports Achievements Badminton Competition Dewan Badminton Stapok 22 August 2015 Boys Singles Grade A Boys Singles Grade B Girls Singles Boys Doubles Champion Runner-up Third Champion Runner-up Third Champion Runner-up Third Champion Runner-up Third Dexter Sim Yi Hung (F2E) Henry Liew Shann Yee (F4ScPhi) Sim Yok Yew (F2E) Jeff Sim Kee Kiat (F2E) Andric Liu Foo Sheng (F2E) Yek Liang Tze (F1A) Cheryl Lim Woon Yee (F2A) Ruby Ho Xin Tung (F2B) Jeannie Teo Shu Yi (F4ScTheta) Henry Liew Shann Ye (F4ScPhi) Steven Ling Fung (F3A) Sim Yok Yew (F2E) Dexter Sim Yi Hung (F2E) Ivan Chua Jie Yu (F3C) Joshua Fang Jian Dean (F3C) Champion Cheryl Lim Woon Yee (F2A) Leah Chiam Hui Yee (F2A) Girls Doubles Runner-up Amanda Bon Zia Yee (F4ScPhi) Sephine Tan Han (F4ScTheta) Third Jeannie Teo Shu Yi (F4ScTheta) Melissa Thian (F4ScPhi) Issue 2015/9 (September) 19/20
Sports Achievements Tennis Championship Angeline Ong Hui Sian (F1B) achieved second placing in the Sabah 6th ATF Asian 14U Series, Kota Kinabalu, 8 13 September 2015 organised by Sabah Tennis Association Nicole Wong Yen Ping (F2D) won one Ladies Daily Nett placing prize in the 2 nd Sarawak CM Grand Golf Championship, 28-30 August 2015 Mathematics and Science Club Bowling Match organised by St Joseph s Private School Mathematics and Science Club 25 July 2015 Megalanes Adventure World, The King s Leisure Complex, Kuching First : Maybelle Sim Sui Xi (F2D) Second: Samuel Chan Han Wei (F2A) Issue 2015/9 (September) 20/20