Teachers' Day Wishes by LE5092020 TAN MING HAN

Damien Gerard Lai (Class of 2019) to Mrs Wang Pei Feng (D)

damienlaith — 2020-08-31 14:42:28 UTC

Dear Mrs Wang,
Thank you for your guidance during my upper sec years and for being such a humorous and supportive math teacher. You never failed to make your lessons entertaining and your teaching methods were flexible and effective. I am now studying in Oxford for JC and doing well. I will never forget all my experiences in SJI and FN403.

Chen Yizhou (Class of 2019) to Mdm Lee Pick Siew (D)

2020-08-31 15:31:05 UTC

祝李老师教师节快乐! 永远能保持一颗快乐年轻的心!

From:Caius (p3class). To:Mrs Teong (D)

2020-09-01 06:43:42 UTC

Thank you for teaching us math and English,I hope god bless you

To mr xin. From:Caius (D)

2020-09-01 06:47:35 UTC

Thank you for teaching me Chinese and cce,I hope god bless you

Chew Kai Ming (Class of 2015 / IB 2017) to Ms Lee Siew Lian (D)

2020-09-01 10:11:17 UTC

Hello Ms Lee! Wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your nurturing heart for your former form class 105/ML203. You truly embody the spirit of caring for the last, the lost and least.

Thank you for being a part of my SJI journey and witnessing my growth from a secondary 1 student to a young adult. I will never forget your kindness and generosity, a trait that I really admire and strive to carry out every day. Though I may have forgotten how to write history essays, I will always remember your engaging lessons and how it has inspired me to love the subject (i used to dislike it so much before secondary school) and pursue a University course that contains some elements of history within it (Politics, Philosophy and Economics).

Ms Lee, thank you for transforming my life and for showing us what it means to be a Josephian. I am super blessed by God for having you as my form tutor. May God continue to bless you with his unending love and may he continue to look after you and keep you safe. :)

-ckm/spammer ming

Chew Kai Ming (IB Class of 2017) to Ms Beatrice Cho (D)

2020-09-01 10:16:33 UTC

Hi Ms Cho, how have you been! Really miss your math lessons and warm personality back in JC.
Hope you have a wonderful teacher’s day and may God bless you! :)
-Kai Ming

Chew Kai Ming (IB Class of 2017) to Mrs Violet Ng (D)

2020-09-01 10:22:51 UTC

Hello Mrs Ng,
Hope you are doing great! Thank you so much for all your guidance and passion when you deliver lessons in Economics. I also want to thank you for supporting my decision to change my subject from SL Economics to HL Economics. I am also super grateful for all your guidance and support for my Economics IA and Economics EE.

I really enjoyed your lessons and your passion has really caused me to fall in love with Economics and inspired me to pursue an Economics-related course in University.
Thank you and may God bless you! :)

-Kai Ming

Chew Kai Ming (IB Class of 2017) to Mr Phang (D)

2020-09-01 10:29:08 UTC

Hi Mr Phang,
Happy Teacher’s Day! Thank you so much for being my physics tutor for HL Physics and I honestly think that I would not have scored a 7 in HL Physics without your support and guidance. As you may know (or you are about to find out), Physics has been a subject that I have been struggling with ever since secondary school. However despite that, you were even willing to offer remedial lessons out of your free time when you noticed that I was struggling with a lot of concepts after Prelims. Thank you so much for believing in me and for putting in so much effort to make sure that I do well for Physics in IB. Forever am grateful for that. Thank you so much Mr Phang! :)

-Kai Ming

Noah Lim (Class of 2016) to Mrs Mishaelle Chua and Ms Lim Boon Siang (D)

2020-09-02 02:23:45 UTC

Dear Mrs Chua and Ms Lim,

Thank you for always having faith in me, for always challenging me to improve, and for always encouraging me to aim higher in life. You very much changed the trajectory of my life by teaching me to acknowledge my inherent value, and inspiring me to never give up on myself. Wishing you a Happy (socially-distanced) Teachers' Day!

-Noah

To Mrs Sandra Lee (D)

2020-09-02 02:57:38 UTC

Mrs Lee,

Looking back at the teachers I've had in SJI, I thought about you first. But I didn't remember you because of some grand act of compassion that compel certain students to put their teachers on a pedestal. Nor did I remember you for being a particularly interesting or inspiring teacher. In fact, I remember your reading comprehension classes to be very boring. I remembered you because you were the only one who never forced. You never used threats or humiliation or violence, never never never did anything to despise you or the subject.

I was never a very good student, and so I speak from experience when I say that most of my teachers used some sort of coercion to get me to do what they wanted me to do. Whether it be the parent-calling, the humiliation, or the violence, force seemed to be a constant in my secondary school life. Only you were unique. You never threatened to tear-into-two my essays or shun me into a corner. Always, you reacted with an infinite, Christian compassion, and for that I am incredibly appreciative.

I'd like to think that's why English was my best grade (A1).

Something else I remember: I remember you telling me in an essay comment that you thought that teaching English was teaching students to have a 'heart of gold'. I never really understood that, but after taking English Literature as an A level subject, I at least understand it more. I'd always viewed English as an objective, linguistic act but I can see it better now from a literary and humanistic perspective. I don't think many students at that age can understand this, but I think it's a shame that I only realise this two years after I graduated. Nevertheless, I'd like say thank you for and acknowledge your approach.

—Jaden (Class of 2018)

Jim to Mr Jeremy Liew

2020-09-02 08:21:16 UTC

Happy teachers day haha LE401 misses u :)

2020-09-02 09:51:20 UTC

Yes

Franklin (IB 2019) to Mr Jeremy Liew (D)

2020-09-02 10:24:12 UTC

Thanks for making our Sec 3-4 years (LE401'17) colourful and vibrant, Mr Liew! Stay safe and take care!

Gerald Woon (Class of 1984) (D)

2020-09-02 10:36:31 UTC

Thank you to Mrs Woo for igniting my interest in geography which I later majored in @Uni specialising in development studies. I later applied what I learnt in my first job working at EDB. Today, mankind's relationship with the environment still remains important, especially with the effects of climate change. Thank you Mrs Woo for making a subject come to life with your passion for the material and your wish to share your love of the subject. To all teachers that inspire us, know that you are changing the world one child at a time and that your vocation is so honoured and important for society, which is to shed light on the truth and lead us out of ignorance.

Peter André Dumont (Class of 2017) to Ms Lee Siew Lian (D)

2020-09-02 10:47:53 UTC

Happy Teacher's Day Ms Lee! You were the first teacher in SJI that encouraged me to push myself to my limit and put myself out there. I think at the time I was hesitant, but as the years went by, I began to understand why you pushed so hard for me to take up the opportunities coming my way. I'm definitely in a much better place because of your nuturing.
Thank you for making SJI feel so safe and fun. I daresay it was because you engaged Class 110 so much that I looked forward to coming to school everyday and could call SJI my home. May you continue to inspire many Josephians to come!

Peter André Dumont (Class of 2017) to Mr Kelvin Seet (D)

2020-09-02 10:52:38 UTC

Thank you Mr Seet for making my last two years at SJI so magical. As a council teacher, you taught me a lot about responsibility and why it's so important to put heart into the things we endeavour. As a Legion of Mary teacher, I learnt so much about how to navigate the difficult life of the modern Catholic. Your example inspired me to never let my faith waiver. I just want to thank you for saying that initial "Yes" when we asked you to supervise the Legion of Mary we were setting up. Even though you had a million other things to juggle, you allowed it to happen and now there's a legacy we can pass on to the future catholics of the senior section.
As you continue to take on more responsibilities and guide the school into the right path, I hope that you may always find joy in what you do and know that your hard work has touched so many people. All the best in your fatherhood and make sure your kid comes to SJI!

Peter Andre Dumont (Class of 2017) to Mrs Janet Kwok (D)

2020-09-02 10:59:24 UTC

Happy teacher's day Mrs Kwok! I was so glad to know you came back to SJI after taking a break. I just wanted to thank you for looking after me over my 4 years in SJI as a choir member and in LE403. I know you really did your best to get us to have more class spirit, and though we tested your patience many times, you always came back to forgive us.
The Vocal Ensemble will always have a place in my heart (I still have dreams about it) and I thank you so much for all the work you put in to make it such a positive experience. I'll miss your ruthless, witty remarks, they really gave school more life. I hope one day I'll be able to find a copy of Beauty World so I can watch your performance! Take care!

Peter André Dumont (Class of 2017) to Mr Raymond Wong (D)

2020-09-02 11:05:49 UTC

Happy teacher's day Mr Wong! Thank you for being so supportive during my time as your chem student. I was struggling with Chemistry a lot, but you were so giving of your time, always willing to stay behind to answer questions. I didn't get that 7 in the end but I know I would've done so much worse if it weren't for your help. You made class fun and were very forgiving about deadlines, and I won't forget that! I'm doing Organic chemistry in university now and I wish I had a teacher like you to turn to for help. I really appreciate you writing me a reference even after I had graduated! You're a real gem in SJI's teaching department, and I hope many more students will feel the same way!

Ferdows (IB Class of 2019) to Mr Jeremy Liew (D)

2020-09-02 11:06:13 UTC

Hi Mr Liew! Have a "great, great, great (J.Liew, 2017)" teacher's day!

yes indeed! I still remember how to cite...i think...

p.s. you still have yet to tell us where you get your perfume from :-(

Mr Nathan - Thank you (Ian, grad class of 02’) (D)

2020-09-02 11:27:29 UTC

Its been years since we’ve spoken or caught up, but would like to express gratitude and thanks to my coach, friend, teacher and disciplinarian, Mr Nathan. He was that teacher that would call you out, but at the heart of it was care. It was him that taught me to be disciplined, keep pursuing excellence relentlessly and to have that doggedness in life. Thankful and Blessed

Rovin to Ms Beatrice Cho(D)

2020-09-02 12:05:19 UTC

Dear Ms Cho,
Do you miss my beard?

2020-09-02 12:10:46 UTC

(pls don't give me pink form for that^ hope you are doing well and happy teachers day !! )
- Rovin

Nathanael (IB 2019) to Mr Jeremy Liew (D)

2020-09-02 12:12:28 UTC

Mr Liew,
Our SJI journey has been made infinitely more memorable and meaningful thanks to you and the band of brothers you were instrumental in building. Thank you for the gift of brotherhood, gold medals and Life Lessons. Wherever life takes you next, I wish you all the best. Remember us okay!

To: Mr J

2020-09-02 12:21:00 UTC

Thank you for helping our class understand science and really explain instead of skimming over topics. We all appreciate it greatly

4B1 Class of 95 to Ms Lee Siew Lian

2020-09-02 12:25:12 UTC

Thank you Ms Lee for teaching us in upper secondary and for bearing with our absolute nonsense as young, naughty, cheeky teenage boys!!!

To: Ms Mara, Ms Lee Siew Lian (D)

cliff_anderson1 — 2020-09-02 12:31:07 UTC

... and others who may still (or may not) be teaching in SJI.

Thank you for the care and guidance when I was still a student ages ago. I am truly grateful to have teachers who have always believed in me, especially when I used to have such a low self-esteem back then.

From one educator to another, Happy Teachers' Day and have a restful September holiday!

- Cliff Anderson
(Class of 200X)

To Ms Josephine Wee (D)

alagu_alagooffrommn103 — 2020-09-02 12:32:35 UTC

Ms Wee, I think that you were the best teacher in my secondary school life, that helped me improve in various areas. So, thank you for helping me to improve in Mathematics and discipline.

Regards,
Alagu
MN103

To all my teachers (Class of 2012) (D)

ngqisiangpro96 — 2020-09-02 12:35:31 UTC

Hi everyone,

Looks like I'm probably one of the oldest ones here and I don't know if most of you are still with SJI. I wish I could write personal notes for all of you here but then I'd feel guilty if I forgot anyone in the process. But I just want to thank you all again for all the help and kind support you provided me in school.

I was probably not the easiest student to teach and I am sorry if I inconvenienced you or made your lives difficult in any way while I was at school. But I'm thankful that you didn't give up on me ever and I can really say that your hard work and patience really help me pull through in the end. Your dedication made my school life at SJI that much more interesting, meaningful and happy and I learnt a lot from each and every one of you.

I guess the best gift I can give to you this teacher's day is to say that I am well and that I am happy and fulfilled. In many ways, it is because of all of you - lessons both in the classroom and outside. I hope that you all too are doing well and taking care amid Covid-19. Please stay safe and well and I wish your families all the best as you guide the school through this difficult time.

Happy teacher's day

~QS

To all teachers: Thank you all for a great year. You have worked so hard to ensure that we are given the best learning experience and that we learn to be good people. You never give up on us, you never let us down, and never desert us. You never make us cry, never tell a lie, and hurt us. Thank you so much and Happy Teachers' Day. (D)

2020-09-02 12:40:05 UTC

C

2020-09-02 13:07:01 UTC

FOR MRS WANG PEI FENG (D)

2020-09-02 13:44:43 UTC

HELLO MRS WANG UR THE BEST MATH TEACHER EVER THANK YOU FOR BEING SO CREATIVE IN YOUR TEACHING STYLE I STILL RMB THE THINGS U SAY HAHAHHAHA YOU ARE REALLY THE BEST AND I SUPER DUPER APPRECIATE YOU!! HAPPY TEACHERS DAY AND THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING AND I HOPE YOUR EYESIGHT WILL GET BETTER!! :)

-Amadeus

4S2 Graduating Class of 1990t (D)

2020-09-02 14:27:57 UTC

to all the teachers who unfortunately ended up teaching this band of merrie men, when at times you feel unappreciated and overworked, just know that there are hundreds of students whose life has been enriched through your effort. Enjoy the special day; Happy Teachers' Day.
Ms Martens, Ms Li, Mr Martin and many others which I cannot remember but always appreciated.

To the gurus of 1E11 / 2E11 / 3B3 / 4B3 (1992-1995) (D)

2020-09-02 14:49:05 UTC

Goodness me... it's been more than 2 decades since I've graduated from SJI. I must say my secondary school years have been the best years, thanks to the following teachers (let me list as many as I can remember):
1) Ms Rosa Lau
2) Mrs Ameena Sajeed
3) Ms Chi Pin Lay
4) Mrs Amy Chua
5) Mr Chandra
6) Ms Chan Ling Ling
7) Mrs Yvonne Tay
8) Ms Theresa Lim
9) Mrs Ellen Woo...

At the end of the year, I always tell my graduating students (yes, I'm a teacher too!) to "choose your secondary school wisely as the next four to five years will form the best memories in your education life".

Here's wishing all SJI teachers a blessed Teachers' Day!

~ Amos Sim

2020-09-02 14:51:57 UTC

To Mr Marcel Lee (2E8 1985) (D)
Thanks for your understanding and care for us boys of that class.

God bless you, sir.
Allan Toh class of 1987
** last of the Mohicans @ Bras basah SJI**

2020-09-02 14:55:36 UTC

Dear Ms Daisy Chia,

Happy Teacher’s Day and I hope you’ve been keeping well during these testy times! Thank you for teaching us English and Lit with your delightful wit and smile. And yes, “irregardless” is not a word no matter which dictionary justifies it. 😉😆

Stay safe and see you around soon!

Karthigesh K (Class of 2000, 3A6 & 4A6)

2020-09-02 15:01:48 UTC

Mark Chan
Class of 2019
To Ms Daisy Chia

Dear Ms Chia
Happy teacher's day! I just wanted to thank you for the vast impact you made in my life, through your English lessons and your personal advice. While I did not appreciate it at the time, your texts exposed me to perspectives and attitudes that have shaped my identity in subtle yet undeniable ways. I know I am not alone in saying that you have taught me and many others not just to do things right, but to do the right thing. Also, thank you for having patience with my immature and often arrogant comments! A teacher's job is often thankless and underappreciated, but I hope you know how vital your role was to me and will be to the students to come.

Yours Sincerely
Mark Chan

P. S. I'm glad you aren't teaching July's People this year because Nadine Gordimer still doesn't get basic punctuation HAHAHA

2020-09-02 15:09:58 UTC

Mark Chan
Class of 2019
To Mr Christopher Talbot

Dear Mr Talbot

How have you been? I hope you are keeping well this teacher's day! I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work in teaching us Chemistry throughout the years. Your willingness to go the extra mile for us allowed me to delve even deeper into the field of Chemistry. In fact, it was this passion that decided my future career path to pursue Medicine. From your snarky jokes to the timely STAR TREK references, chemistry classes with you were always enjoyable and enriching. Most of all, your diligence and zeal ensured that we always got the resources we needed to do well, and I can never thank you enough for that. Please don't work too hard and thank you for your years of dedication to us! Rest assured your hard work is deeply appreciated by all of us😉

Sincerely
Mark Chan

2020-09-02 15:17:47 UTC

Mark Caleb Chan
Class of 2019
To Mr Christopher Ngoh

Dear Mr Ngoh

I hope life is treating you well! Thank you for always being so calm and composed during Bio class. I can honestly say that your classes were some of the most enjoyable and cathartic experiences I had in Senior School. The reason for this is that your empathy, flexibility and humour was a great comfort to us stressed out students. In the chaos of IB, I could always depend on you as a safe harbor and confidante. I will always remember your performance of "Sugar" by Maroon 5. More than that, we will always remember you as one of our favourite teachers ever.

Sincerely
Mark Chan

To: Mrs Jasmine Tan

2020-09-02 15:20:26 UTC

Dear Mrs Tan,

Thank you for being one of the most inspiring teachers that I've ever had. Your classes were immensely enjoyable and I often look back at them very fondly.
I will forever be an ofJasmine :3

Happy Teachers Day!

Zaneta Low
Class of 2019

To: Ms Hazel Ho

2020-09-02 15:25:17 UTC

Hi Ms. Hazel!
Thank you for all the support and guidance that you gave me throughout the 2 years in SJI, be it in class or in council.

The many hours I have spent with you have left me with many valuable experiences and teachings that I will carry with me for a long time. You put in so much effort into your students and I really appreciate all that you've done.

Happy Teachers Day!

Zaneta Low
Class of 2019

To: Ms Annie Wong

2020-09-02 15:30:02 UTC

老师好！
我很久没有复习我的中文（对不起！），所以我会用我的 Chinglish :D - jk, I'll just use English to spare everyone from my bad sentence structure.

When we first started class I was very apprehensive because I had always struggled with Chinese in the past. But in the end, I didn't need to worry. Your lessons were filled with creative activities mixed in with a comprehensive lesson structure that made the language easy and enjoyable to learn.

Thank you for constantly encouraging me throughout the 2 years and for making Chinese class such a safe and conducive space for learning.

Happy Teachers Day!

Zaneta Low
Class of 2019

To: Ms Beatrice Cho

2020-09-02 15:43:22 UTC

Dear Ms Cho,

I may not have been in any of your classes, but I will always remember you as an amazing head of level. You showed me compassion and understanding when I was struggling, and gave aid without judgement.
Thank you for supporting me in both small and big ways, you are one of the people who made my SJI Journey wholesome.

Happy Teachers Day :3

Zaneta Low
Class of 2019

Brandon Lau (Class of 2018) (D)

2020-09-02 16:00:00 UTC

To Mr Phang Wei Lian:
Dear Mr Phang,
Thank you for being one of the most caring teachers I've met. I remember all the efforts you put into our Physics classes to bring a small toy or gadget to explain to us physics concepts and it really meant a lot to see the care you put for your students. I also remember our GEP trip to Vietnam and how you cared for all of us throughout the trip, checking up with us and helping us plan one of the most fulfilling mission trips I've been on. Thank you for teaching us how to learn and I hope that you'll continue inspiring generations of students to learn and to grow under your care :)

Happy Teacher's Day!

Brandon Lau
SJI IB Class of 2018

Rethik (Class of 2018) to Dr B (D)

2020-09-02 16:01:14 UTC

Hi Dr B! Hope you are doing well and got the pay raise you were looking for :D...Thank you for making Maths lessons so fun and memorable and really trying to teach us the fundamentals rather than what we needed to know for the exams. I can still remember so many of your lessons and the exact way you explained things bc you have such a unique and humorous way of getting the point across. Everything made sense and it never felt boring or tedious to be in your class. Continue inspiring students wherever you go and hope you can find an outlet for all your talents and skills!

Happy Teacher's Day!

Johanna Lim Ziyun (IB Class of 2018) to Mr Karthickeyen Govindaraj

2020-09-02 16:03:08 UTC

Dear Mr Karthick,
Happy Teacher’s Day! Thanks for your guidance during the course of IB. It was truly a pleasure to have been taught by you - your lessons were often innovative, fun and enjoyable. As someone who was too familiar with the Literature aspect of LangLit, I was grateful to have learnt the ropes and had a heightened appreciation of the characters and the author’s purpose in his narrative. Thanks for all that you’ve done for your students, wishing you an awesome day ahead!

Brandon Lau (Class of 2018) (D)

2020-09-02 16:10:53 UTC

To Ms Boon Yen Ping:
老师你好！
Thank you for being a really helpful and caring teacher to us in our Chinese SL classes. Specifically, I remember the hours I spent working on my Chinese EE and approaching you when I had any doubts and queries. You were always ready to find time in your schedule to meet up with me and to clarify any of my doubts and I really appreciate the effort you put in to help each and every one of your students. Hope you're doing well and continue to inspire and teach generations of students!

祝您教师节快乐！

刘名峻
Brandon Lau
SJI IB Class of 2018

To Mrs Tan Choy Ping (D)

2020-09-02 19:17:27 UTC

You encouraged me to persevere even though I wanted to drop Chemistry just before the exams. You were right. It paid off.

I still have the bookmark and personal note you gave to your students. Of your many lessons, the one I still remember and apply is this: life is not going to become easier. But you just have to persevere.

I hope you are well. Happy Teachers Day!

Anon
Class of 2011

Han Wei (IB 2019) to Mr Jeremy Liew (D)

2020-09-03 00:11:10 UTC

Hello Mr Liew, thanks for being the GOAT. We won't forget your core-periphery lessons and we definitely will not forget your life lessons either. You have allowed many of us to find meaning in our SJI journey and we are just so grateful to have been taught by you :,)

Thanks for being (LE401's) #whysji

To: Mdm Shanti

2020-09-03 01:32:25 UTC

Happy Teachers Day

- Your Favourite Student

From ML202 to Mr Loqman

2020-09-03 02:16:31 UTC

Happy teachers day! Thank you for making our PE lessons so enriching with many games. You have thought us much and we will always remember the games you let us play. Sorry for us being a rowdy and chaotic class but we will improve. Happy teachers day!

To Dr.Pek

2020-09-03 02:25:31 UTC

Thank you Dr.Pek, I still miss physics and miss learning from you. You were a very kind teacher who had a lot of insight to share and spent a lot of extra time trying to teach our class. I'm sorry I couldn't get to thank you in person after results day, hopefully after the Coronavirus subsides, the school will let us come visit. Thank you once again and Happy teacher's Day!!
-Sophia Miyuki IB class of 2019

To Ms Lynette Lin (D)

2020-09-03 02:30:53 UTC

Im sorry for writing your name as Lynlin during the first test, but thank you for believing in me. I'd like to think that I got better because of your teaching, so I'm taking stats in uni right now. X_x Thank you once again, I hope Corona virus clears soon because I haven't gotten a chance to thank you in person on results day! Happy teacher's day!
Sophia Miyuki IB Class of 2019

Jerry Mohinani

jerrymohinani — 2020-09-03 03:06:20 UTC

Class of 1972
To Brother Sylvester
I will never forget you as my favorite teacher when I was in 2M12 in 1972. Do let me know as to how to meet you. I would like to give you some fruits as a gesture of my appreciation for your effort and perseverance in teaching us not only subjects but how to be better in all aspects of our lives.

To Mr Coleman Baptist, Mr Tang Wing Kee, Ms Charlotte Collars, Ms Angie Lim, and all who taught us in 3Sci7 and 4Sci7 1976! (D)

imberttheadore — 2020-09-03 04:09:16 UTC

Memories of those days last forever ... wishing all of you a great Teacher's day and thank you for moulding us !

Yenna Dei Thambi !! (Coleman fav phrase)

Imbert Theadore

To: DR B (D)

2020-09-03 04:14:41 UTC

Oo Guoxuan (IB Class of 2017)

You were an awesome teacher who never failed to make school fun both in class and on the court.

Hope you are doing well! Thank you for being our teacher!

2020-09-03 04:16:38 UTC

from Oo Guoxuan (Class of 2017)

2020-09-03 05:03:15 UTC

Maretta Simon (Class of 2018) to Mdm Koh

Mdm Koh, you and your raised eyebrows at me during math class is still one of my fondest memories in SJI. Thank you so much for teaching me grit, for encouraging me to keep on going, to let me stand up and walk around when the sleepiness hit. Math with you and the class was definitely one of my favorite classes in SJI ever, and I cannot imagine how my SJI journey would have been without your help and kindness. I hope to visit you sometime soon, to catch a cuppa and just joke about life!! I hope you are doing well, SJI is so lucky to have such a competent person as its Math HOD. keep going, Mdm Koh! <3

Raymond Zhang (Class of 2012, 433) To Mdm Shanti (D)

2020-09-03 05:52:16 UTC

Happy Teacher's Day to you, Mdm Shanti! I still recall how you were like a mother to our class and despite me struggling with organic chemistry, you scolded me and made me come to my senses, which spurred me on to put in my best effort. Your notes were great and helped me gained more confidence for the exams. Take care and stay safe!

Raymond Zhang (Class of 2012) To Ms Lynette Lin and Ms Josephine Wee

2020-09-03 05:56:56 UTC

To my two Maths tutors who have taught me during my Josephian days, from the bottom of my heart, I am deeply grateful to you both. You have both strongly believed in me despite me doubting myself at times. I enjoy Mathematics because of you both! Happy Teacher's Day and happy calculating the amount of love that you will receive in this special day!

Raymond Zhang (Class of 2012, 433) to Ms Deborah Goh

2020-09-03 06:00:57 UTC

Thank you Ms Goh, for being so strict with my command and use of the English language. I still vividly recall how I was consistently scoring Bs and Cs for English, and you were very strict in your marking. You constantly emphasised the need to vary our vocabulary and I forced myself to do that. I speak and write differently because of you.

Happy Teacher's Day!

To Ms Surjeet Kaur

2020-09-03 06:04:40 UTC

I was not your student in history class, but I vividly recall how you had a reputation of being a very motherly history and social studies teacher. I struggled so badly for Elective History and Social Studies. When the after school supplementary lessons were offered, I signed up for your lessons without hesitation. You were the light at made me realise for once, history and social studies were manageable subjects. I studied your notes religiously and I managed to score an A2 eventually for my O Levels (and I was consistently a C grade student during most of my Secondary 3 and 4 days).

Thank you for being such a passionate teacher you are. Continue to make a difference in the students around you and make history in SJI!

From Raymond Zhang, Class of 2012

To: Mr Lim Meng Chye

2020-09-03 06:09:23 UTC

Dear Sir

You are a legend in teaching Biology. I still recall how your teaching equipment was just a few whiteboard markers. You were highly skilful in drawing out diagrams and explaining concepts, as well as to entertain my requests for consults when needed.

Happy Teacher's Day sir! You are amazing!

Raymond Zhang
Class of 2012

To: The late Mr Zurkeflee bin Naemat (and to all teachers out there). From Ian Hwang (Class 426, 2009)

2020-09-03 06:42:36 UTC

We weren't the best; neither were we the brightest or best behaved. You were stuck with us but you made your class one hell of an exciting time to look forward to and a man to be respected for.
11 years gives the benefit of hindsight to realise our teachers meant the best for us in life and now we understand.

Sometimes, it's not about being the best; about being the brightest or best behaved. Rather, it is about the nuggets of purpose and joy you teachers have brought about to us whilst learning to be applied later on in life. We can't thank you in person, and while I may not know what everyone in my class might be doing now, I do know for sure you've made a difference in one person's life.

Henry Kwok (class of 2019) to Dr B and Mr Jude Tan (D)

2020-09-03 07:09:54 UTC

Hello to my favourite form tutors! Thank you for always making mornings fun and meaningful in class! I will always remember the many life lessons you guys taught us and the many questions that challenged us to think and improve as people. Every day, I am always inspired by how much effort you guys put into educating and caring for us. My SJI experience would never have been as enjoyable and fulfilling without the both of you. Thank you for being the greatest!

To Ms Mak

2020-09-03 07:54:27 UTC

To Ms Mak (From Graduating Class of 2019)

2020-09-03 07:55:20 UTC

Hello Ms Mak!!

Ashleigh, Calista, Marissa and Grace here~ (Hope you still remember us hehe) We would want to wish you a Happy Teachers' Day! Getting into uni made us realise how fortunate we were to have you as our teacher. Be it preparing us for the hideous amount of readings, making classes more fun with random generators, and providing us with so many resources even after graduation (like the BBC podcasts), we felt that we stepped into uni more prepared because of you ☺️ Ashleigh even admits that HL hist was hard but she would rather attend your class than attend the philosophy class that makes no sense haha.

Nonetheless, we hope that you have been doing well and that your current students aren't giving you too much of a headache ;)

Heil Ms Mak

2020-09-03 07:55:26 UTC

Hello Ms Mak!! (D)

Ashleigh, Calista, Marissa and Grace here~ (Hope you still remember us hehe) We would want to wish you a Happy Teachers' Day! Getting into uni made us realise how fortunate we were to have you as our teacher. Be it preparing us for the hideous amount of readings, making classes more fun with random generators, and providing us with so many resources even after graduation (like the BBC podcasts), we felt that we stepped into uni more prepared because of you ☺️ Ashleigh even admits that HL hist was hard but she would rather attend your class than attend the philosophy class that makes no sense haha.

Nonetheless, we hope that you have been doing well and that your current students aren't giving you too much of a headache ;)

Heil Ms Mak

To: Mr Andrew Martin

2020-09-03 11:36:15 UTC

Dear Mr Andrew,

Time passes so fast, it's been 4 years since I've left SJI. But my memories of my alma mater have always remained vivid.

I'll always be very grateful for your guidance and unwavering faith in all of us. As our Mathematics teacher, you taught us the importance of being diligent in our work as well as having confidence in ourselves. When we faced difficulties in understanding concepts, you would spend hours making sure that we had enough practice. You were certainly a very strict teacher who had high standards of our work, but because of your dedication, we could see improvements at every milestone.

As our form tutor, I recall that you strongly stood for inculcating in us the values of integrity. When we as a class fell short of that, you were firm in disciplining us and ensured your message got across to us. Looking back, those particular instances were valuable life lessons. Those unconventional ways which you employed will definitely be remembered, but for the very reason that it taught us so much about being Men of Integrity.

Coincidentally, you were also my teacher-in-charge for Scouts. It was in Scouts that you entrusted me to take on the role of Secretary, where I found myself truly enjoying contributing to the unit in my small capacity.

On a personal note, you were a teacher who constantly encouraged and inspired me to persevere and never give up when facing obstacles. Till today, I'm humbled and grateful for the many opportunities and recognition you gave me- both in Scouts and in class. You've made an indelible mark in my time in SJI and I'm sure you'll continue to make a positive difference to the lives of your students as a teacher and friend to all. May you have a Happy & Blessed Teachers' Day! God bless you always. :)

-Shaun Loh
LE 401
Class of 2016

P

2020-09-04 00:24:22 UTC

4A2 Class of 1998

2020-09-04 02:45:31 UTC

Big shout out to my wonderful teachers: Ong Siok Cheng, Choo Siew Bee, Vimala Alexander, Lee Siew Lian, Khoo Cheng Eng, Lim Meng Chye, Charmaine Oei, the late Roger Poulier, and I'm sure quite a few others I've missed!

From Barry Chia (class of 98)

2020-09-04 14:01:01 UTC

Dear teachers of class of 98, happy Teachers’ Day! Just to name a few: Mrs Amy Chua, Mr John Conceicao, Mrs Alexander, Mr Michael Chin, Mrs Lim Siew Mei, Ms May Soon, Mrs Lim Bee Eng, Ms Lie Seok Hua, Mr Irwan, Mr Alfred Nathan, Mr Dominic Ang, Mr Jeremy Liew... the list goes on. Thank you for all your love and dedication!

Joey Setiawan (Class of 1995) (D)

2020-09-05 13:39:30 UTC

To all teachers, Happy Teacher's Day!

To Roger Poulier, gone but not forgotten! Thank you sir.

Ora Et Labora!

pijegi8320 — 2020-10-01 05:07:10 UTC

Appreciation message for your SuperHero on the e-card.

To Ms Mak (From Graduating Class of 2019)

pijegi8320 — 2020-10-01 05:07:47 UTC

pijegi8320 — 2020-10-01 05:07:49 UTC

Appreciation message for your SuperHero on the e-card.

pijegi8320 — 2020-10-01 05:07:56 UTC

Appreciation message for your SuperHero on the e-card.

To Ms Mak (From Graduating Class of 2019)

pijegi8320 — 2020-10-01 05:08:08 UTC

To: Mr Andrew Martin

pijegi8320 — 2020-10-01 05:08:31 UTC

From ML202 to Mr Loqman

pijegi8320 — 2020-10-01 05:08:41 UTC

vemicelli noodules

pijegi8320 — 2020-10-01 05:09:11 UTC

To Mrs Tan Choy Ping (D)

pijegi8320 — 2020-10-01 09:29:02 UTC

to the librarian out there xx

pijegi8320 — 2020-10-01 09:31:04 UTC

I would liek to tank the lirarian for holding down the fort of knowldge

to the librarian out there xx

pijegi8320 — 2020-10-01 09:31:49 UTC

I would liek to tank the lirarian for holding down the fort of knowldge

to the librarian out there xx

pijegi8320 — 2020-10-22 06:42:30 UTC

I would liek to tank the lirarian for holding down the fort of knowldge