“Act with a warmth and enthusiasm filled with

the love of God” Blessed Nicolas Barre

Founder, Order of the Infant Jesus Sisters

Mindfulness

Silence

Gratitude

Our Values

1 About IJHCC 1

2 Mission Statement 2

3 Chairman’s Message 3

4 Management Committee & Sub-Committees 4

5 Our Staff 6

6 Highlights of 2016

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Programmes & Services

• Student Care Service

• Preschool Enrichment Programme (PEP)

• Children & Young Persons Home

• Youth Club

• Elderly Residential Care

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The Infant Jesus Homes and Children’s Centres (IJHCC) is a

registered charity organisation with IPC status. We are endorsed

by the Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore, a member

organisation of Caritas Singapore Community Council (CSCC)

and National Council of Social Services (NCSS).

The IJHCC serves children and youth from diverse racial groups

and religions. A caring environment with support that is

conducive to balanced growth and personal formation is

paramount in helping the children and youth grow in

motivation, maturity and confidence, to become positive,

independent and responsible adults in the future.

In addition, we continue to serve the few elderly ladies who

have been with us for many years.

For all under our care, we seek your much appreciated support.

About IJHCC

The Infant Jesus Homes and Children’s Centres (IJHCC) has evolved in the

last few years responding to the changing needs of our communities. In 2016, we

made significant progress to this end while continuing to uphold the mission of

the IJ Sisters, protecting and caring for children, youth and elderly in need.

The Student Care Centres in IJ Village and IJ Galilee have seen an increase in

student intake. With this significant increase in IJ Village, renovations were

undertaken to facilitate this growth. Child Development Officers (CDOs) were

also recruited in tandem with this.

The care of the elderly and respite care for teenage girls remain a vital part of our

service in IJHCC. In line with these objectives we have continued our

collaboration with Caritas Singapore as one of the 24 Catholic charities whose

work touches the lives of many in Singapore regardless of race, language or

religion.

For those entrusted to our care, we wish to provide a nurturing and happy

environment. We also aspire to instill in them the IJ Values of humility, compassion,

gratitude, kindness, mindfulness and grace. Above all is the constant reminder of

the dignity of an individual, as a giver as well as a recipient.

We wish to express our utmost appreciation and gratitude to various government

agencies, voluntary welfare organisations, schools, donors, sponsors and

volunteers in supporting IJHCC to serve the community.

As always, we continue to serve with dedication and humility as exemplified by

our motto:

“Simple Dans Ma Vertu, Forte Dans Mon Devoir”

God Bless,

Francis Yip

Chairman

IJHCC, Management Committee

Chairman’s Message

(Simple in Virtue, Steadfast in Duty)

“We cannot all do great things but we can do small things with great love.”

Mother Teresa, Saint

Office Name Term of Appointment

Chairman: Mr Francis Yip 1/1/15 – 31/12/16

Honorary Secretary: Ms Kitt Leong 1/1/15 – 31/12/16

Honorary Treasurer: Ms Tan Lay Hoon, CFA 1/1/15 – 31/12/16

Members: Sr Jocelyn Kang Sai Kim

Mrs Pauline Tan

Ms Annabel Pennefather

Ms Eunice Boey

Ms Pauline Chew

Mr Dennis Lui

1/1/15 – 31/12/16

1/1/15 – 31/12/16

1/1/15 – 31/12/16

1/1/15 – 31/12/16

25/7/15 – 31/12/16

7/5/15 – 31/12/16

Provincial Sr Maria Lau

Programmes & Services Sub-Committee

Chairperson: Ms Kitt Leong 01/1/15 - 31/12/16

Members: Mrs Evelyn Yip

Ms Magdelene Liow

21/1/15 – 31/12/16

02/9/15 – 31/12/16

Audit Sub-Committee

Chairperson: Ms Eunice Boey 01/1/15 - 31/12/16

Members: Mr Leong Siew Loong

Ms Maggie Teo

21/1/15 – 31/12/16

21/1/15 – 31/12/16

Management Committee

Sub-Committees

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Management Committee Meetings

Number of meetings held in 2016 5

Meeting dates: 3 Feb, 23 May, 13 July, 21 Sept, 23 Nov 2016

Management Committee Members No. of meetings attended

Mr Francis Yip Chairperson 5

Ms Kitt Leong Hon. Gen. Secretary 5

Ms Tan Lay Hoon Hon. Treasurer 5

Ms Annabel Pennefather Member 5

Ms Pauline Chan Member 3

Ms Eunice Boey Member 5

Sr Jocelyn Kang Sai Kim Member 5

Mr Dennis Lui Member 3

Ms Pauline Chew Member 5

Fund Raising Sub-Committee

Chairperson: Ms Annabel Pennefather 01/1/15 - 31/12/16

Members: Mrs Pauline Tan

Mrs Shu Quo Mathews

Mr Dennis Lui

01/1/15 - 31/12/16

21/1/15 – 31/12/16

07/5/15 – 31/12/16

Human Resources Sub-Committee

Chairperson: Mr Francis Yip 01/1/15 – 31/12/16

Members: Ms Tan Lay Hoon, CFA

Ms Jacinta Low

01/1/15 – 31/12/16

02/9/15 – 31/12/16

Admissions & Discharge Sub-Committee

Chairperson: Mr Francis Yip 01/1/15 – 31/12/16

Members: Mr Dennis Lui

Ms Karin Goh

07/5/15 – 31/12/16

02/9/15 – 31/12/16

Sub-Committees

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General Manager Dr Janice Lee

Finance & Administration Manager Ms Prisca Teng

Accounts Assistant Ms Pauline Pang

Programmes & Services Manager Ms Tan Cheng Kim

Volunteer/Programme Executive Ms Adeline Tan

Caseworker Ms Lee Poh Choo (joined 1 May 2016)

Administration & Operations Executive Ms Juliana D/O Joseph

General Worker Mr Oh Gek Kwang

Caregiver Ms Valencia Reynalyn Sumagit

Caregiver Ms Nimes Ruzzell Gomez (joined 15 June 2016)

Caregiver Ms Melu Rhea Manglinong (until 10 June 2016)

IJ Village Student Care

Child Development Officer Ms Gertrude Lawrence

Child Development Officer Ms Evelyn Lim (joined 5 Sep 2016)

Child Development Officer Ms Cheynne Maria D'Silva (joined 15 Sep 2016)

Child Development Officer Ms Eleanore Lim (until 31 July 2016)

Child Development Officer Ms Lim Ee Foong (until 30 Apr 2016)

Child Development Officer Ms Sangheetha D/O Suppaiah (until 13 July 2016)

Child Development Officer Ms Kelicia Low (until 31 Aug 2016)

IJ Galilee Student Care

Centre Manager Ms Sandy Ang

Child Development Officer Ms Doris Ong

Child Development Officer Ms Theresa Lo

Cook Ms Anthoniamah A/P Suppiah

Our Staff

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Facility Enhancement

for IJ Village Student

Care

CHIJ Toa Payoh

(Alumni) Visit/ Tour

Caritas Social Mission

Pre-Conference

Programme - Young

Expressions Art

Exhibition

IJ Village Student

Care Services Open

House

IJ Village Student

Care Orientation

Kidzania Sentosa

Outing

IJHCC Sports Day

Volunteers & Staff

Appreciation Dinner

End of Year Party

2016 saw rapid growth in Infant

Jesus Homes and Children’s

Centres (IJHCC).

Highlights of 2016

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In conjunction with the Caritas Social Mission Conference, parents and

guests were treated to a mini concert and art exhibition by the children

of IJHCC on 26 July 2016.

Caritas Social Mission Pre-Conference Programme

Young Expressions Art Exhibition

Mercy and Compassion

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KidZania Outing

Teamwork, Patience and Confidence

The children visited Kidzania at Sentosa during the November school

holidays. Kidzania is an interactive indoor theme park providing fun and

learning through realistic role-play for children aged 4 to 17.

Through experiential exposure, children also learnt about different types

of careers. It was great fun!

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IJHCC Sports Day

Fostering Community Partnership,

Building Character and Developing Sportsmanship

Sports Day was held on 22nd Nov 2016. Mr C. Kunalan and Ms Dipna Lim

Prasad were our distinguished guests. The children were thrilled to see

their “sports idols”. It inspired them to do their best.

Special thanks to CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School for the use of their track

and field facilities, as well as the invaluable help and support given by

their staff and students.

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Staff and Volunteers Appreciation Dinner

Gratitude

Thanking the IJ Sisters for their guidance and support and showing

appreciation and gratitude to all volunteers for their commitment and

contributions to IJHCC.

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87%

10%

3%

Primary school

Secondary School

Preschool

Profile of Children and Youth Enrolled

Programmes & Services

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Activities & Workshops Organised

25%

Various programmes and workshops were organised for the children

in our student care centres.

Patience and Creativity

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Mindfulness and Gratitude

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Student Care Service

Preschool Enrichment Programme (PEP)

Homework supervision, enrichment and wellness programmes are offered at IJ Galilee and IJVillage.

Where required, learning support will be given to children who need additional help.

Programmes & Services

IJ Galilee offers a foundation and support Mathematics and English programme for pre-schoolers between 4 and 6 years of age.

IJHCC aims to provide a safe and conducive environment for the

children in IJ Galilee and IJ Village.

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Children & Young Persons (CYP) Home

Youth Club

IJHCC Youth club provides a welcoming space at IJ Village for youths between 13 and 18 years old to study, relax and prepare for their examinations.

Our CYP Home licensed under the Ministry of Social and Family Development, provides respite care of up to 3 months for girls between 12 and 18 years of age. The girls are referred to our Home by schools and social service agencies.

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“The teachers are helpful and kind to us. I feel happy

here. I can receive help in my homework. The

programmes conducted are beneficial for us. The

food is delicious too.”

A Child attending IJHCC Student Care

“My boy has progressed after coming to

Galilee Centre. He is more focused now and

more responsible. His school teacher also

said he has improved in his behavior”

A parent

Elderly Residential Care IJHCC continues to care for our elderly as the IJ sisters have done since 1854. These ladies were once received as babies at the Gate Of Hope (present day CHIJMES). They engage in various social activities to foster closer communal relationships, mutual support and active ageing.

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Enter each day

with a generous heart.

Thank you all for your continued care and support.

May God Bless All.