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St. John’s College, Jaffna - Second Term Newsletter – 2015
History was made twice during the Second Term at St. John's. The College was the first in the island to build a Four-Storey
Technological Faculty at school level. Secondly, the College Prospectus was released for the first time in the College’s 192-
year history.
Another important event was the induction of yet another name into the Johnian Eagle’s Hall of Fame. A.Jenushan was
selected to represent the National U15 Soccer team. The Most Prestigious Award for Sports, ‘The Johnian Eagle for Soccer
– 2015’ was conferred upon him.
Mr. David McCann of Castle Tower School (Northern Ireland) visited St. John’s College under the Connecting Classrooms
Programme sponsored by the British Council. In recognition of his school’s commitment to the partnership initiated by the
British Council in 2010, the Principal of St. John’s College presented him with a memento.
The 192nd anniversary celebrations and the ''Happy Birthday Dear Old Boys'' Birthday Party were held on 01.08.2015. The
following events of importance took place.
Old Boys celebrating their 50th, 60th and 70th Birthdays this year and those who were over 70 years celebrated
their birthday at St. John’s College where more than thousand voices sang the Happy Birthday Song in unison.
What’s more? They were fed pieces of birthday cake by the Principal himself and gold medals awarded! As much
as the students are close to the hearts of the old boys, so are the old boys close to the heart of their Alma Mater.
The UPVI Arts Stream emerged Champions in the S.K.Mahalingam 7-a-side Soccer Carnival, organized annually.
Mr. Anandan Arnold, an old boy said that it was beyond belief that in spite of 30 years of war and trials and
tribulations, St. John’s has survived with its traditions and has upheld its good values.
The old boys gave tokens of appreciation to teachers who had taught them in the 1980’s.
Mr. Russel Premakumaran Arnold, Mr. Anandan Arnold, Mrs. Meera Arnold and their two children, Sugarnaya and
Santhana and Mr. Mithiran Karunananthan, his wife, Dr. Mrs. Manchula Mithiran and their children Jehan and Anushika,
Dr. Peter Selvaratnam, Mr.Edward and Mr.Kevin (son of Bernard Sinniah, Author of Jaffna Boy and old boy of the College)
visited the College. We appreciate their strong ties with the College.
Issue - 08
Lower Primary School (Grade: 1–3)
College Day
Fancy Dress parade by the students of Grade 1,2 & 3
Competition Winners
T. Agaran 3rd Place – V. Nilavan - 1st Place – Speed Mathematics Light of the World Speech Competition Contest Divisional Level
Cub Scouting
Investiture of Cub Scouts of Grade 2
Best Students - 2nd Term, who received
Fee Exemption for 3rd Term - Grade 2
(L-R) U.Thisharagan, S.Durgeshan, S.Piraveen, P.Seroan Sanjeevan
Best All-Round Students - 2nd Term, who received
Fee Exemption for 3rd Term - Grade 3
(L-R) S.Apeeshnath, V.Nilavan, R.Aaraadhanan, N.Sakshiyan
Students' Fundraising for Technology Block
Benjamin Chevan P (Gr3A) Dilan Daniel SJ (Gr2B) collected Rs 7,500/= collected Rs 7,500/=
(3 cards), 3rd highest in (3 cards), 3rd highest the school) in the school)
The students who collected Rs 2500/= (one card) for the construction of the building
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Upper Primary School (Grade: 4 & 5) Quiz Team – 3rd Place at Divisional Level
(L-R): E.Eric Arnold, P.Vaishnavan,
J.Omshiyamsankar, J.Gowtham, P.Ilakiyan
Departmental English Day Competitions
Ebenezer J.N Omshiyamsankar.J Reading Aloud Recitation - 3rd place 1st Place - Divisional Divisional Level & Zonal Levels
Runners-Up at the Basketball Tournament U/11 - organized by the Jaffna District Basketball Association
L. Naveen – “Man of the Series” of the above tournament
Tamil Day Competitions – Divisional Level
Ebenezer J.N 2nd Place in Isaiyum Asaivum
Six Cub Scouts win Gold Stars, the Highest Award in Cub Scouting at National Level
V. Abishanth M. Kinthushan R.Sarvesh
S. Adsayan M. Harain M.Joseph Jayshan
Badminton Tournament –U/11 organized by the Jaffna District Badminton Association
Ebenezer J.N Suruthigan M Champion Runner-up Fundraising by students for Technology Block
Omshiyamsankar.J (Gr5A) Ebenezer J.N (Gr5C) collected Rs 27,500/= collected Rs 10,000/=
(11 cards), Highest in (4 cards), 2nd highest the school) in the school)
The students who collected Rs 2500/= (one card) for the construction of the building
Grade 5
Grade 4
Best All-Round Students - 2nd Term, who received Fee Exemption for 3rd Term
Grade 4 (L-R): T.Abilash, V.Prushoth, S. Yumaeshvar
Grade 5 (L-R): L.Devin Jeremy, J.Omshiyamsankar,
J.N.Ebenezer
Middle School (Grade: 6 & 7)
English Day was held on 30th of May 2015
56 Students received certificates
English Day
2015
Group Dance
Donated a set of books to the library
Library Day 2015
Inter-class English Drama competition was held on 19th May. Grade 6 E & 7 E
are the winning classes.
Zonal Level English Day competition
Bareekan.V - Creative writing -
3rd
Place
Provincial Level Tamil Day competition
Group Dance – 3rd Place
Sudharon.P–
Dictation –2nd
Place
Group Song - 1st Place
Recitation by Robert Anoj.A
Best Actors
Harain.M 6E Shakithiyan.K 7C
About 90 Students got membership batch in Scouting
Junior Secondary (Grade: 8 & 9)
Grade 8 & 9 got the 2nd place in the
Divisional Level Group Singing
competition - Tamil Day
Won 1st
place in Folk Music in the
Divisional, Zonal & Provincial Levels . They
will participate in theNational Level.
K.Sudaronwon 2nd place in
Individual Singing Divisional Level
Tamil Day Competition.
Won the 1st
place at Divisional Level & 3rd
place at Provincial Level in the “Maan
Dance.”
S.Manasan from Grade 8 won the 3rd
Place in the Divisional Level Story Telling
competition in English.
M.Gregory Aaron from Grade 9 won
the 3rd
place in the Divisional Level
English Creative Writing Competition.
K.Sudaron,
J.RoyJakshan,N.Enochshan,M.G.Aaron
Melvin and R.Piratheepwon 1st
place in
English Group Singing at both Divisional
andZonal Level.
Piravinton won the 1st
Place in 100M &
200M races and 2nd
place in Long Jump.
He was adjudged the best performer in
the Track event 100M. He is also a
member of the U-15 Team which won 1st
Place in the 4×100m relay in the
Provincial Level Athletic Meet.
Carom team became 1st Runners up
in the Provincial Level Competition.
Mas.C.A.Jenushan was selected for the Sri Lankan U14 National team & he
went to Tajikistan for the Asian Football Festival Tournament. He played three
matches against India, Tajikistan, and Iran. He was awarded with the Johnian
Eagle award for his participation in the National team. This is the highest
award in the school for sports.
Tamil Day Competitions
Library Day
Techno Fair Exhibition
Karate Champions
English Day&Competitions
SLMUN Workshop
Satheesharan.V Zeruba.P
Satheesharan.V of grade 10&Zeruba.Pof
grade 11 won 1s t places in Folk Songs at
Divisional, Zonal & Provincial Levels
Thanushan.A Thusiyanthan.A
Thanushan.Awon 1st places in Kata, group Kata and
Kumite. Thusiyanthan.A won 1st places in Kata and Group
Kataat Provincial Schools Sports Competitions 2015.
Sugananthan.Pof grade 11 obtained 1st
place in Word Power contest.
Gowthaman.Aof grade 11 obtained
1st place in science exhibit - Home
Security System.
Our English Day was held on 30th May
2015. Three of our students actively
participated in the Boy Band II Musical
program
Abinayan.Rof grade 10 got 1stPlace in
Recitation at school level, 2nd place at
Divisional Level & 3rd place at Zonal
Level
Luxshan.T of grade 11 got 1st place in
Copy Writing at school and Divisional
Levels.
Members of the Sri Lanka Model United Nation
conducted a workshop on debating. Among the
students who participated from our school,13were
from our section.
Achievements
By the time July rolls around, everyone - teachers, students, administrators, and staff - is looking forward to the vacation to catch some lost breath. The second term at St. John’s was dotted with numerous activities, leaving everyone exhausted. J.Mathurangan, has queued up several achievements this term too! In the Zonal Level Athletic Meet, he became First in Five Events (800m, 1500m, 400m Hurdles, 4x100m Relay & 4x400m Relay).In the Provincial Level Athletic Meet, he became First in Two Events (800m & 4x400m Relay) and Second in 4x100m Relay. Further, the team he represented became Champions in the U19 Provincial Hockey Tournament too! Congratulations to the King Midas of St. John’s! The Science Day was celebrated on 16th May 2015. The Chief Guest of the function, Mr.A.C.Thavaranjit, Senior Lecturer in Botany, University of Jaffna made a presentation on Micro Biology. 187 certificates were awarded.
D.JuliusCharoon, K.Sivakajan, P.Luxshayan,
S.Praveenshan&K.Kovarthananhave been selected for the second round of the Quiz Competition organised by Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.
D.JuliusCharoon, who got third place in the English Gold Medal Oratory was appointed as the Senior Prefect of the College.S.Praveenshan (pictured fourth) is a member of the U19 Carrom Team which became Champions at Provincial Level.
C.Kireshanth(L) captained the Tennis Team that became Provincial Champs. D.D.Piuslas (R), a member of the Tennis Team also secured First Place in the Techno Fair Quiz. He was given a cash award of Rs.9,000 by an old boy.
J.Aaron Davis (L) and S.Livinden (R) took part in
the Provincial Level Titration Competition
(Chemistry) held in the University of Jaffna. The
former was also appointed as Secretary of the
Student Christian Movement, Community
Service of the Interact Club and Committee
member of the Science Union.
What’s special about St. John’s?
Geared towards 'No more failures.'
'Any child can/will learn if properly
taught.'
Mix of New and Veteran Teachers
Regular Monitoring of Students’
Progress
More focus on English and Discipline
More emphasis is placed on Spoken
English
Personal Care
Classes for Below Average Students
Regular Workshops Ongoing Assessment System
T.Brahman (L), Vice Captain of the Table Tennis Team is a member of the Chess Team which obtained Second Place at Zonal Level. P.Somaskaran (R) was a member of the U17 Cricket Team which became Champions in the CIMA Twenty-20 Tournament. It needs to be mentioned that Canada, Toronto Mayor's Cricket Team participated in this tournament.
University Admissions
based on the A/Level
Results 2013
Engineering 06
Medicine 05
Physical Science 07
Biological Science 01
Science and Technology 01
S.JeguDilakshan, Jeffrey Watson, G.Wesley Edmond, V.Shane Joel, C.JudeShalon,
S.Kaarunyan, F.Ron Clever and K.Magilrudan are all students of LVIE. They obtained
First Place in Group Singing in the English Day Zonal Level Competitions. G.Wesley
Edmond and V.Shane Joel also became Second Runner-up in the U19 Provincial
Badminton Tournament.
Sports & Games
R.Lohathieswar (Vice Captain) & R. Pirishankar
represented the First XI Cricket Team 2014/15 which was
awarded the “ Most Promising Team in All Island” by Bata
– Sunday Times , Best Team of the Northern Province by
Bata – Sunday Times, Mobitel –Sunday Observer& Singer
School boy Cricketer Awards. R.Lohathieswar also obtained
the General Excellence Award at Collegiate Level.
Selected to the 40-member U19
Soccer National pool. At the
Provincial Level Athletic Meet, he
obtained
1st
place – 100m( New ground
record)
1st
place – 400m
2nd
place – 200m
1st
place - 4×100 Relay
2nd
place - 4×400 Relay
Cricket Team (Un – 17 A/B) Hockey Under 19
Provincial Champions
A.Siron
Fernando,R.Sanjeevan,A.Antony
Kingston,S.ElilanG.Gunesh S.Ajay,
S.Sanojan,T.Kiritharan,G.Gunesh,S.Sarujan, R.Marcus Ivar, S.Thanujan
A/L Arts – 2nd Term 2015
S.Ajay
M.Nilojan
Dance Team - National 2ndPlace
Weight Lifting Un -19
Provincial Level
2nd
place
Divisional level
Debate team3rd place
Captain of the U19 Tennis team which
became Champion at Provincial Level.
Villupattu – Provincial
Level - 1st place
The Debate Team lead by Dilaxshan Joel.C became 3rd at
Divisional Level
S.Elilan S. Saaranhan R.Shangeevan A.Siron Fernando
Karate Un -19 Provincial
participant
Ravivarman .R
Best Explainer &
Best Exhib it in
Techno Fair.
Techno Fair Environmental Awareness Exhibits Cultural Dance Team Agriculture Exhibits
P.Thevakumaran
A/L Arts – 2nd Term
EFFECTS OF S MOKING
EFFECTS OF DRUGS
Interact Assembly Six Interactors of our section - Int.M.Karthigan, Int.U.Uthayaroshan, Int.J.Kishanthujan, Int.R.Gajendran, Int.T.Sanushan and Int.T. Sukirthan took part in the assembly held in Negombo on June 28, 2015.
Blood Donation
Int.U.Uthayaroshan, Int.R.Gajendran and Int.S.Jonathan of our section donated blood in the blood donation campaign organized by the Interact Club of St. John’s on June 04
th, 2015.
Workshop Workshop for SPVI students of Commerce Stream was
conducted on June 9, 11, 16 &18, by the Lecturers of
the University of Jaffna and on June 24, 25 & 26, 2015
by the Zonal Department of Education.
Northern Provincial Champions and Division III
Runners-up – Cricket
Sivathatharshan.T Dinojan.S Kishyanthan.A Kishanthujan.J In the Zonal Level competitions, Sivathatharshan.T and Kishanthujan.J also secured Second Places in Long Jump
and High Jump respectively.
Northern Provincial Hockey Champions
.
English Day Competition
Champion
Mithurshan.S
is a member of the team which
became Provincial
Carom Champion on
June 17.
SEVEN-A-SIDE FOOTBALL TOURNMENT LVI TEAM UPVI TEAM
LVI-Durkatharan.N, Diluxshan.S, Gogulaprashanth.S, Niroshan.K, Hashan.N, Thujinthan.R, Janan.S
UPVI-Nilakshan.K, Piravin.V,Kirishanth.E,Anoojan.E, Diroshan.E, Thavakaran.T, Nilojan.P, Divon.P Hashan.N, Thujinthan.R, Janan.S
Academic / General Excellence
Sivavithushan.M Kadootkajan.N Jonathan.S Sharanjan.S
Collegiate Level Commerce Newsletter
Students from the Commerce stream held an exhibition on social awareness during the grand opening of the four storey Technology Building
Diroshan.E secured the 1st
place
in the 4×400m relay.
Sukirt han.T
Imprompt u
Speech – 1st at
Zonal &
Provincial Level.
Solo acting – 1st
Zonal Level.
Jonat han.S
Imprompt u Speech
– 2nd at Zonal Level
EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
Collegiate Level Technology
Mast.V.Thuvaragan explains about 4 stroke
two wheeler engines to our Chief Guest at the
Techno Fair Exhibition. He won the “Best
Performer” Award in the exhibition.
Our A/L students give demonstrations
about Automobile spare parts tostudents
from other school at the Techno Fair.
Hon .Minister T.Gurukularajah
visitsThe Civil Engineering
construction models.
This arch structure wasconstructed by
the A/L Civil students by using bricks.
P.Mithurshanexplains aboutelectronic circuit
resistance to the Chief Guest at the Techno
Fair.
Students from other schools take notes
at our Techno Fair exhibition.
A student gives a demonstration about IPM
(Bio System) to the students of neighbouring
schools.
IT students explain their new inventions to the Chief
Guest.
A Technology Exhibition (Techno Fair)was held in the newly built four storey Technology Lab from 5th of July to 11th of July.
A/L students explained to visitors and studentsfrom other schools about:
Automobile Engineering Electrical &Electronic Engineering Information Technology
Civil Engineering Bio System
Students and visitors gained awonderful experience in the Techno Fair Exhibition.
A seminar was conducted
by David PerisPvt Ltd on
26th
June 2015
R.Selumiel is a member of
the U-19 cricket team which
was selected as the most
promising team.
S.Canadic &T.Maiclon are
members of the Hockey Team
(U-19) which became Champion
at the Provincial Level.
V.Thuvarahan, T.Thulasiram S.Prashan, K.Karishan and T.B.Andersan were awarded for their
active participation and presentation during the Techno Fair.
Members of the Photography and Media Club,S.Prashan,
S.Canadic, P.Mithurshan, S.Sivarathikan, K.Rishivarman,
J.Kavinraj,V.Thuvarahan, V.Vijithkumar T.Gajarthanand
R.Thisanthan exhibited colorful photographswhich attracted
and mesmerized everyone.
K.Rishivarmanreleases a book full of modern art and drawings.
He donated the income received from sales to the Technological
Faculty. He also obtained 1st
Place in Folk Song at Provincial
Level.
V.Vijithkumar&S.Prashan
(Cadets) and T.Gajarthan
(Sea Scout) were involved in
the four- men Guard of
Honour team for Prize Day
2015.
For a Healthy Body, Mind & Soul, we play
every morning.
J. MATHURANGAN, A. SIRON FERNANDO, S.PUHALINIYAN, M.NILOSAN-Received a pair of running shoes each from ‘KID TO KID Foundation, Vancouver. ’ They practice hard with their Coach and Hostel Master. They were on the podium for their achievement in the 800M,400M,4X400, 4X100, 200Mand 100M events.
BOARDERS’NEWS – 2015 2ND TERM
The Union raised Rs 28,415 /- in the Techno Fair from 5th – 11th July
Lending a helping hand to St John’s Parish Pre School in organizing the Annual Athletic Meet .
Mr.Bavan.P.Saravanapavan an Old Boy of the College, with his family visited the College from Ju ly 3rd
to July 8th
.
Mr.Edwin.J.Saravanapavaan from Salesian College, Melbourne raised funds under the initiative “Action Against Adversity” and
donated sum of Rs 129,167.03 towards the necessities and facilities in the College Hostel.
Under the Staff Charity Fund, 5 students are given free education at SJC.
Staff News
Mrs.E.I.Thevamithiran completed
25 years of teaching at our school.
Our teachers donated blood
to the Teaching Hospital
Our Lord Bishop and Mrs. NirmaliWickramasinghe
conducted a workshop for Christian Teachers Primary Cubs Troop batch pinning ceremony was held on 29-06-2015.
Mr.C.A. Aravinthan Mr.T. Ajanthan Mr.N. Pratheepan Mr.K.G. Grishan Mrs.S.Ananthasabesan Mr.S.Senthuran
Mrs.T.E.Renard Dip.in English
Language Teaching, TKT
Completed Post Graduate Diploma in Education
Phase – 1 Scout Training for
teachers
Forty five teachers participated in the
Phase II Training from 3rd August to 5th August 2015. The training session was held at YMCA, Mullaitivu.
A team of staff from St.
John’s College helped
Muslim Maha Vidyalayam,
Neeraavipitti,Mulliyavalai,
Mullaitivu in Football,
Maths, Science and
English under the
Displaced School
Children Project Stage 6
– Educational Support
Programme.
The Jaffna Academy & School of Technology
Our staff following
Advanced Certificate in
English at the OUSL
Our staff following Entrepreneurship & Small
Management course at OUSL
The new look of The Jaffna Academy & School of Technology
Excellent Study Center
Pre-School & Pre –Primary students at the Techno Fair
Exhibition
Grade 1C Grade 2C Grade 3C Grade 3D
Tri - Lingual Classes
A Division B Division C Division
Bridge Building Course Students
Our students following
Advanced Certificate in
English at the OUSL
Job Entry Courses
Preschool & Primary
Teacher Training Programme
Teaching Knowledge Test
(TKT)
CSU students were involved in the opening and blessing ceremony of the Technological Faculty building – 5/7/2015.
CSU organized an inner- healing, guidance and counselling workshop from 6th – 11th July. We are grateful to Dr.
Peter Selvaratnam, Co-founder of Jesuran Healing Ministry, Australia for hiscontinuous support.
CHRISTIAN STUDIES UNIT– 2ND TERM 2015
CSU students residing in the hostel had an opportunity to interact with Bishop Robert Solomon from Singapore
.27/7/15
A workshop on ‘Maintaining Spiritual Growth’ was organized from 13
th-15
th June. MrSivantha from
Canada was the resource person.
A workshop on ‘Values of Oneself and Family’ was organized on 15th & 16th June. Dr Peter from Jesuran
Inner Healing Ministry, Australia was the resource person.
From the Principal's Pen: As I sit down to pen a few words, I am reminded of a few verses from the poem, ‘The Fruits of Labour’ by Anonymous,
A shoot, a bud, a flower, a tree And soon comes fruit for you and me
And once again we laugh and sing And thank our land for everything.
And as time passed an orchard grew Where children played and dreams came true
Fruit and love for everyone My homeland's filled with joy and song
The seed that you helped St. John’s sow has now grown up into a tree. And soon, they will start bearing fruits on their own. The Chairman of the CMS Board of Governors, Dr. Dan Seevaratnam laid the foundation stone for the Technology block on 22.06.2014. On Sunday, 5th July 2015, about one year and two weeks later, the first four-storey Technological Faculty at school level in the island was dedicated to the glory of god and the spread of knowledge by the Rt.Revd. Dhiloraj Ranjit Canagasabey, Bishop of Colombo, and declared open by the Ven.S.J.Jeyaveerasingan, Archdeacon of Jaffna & Manager of the College. By embarking on this gigantic Rs.60 million worth educational project, and by opening the new building, we have opened up several avenues for students to travel in pursuit of higher education. The first batch of students is going to sit for their exam in a few days’ time. It is expected that many will enter the university and read for a Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) degree. The University Grants Commission has pledged admissions for 3,000 students from this new stream. This course of study will lead the children to several Diploma, Degree and Vocational programmes and certificates. Students who fail to score sufficient marks to enter the universities can enter the ‘University Colleges.’ Following the opening of the building, there was a grand exhibition spanning one week with many Exhibits ( on Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Automobile Engineering, Bio Technology, IT & IT Hardware, Stamps, Art and Media & Photography), Educational Stalls, Environmental and Social Awareness Programmes, Sale, Daily Quizzes and New Inventions!! The Chief Guests and Special Guests who graced the Opening Ceremony had one thing to say in common – that they envied the students of St. John’s College. Thanks to you, students who are talented and interested in technology now have a future. Thanks to you that people who might remain unemployed are going to get jobs. Thanks to you, the level of unemployment in the North is going to decrease. I would like to thank all the teachers, non-tutorial staff,students, parents, old boys and well-wishers who helped in little ways and big to put up this building with units for Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Bio Systems Technology and Electrical. I thank Engineer Mr.A.Rajamohan (building constructions) and his group (Pera Engineering) for their excellent work in completing this building ahead of the schedule. My thanks are also due to Engineer S. Sundarakumar and Engineer N.Kugathasan, old boy, for volunteering as consultants and for monitoring and supervising the construction. As already stated, 30m for Buildings & 30m for Machinery and Equipment was not an easy amount to raise. We are in debt. We are in need of more helping hands. Old Boys' Associations, old boys’ batches, small groups of old boys, families, individuals and well-wishers, please rise to the occasion and contribute. When you invest in St. John’s, you invest in Jaffna, you invest in our children, you invest for a brighter tomorrow. St. John's in return will do the little it can - erect a plaque in appreciation of your selfless deed. "Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime." Rev. N.J.Gnanaponrajah Principal