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