A day of celebration for SJIIM IBDP Scholars

St Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia (SJIIM) recently celebrated its fourth batch of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) scholars through a Scholarship Awards Ceremony on September 27.

Nov 10, 2019

PETALING JAYA: St Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia (SJIIM) recently celebrated its fourth batch of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) scholars through a Scholarship Awards Ceremony on September 27. The event was graced by the SJIIM Board of Governors Chairman and Brother President of SJI Singapore, Dato’ Bro Paul Ho as the Guest of Honour and notable guests such as Dato’ Richard Ong, who is a council member of the Tan Sri Tan Foundation.

Each of these scholars stood proud as they were called on stage to receive their Scholarship Award Certificates.

In his speech Dato’ Bro Ho congratulated the recipients and reminded them that the scholarship they have received is a result of their talent and intelligence and therefore, should also be used to make a difference to humanity. He mentioned that IBDP students need to be self-directed learners and  yearn to learn for life. He compared this to the trait of the founder, St John Baptist De La Salle and how he constantly looked to new ways to innovate schools which is the hallmark behind the longevity of LaSalle schools for over 300 years. 

In his closing remarks, Dato’ Bro Ho further urged the scholars to develop the habit of listening to others and to learn to give empathy to the perspective of other individuals and groups as this is what the world sorely needs today.  

An all-round enriching scholarship experience, the IBDP Scholars of this programme also had the opportunity to participate in a Lasallian Leadership Training Camp in the Philippines this year on Lasallian Formation, Leadership Training and Service Work. This helped to prepare the school’s scholars as Senior Lasallian Student Leaders to serve the school’s community and the needy on their return from the camp.

The SJIIM IBDP Scholarship Programme is a unique outreach initiative of St Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia. It offers a two-year scholarship to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in SJIIM. Applications are evaluated based on merit and means. All applicants are expected to be able to provide evidence of good academic performance and demonstrate active participation and leadership in service and co-curricular activities.

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