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The Third Term at St. John's was no exception; it too wasjam-packed with numerous events. The 190th anniversary which the College celebrated on the 4th of May 2013, culminated in a grand final celebration on 7th December 2013. The highlight of this function was the ''Happy Birthday Dear Old Boys'' Birthday Party, a special event organized for Old Boys celebrating their 50th, 60th and 70th Birthdays this year. Those who were over 70 years too were invited. Old boys who were born in 1963, 1953, 1943 or before celebrated their birthdays with the 190th Birthday of their Alma Mater. It was the College's turn to make the Old Boys, who had been, have been and will be a 'Guardian Angel' of St. John's, smile. It was the College's little way of saying a BIG THANK YOU to the Old Boys for being the backbone behind all its achievements.

A Look at the National Achievements - 2013

Academic: Four students obtained 9 Distinctions in the GCE O/L Examination 2012. The number of university entrants is expected to exceed 40 this year (including 9 Engineering; 1 Medicine; & 3 Management).

M. Mithulan obtained 193 marks in the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination and was ranked 2nd in the Island (Tamil medium).

Cricket U-13 “A”: Runners-up in the Division III tournament 2012/13 and promoted to Division II.

P.Thuvaragaseelan was selected for the National U-17 Cricket Squad.

Cricket U/17 “A” Joint Champions in the Division III Tournament 2013 and promoted to Division II

Weight Lifting (U/19) - 1st place and 3rd place

Karate (U/15) - 3rd Place

Scouting: EIGHT President's Scout Award Recipients

The College was accredited with the International School Award (2012 – 2015) by the BRITSH COUNCIL

Best Environment-Friendly School -“All-Island Excellent Award”

National Reading Month Award - 2012

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The March Towards the 200th Anniversary Begins...

Lower Primary School (Grades 1–3)

ACTIVITIES

Regional Tennis Tournament (Individual)

The students from Grade two participated in the

Jaffna Regional Tennis 10s Tournament organized

by the Sri Lanka Tennis Association on 10th

September

Opening Ceremony of the OLD PARK

On 16

th of September, our Cub Scouts took part in

the Old Park opening ceremony. They were

dressed like animals and entertained the visitors.

Dengue Prevention Week

A Shramadana was organized from 7th to 11

th Oct,

where students from the Lower Primary Classes took

turns to clean the environment.

Kids picking up bits of papers

Proficiency Badges for Cub Scouts

Preparations for Proficiency Badges for Bronze

Star were held on 16th

November.

Parents’ Day & Prize Giving

Parents’ Day & Prize Giving was held on 26th

October. All the students from the Lower Primary

School participated in a variety of programmes,

and entertained the audience.

An Action Song by the students of Grade 2

Christmas Celebrations

The Combined Christmas Celebrations with the

Middle School was held on 5th December. The

Junior Choir presented the song “I’d like to be a

Christmas Tree” and the Primary kids staged the

Nativity Scene.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Newsletter Competition

The Lower Primary School won the 1st place in

the Newsletter Competition (2nd Term) organized

by the College among the Nine Sections / Units of

the College.

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN 2014

Computer-aided Learning for English, Mathematics and Environmental Studies

Spoken English Classes (IWMS)

"English Environment" Programme

Special Classes for Slow-learners

Cub Scouting, English Day, Tamil Day and Parents’ Day

Sports - Athletics, Tennis and Chess

Upper Primary School (Grades 4&5)

ACTIVITIES Parents’ Day & Prize Giving

Parents’ Day & Prize Giving was held on 26

th October

with Mr L.N. Balaretnaraja, President, OBA South

Ceylon, as Chief Guest. Mrs Damayanthy

Balaretnarajah gave away the Prizes.

Dengue Prevention

A Dengue Extermination Shramadana Week was

organized from 7th to 11

th Oct 2013. Our children

actively participated and cleaned the College compound.

Amalaseelan Soccer Carnival

Our Soccer Teams both “A” and “B” participated in the Amalaseelan Soccer Carnival held on 9

th

November. 19 schools participated.

"A" Team

"B" Team

Combined Carol Service

The Primary School Choir presented a song “I’d like to be a Christmas Tree” at the St John’s & Chundikuli

Combined Carol Service held on 3rd

November in the

Church.

Christmas Celebration

The Primary School & Middle School Combined

Christmas Celebration was held on 5th December.

ACHIEVEMENTS Grade 5 Scholarship Examination In the Grade 5 Scholarship

Examination held in August

2013, M. Mithulan obtained 193 marks and was ranked 2

nd

in the Island (Tamil medium).

T. Dinojan, who obtained 190, was ranked 4

th in the

District. 88 students sat for the Examination and 12 qualified for scholarships. 73 students received

Certificate of Merit from the Department of

Examinations, Sri Lanka.

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN 2014

Computer-aided Learning for English, Mathematics and

Environmental Studies

British Council's Collaborative Project with Victoria

Primary School, Northern Ireland

Cambridge English Pen Friends

Spoken English Classes (IWMS)

"English Environment" Programme

Special Classes for Slow-learners

Cub Scouting, English Day, Tamil Day and Parents’ Day

Sports - Athletics, Cricket, Soccer, Tennis and Chess

Inter-House Matches for all games, and Inter-School

matches for Soccer

Orientation to Grade 6 English Medium Subjects

Studies Games Co -

Curricular

Spoken

English

Cricket-Under

13- A,B team Bible Quiz

Foot ball -

Under 13- A,B

team

Light of the

world Speech

Contest

Badminton Easter

Bajani

Chess Carols

Table tennis Scouts

Carom Inter Class

Drama

competition

Rugby Science

Exhibition

Karate Young Inventors

Competition

Coconut trees were donated by Coconut Board Junior Young Inventors Provincial Level – Best 5

T.Thivithan

Middle School Prize Giving and Parents’ Day

German – Sri Lanka Friendship Art Competition

N.Thuvarakeathan – 3rd

Place

J.Jeganraj – Participation

J.Remushan – Participation

G.Nithiyajeevan – Participation

Plenty Food (Pvt) Ltd introduced Samaposha Gift donated by Students for Teachers’ Day

“Connecting Classrooms Programme”

By British Council

Available Activities are in 2014 National Level Competition

Karate- S.Shantharuban – 3rd

Place

Leadership

Mas.S.Kaunjan of Senior Secondary participated in a workshop, on the theme of Connecting Classroom, conducted by British Council.

Learning

Grade 10 students participated in a fun activity with

the old newspapers on 5th November.

Visit

Principal of our partner school in Northern Ireland, Mr. David Mc Cann, visited the Senior Secondary Section on 12thof November 2013 during the Spoken English Session.

e – learning

Grade 10 students participated in an IT workshop named e – learning for slow learners on 5th November 2013, which was conducted by Dr.Ethirweerasingam, ex. Olympian, and ex. winner, Asian Games for High Jump.

Sports & Games

U/17 Cricket team became Joint Champions in National Level, Division III, Cricket Tournament.

In 2o14 ………. Increase the percentage of pass in the GCE O/L examination. Improve the skills in games and athletics. Organize workshops to improve teaching learning process via e – learning.

EDUCATION: – The following 04 students are eligible to enter the University

according to the cut-out marks:- S.Kajanthan, J.Srinath, V.Elankovan and S.Mayooran

CO-CURRICULAR: –Games & Sports – WINNERS FROM THE ARTS STREAM

* Monthly Examination – Model Paper *Paper Class – Unit System *Seminar – Each Subject *Career guidance meetings

WEIGHT LIFTING U.VINOTHKUMAR Un-19th National 1st B.VICTOR JOHN Un-19th National 3rd

Best CRICKET team of the North - Awarded by Mobitel Observer and Bata Sunday times - *J.G.A.ANOJAN *R.LOHIETHESWAR *M.JENATHARSAN *S.PIRISHANKAR *P.BRINTHAPAN

HOCKEY Un19-Provincial 2nd Runners-Up: * U.VINOTHKUMAR *V.THUSHYANTHAN *V.GOWTHAMAN *K.PRASHANTH *M.PRINCE *T.JOSUVAN *R.LITHURJAN

Champion at National Level Division II CRICKET *R.LOHATHIESWAR *S.PIRISANKAR *S.LITHURJAN

ATHLETIC – Un-17-4 *400m Relay

Provincal 3rd Place

S.SAM DAVID

SOCCER -Selected as Referees by Srilanka Referee Association from SPVI (A+B) *S.THILEEBAN *T.SIVANANTHAN

Member of the Quiz

Champion Team-Organized by

SAMPATH BANK *J.G.A.ANOJAN *R.LOHATHIESWAR

LEADER SHIP &CAREER GUIDANCE:- Following students from the Arts Stream participated in the Leadership Career Guidance Training Organized by SRILANKA UNITY CAMP – *R.JOSHAP *S.KOKULAN *A.CLARANCE *R.T.SANJEEVAN *K.BALAKUMAR *A.ALAN ABISERK

CLUBS

Social Science Forum Organized GANDHI DAY

On 2nd October 2013 Chief Guest

His Excellency V.MAHALINGAM (Consul General of India, Jaffna)

& Mrs.NITHYA MAHALINGAM

CARROM Un-19 National Participant: R.LOHATHIESWAR

Targeting

FUTURE …

Commerce- Collegiate level

A.Ghanamirthan P.Thuvarakaseelan

Both played in the Murali Harmony

Cup representing Jaffna Schools

under 19 Cricket Team.

I.Nishanthan S. Pavikaran Mas.S.Pavikaran secured the First Place

in Group Kata and Mas.I.Nishanthan

got the 3rd

in Kumite in the Provincial Level Tournament.

Mas.Ferdinan

Winslo.T got

the 1st Place

in the Divisional

Level and 2nd

Place in the

District Level Essay

Competition of the Commerce Day.

S.Jonathan N.Kadootkajan

Both participated in a Debate

Competition conducted by

Ladies’ College, Colombo.

Commerce Day on 29.09.2013

Law Olympiad on 17.10.2013 Benjamin.A., Arun.S, A.T.F.Mark,

Atchuthan.C, Jorin.AT, N.Kadootkajan

and Kevin Hoshnar.C became 11th

in the Law Olympiad conducted by Help

University in Malaysia.

National Cricket Champions -Division 3

Under 17 on 02.11.2013

Thuvarakaseelan Kabilraj Sinthurjan Kajeepan Ghanamirthan

NATIONAL LEVEL PARTICIPATION

TEAMS

M.Malaravan M.Jevinth

(Hockey) (Badminton, Hockey,

and Tennis)

P.Princereeban A.Anojan

(Hockey) (Athletic)

Mas. A.Shwenithan

secured the 2nd

Place

in the 200m and the

3rd

Place in the 4X400

m Relay in the

Provincial Athletic

Meet. A.Shwenithan

Mas.C.Atchuthan got the Bronze Award

in the Commonwealth

Young Writers’

Competition.

C.Atchuthan

S.Kabilraj

A.Ghanamirthan S.Kabilraj

S.Kabilraj and A.Ghanamirthan represented the Provincial Cricket

Team and also became the National Champions in Division Three.

OF OUR COLLEGE

S.Poulin Androok

(Athletic)

P.Thisyanthan

(Badminton & Hockey)

COMMERECE STREAM IN 2014 – “MAKE YOUR DREAMS REAL” Students Friendly Environment Tamil & English Medium Classes Parallel Courses like AAT/CBF

Individual Attention Mini Library Spoken English Training

Experienced Staff Career Guidance English Alerts of British Council

Encourage Academic Performance and at least a membership in a Club or Society.

Maintain good relationship with stakeholders.

Council through mobile.

The term has been a busy one...as all terms are! With the final exams around the corner, after school extra classes and workshops were held to improve the grades of the students.

A C H I E V E M E N T S A C H I E V E M E N T S A C H I E V E M E N T S A C H I E V E M E N T S A C H I E V E M E N T S

PLANS FOR 2014

Physics , Chemistry and Biology Practicals and Exhibitions for O/L students

'A-Seminar-a-Week' - UPVI

Term-End Seminars - LVI

Encourage Online (Parallel) Courses and Exams

Spoken English Classes

Maximum Involvement in Extra-Curricular Activities / Sports

Class Library / Reading Club

More Emphasis on Self Studies and e–learning.

Urgent Need

To continue with the new stream, some special requirements from the government need to be met. A

specially designed lab with equipment, which will cost a minimum of 30 Million LKR is a prerequisite.

This appears to be the greatest challenge for St. John's in 2014...

A New Baby on the 190th year

The in-depth trainings and studies in the technical field which were

limited to institutes outside schools and traditional universities for

the past several years have now been introduced into the school

syllabus with the introduction of Technology as the fourth stream

for the GCE A/L students. Classes for this new stream were

inaugurated on 11th September 2013.

Scope of the Stream

Three thousand students have been promised

entrance to Universities Islandwide. They can

graduate as Bachelors of Technology (BTech)

Completing A/L in the Technology Stream, will be

considered as being equivalent to having a National

Vocational Qualification (NVQ) – Level III. They can

continue their further education through Technical

Colleges and obtain a final degree (BTech).

Job opportunities with the professional

qualifications: in the fields of construction,

transportation, mechanical engineering,

environmental engineering, food processing, bio

medicine and agriculture

Present Status

Sixteen students are following this stream (13 Eng.

Tech and 3 Bio Systems Tech). Forty eight students

have shown their interest to follow in the next batch.

Presently the students are taken to the Jaffna

Technical College, Advanced Technical Institute and

to other relevant departments for the practical

sessions and they are given exposure through

relevant exhibitions and seminars too.

First batch of students with Principal and teachers

Students visiting CGTTI in Colombo for an exhibition and exposure

Students after a practical exposure to engines - for their

lessons on Automobile Engineering.

Diwali at Elite Entertainment Boarders’ Day Celebration 7 A Side Football Match

Delicious Breakfast Sunday Evening English Worship Service We celebrate the Birth of Christ

Facilities that we hope and plan to provide in the year 2014

Leisure Music e-Learning Free Medical and Personal Care

Our Future Plan

To Conduct Repeat Classes for G.C.E.O/L and A/L

To Conduct TKT classes for teachers.

To Conduct Pre-Primary & Primary

Teacher training Diploma program

Teaching Knowledge Test for Primary

School Teachers held on 17th of

December 2013

Pre-Primary & Primary Teacher Training Diploma Program

Participants with the Chief Guest Ms.

S.Thambiah, Course Coordinator Mrs.

S.R. Jeyaveerasinghan, Director & the

Principal.

Best teacher gold medal award to

Miss.E.Rizana

Judges observing the exhibits

presented by the teachers

From the Principal's Pen:

“Another fresh new year is here . . . Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear, To love and laugh and give! This bright new year is given to us To live each day with zest . . .

To daily grow and try to be Our highest and our best! We have the opportunity Once more to right some wrongs, To pray for peace, to plant a tree, And sing more joyful songs!”

We are at the tail end of 2013. The New Year is just around the corner. It's ''another year to live.'' Another year to make others live; another year, like the 190 years that have gone by...

This year has been a very successful year for St. John's with numerous winners and participants at National, Provincial and District Levels. The number of university entrants is expected to exceed 40 this year! The College thanks the Old Boys for their assistance. A very sincere word of thanks goes to the staff, both tutorial and non-tutorial for working extremely hard, even after school hours and on holidays to make these achievements possible.

However, despite the hard work the staff has done this year, the College is unable to pay them their annual incentivedue to financial constraints. The College is going through a difficult time and therefore requests the Old Boys to continue their support.

In the coming year, unlike in the past, there is a new challenge facing the College; the challenge of providing Technology Education stream for Advanced Level students at St.John’s College; the challenge of raising 30 million Rupees to build a laboratory in conformity to government specifications. Without the funds:

St. John's cannot put up a lab and provide the required facilities.

Our College cannot continue teaching the fourth stream to the students.

Our Alma Mater will not receive the ''Super School” (1 AB Super) Status

Students from areas like Navatkuli, Colombuthurai, Ariyalai, Chundikuli, Jaffna Town and parts of Nallur will not be able to take up Technology as a stream at Advanced Level

The 17 students from St. John's who are presently following the course, the 48 students who have already enrolled for next year and the countless more who might wish to follow this new and promising stream in the years to come will be deprived of their fundamental right to education.

The 250 schools have the government to back them up butI believe that there is a mightier force backing St. John's up - the Old Boys! I appeal to our alumni benefactors and well-wishers to help St. John's to help the students, the future of Jaffna.

The tutorial and non-tutorial staff along with the students joins me in wishing you a very Merry X'mas and a Happy New Year.

Rev. N.J.Gnanaponrajah Principal St.John's College