2014 has been a very eventful year indeed! With the support rendered by the fraternity of St. John’s College, many students were able to carve out niches for themselves in both curricular and extracurricular arenas.

Provincial Achievements

Carom U/15 and Hockey U/19 became Champions

Badminton U/19 and Tennis U/19 emerged Runners-up.

Carom U/19 became 2nd Runners-up.

Cricket First XI was adjudged the Best Team in the Northern Province.

Two 2nd places were obtained in Weight Lifting at Provincial Level.

21 athletes were eligible to participate in the National Level athletics competitions.

Two Scouts won the President's Scout Award, and three Cub Scouts won Gold Star this year.

Folk Drama (Naattu Kooththu) became first at Provincial Level. Unfortunately, this competition is not

held at National Level.

National Achievements

Four students obtained 9A's in the GCE 0/L 2013, and six students obtained 3A's in the GCE A/L

Examination in 2013.

Thirty students gained admission to university in 2012.

In the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination-2014, 26 students obtained above 150, and 73 students

(86.9%) received Certificate of Merit.

The college was honoured by the Department of Education for achieving more than 90% of Pass in

the GCE 0/1, Examination 2013.

P. Mithushan of Grade 12 won 1st place in English Impromptu Speech at National Level.

S. Kaarunyan of Gr.10 was a Plaque Winner in the Royal Australian Chemistry Quiz Exam.

The following teachers and students were handpicked from Sri Lanka for various exposure programmes

abroad.

Cricketer P.Thuvarakaseelan participated in the `Murali Harmony Unity Tour 2014' in UK

Three students participated in the JENESYS 2.0programme (Japan East Asia Network of Exchange

for Students and Youths) in Japan.

Four Scouts and two teachers participated in the Global Friendship Camp in Norway.

Two teachers visited our partner schools in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

‘We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community... Our

ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our

own.’ Cesar Chavez

From the lengthy list above, it is apparent that many at St. John’s have heeded the words of Cesar Chavez...

Lower Primary School (Grades 1–3)

PARENTS’ DAY & PRIZE GIVING

On stage - Grade 1 students performing a Percussion Band PRIMARY SCHOOL BAND Our Band performed for the first time on 18th Oct 2014 for the Parents’ Day to receive the Chief Guests.

PRIMARY CHOIR PERFORMS AT THE CGC-SJC CAROL SERVICE The Primary Choir sang a carol “Oh Christmas Time” at the St. John’s College and Chundikuli Girls’ College Combined Carol Service held on 9th November. CUB SCOUTS AWARD CEREMONY Cub Scouts Award Ceremony was held on 12th November..

Cub Scouts from Grade 3 performing Grand Howl at the Award Ceremony

WINNERS OF THE DEPARTMENTAL COMPETITIONS Thirukkural Memorization P. Seroan Sanjeevan N. Sakshiyan Gr 2 Gr 1 2nd Place - Divisional 5th Place - Divisional 3rd Place - Zonal

Art Competition – Divisional Level Namish Thushyanthan U. Varapiragash Grade 1 3rd Grade 2 5th

Mental Arithmetic - Divisional Level Abisayeesan E Grade 2 4th Place AWARD CEREMONY - INTER-HOUSE MATCH (17th Nov)

Gnanapragasam Memorial Challenge Shield being awarded to the Overall Champions - Johnstone House

Upper Primary School (Grades 4&5) GRADE 5 SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION 26 students were qualified obtaining above 150 marks (out of 200) and 73 students received Certificate of Merit. 84 students had sat for the exam.

S. Adsayan, who obtained 185 marks, topped the list at school.

PARENTS’ DAY AND PRIZE GIVING (18th Oct)

The Chief Guests Mr Rohan Thevathason, Manager, Nations Trust Bank Jaffna, and Mrs Anuloja Rohan being welcomed at the entrance.

Primary School Band performs for the first time at the Prize Giving to receive the Chief Guests.

A folk dance by the students of Grade 4

ART COMPETITION – DIVISIONAL LEVEL

Eric Arnold Gr 4 2nd

M. Aaranan Gr 5 5th

SOCCER CARNIVAL Our Soccer Teams both “A” and “B” participated in the Amalaseelan Soccer Carnival (Under 11) held on 1st Nov, where 13 schools participated. “ACT & ENJOY” SPORTS COMPETITION Our team won the 2nd place, competing with 20 schools in the Jaffna Division (at Divisional Level). They also got the 2nd place at Zonal Level, where 15 schools competed. Students from Grades 4 & 5 represented the team:

GOLD STAR WINNERS IN CUB SCOUTING B. Piranavan M. Rhaguraaman S. Ebenezer Johanan CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION The Primary School & Middle School Combined Christmas Celebration was held on 4th Dec.

G. Judit Parosan Zonal:

100m - 2nd,

200m -2nd,

Long Jump-3rd

4x400m Relay 1st place

R. Athiththan SCIENCE QUIZ

COMPETITION

Zonal level1st place

Middle school & Junior

Secondary Prize giving was held

on 4th of October 2014 at 9.00 am.

The Chief Guest Mr.Nagendram

Navaneethan (Deputy General

Manager – North,

Sri Lanka Telecom)

The Middle School Supervisor

Mrs.S.Sivapalan presenting the

Annual Report

Group Song-English

Group Song –Tamil

Western Dance

Drama

U13 –N.E.Jeyasingham Memorial Inter House Matches-

Awarding Ceremony

Purposes of conducting Inter House Matches...

To select the best College Team

To increase the percentage of participants in sports

To develop the skills

To improve the leadership qualities

Soccer Basket

Ball

Badminton

Cricket

Carom

Chess

Tennis

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Cricket A Team Un 13

Cricket B Team Un 13

Soccer B Team Un 13

SoccerA Team Un 13

Education Sports&

Games

Co- Curricular

Activities

Spoken

English

Catch-up

Classes

Maths and

Science

Olympiad

Maths and

Science Quiz

Competitions

Cricket

Team(A,B)

Table tennis

Football

Team(A,B)

Chess

karate

Rugby

Carom

Bible Quiz

Scouts

Carols

Light of the

world Speech

Drama

Competition

Easter Bajanai

Science

Exhibition

Young Inventor

Competition

Class Level Best All Round

Students- 1st&2nd Term

Best Students

CAROLS- CHOIR

22 students participated in

Christmas Carols

Christmas Party

Middle School students

staged a drama for the

Christmas party on Thursday

4th of December

D.David Livingstone SINHALA SPEECH

4th place

M.Mithulan

ENGLISH

CREATIVE

WRITING

Provincial-1st

.

GANDHI DAY

Gandhi Day was celebrated on

Oct 2nd.

In view of this, various

competitions were organized and

15 students from our section won

awards

5TH GLOBAL FRIENDSHIP

SCOUT CAMP - 2014

it was held on oct. 23rd

in ratnapura in

collaboration with

norwegian scouts and

four of our students

participated in this camp

SARASWATHI POOJA

It was celebrated on Oct 12th

. In

view of this, various competitions

were held and 12 students from our

section won prize

Parents day &PRIZE GIVING of junior secondary and middle

school It was held on Sep. 14th 32 students won prizes for their performance in academic and sports activities.

Inter house matches

awarding ceremony

2014

peto house won the

overall championship

award in the junior

secondary section

SCOUT& SEA SCOUT AWARDS DAY

Members of the scout troop of the junior secondary section were awarded badges for accomplishing their taskS provided

EDUCATIONAL TOUR 2014

120 students and 15 teachers visited some

historical placeS in Anuradhapura, dambulla

and Colombo during the august vacation

SPORTS

OUR UNDER 15 AND 13 SOCCER

TEAMS ENDED THEIR FRIENDLY

SOCCER SEASON UNBEATEN. IN THE

DEPARMENTAL TOURNAMENT,

BOTH TEAMS BECAME RUNNER UP

AT DIVISIONAL LEVEL

RELAY CARNIVAL

The relay carnival was organized by the

Jaffna District Athletic Association on the

9th

of November 2014. Three of our

students participated and got Gold and

Silver medals

Our Best Wishes……..

On the 9thof December 163

Students from our section will be

sitting for the G.C.E. Ordinary

Level Examination. We wish all of

them.

Johnian News Bulletin

Senior Secondary Level Newsletter

Achievements

V.Sinthujan

4X100 1st

Place

4X400 2nd

Place

E.Rojeemeeharan

4X100 2nd

Place

4X400 1st

Place

G.I.Goldshajan

4X100 1st

Place

4X400 3rd

Place

S.Sabies

Triple Jump 2nd

Place in

Provincial Level and

National Level

S.Shanushan

1st

Runner up in

Football in Divisional

Level

N.Abilakshan

1st

Runner up in

Badminton in Provincial

Level

Every Wednesday two students from our

section read news for the Johnians News

Bulletin during the interval

On the 18th

of November 2014 the Inter

House awards ceremony for Panchalingam

Memorial was held at Peto Hall. Johnson

House became the Champions

A/L Arts – 3rd Term 2014

CRICKET(UN 19) – BEST TEAM OF NORTHERN PROVINCE BATA – SUNDAYTIMES & MOBITEL - OBSERVER

G.Abraham Anojan (VICE CAPTAIN) R.Logathieswar , M.Nilojan R.Pirishankar , R.Lithoorjan

SOCCER(FIRST XI) – UNBEATEN

HOCKEY (UN 19) – SELECTED FOR NATIONAL SELECTION PROCESS

SHRAMADHANA – CLEANING OF THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM

GANDHI DAY CELEBRATION

Aim

Towards the job world

Contribute to the social life

To carryout the Johnians

spirit to the world

Sports & Games

ATHLETIC – NATIONAL PARTICIPANTS - RELAY TEAM

K.Kanujan , R.Pirishankar M.Nilojan , R.Sam David

M.Prince ,R.Pirishankar K.Kanujan , R.Sam David R.Lithoorjan , J.Tharmaraj

SOCCER (UN – 17 A/B)

A.Siron Fernando , R.Sanjeevan

A.Antony Kingston , P.Samaravanan

G.Gunesh

A.Siron Fernando

R.Sanjeevan

Activities of Social Science Forum

Collegiate Level Commerce Newsletter

November 21, 2014

“AIM HIGH AND PERSEVERE”

St.John’s College, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

EVENTS FOR THE TERM AT A GLANCE

A.Ghanamirthan Thuvarakaseelan.S S.Kabilraj

Murali Harmony Trophy 2014

The above students represented the Jaffna Cricket

Team in the Murali Harmony Trophy 2014 from

October 29 to November 02, 2014. Especially, this

year, Mas. Thuvarakseelan.S represented the Division

III North & East Under 23 Team which is to be

promoted to Division II Under 23 Tournament

organized by Sri Lanka Cricket from 2015.

Our Commerce Day was celebrated on

September 19, 2014.

Commerce Union - 2014

Saraswathy Pooja was held on

September 27,2014

Mas. M.Sivavithushan secured

the 2nd place in the Northern

Province and 4th place in the

All Island IT Master Mind Quiz

Competition organized by

ESOFT on November 10, 2014.

M.Sivavithushan

Both of them participated

In the Lilian–Nixon Debate

Challenge at Colombo

Ladies’ College and won

2 matches out of 4 on

October 25th & 26th ,2014.

T.Sukirthan J.Kishanthujan

Both of them participated

in the National Level Band

Competition on October

2014.

S.Dinojan K.Nilakshan

What the Science Stream of St.

John’s College has to offer: 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

Learning by Doing

Classes for Below Average Students

Regular Workshops

Ongoing Assessment System

Helping Kids Learn to Learn

Geared Towards 'No More Failures.'

'Any Child can/will Learn if Properly Taught.'

St. John’S College

Collegiate Level Science Newsletter - Third Term 2014

After the storm comes a period of relative tranquillity. Similarly, after a hectic second term, activities in the

Science Section of St. John’s simmered down a bit. Details of the winners and their achievements are given below.

D.

Our school was invited for the first time to the Lilian Nixon Challenge Shield in 2013.

T.Sayeeshan and P.Mithushan from our stream took part. This year, the tournament,

organized annually by the Debating Society of Ladies' College, was held in October.

This year's competition saw the participation of 37 teams. St. John’s had to battle with

debating teams from several leading schools in Colombo. The tournament comprised of

three preliminary rounds leading up to the quarter finals, semis and then succeeding to the

final.J.VoltaJebaprashanth from our stream participated. The team from St. John’s won two rounds and lost two.

A.Paul Moses, J.Aaron Davis,

M.RonaldHarisan and J.VoltaJebaprashanth

(pictured above) are members of the College

Choir. They participated in the Annual

Chundikuli Girls’ College & St. John’s College Carol Service and in the Festival of Carols by

the Youth of the North.

And now, all are set to enjoy the December

vacation...

Proverbs 22:6: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it...

M.Jenoyan (UPVI E), C.Kireshanth (LVIE) and M.Anukoolan

(LVIE) got a Merit Award in the Band Competition organised at

National Level.

P.Mithushan (UPVI FG), after becoming first

in Impromptu Speech at Provincial Level,

took part in the Nationals.

Julius Charoon of LVIFG,

progressed up to the Provincial

Level after becoming a

Runner-up in the Impromptu

Speech Competition at District

Level.

All round Performance

Students of the Technology stream K. Rivikaran and J. Meshach represented the college Badminton

Team, which became 1st Runner up at Provincial level and became District Champions in the Rotary Club

Tournament. Both were awarded CollegeColours and K. Rivikaran was awarded the Best Player of the

Year for the same. In addition to that K. Rivikaran proved himself as a good orator by winning the Gold

Medal for English Oratory in the 2014 English Day competitions and delivered his speech at the 2014

College Prize Giving.Further, the Technology Steam won the Bronze Medal at Mr. MahalingamSoccer

Carnival conducted at Collegiate level on 5th December 2014

National Unity

K.Rishivarman, T.Kinoojan and T.Gajarthan of 2016 batch took part in the Mother Sri Lanka Camp. This

camp creates the ideal setting for children from the north and south of the country to meet, exchange their

cultural values, rituals and lifestyles, and forge lasting friendships by fostering reconciliation and peaceful

co-existence among the different ethnic and religious groups in Sri Lanka. Over 100 students from the

South stayed in Jaffna. They had 3 days of fun and camaraderie which laid a solid foundation for lasting

friendships. As a continuation, K.Rishivarman, T.Kinoojan and R.Latheeshan were invited to be a part of

EkamuthuOrrayMakkal Unity Mission Trust Camp (Ekamuthu’ is Sinhalese for ‘Unity’ and ‘OrayMakkal’ is Tamil for ‘One People’).

K. Riviharan and J. Meshach K. Riviharan’s speech at Annual Prize Giving

Jaffna Academy & School of Technology

Estd.1962

Job Entry Courses:

OrientationProgramme September10t

h 2014

A/L 2nd

& 3rd

sitting Classes

for Bio and Maths

Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)

Sinhala Language classes

Grade 2c Tri Lingual Class Grade 1c Tri Lingual Class Bridge Building Course –

Nursery to SJC Grade 1

Children s Day Celebration with

Bridge Building Course Children

01-10.2014

English Language Development

programme (ELDP)

Pre-school & Primary

Teacher Training (PSPTT)

Spoken English Examination 2014

Future

Plans

2014

Theme: - train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it’ -

Proverb 22:6

Vision: - Our Vision is to help youth and young adults to understand and rely on the teachings and Atonement of Jesus

Christ, and prepare themselves, their families, and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven.

Mission - To live the gospel of Jesus Christ and strive for the companionship of the Spirit in each moment of our lives

( 11

th Sept 2014 ) ( 6

th of Nov 2014 ) (7

th of Nov 2014 )

Soccer workshop organized by YMCA Mullaitivu we conducted a programme after School – A video clip on

Inauguration programme of 2nd

Batchwe too collaboratedwith the Organization Har ful effects of s oki g was show

(7

th of Nov 2014 )

We visited people who are displaced in Kappaipillavu Sport workshop under the A peace painting programme organized by

And had a survey on their Life style. supervision of T. Vimalraj inMullaitivu Norwegian Exchange programme

(8th of Nov) (16th/nov)

Scout Training A carol sung at the schools combined carol service.

Programme “couti g towards success

A Hymn by our students

BOARDERS’ UNION ‘

The Battle warriors stand out as Champion, photo with

Principal and the Match Referee

Jenifleming playing

for Northern Province

in under 19 Cricket

The Boarders Soccer Carnival was organized on22/10/14-, all

the boarders were divided into six teams. TheBest player from

each team was awarded. Vicram of Grade 6 won the best

young player award. The programme was sponsored by

Niroshanan ex- Hostler.

.

Our development grows by participating in an event like- Drama, Singing and

Dancing

Theme: Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Vision: To provide shelter for the children with a sweet homely environment.

Goal: To attain an all-round development.

Eating, Dancing and Burning Crackers for Depawali

We learned many good things from

Shakthi Forum Theatre Hostel Photographic Club&

Media Club are functioning under

M.Niroshan

Sivananthan, Sangivan, Siron and

Vimal are selected to play for the

District Hockey team

T. Sivananthan&T.Anojithan are entering Jaffna University,

for Arts and Commerce faculties 2014 respectively.

Hostel pole vault team started

under the guidance of Lavanan

Boarders’ Christmas was

celebrated on 4th

DEC 2014

` From the Principal's Pen...

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

A pencil maker told the pencil 5 important lessons just before putting it in the

box:

1.) Everything you do will always leave a mark.

2.) You can always correct the mistakes you make.

3.) What is important is what is inside you.

4.) In life, you will undergo painful sharpenings, which will only make you

better.

5.) To be the best pencil, you must allow yourself to be held and guided by the

hand that holds you.

We all need to be constantly sharpened. This parable may encourage you to

know that you are a special person, with unique God-given talents and

abilities. Only you can fulfil the purpose for which you were born to

accomplish.

Never allow yourself to get discouraged and think that your life is insignificant

and cannot be changed. Like the pencil, always remember that the most

important part of who you are, is what's inside you.

Together with the staff of St.John's College, let me wish you and your family a

blessed Christmas and a happy new year!

Thank you once again for all your support. With warm wishes and prayers,

Rev. N.J.Gnanaponrajah

Principal

St. John's College