Gratitude @ Juying Secondary School

‘GRATITUDE’, which continues to be the theme for this 2022 edition of our JYSS E-Magazine, has been a key focus for JYians and staff, for the last few years – marked by monthly reflections by our Principal, Mdm Soh BM, and kind deeds by the various members of the Juying family. As we continue to achieve our Vision to be a Gracious Community of Lifelong Learners, JYians have demonstrated positive and admirable character traits with various acts of gratitude and benevolence. In this very issue, the pages will showcase JYians expressing their thanks as they participate in the plethora of programmes and events that made 2022 so unique for Juying. Our continued collaboration with the Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM) to inspire Gratitude and Graciousness ‘one kind act at a time’ has made this effortless.

The period under Covid-19 had not the least bit deterred the staff and students from their desire to continually support the school and the larger community. With the gradual removal of Covid-19 restrictions, many of our activities resumed after two years of dormancy. We are currently also challenged to adjust and adapt quickly because of the opening up. The school has resumed many of the activities that were not possible during the Covid-19 period. These include learning journeys, CCA activities, National School Games and other outreach programmes. All of these are welcomed by both the students and the staff. During the last two years, the school has undergone and is still undergoing a lot of changes to its physical façade. To name a few, the refurbishment of Care Hub, Opening of upgraded Gym, the major transformation of the library to PASSION Hub and many other exciting additions. It is gratifying to see students and staff utilise these facilities to the fullest.

Even though we have been through many challenging moments in the last two years, JYIANs have once again triumphed over these challenges and emerged victorious. This 2022 E-magazine is especially dedicated to all staff, students, their parents and school partners for the memories and significant moments captured within these pages. As we smile in our moments of success, let us be thankful and reflect in gratitude for all the goodness we have enjoyed and be ready to give back to others and to spread the happiness to even more people.

“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.” Cicero*

As our tagline goes, U & I, Together We Will Succeed!

*Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman lawyer, writer, and orator. He was famous for his orations on politics and society, as well as serving as a high-ranking consul, 106 BC.