chij sec (toa payoh)

so, ken gave me this idea of goo-gling my own name when i m bored.

and among other stuff, i found this! :D

Nothing Funny in this Picture

Friday September 22, 2006 Caricature undermines convents' rich legacy, strong moral values No condoning humour at the expense of innocents Letter from Valerie Goh Meishi, Germaine Liu Shumei, Quek Xiu Ling, Lee Sze Ching, Chua Qi Yi, Sabrina Chu Ming Ling, Cheng Hui Ting, Marie Tan Xue-Ling, Joyce Tan Yi Siang, Eirene Koh Jia Xuan, Jana Ho Jiale, Zhuo Yun Lu, and Secondary 4/1 of 2006 We are a group of students from the graduating class of the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus Secondary (CHIJ). In the article, "Alternative Singapore: The Encyclopedia"(The Sunday Times, Sept 17), the student population of the 11 CHIJ schools around Singapore was referred to under the letter "I" for "IJ girls". We are greatly dismayed and distressed by the insinuations made against our beloved school and feel a strong need to defend its good name. In particular, the statement "easy with the opposite sex" and the inappropriate caricature contradict the strong moral values that come with an IJ education. The article has done great injustice to CHIJ schools that have produced many admirable women, past and present, who have made great contributions to our society - among whom was the late Elizabeth Choy. The Sunday Times is read not only by locals, but by international visitors as well. The implications that could arise from this skewed portrayal of CHIJ students are not to be taken lightly. Even if the article was meant to be "tongue-in-cheek", the act is made more serious as it was meant for the perusal of overseas visitors and to give an "Insider's Guide to help them get the most out of their stay". In what way would getting a warped perception of IJ girls help them do so? Indeed, with no one to advise them, these same overseas visitors will return to their countries with the misconception that IJ Girls are as described; in effect, causing the established name of CHIJ to be tarnished throughout the world. We deeply treasure our school's rich history of 152 years, which saw the arrival of courageous and dedicated nuns to provide education to the women and orphans here in Singapore . Tremendous sacrifices were made by these missionaries, who dedicated their lives to the education of thousands of young women in Singapore . With one stroke of the pen, the huge amount of effort, determination and hard work put in by countless number of people through the years has been undermined. Perhaps, we should take it as an honour for our school to be considered such an important part of life in Singapore, that it should merit a mention in the "Alternative Singapore Encyclopedia". However, the deplorable way in which CHIJ has been portrayed has served to give readers a false impression of all that CHIJ stands for. I would like to add my voice to the growing torrent of those condemning the totally unnecessary, unsubstantiated and prejudiced pronouncements regarding IJ girls. This cannot be excused as an example of being "light hearted", "tongue-in-cheek" kind of writing meant to provide entertaining reading. The fact of the matter is that taken in its context, the words are hurtful and do demean and denigrate IJ girls - those in uniform and those proud to call IJ their alma mater. Humour and entertainment at the expense of innocent persons without cause or provocation, especially by a mass circulation newspaper with such standing, can never be condoned.

i still remember, this 'alternative singapore encyclopaedia' article was on the Sunday Times and it was during our pre-lim period. szeching and i suggested/persuaded germaine and isabel and a couple of others that we should respond. and thus, this article.

ching, let's go back to IJ some time sooon, okay?! :D yeewon and dharl too!