Principals Commissioning 2009

The annual Commissioning of Principals and Service of Commitment by school leaders was held at the Church of St Ignatius on Saturday, 24 January.

4 new principals, Mr Wee Tat Chuen (Assumption Pathway School), Mr Terry Theseira (Canossian School for the Hearing Impaired), Mr Andrew Tan (Montfort Secondary School), and Dr Koh Thiam Seng (St Joseph's Institution, Independent) were commissioned by His Grace, Archbishop Nicholas Chia.
70 principals and vice-principals then recited a prayer as a sign of their committment to lead and serve their schools.
In his homily, Archbishop Chia commended school leaders for their good work. He reminded them of the sacred task they are called to, leading students and staff to know and experience the good news that Jesus preached -- the Kingdom of God is here and alive!

He also addressed parents, urging them to cooperate with schools and parishes to provide an all round education for their children. To the wider Church community, he encouraged them to be active partners with schools and parents in the enterprise of Catholic education.

A simple reception capped the evening. To see more of the commissioning, kindly click on the picture.

FPE 2008-2009: a new year

On Friday, 16 January, ACCS welcomed back the 8 participants of the Formation Programme for Educators (FPE) 2008-2009 -- Aldrin, Agatha, Amanda, Preston, Ian, Wendy, William and Cynthia -- for the first session of their second year of studies.

This year they will study modules on Philosophy of the Human Person, Human and Spiritual Development, Prayer II, Social Teachings, Theology of Dialogue, Moral Theology II, and Salvation History.

The prayer session commenced with Jeanette inviting the participants to reflect on their personal journey with God and to pray for the grace of faithfulness. They then proceeded to light a candle and offered personal prayers. The prayer ended with a community song, "Christ be Our Light".

New Appointments to Catholic Schools

ACCS would like to say,

to the following newly appointed leaders in our schools:

Principals:

Mr Wee Tat Chuan, Assumption Pathway School
Ms Terry Theseira, Canossian School for the Hearing Impaired
Mr Andrew Tan,Montfort Sec School

Dr Koh Thiam Seng, SJI Independent

Vice-principals:
Mr Chee Chit Yen, Catholic High School
Mrs Yap Dai Jee,CHIJ St Nichlas Girls' School
Mrs Sim Swee Yeong, Maris Stella High School
Ms Genevieve Chye, Montfort Junior School
Mr Timothy Goh, St Anthony's Primary School
Ms Pang Wee Mian, St Stephen's School
Ms Ng Foong Meng, Assumption English School
Mdm Jeanne Ho, CHIJ St Joseph's Convent
Mdm Chan Lai Chun, CHIJ St Theresa's Convent
Ms Lena Seet, Hai Sing Catholic School
Ms Valerie Goh, Assumption Pathway School
Mr James Muthiah, Assumption Pathway School

Assistant Principals:
Mrs Jenny Leong, SJI Independent
Mr Dominic Ang, SJI Independent

We also congratulate Mr Benjamin Lui on his appointment as Director, SJI Independent, and Mr Christopher Neo as Executive Director, Assumption Pathway School.

May God bless you in your new roles and work!

New Appointments in ACCS

ACCS would like to welcome Ms Wendy Louis (Executive Director) and Mr Louis Tin Maung Oo (Formation Course Leader).

Wendy may be familiar to many of us as she has worked with schools from 1988 to 2004 while holding her responsibilities with the Singapore Pastoral Institute. She was also instrumental in the development of the “Walking with Jesus” programme which was commissioned by the Catholic Education Council in 2001. Wendy is available part time as Director as she has a second responsibility with the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC), Office of Laity, coordinating the training and resources for Small Christian Communities for dioceses in Asia.

Louis will be in charge of formation programmes and the course leader for the Formation Programme for Catholic Educators (FPE).

We welcome them and look forward to their contributions to build up the Catholic Character of our Catholic schools.

Seminar: Philosophy of the Human Person

ACCS invites you to attend the Philosophy of the Human Person seminar by Adrian Danker, SJ.

Synopsis: Who or what is the human person? Why does he exist, and for what ends?

Philosophy of the Human Person is a critical reflective seminar that aims to help educators consider the human person - his nature and unique existence.

It provides foundations for a deeper understanding of what he is, who he is and what it means to be fully human.

It ends by inviting participants to consider how the human person's search for meaning finds its fulfillment in a quest for the Absolute.

It will be held at St Luke's CAEC, No 2 Highland Road S549102 and over 4 Friday afternoons: 16 Jan (4-6pm), 23 Jan (3-6pm), 30 Jan (3-6pm) & 6 Feb (3-5pm)

Contribution at $50 per person and please register by Wed 14 Jan with Raymond at 68587087 or email raymondlee@catholic.org.sg