A Walk into the History of Catholic Education in Singapore | Peatixtag:peatix.com,2011:12021-11-15T09:35:51+08:00PeatixJane's Walk Singapore A Walk into the History of Catholic Education in Singaporetag:peatix.com,2018:event-3769792018-05-04T10:00:00SGT2018-05-04T10:00:00SGTAbout this walkThe walk will take you through the vicinity of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, CHJIMES , and SAM. It will tell the story of the missionary priests of the Paris Foreign Mission and how their zeal and fervour gave birth to Catholic Education in Singapore. CHIJMES was the reputable Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (commonly called Town Convent) and SAM was the equally reputable St Joseph's Institution (SJI). Both have rich histories and have produced fine citizens, SJI having produced some cabinet ministers.This walk is led by Sr Julia Ong IJ.AccessibilityDo note that the walking route may contain the following:Kerbs and stepsSidewalksBusy or noisy vehicle trafficKindly arrive 15 minutes before the start of the walk so that the walk can begin on time.A Walk into the History of Catholic Education in Singapore is part of Jane's Walk Singapore 2018, an annual festival of free, citizen-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs. Jane's Walks encourage people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours. If you are interested to find out more about Jane's Walk or would like to lead a walk in your community, connect with Jane's Walk Singapore via Facebook and Twitter, or email janeswalksg@gmail.com.