Singaporean student from SJI International dies during school trip in Maldives


Grade 9 student Jenna Chan was on a National Youth Achievement Award overseas expedition in the Indian Ocean island state. - Photo: ST file

SINGAPORE: A 15-year-old Singaporean student from St Joseph’s Institution (SJI) International died on Friday (Nov 8) during an overseas trip in the Maldives.

In response to queries from The Straits Times, Dr Michael Johnston, the school’s chief executive, said on Nov 9 that the Grade 9 student, Jenna Chan, was on a National Youth Achievement Award overseas expedition in the Indian Ocean island state.

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