Singapore News - When four Catholic nuns arrived in Singapore and established Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ) in 1854, education for girls was still unheard of in many parts of the world. The four Sisters established the school at the junction of Bras Basah Road and Victoria Street,. Read more at www.tnp.sg
WOOD YOUTHFEST! Looking for something exciting to do these school holidays? Lowood State Primary School grounds will come alive on Friday, 12 April with live music, DJ, acrobatic performances, activities, workshops, information stalls, food, and fun at Lowood Youthfest! Come along to enjoy the fun, festival environment, make new friends and connect with youth related services available in our region. This community event is for young people aged 12+ in Lowood and surrounds. Parents are also welcome to attend. Gates open at 11.30am. Main stage entertainment from 12pm features Angie Whitely, Harry Phillips, Zim BoyZ, Harry Rapmund and headline artist/rapper Lisi 4300 – whose lyrics, lived experience and resilience are truly inspiring. Workshops, stacks of fun activities, live music, DJ, performers and information stalls will be on offer. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the event including ice cream, Mexican food, mini pancakes and more!FREE BUS PICK UP AND DROP OFF AV
A 41-year-old vulcaniser, Wasiu Ibrahim, was on Friday sentenced to life imprisonment by an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for defiling his wife’s 15-year-old niece.