Jannine Nicholas

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Introduction

At age 3, Jannine Nicholas memorised the Lord’s prayer, The Our Father, and recited it everyday and like her brother Paul, she wrote out the Word of God in her own handwriting. As to date she has written out 24 books of the bible. By the time Paul was 17 years old, he had already written out 54 books of the bible. He entered Cambridge University overflowing with the Word of God. It was such a joy when Paul surprised us by informing us on 24th January 2010 that he has created his own website now. Read Paul's own superb and genuine story: it's an interesting read.

At age 5,Jannine sat for an entrance exam at Alleyn's Junior School, Dulwich. Out of 200 applicants, 100 were short listed to fill 16 places. God the Father honoured Jannine by successfully placing her within the 16 entries. Just as an addendum with Jannine included, 5 out of these 16 entries received a placement at Cambridge University after achieving excellent grades for their A levels.

At age 11 she won two scholarships to St. Dunstan’s College and Sydenham High School in London. Her name was published in 'The Times' on the 25th June 2002 for securing one of the top scholarship awards at St. Dunstan's. Jannine attended Senior School at Old Palace School Of John WhitGift.

For over 13 years Dad faithfully prayed and spoke the Word of our Lord aloud (the verses of the bible) every day, together with Jannine. Dad coached her on how to articulate the biblical verses, oozing and speaking them, percolated with the sweet fragrance of the Holy Spirit. To discern whether Dad has done a successful job, do hear a short rendition of her public reading at All Saints Church, Peckham on 19 July 2009 at the 10 am service.

Jannine is now an under-graduate at St. John's College, University of Cambridge.

Before she left for Cambridge one of the Books of the Bible she read aloud daily with her Dad was the book of Proverbs, a book full of wisdom. We must have covered the book at least 60 times.

In reference to her year, October 2009 entry, the Law Faculty at St John’s College sent acceptance letters to only eight applicants from all over the world to read Law. The selection process is rigid and tough. St. John's College has certain distinctive characteristics. Their law undergraduates are mainly supervised by Fellows of their own College and the College Law library is something to behold. It's also one of the best resourced of any Oxbridge College. They retain and hold copies of most of the books and periodicals which are pre-requisites for any first year undergraduate.

September 2006

During her Year 10, Jannine decided to sit for her first GCSE Paper. The subject was astronomy. She commenced her studies in September 2005 and sat for the examination on 13th June 2006: a total of nine months. We were delighted to receive the news that she has now received her first A*. May this be the seed for her to flourish when she sits for her complete set of GCSE’s during the summer of May/ June 2007. May the original blessing of the Garden of Eden overflow on her----- that she will proceed to dominate, control and overpower every subject she sits for and that the blessing of our Lord upon her will stand as a testimony for others to imitate.

March 2007

The blessings continue to flow!

In March 2007 Jannine entered the United Kingdom Senior Mathematical Challenge, which is usually a statistical gauge for students to be tested for their mathematical competence. Aspirants are tested for mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency in basic mathematical techniques to solve non-standard problems. It is targeted at the top third pupils in English School years 9-11. She won the Gold Certificate for the top six per cent of the candidates.

May 2007

Isaiah 51:3
The LORD will comfort Israel again and make her deserts blossom. Her barren wilderness will become as beautiful as Eden--the garden of the LORD.

It’s May 1st 2007, Jannine sits for her first GCSE today. It’s her French Oral.

Our back garden is already flourishing; the beauty commenced early this season. Photo inserted on the left hand side. View the beautiful purple flowers, "clematis"---it's also termed, "The President". Like our blessed garden may Jannine prosper successfully in her GCSE’s. Her last paper will be on June 15th, 2007 concluding with Physics and French reading and writing.

We will keep you posted when the results are published nation wide on the 23rd August 2007. Another miraculous event, part of the blessing, has developed since Jannine joined Old Palace School of John Whitgift in September 2005. For the first time in it’s entire 118 years history Old Palace School Whitgift Foundation have decided to offer a few scholarships at 50% based on overall Academic merit in reference to the Sixth Form. It has previously never offered any Academic Scholarships to the sixth form students. This year, 2007 it will be an interesting development if Jannine scoops this scholarship given the fact that she had to sacrifice her previous 50% academic scholarship with her former school St. Dunstan’s College. If there is any good news regarding this blessing, we will definitely keep you posted.

A slight historical perspective of Old Palace School of John Whitgift, Croydon, Surrey.

Just as a matter of interest we thought we let you know that in it’s previous era Old Palace School of John Whitgift was for 500 years the summer residence of the Archbishops of Canterbury. Loads of Christian heritage here, don't you agree? Furthermore from 1887 till 1975 The Community the Sisters Of The Church managed this school for educational enhancement. Surely lots of intercession and prayers must have been uttered for this school!

Archbishop John Whitgift (1583–1604) was the original founder of the now aptly named, The Whitgift Foundation. One article refers to him as perhaps Croydon's greatest benefactor. On 22nd March 2006 during the Annual Service to commemorate this renowned founder the current Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams attended and preached during this service. It’s normally celebrated at the Croydon Parish Church. It ought to be noted that six former Archbishops of Canterbury lie buried within this building It has also been stated that some of the country's most famous monarchs, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, visited and stayed around this building. The history goes back over 1,000 years. So remember you are walking on “hallowed” ground. This area is steeped in highly interesting history and oozes character.

Again during the year 2006 Old Palace welcomed a former Archbishop, Lord Carey to be the guest speaker at the Friends of the Old Palace Annual General Meeting. We pray that the blessing of the Garden of Eden be on Old Palace School too!!!!

August 2007

Received this refreshing good news today- 23rd August 2007.

Jannine got her GCSE results today. God the Father maintains the blessing of the garden of Eden. It was excellent news.

Isaiah 58 verse 11
The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

She managed to conquer her GCSE’s by securing a shining golden set of 10A*(stars) plus one taken last Summer, in June 2006: which makes 11A* in all.

These were for Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, English Literature, German, Latin, French and History. The A* (stars) also included Astronomy taken in June 2006.

A photographer from a local newspaper called the Croydon Advertiser is coming to see her tomorrow. Please do purchase the Croydon Advertiser of 31st of August 2007 to read the published article which includes a nice photograph!

We are ever grateful to our Living God, Christ Jesus for anointing her to achieve these high grades. Her Headmistress Dr. Judy Harris of Old Palace School of John Whitgift also sent a note today informing Jannine that she is delighted to offer her a top 50% Academic scholarship for years 12 and 13. ( Lower and Upper Six Form)

January 2009

Our daughter Jannine received an official letter from St. John’s College, Cambridge January 2009 stating that they are delighted to be able to tell her that she has been given a conditional offer of a place to read for a BA Honours degree in Law commencing October 2009.

We offer our highest congratulations to Jannine on her fine achievement. The conditions are tight and demanding. The Tutors are asking Jannine to get exemplary grades to secure a final place. Jannine informs us that this is a tough call. We are also increasingly realizing how very difficult it is now to secure a place at Cambridge. We had to remind her that the blessing of the Garden of Eden continues to overflow on her and the wisdom of the Holy Ghost will infill her. (Thank you Jesus). We will proclaim and decree the scriptures. We have encouraged Jannine to do her best in her A level subjects and our expectation is God the Father, the compassionate and merciful One will do the rest. Quotation: 'when we work, we work ---BUT when we pray, God works'.

For I can't but the miracle worker, our Lord Jesus can. I won't but He will, provided we loosen our own solid foundation and totally surrender our self will to HIM.

We will keep you posted on the final outcome. Meanwhile we will still say to her, well done! She has also received a conditional offer from the august London School of Economics again to read Law. For this we are also thankful!

We pray that she will be successful regarding her grades and will shine in a similar manner to the extraordinary accomplishments that her grand Uncle Mr. Benedict Ponniah fulfilled during his time at this prestigious Institution, St. Johns, Cambridge.

Read of Benedict Ponniah's accomplishments here, my Grandfathers nephew. Did Malaya miss out on an elite Malaysian becoming Secretary General of the United Nations?

August 2009

Jannine's results published today — 20th August 2009

From the above it is evidently very clear that St John's College, Cambridge insisted on Jannine receiving a minimum of 3 A stars for her A level subjects. Just being awarded an A grade was not sufficient for Cambridge. Jannine received 96% for Economics, 91% for Chemistry, Mathematics 89% and Latin 87%.

In securing 89% she missed her A* by one %. The sad feature here is that for Jannine, mathematics is her favourite subject and she really expected to do exceptionally well. Mr Malcolm Wilcock, who is the UCAS co-ordinator and Head of Oxbridge applications at Old Palace School of John Whitgift, had to send to Cambridge all her individual subject marks. Cambridge was very thorough in checking all the fine details.

At 6-30 pm we received this news: Congratulations! Your place at University of Cambridge to study Law has been confirmed. You will receive a Confirmation Letter shortly. (Letter received today 22nd August 2009) In 2008 entry only 9 applicants were accepted from all over the world to read Law at St. John’s, Cambridge.

St John's

The pictures below show St John’s College where Jannine is presently an under-graduate. The full formal title is, “The Master, Fellows and Scholars of the College of St. John the Evangelist in the University of Cambridge.” The college was founded by the well known philanthropist Lady Margaret Beaufort. It is set on the Backs of the River Cam on one of the most beautiful sites in the city of Cambridge.



The College's alumni comprises nine Nobel Prize winners, six Prime Ministers, three archbishops, at least two princes and two saints. The current Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, went to St John's. The list also includes William Wilberforce and Thomas Clarkson - both men were leading campaigners against the slave trade. We need to mention Frederick Donald Coggan (Archbishop of Canterbury 1974-1980 and William Wordsworth (poet) too.

For the next Michaelmas Term commencing 1st October 2010 Jannine Nicholas won the vote and was nominated as Secretary to The Winfield Society 2010-2011.To achieve this position she had to write a personal manifesto and this was read by all the law undergraduates at St. John’s College.

Commencing October 2011 Jannine will be the President to The Winfield Society(2011-2012) ( Equivalent to the St. John’s College Law Society.)

One of the many functions she has to do will include  giving the Winfield Dinner address when all the highly placed legal luminaries will be invited to St John's College Formal Hall. This will include Judges from the High Court, The Supreme Court, Queen's Counsel's, top Solicitors, Magistrates and anyone else formulating Legal law in the United Kingdom. A special invite will be rendered to those who graduated from St Johns and who are well recognised legal celebrities now.

Winfield Dinner- Order of Events
This event took place on Saturday 11th February 2012.
The order of events were as follows.
7:30pm Champagne Reception in Hall,
8pm Five course meal.
After the meal Jannine delivered her speech.
9:30 Reception in the Old Music Room

{We received a delightful letter from Carol Jewell, the newly appointed Head of Old Palace of John Whitgift School in Croydon, congratulating Jannine on her outstanding achievement. Carol kindly informed us that accolades have also come from the Chair of Governors, Rosemary Jones and His Honour Judge William Barnett, Q.C., who sits on the School Governing Body.
Carol Jewell wants to honour Jannine by requesting her to be the guest speaker at the 2012 Junior Prize giving!}

During the last week of June 2011 Jannine has been offered her first mini pupilage at Crown Office Chambers, located at Temple, London. She will be under the mentorship of the  Mr Toby Gee. May the process begin on Jannine for her to be fashioned and the inner strength instilled for her to become a top Barrister.

Presenting Jannine Nicholas and Anisha Polson. Two of the eight elite Law undergraduates confirmed a placement at St. John's College, Cambridge for the 2009 entry. Here they are at the garden party in the presence of Royalty.
Read below what the special occasion was.

The photograph above was taken by Jannine. This was the day, Wednesday, April 27th 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh visited Cambridge on a royal engagement. It was a garden party to mark the 500th anniversary of St John’s College. Jannine was very privileged  to be an undergraduate there when the Royal family came to celebrate this important event and she managed to view them at close proximity. On the 29th of April 2011, the residents and students of Cambridge were rejoicing over the news that Prince William and Kate Middleton were bestowed the Royal title of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.



 

Malaysian preaching

On the video below, filmed in Malaysia, Jannine's Dad proclaims a moving testimony about how Jannine secured a place at Cambridge University. Do check it out to see how the Malaysians received the contents of what he shared. Watch also Jannine's response!

Old Palace School

This delicious cake was beautifully made by Maria Thommyppillai’s mother for the Leavers’ Ball for Old Palace of John Whitgift School, Class of 2009. This ball was the farewell party for the Upper Sixth before they left for university. It was held at the Woldingham Golf Club, Surrey on 25th June 2009. Here below is a picture of some of the attendees at the grand ball.



Jannine is pictured in the centre of the photo. To her left is Maria Thommypillai and to her right is Janki Mehta.



The above picture is a group of hard working young ladies from Old Palace School of John Whitgift who received exemplary grades in their 2009 A levels. This photograph was published in the Croydon Advertiser, dated 28th August 2009. Some are studying medicine, architecture, mathematics, economics and theoretical physics.

Jannine is kneeling on the front row (right) Sitting beside Jannine is Reya Shah who will be studying medicine at University College London.

We owe a word of thanks to Aline Nassif a journalist at The Croydon Advertiser who wrote the article. Credit is also given to Mrs. Mazzeo, the media co-ordinator at Old Palace School who took this photograph.

Neo Counter

This visitor by country Neo Counter below was introduced for the first time on 1 January 2009. It's so exciting to see visitors coming from the far corners of the earth! May our Lord's Name be exalted highly over each country that visits our web-page

Visitors by Country

Brand new Total Visitors by Country Counter ,the top counter as above commenced today 1st January 2009 at 3-30 pm. This will portray the visitors as commencing from this date.

The recent cities counter installed today 5th January 2009, 6-15 pm. This details how frequently my web-page gets hit. The time displayed in seconds, minutes and hours is the time which has elapsed since that city visited my web page. All this makes an exciting read!!