🔥 Trending SJI International Student's Death in Maldives: Lawsuit and Negligence Claims

The family of Jenna Chan, a 15-year-old student from St. Joseph's Institution (SJI) International in Singapore, has filed a negligence lawsuit against the school following her death during a school trip to the Maldives in November 2024 ³⁵¹⁰. The incident occurred while Jenna was snorkeling and she was fatally struck by a boat propeller ¹⁴.

Details of the Incident

Jenna Chan, then a Grade 9 student, died on November 8, 2024, during an overseas expedition organized by SJI International ⁵¹⁰. The trip was part of the school's compulsory Outdoor Education program, which all Grade 9 students were required to complete ⁸. The expedition was operated by the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP) ⁸. While snorkeling, Jenna was hit by a boat propeller, leading to her death ¹⁴.

Legal Action and Allegations

Jenna's parents filed a negligence claim against SJI International in the High Court on July 20, 2026, which would have been her 17th birthday ³⁵⁶. The lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of the school ¹²³⁹.

Key points regarding the lawsuit and allegations include:

• Negligence Claim: The family's lawyers issued a media release stating the negligence claim against SJI International ⁵.
• Compulsory Program: The lawsuit highlights that the Maldives expedition was a mandatory part of the school's curriculum ⁸.
• Investigation: The Maldives police are officially investigating Jenna's death as a case of "negligent death" ⁴.
• School's Response: SJI International has denied claims of alleged negligence. As the matter is now before the Singapore Courts, the school has stated it will refrain from making further comments ⁷.

This tragic event has led to a legal battle, with Jenna's family seeking accountability for her death during a school-organized activity ¹².