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Catholic Junior College (CJC) is a junior college in Singapore, offering a two-year course for pre-university students leading up to GCE 'A' Level examinations. It was the third junior college established, in 1975, and is located at Whitley Road, near one of its affiliated secondary schools, Saint Joseph's Institution.
[edit] HistoryCJC was founded in 1975 by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Singapore, Michel Olçomendy, in an effort to coordinate the pre-university education provided by the different Catholic schools, and provide all Catholic schools with pre-university classes. All students enrolled in the fifteen Catholic secondary schools in Singapore deduct two bonus points from their O-level scores when applying to CJC. [edit] PrincipalsCatholic Junior College since its inception has always been led by Catholic religious men and women. The first principal of CJC was Brother Patrick Loh, who moved from one of CJC's affiliated schools, Saint Joseph's Institution, to head the college. CJC is headed by Brother Paul Rogers, who was appointed principal in Dec. 2001. He will step down as Principal at the end of 2009 after eight years. Mrs Christine Anne Kong will be taking over from 2010.
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[edit] MottoCJCs motto is "In Veritate et Caritate" meaning "In Truth and Love". [edit] CrestThe crest bears the symbol of the Spirit of God, a dove, whom Christ speaks of as the spirit of Truth and Love. The star symbolises faith. The tongues of fire represent the gifts of the Holy Spirit. [edit] FlagThe College flag consists of the colours of Singapore Catholic schools: blue and white, green and white, yellow and white. Yellow and white are also the Papal colours. Y (Gamma) is the Greek letter for C and is also the form of the Cross. [edit] Administration[edit] Principal
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The CJC Board of Management is chaired by Mr Gerard Lee, Chairman of Fullerton Fund Management. Previous chairmen include Mr Bernard Chen, a former Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Archdiocesan Commission on Catholic Schools, and the late Dr Ee Peng Liang, founder of the Community Chest and philathropist. [edit] AchievementsCJC has been awarded the following commendations by the Ministry of Education:
During the Singapore Youth Festival 2007, CJC was awarded the following distinctions:
Achievements during the Singapore Youth Festival 2009:
The CJC Choir participated in the Musica Sacra competition, an international festival of sacred music held in May–June 2007, and was awarded Gold. In 2006, CJC broke the 'A' division girls record for the 4×400 m at the National Track and Field Championships 2006. Priscilla Vincent broke the national record for the girls' shot put. The records had stood for 18 years and 17 yrs respectively. The results from the GCE 'A' levels examinations taken in 2006 show outstanding results for CJC, its best in 10 years with 15 subjects bettering national average in Singapore and 100% passes in English Literature, History, Art, Further Mathematics and Computing in addition to a 60% distinction rate for English Literature(H1) and 40% for History(H1). In 2009, in recognition of CJC's excellence in the Humanities, especially in English Literature and General Paper, CJC was designated by the Ministry of Education as one of three junior colleges to be a Centre of Excellence in English Language. Students from CJC will now be able to offer 'A' Level English Language as a subject, which focuses on the study of the English Language as well as linguistics. [edit] College Facts[edit] Campus The colleges possesses six lecture theatres (LTs 1-6), an auditorium, a fully air-conditioned Performing Arts Centre (PAC), a Training and Development Centre and a Media Resource Centre that was opened in 2007. There are basketball, tennis and volleyball courts,a gymnasium and an air-conditioned Student Council Centre. CJC hosts a student hostel for overseas scholars studying at nearby affiliated schools Saint Joseph's Institution and CHIJ (Toa Payoh), as well as at CJC itself. [edit] Curriculum Hours Assembly begins at 0740 h with morning reflection and prayer, followed by the taking of the National Anthem and the Pledge. Lessons staert at 0800 h, each period being one hour in duration. Dismissal can be from any time between 1300 h to 0000 h, depending on the day and week, with dismissal times on CCA days Wednesday and Friday between 1300 h-1400 h . However, on any given day students may only leave campus from 1300 h onwards. [edit] Tutorial GroupsA class or tutorial group can have anywhere between 20 to around 26 students, with a total of 36 classes from T01 to T36 (T for tutorial group). The first ten or eleven classes are usually arts classes, with the remaining twenty-three or twenty-four science. For example in 2009, JC1 classes 1T01 to 1T11 are arts classes, while classes 1T12 to 1T36 are science. [edit] UniformThe college uniform is light blue. The college PE attire consists of a blue dry-fit T-shirt and grey shorts with the word CJC emblazoned over the left pocket. [edit] CCAsAll students take at least one main CCA. Prior approval from the HoD PE/CCA is required before a second CCA can be offered. [edit] 35th Student CouncilPresident
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[edit] College Life Apart from CCAs, activities organised by the college and the Students' Council include:
[edit] Dr Ee Peng LiangThe late Dr. Ee Peng Liang, a Singaporean philanthropist and Catholic public figure, was the main driver behind the foundation and development of CJC as an educational institution. The former chairman of the Community Chest, he served as Chairman of the College Board of Management from its foundation in 1975 until 1994. The Ee Peng Liang Room in the newly-opened Performing Arts Centre was named in memory of his contributions and legacy. [edit] Celebrating Christian CommunityAs a Catholic Institution of learning, CJC seeks to be a community of Christian love and service while at the same time respecting the individual races and religions that make up the multi-faceted community. This is done through in the cultivation of an atmosphere in which students can experience for themselves the richness of a Christian community. [edit] Morning PrayerAssembly every morning begins with reflection and prayer, led by members of the Student Council. Additionally, the Legion of Mary leads in the prayers of the Divine Office every Tuesday and Thursday at 0700 h in the Prayer Room. [edit] Mass Mass is celebrated every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 0700 h in the Prayer Room. High Mass is also celebrated on major feast days and days of obligation, such as Ash Wednesday and Ascension. [edit] Major College FunctionsOn special occasions in the college calendar, such as the JC1 Commencement Ceremony and the Annual Awards Presentation Ceremony, a prayer service is conducted where the whole college community gathers in fellowship and is invited to join in prayer and thanksgiving. [edit] RetreatsRetreats for both JC1 and JC2 Catholic students are held every year. [edit] Catholic Activities WingThe Catholic Activities Wing of the Student Council organises daily Morning Prayers and Masses, as well as talks and activities to help the Catholic community in CJC grow spiritually and holistically. Originally the separate Catholic Activities Council, the CAC was merged with the 30th Students' Council in 2004 and became one of the three wings of the CJC Student Council. [edit] ChaplainFather Leslie Raj, SJ, is the college chaplain and main celebrant of masses and prayer services. He can also be approached for the sacrament of reconciliation. [edit] Affiliated schoolsCJC is affiliated to all the Catholic Secondary schools in Singapore
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