National Junior College
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| Motto | Service With Honour |
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| Established | 1969 |
| Type | Government, Single-session |
| Principal | Virginia Cheng (Mrs.) |
| School code | 0701 |
| Colours | Red, White, Grey |
| Locale | Bukit Timah, Singapore |
| Enrollment | approx. 1500 |
| Website | njc.edu.sg |
 Republic of Singapore |
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National Junior College (NJC) is the first junior college (JC) founded in Singapore (in 1969) to provide a centralised two year pre-university education leading to the GCE 'A' Level certificate. Since then, many other junior colleges have been established with the same model to provide the same opportunity to many more aspiring students who aim to go on to university. NJC was consistently ranked among the Top 5 JCs before the ranking system was revamped.
NJC also introduced the 4 year Integrated Programme (IP) in 2004 to provide a through-train education for secondary 3 students, allowing them to bypass the traditional GCE 'O' Levels and giving them the opportunity for more creative pursuits.
The current principal is Mrs. Virginia Cheng.
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[edit] Mission, Vision, and Values
Motto - Service With Honour
Mission - College of the Nation: Home of scholars and leaders who serve with honour
Vision - NJCians have sound moral values and a deep sense of responsibility to College and Country. They are prepared to lead with sensitivity and serve with honour.
Values - Scholarship with Creativity, Loyalty with Integrity, Leadership with Sensitivity
[edit] School history
Established in 1969, the College was created with the aim of centralizing the two-year pre-university course with maximum utilization of specialist personnel and resources. The academic and extra curricular programmes are organized with the specific purpose of training and nurturing a new generation of alert and independent young minds with responsible and responsive social attitudes compatible with the Singapore millieu.
In keeping with its name and philosophy, the College claims no affiliation with any secondary school but instead draws its students from a wide spectrum. Thus each year about eighty Singapore secondary schools will have representatives amongst the College's student population, and everyone will have equal opportunities of attaining the highest levels of achievement in all fields. In addition, scholars from India, China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Malaysia and students from Indonesia, Korea and Thailand mix with Singapore students. NJC also plays host to German, Taiwanese and Japanese students in Immersion programmes.
The College philosophy is founded on the basis that its ultimate aim is to bring out, to the fullest, each student's physical, moral and intellectual potential. Apart from emphasizing academic excellence, the College stresses integration of Singapore's cultures through celebrations of ethnic festivals. Qualities of self-discipline, social responsibility and social awareness are also inculcated through extra curricular activities. Identification with the College and the nation, the ability to put group interest before self, a positive attitude to problem solving, the stamina to see things through, a keen sense of commitment and of "serving with honour": these are the valued and expected educational outcomes of the College and contribute towards its unique spirit.
When NJC was first established in 1969, it occupied a small site at Linden Drive, off Bukit Timah Road. The college moved into its present premises in Hillcrest Road in 1997. The original site in which NJC occupied is now the site for Nanyang Girls' High School.
The school uniform is coloured grey, although the PE attire is a bright red. Girls skirts are A lined and they normally wear PE shorts underneath. Metal epaulettes are to be worn with their blouses and shirts.
[edit] Programmes
[edit] Art Elective Programme
The Art Elective Programme (AEP) was introduced in 1985 and is specially designed for artiscally-talented students. It aims to expand their knowledge and appreciation of Arts and Design. It is available to students who have done Art at GCE O Level or show exceptional talent in the field.
NJC is the first College to introduce the AEP. Equipment to carry out this programme successfully include a multi-media studio, a 3-dimensional work/pottery/sculpture studio, a drawing and painting studio, a pottery kiln room, a Casting Room, and a Photography Dark Room.
[edit] Language Elective Programme (German)
NJC is the only JC offering the Language Elective Programme (German). It is targeted at students who have completed German at GCE O Level and wish to attain an A Level in the language. The course covers not only language studies, but also the history and culture of Germany. The College has a native German speaker from Germany to conduct the lessons, and also plans various enrichment activities for the students taking LEP (German).
[edit] Humanities Scholarship
The Humanities Scholarship is awarded by the Ministry of Education to outstanding pre-university students who are interested in studying the Humanities.
These students must, at A Level, take English Literature and two other subjects to be selected from a range, comprising of History, Economics and Geography. Scholars will be thought by special tutors and are eligible for undergraduate scholarships to continue with their studies in Humanities, either in overseas universities or at the National University of Singapore.
[edit] Sapphire Scholars Programme
The Sapphire Scholars Programme is a NJC-initiated programme, introduced in 2002. It seeks to groom NJC's top students into all-rounded future leaders and scholars, who will vie for the Nation's top scholarships, and places in world-class universities around the globe.
[edit] Student Training and Research (STaR)Programme
The STaR Programme is an NJC-initiated programme. It aims to provide opportunities for its students to participate in research attachment in both local and overseas Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Research Institutes (RIs). The College also liasions with high schools and universities overseas to establish summer research programmes.
The participating institutes in 2005 are:
- University of Southampton (in the United Kingdom)
- Institute of Molecular Cell Biology
- Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
- Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering
- Institute of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Institute of High Performance Computing
- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NTU
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, NTU
- Faculty of Engineering, NUS
[edit] College Anthem
There are 2 college songs, namely the College Anthem and College Song. The College Anthem is sung on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while the College Song is sung on Tuesday and Thursday. This is accompanied by the NJC Symphonic Band and Choir, a tradition of NJC.
Malay
Inilah maktab banggaan kita,
Tempat pelajar segala bangsa;
Diasuh dididik mencapai cita
Satu negara neka budaya!
Di sini kita menuntut sama,
Tanpa mengira kekasta bangsa;
Bergerak maju berbuat jasa,
Tetap berbakti jujur dan setia.
Marilah semua belia negara,
Dengan semangat bakti semata;
Satukan tenaga bertindak mara,
Kita jayakan rakyat Singapura.
English Translation
This is the College, our pride,
A place for students of all races;
Nurtured and educated to achieve the aim,
Of one multi-cultural nation.
Here we learn together,
Regardless of caste and race;
(We) move forward in service,
Constantly serving with sincerity and loyalty.
Come all youths of the nation,
With a spirit of total dedication;
By uniting our energy for progress,
We lead the people of Singapore to success.
The National Dream
Building a family
To answer a nation's calling
Students of all will always be
The Beacon in our dreams
Chorus:
The National torch
A stream of light
We pass from year to year
The best of the old
And the best of the young
Prepare to serve and lead
With common vision and aspiration
Strength from memories
The National Dream
Fulfilled for all to see
Embracing our destiny
Standing with colours blazing
Shoulder to shoulder
Friends are we
Honouring our creed
(Chorus)
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Lee Hsien Loong (1969-1970), Singapore's current and 3rd Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and first son of Singapore's former Prime Minister and present Minister Mentor, Lee Kuan Yew
- Dr Vivian Balakrishnan (1979-1980), Singapore's Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports & Second Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts
- Lee Hsien Yang, President & CEO of SingTel, second son of Singapore's former Prime Minister and present Minister Mentor, Lee Kuan Yew
- Ho Ching, CEO of Temasek Holdings, wife of Singapore's current and 3rd Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong
- Davinder Singh, CEO of Singapore law firm Drew & Napier, ex-Member of Parliament (wef. 2006)
The first four are President Scholar graduates.
[edit] External links
- National Junior College webpage
- National Junior College Integrated Programe webpage
- National Junior College Shooting Club website
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