Catholic Junior College

Catholic Junior College
Location
129 Whitley Road, Singapore 297822
Coordinates 1°21′17″N 103°50′41″E / 1.35472°N 103.84472°ECoordinates: 1°21′17″N 103°50′41″E / 1.35472°N 103.84472°E
Information
Type Government-aided, mixed
Motto In Veritate et Caritate
("In Truth and Love")
Religious affiliation(s) Catholic
Established 1975
Session Single-session
School code 0802
Principal Mrs Christine Anne Kong
Vice Principals Mr. Tan Jek Suan, Mr. Eric Lee, Mr. Allan Gan
Enrollment Approx. 1,650
Campus size 7 hectares (17 acres)
Color(s)              Blue, White & Gold
Website www.cjc.edu.sg

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 examination. Founded in 1975, CJC was the third junior college established in Singapore. Its campus is located at Whitley Road, near one of its affiliated secondary schools, Saint Joseph's Institution.

History

CJC 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 are given a two-point deduction from their 'O' Level L1R5 score when applying to CJC.

Principals

Catholic 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 was headed by Brother Paul Rogers from 2002. He officially stepped down as Principal at the end of 2009 after eight years. Mrs Christine Anne Kong, the first lay person to helm the college, took over in 2010.

Identity & Mission

College Crest

Crest of CJC from 2014 onwards

The principal symbol of Catholic Junior College (CJC) is the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God, depicted by the dove, guides the College in every word, thought and deed.
The Spirit helps keep Christ alive, symbolised by the cross, in the CJC community so that we act ‘In Truth and Love’, in and beyond the College.
The College Motto, In Veritate et Caritate which means ‘In Truth and Love,’ speaks of its mission to nurture students who will be thinkers and leaders that uphold integrity, and are driven by the desire to serve and improve the world around them.
The College Flame reinforces the idea that the light of God, knowledge and wisdom must lead the way in doing that.
The Crest, in the shape of a shield, depicts the armour needed to guard ourselves from what is contrary to God’s ways. It is clad in gold to signify how we treasure the College’s Catholic identity and to remind us of the pursuit of excellence in learning and living.

College Motto

IN VERITATE ET CARITATE

The College motto is "In Veritate et Caritate".
The English version is "In Truth and Love".
It means that our concern for man inspires our search for truth.

College Flag

The College Flag provides a setting for the College Crest - the two shades of blue that are used in the college uniform and blazer. The Crest is placed at the intersection of Y or gamma which is the Greek letter for ‘c’ and is also taken as the form of the Christian Cross. The Flag provides a powerful rallying point for students and the broader College Community in the distinctive College colours.

College Anthem

We are heirs of a glorious kingdom
Of treasures past ages have bestowed
Of the truth wisdom love and peace
We rejoice to proclaim and uphold
Live in Truth live in Faith and Love
Let our light spread and brighten the night
Let our flame warm all hearts and unite

Affiliations

Catholic Junior College is affiliated to all Catholic secondary schools in Singapore, namely: Assumption English School, Catholic High School, CHIJ Katong Convent, CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh), CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent, CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School, CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent, Hai Sing Catholic School, Holy Innocents' High School, Maris Stella High School, Montfort Secondary School, St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School, St. Gabriel's Secondary School, St. Joseph's Institution and St. Patrick's School.[1] All students from these secondary schools are allowed a two-point deduction from their score at the GCE Ordinary Level examinations if they choose to enter this school.

CCAs

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ http://cjc.edu.sg/web/?page_id=37
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