Meridian Junior College

Coordinates: 1°22′36.246″N 103°56′15.19″E / 1.37673500°N 103.9375528°E / 1.37673500; 103.9375528

Meridian Junior College (MJC) is a junior college in Singapore, offering a two-year course for pre-university students leading up to the GCE 'A' Level examination. Situated in the eastern residential estate of Pasir Ris, it is the sixteenth junior college established in Singapore. Students are referred to as Meridians.

History

MJC was founded in 2003 after RAdm Teo Chee Hean, the then Education Minister, suggested building a new junior college in Pasir Ris. The college will be led by Ms Esther Lai Choon Lian, then principal of Tanjong Katong Secondary School in which she led to Autonomous status. Ms Esther Lai is the first principal of MJC.

Between 2003 and 2004, the College Anthem as well as the official school logo were released.

In 2005, the college hosted its official opening ceremony on 25 February, graced by RAdm Teo Chee Hean, and observed its first ever College Day on the 23rd of July.

Under the leadership of Ms Esther Lai, the college became a single-pointer JC (based on L1R5 admission) in less than a decade.

In 2015, Mr Lim Yan Hock took over Miss Esther Lai as the 2nd principal of MJC. Mr Lim was then the principal of Presbyterian High School (2009 to 2014) and Geylang Methodist Secondary School (2002 to 2008).

Academics

Upon admission, students commence a two year course leading to the 'A' Level examination, with up to 4 'A' Level subjects, chosen either from the Arts Faculty or the Science Faculty. As in all junior colleges, most students sit for General Paper and Mother Tongue, and undergo Project Work in year one. Students with aptitude and deeper interests in subjects sit a Higher 3 paper, for an advantage in bids for scholarships and further education.

Facilities

College facilities include a gym, rehearsal rooms for performing arts groups (with pianos and dance studios), and a library in a 2-storey block, run by the National Library Board. The college has a fully air-conditioned hall, five lecture theatres equipped with audio-visual equipment, and a sports block and track.

Since 2008, students have access to the school's Integrated Virtual Learning Environment (IVLE), which allows students to discuss assignments online as well as access to academic databases such as The Economist and Science Resource Center. There is also the MJC Leisure and Learning portal where students can sign up for Organised Student Activities, submit suggestions and gain endorsement for participation in projects.

House system

• Atlas (yellow, dragon)
• Callisto (blue, eagle)
• Miranda (black, stallion)
• Phobos (red, phoenix)
• Triton (green, triton)

References

External links

• Official website