Catholic Junior College

Infobox Singapore School
name = Catholic Junior College


motto = "In Veritate et Caritate"
("In Truth and Love")
established = 1975
type = Government-Aided
session = Single-session
principal = Brother Paul Rogers fsc
city/town = Novena
school code = 0802
enrollment = approx. 1650
colours = Blue, white, green & gold
border_color = #20B2AA
uniform_color = #00FFFF
homepage = [http://www.cjc.edu.sg 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 examinations. CJC was founded in 1975 by then Roman Catholic Archbishop of Singapore, Michel Olçomendy, in an effort to coordinate the pre-university education provided by the different Catholic schools then. It is located at Whitley Road, around the corner from one of its affiliated secondary schools, Saint Joseph's Institution.

College Principals

Catholic Junior College since its inception has always been led by Catholic religious men and women. The current Principal is Brother Paul Rogers fsc, who was appointed in Dec. 2001.

1975 - 1978 Bro. Ildephonsus Patrick Loh fsc

1979 - 1987 Bro. Joseph Kiely fsc

1988 - 1994 Sr. Deirdre O'Loan IJ

1995 - 2001 Sr. Maria Lau IJ

2001 - present Brother Paul Rogers fsc

College Alumni

The CJC alumni includes:
*Ms Jessica Tan Soon Neo, Member of Parliament for East Coast GRC
*Mdm Phua Siok Gek Cynthia, Member of Parliament for Aljunied GRC
*Mr Leo Yip, Permanent Secretary (Manpower)
*Mr Tan Tee How, Permanent Secretary (National Devt)
*Brigadier-General (ret) Bernard Tan, Managing Director, DBS Bank
*Colonel Ishak bin Ismail, Assistant Chief of General Staff, Singapore Army
*Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies (Singapore)
*Teo Swee Lian, Deputy Managing Director (Prudential Supervision), Monetary Authority of Singapore
*Lim Sau Hoong, CEO, 10AM Communications; Visual Advisor for the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony and Chairwoman, Promote Mandarin Council, Singapore
*Gerard Lee, CEO, Fullerton Fund Management
*Pauline Goh, Managing Director, CB Richard Ellis Singapore
*Ms Jennifer Lewis, Head of Communications, Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
*Prof Tan Chorh Chuan, President-designate, National University of Singapore
*Prof Tan Tai Yong, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore
*Prof Tan Cheng Han, Dean, Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore
*Clinical A/Prof Patrick Tseng, Chief Dental Officer, Ministry of Health, Singapore
*Mr Foo Chee Hock, Registrar, Supreme Court, Singapore
*Ms Tan Kheng Hua, actress/comedienne/playwright
*Ms Christine Tan, CNBC anchor
*Ms Koh Chieng Mun, actress/comedienne
*Mr Tay Ping Hui, MediaCorp actor
*Ms Margaret Lee, actress
*Mr Daniel Boey, fashion designer and Creative Director, Singapore Fashion Festival

College Identity

College Motto

CJC's motto is "In Veritate et Caritate". In English this means "In Truth and Love". The motto demonstrates to CJCians that integrity and service are integral parts of the whole person. We need to cultivate both.

College Mission

BUILDING A GENERATION: IN TRUTH AND LOVE

We cultivate in each young person the skill and attitude to embrace challenges wisely and courageously. We foster a community that cares for the dignity of the young people, nurturing them to be men and women of compassion. We broaden their vision so that they become leaders committed to serve in faith and with integrity.

- Imparting the knowledge necessary for young people to face the future confidently.

- Respecting and affirming the value of human life.

- Forming the conscience of our students in accordance with the principles of a Christian school in the Catholic tradition.

- Enlarging their perspective so that they contribute meaningfully and responsibly to society with conviction.

College Vision

CJC: A PLACE OF EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING AND LIVING

EXCELLENCE - striving for high standards in educating young people.

LEARNING - enabling students to realize their potential academically, physically and spiritually.

LIVING - forming a person who is well-integrated into society.

College Core Values

INTEGRITY AND SERVICE - In Veritate Et Caritate

College Anthem

"In Veritate et Caritate"

"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

College Crest

The 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.

College Flag

The College flag consists of the colours of our 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.

Administration

Currently the school is helmed by Brother Paul Rogers fsc, a De La Salle Brother and a former Principal of St. Joseph's Institution (1992- 1997). There are also 2 vice-principals: Ms Rosalind Khng (Teaching & Curriculum) and Mr Tan Jek Suan (Student Development). The CJC Board of Management is currently chaired by Mr Bernard Chen, a former Member of Parliament who also chairs the Archdiocese Commission for Catholic Schools.

College Achievements

CJC has been awarded the following commendations by the Ministry of Education.

- Value-Added Award for A level results 2006

-Sustained Achievement Award in Physical Fitness

-CHERISH (Championing Efforts Resulting in Improved School Health) Award

-Character Development Award - OUTSTANDING DEVELOPMENT AWARD

-National Education Award

During the Singapore Youth Festival 2007, CJC was awarded the following distinctions:

- GOLD in Symphonic Band, Dance categories

- SILVER in Guzheng, Choir and Guitar categories- BRONZE in Chinese Drama category

In addition, 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 4x400m at the National Track and Field Championships 2006. Priscilla Vincent also broke the National Record for the girls shot put. Both records had stood for 18 yrs and 17 yrs respectively.

The results from the GCE 'A' Levels examinations taken in 2006 shows 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 2007, in recognition of CJC's excellence in the Humanities, especially in English Literature and General Paper, CJC has been designated by the Ministry of Education as one of three junior colleges to be a Centre of Excellence in English Language. As a Centre of Excellence, CJC will be home to the English Language Elective Programme and will be able to offer 'A' Level English Language as a subject. The new subject will focus on the study of the English Language as well as linguistics.

In 2008, CJC's cut-off for the Joint Admission Exercise (JAE) dropped for the sixth year in succession, bringing the cut-off points to the lowest in at least 10 years : 10 points for Science and 11 points for Humanities/Arts. Also, CJC achieved the best results it has had in 11 years for the GCE 'A' Levels examinations 2007.

College Facts

The late Dr. Ee Peng Liang, a prominent 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 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.

Affiliated Schools

CJC is affiliated to all the Catholic Secondary schools in Singapore
* 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
* Saint Joseph's Institution, Singapore
* Saint Patrick's School, Singapore

External links

* [http://cjc.edu.sg/ Official CJC Website]
* [http://www.cjc.wizlearn.com/ Curriculum OnLine @ CJC (COL@C)]