Catholic Junior College

Catholic Junior College
公教初级学院
Maktab Rendah Katolik

In Veritate et Caritate
(In Truth and Love)
Location
129 Whitley Road, Singapore 297822
Novena, Singapore
Coordinates 1°21′17″N 103°50′41″E / 1.35472°N 103.84472°E / 1.35472; 103.84472Coordinates: 1°21′17″N 103°50′41″E / 1.35472°N 103.84472°E / 1.35472; 103.84472
Information
Type Government-aided
Co-educational
Religious affiliation(s) Catholic
Established 1975
Session Single-session
School code 0802
Principal Mrs Christine Anne Kong
Enrolment Approx. 1,650
Campus size 7 hectares (17 acres)
Colour(s)             
Blue, White & Gold
Website 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, Catholic Junior College was the third junior college established in Singapore.

School History

Catholic Junior College 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.

Principal

Name of Principal Years Served
Bro Patrick Loh 1975 - 1978
Bro. Joseph Kiely, FSC 1979 - 1987
Sr Deirdre O'Loan, IJ 1988 - 1994
Sr Maria Lau, IJ 1995 - 2001
Bro Paul A Rogers, FSC 2002 - 2009
Mrs Christine Anne Kong 2010 – 2016
Mdm Chua Suan Gek Phyllis Awaiting Appointment[1]

School Identity and Culture

Crest

The principal symbol of Catholic Junior College 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 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.

Motto

The College motto, IN VERITATE ET CARITATE, translates as "In Truth and Love"

It meant that the concern for men inspires the search for truth. It speaks of the college's 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.

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.

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.[2] 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.

Co-Curricular Activities

Notable alumni

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Catholic Junior College.

References

  1. ↑ "Press Releases". www.moe.gov.sg. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
  2. ↑ http://cjc.edu.sg/web/?page_id=37
  3. ↑
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 11/22/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.