COMING Together
AS One
CJC NEWSLETTER ISSUE THREE 2014
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PRINCIPAL’S Message
Message
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ith this issue of the Flame, we bid au revoir to our seniors. It may have been an intensive and sometimes gruelling journey but in the wink of an eye, the two years at CJC will soon settle into the recesses of your memory. To all our JC2s, treasure the friendships you have forged with your college mates and reflect with fondness and nostalgia on the various experiences that you have encountered in the lecture theatres, tutorial rooms and beyond as you leave the portals of the college. Some of your friends will continue the journey with you to the various army camps or university campuses and some will leave our shores to return to their homes and families. Before you stride out of college, do make the effort to: • Express your appreciation to all who have helped you directly and indirectly in your ‘A’ level journey. • Leave with no poignancy but a sense of peace. Forgive and reconcile with those whom you feel may have upset you. • Have a plan and mission that you can realise and take you to new heights, independent of the ‘A’ level outcomes. We remind all who are leaving us to always uphold the values in our motto “In Veritate et Caritate” and be a “Thinker with a Mission, Leader with a Heart” in whichever career you pursue. May God’s blessings be always with you.
Mrs Christine Kong
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EDITORS
PRESIDENT
Nadia Arianna Bte Ramli Suzie Yanti Jumadi Sng Mee Lian
Lorraine Tan
VICE PRESIDENT Glen Tan
TO SEEK TRUTH And Love
And Love
PHOTOGRAPHERS
CONTRIBUTORS
Chew Jia Hui Estelle Teo Ng Zi Xuan Yeo Shao Jie Chia Shan Jin
Cindy Ho Class of 2014 Huang Guohua Glen Tan
Fiona Ng Ng Yun Yun Tan E-Shin Yip Feng Abraham Low
Melissa Khoo Megan Lee
DESIGN A creative point, by JAB www.jab.sg
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A CELEBRATION Of Harmony
Of Harmony
TEXT BY GLEN TAN (1T28) CJC CELEBRATED RACIAL HARMONY DAY ON THE 22ND OF JULY, WHEN MANY CJCIANS PARTICIPATED IN A MYRIAD OF CULTURAL ACTIVITIES DURING THE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (SD) PERIOD.
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any students adorned themselves in vibrant ethnic costumes including Valerie Neo (1T27). “I was excited to be able to wear an ethnic costume. It shows how the different races are open to learning about other cultures.” There was much excitement in the air as students and staff were ready to begin the day with a variety of cultural activities that happened concurrently on that morning. One of the more popular activities was the screening of the critically acclaimed local film, “Ilo Ilo”, that looked at the close relationship between a young boy and his domestic helper. Some went on to play traditional local games like ‘Five Stones’ and ‘Hopscotch’, while others learnt the basic movements of Malay Dance in the Dance studio. For those who preferred a sport, ‘Chapteh’ provided them with much action and excitement - a game which requires the player to kick a feathered object in the air with their heel, for as many times as possible. The pressure lay in the number of kicks one could make, without dropping the chapteh.
The Drama Club performed a brilliant racial harmony skit to students in the lecture theatre. They learnt the importance of appreciating people from diverse backgrounds and became more aware of other cultural beliefs and practices. Students who appreciated art signed up for the Batik Painting course where they were taught traditional waxing techniques and the use of various colours and textures, producing beautiful artwork. The musically-inclined were in the auditorium extension where they learnt to play the ‘gamelan’. The auditorium also hosted various martial arts demonstrations such as ‘Silat’ and ‘Wing Chun’. Foodies got a taste of local food prepared by students and teachers. There was also a student-teacher Chess competition held in the canteen. It was invigorating to see how CJCians participated so actively, appreciating the learning of other cultures and enjoying the enriching experiences. As Hiromi Osawa (1T24) said, “I hope to see greater racial cohesion in our society.”
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UNITED IN
Hope
TEXT BY HUANG GUOHUA (1T12) IN COMMEMORATING SINGAPORE’S 49TH NATIONAL DAY, CJCIANS DID NOT FORGET ABOUT THE LESS PRIVILEGED MEMBERS OF OUR NATION. THIS YEAR, THE NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION IN CJC INCLUDED OUR ANNUAL COLLEGEWIDE FUNDRAISING DRIVE AS WELL AS A COLLEGE INITIATIVE INVOLVING THE SALE OF THE NATIONAL DAY CHARITY FUNDRAISING T-SHIRTS.
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his year, the College’s fundraiser’s theme is ‘United in Hope’. The organisations that will be assisted through this year’s fundraising are the Assisi Hospice and the Children’s Cancer Foundation. Together, all members of staff and students raised a total of $59,100.25 for the two organisations. The eve of National Day was full of exciting activities to commemorate the nation’s independence. After a ceremonial Observance Ceremony in the piazza involving uniformed group members, the college community participated in the popsicle-stick artefact building activity. The artefact, consisting of many small popsicle sticks woven together, represents our combined potential to be a large force for the good of society.
Albert House Captain, Timothy Chong (1T12), remarked that he “learnt that support, teamwork and hard work is the formula for success”, from his experience in leading and organising the popsicle-stick artefact building activity. The National Day “rally” held in the auditorium after that provided students with the oppor tunity and time to reflect on their commitment to the nation and culminated in the writing of personal pledges to make Singapore a better nation. In reaching out to our wider community around us, through fundraising and service learning projects, CJCians have shown themselves as caring members of society, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
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THE MANY FACES Of History
Of History
TEXT BY MELISSA KHOO (1T32) WHAT, TO YOU, IS HISTORY? IF YOU THINK THAT IT IS JUST ANOTHER SUBJECT OFFERED IN COLLEGE, QUINTESSENTIAL HISTORY WEEK WAS THE PERFECT WAY TO SHOW STUDENTS–BOTH HISTORY AND NON-HISTORY STUDENTS ALIKE–JUST HOW IMPORTANT AN UNDERSTANDING OF HISTORY IS IN OUR LIVES.
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uintessential History Week, held in July, comprised a variety of different activities, highlighting the various essential and archetypal (‘quintessential’) aspects of the subject. The activities ranged from a movie screening to a live ‘re-enactment’ of the United Nations negotiations held during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The familiar faces of Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong and Harry Truman, leaders of the Soviet Union, Communist China and the United States respectively, could be seen in the foyer, along with write-ups about just who these ambitious individuals were and what they did when they were in office. On display in the foyer too was a small voting booth which provided an outline of the Sabah Dispute. Students were encouraged to read about the dispute and the varying points of view taken by the countries involved, and vote for which country they thought deserved sovereignty over Sabah. The film “The Reluctant Fundamentalist”, an awardwinning political thriller by Mira Nair, was
screened at the beginning of the week. A vibrant project ‘Photospective’ urged students to relook at things and see them from a different perspective. The week ended with the ‘U Thanh Show’ held in school. The announcement of the event during assembly and the large-scale ‘protest’ held in the canteen generated so much attention for the performance that it opened to a full house. The exciting activities attracted students of all subject combinations, even the ones who did not study History. “As a non-History student, I expected to be thoroughly uninvolved in the events happening that week,” commented Gayatri Jaiswal (1T08). “But the hype for the event and the efforts by the H2 classes were so inspiring that I couldn’t help but want to participate somehow!” One thing is sure: Quintessential History Week will definitely go down in history.
(Above, right) The U Thanh Show panel of speakers (Bottom, left) ‘Protesters’ pushing for world peace
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BRINGING STORIES
To Life
TEXT BY MEGAN LEE (1T03) WHY READ LITERATURE IN CJC? WELL, FOR ONE THING, THE JOY OF ESCAPING INTO VAST SPACES, DIFFERENT TIMES AND STRANGE LIVES IN FICTION WAS EVIDENT IN EVERY SINGLE STUDENT PERFORMER DURING THIS YEAR’S LITERARY EVENING.
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eading Literature in CJC is not just about reading all day, every day. Every year, the JC 2 H2 Literature students put their critical appreciation of their texts onto the stage. For one night, they get to live and breathe the characters of Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’, Arthur Miller’s ‘All My Sons’ and Edith Wharton’s ‘The Age of Innocence’. This year, our Literature students brought the audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and treated them to a visual feast of captivating mise-en-scenes. 2T06’s “The Great Dream” was filled with emotional and dramatic moments, leaving the audience to reflect on the price one pays for selfishly chasing one’s dreams. 2T35’s dark and shocking portrayal of Blanche’s descent into madness in “Reverie Noir” brought the audience to the edge of their seats. The intimacy of familial relations and tensions were exposed
by 2T01’s emotionally demanding performance of “All My Desires”. A flurry of rich and colourful costumes, matched by an equally vivid portrayal of emotions by the actors of 2T18 and 2T19, drew the Literature students’ performances to a close. The evening was not over just yet. In line with the thematic Literature paper, “Individual and Society”, CJC’s Drama Club ended the night with a poetry slam that focused on the various manifestations of division in society today. Park Jung In (1T03) gushed, “It was exciting to see the elements of the plays that we have only been reading on paper, in real life. I can’t wait to recreate the magic next year with my own class!” It was an evening of stellar performances and critical appreciation of Literature. To the audiences, it was a strong testament to the love cultivated for the written word here in CJC.
(Above, right) The Drama Club’s poetry slam (Bottom, left) 2T35’s chil ling por trayal of Blan c h e D u b oi s’ descent i n to madness (Bottom, right) The visual spectacle of 2T18-19’s performance
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AN ENGLISH Experience
Experience
TEXT BY CINDY HO (1T05) THE REACH CAMBRIDGE PROGRAMME AIMS TO ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO EXPERIENCE BRITISH CULTURE IN THE STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE THROUGH THE COMBINATION OF CLASSES, LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS LED BY CAMBRIDGE ACADEMICS.
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or Eugene Chia (1T05) and Brenda Lau (1T08), it was an excellent and enriching learning experience. This year, a group of 12 students participated in the REACH Cambridge programme, which catered to subjects ranging from Law to Psychology.
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Eugene learnt that there is more to History than what was covered in the classroom. In fact, it is a subject that is alive and relevant. For Brenda who read English Literature in the Programme, it was one of the most memorable experiences as they had the chance to visit the Tate Modern, as well as The Globe to watch the staging of William Shakespeare’s ‘Anthony and Cleopatra’. This global experience also allowed our students to foster friendships beyond our shores. Brenda shares, “I made friends with a 15 year-old boy from Kuwait and the conversations I had with him made me realise how different Singapore is from Kuwait, especially in terms of the community around us and the living conditions. It really opened my eyes to the different lifestyles of people around the world.” Food was also the means of bonding. Eugene shared that his bonding experience was over the quintessential fish and chips, over at Brighton Pier. Both students agreed that Cambridge was a memorable experience, especially with its “the relaxed atmosphere, beautiful architecture and fantastic lessons.” Brenda adds, “It was really great getting to know all these new people and I hope we have a chance to meet again soon.”
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t was far more than any other in-school experience, as the students were allowed to participate in enriching activities which helped them to “see the world from different perspectives”, according to Vanessa. Two of the activities that stood out the most for her were the Service Learning Component and the ‘Dialogue in the Dark’ activity. “For our service-learning project, we set up a fair for underprivileged children in the neighbourhood, where we showcased our local culture such as henna painting, playing traditional games such as ‘chapteh’ and ‘zero point’ with
THE LAND OF DREAMS Notre Dame 2014
Notre Dame 2014 TEXT BY CINDY HO (1T05)
THE NOTRE DAME EXPERIENCE IS ONE THAT AMANDA SEH (1T05) WILL NEVER FORGET: AN ARDUOUS 24-HOUR (TRANSITION TIME INCLUDED) FLIGHT, A TORNADO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND TEACHING HER CAUCASIAN FRIENDS SINGLISH AND CHINESE.
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small group of students, including Miranda Tan (1T20), Lim Yuqi (1T12) and teacher chaperone Ms Priscilla Lee, immersed themselves in the Notre Dame Summer Scholars Programme in July 2014. This programme aims to allow high school students from the age of 16-17 to have a feel of university life. Participants praised the programme for its capacity to bring them out of their comfort zone with its rigorous activities.
At the end of the programme, participants had to either write a research paper or do a project, and before each class, participants were required to read at least 3 Harvard Business School papers each time, while doing research for their group projects. Amanda gives two thumbs up for this programme, and is now considering the university as one of her future education routes. “Even though it was brief, there were many things that I have learnt from the trip. Meeting people from all around the world is enlightening. It broadens one’s horizons beyond Singapore and I have to thank CJC for giving me this opportunity.”
LESSONS BEYOND
T he Classroom
TEXT BY LORRAINE TAN (1T03)
BEFORE VANESSA CHONG (1T03) EMBARKED ON HER ECONOMICS-BASED LEARNING TRIP TO HONG KONG, SHE THOUGHT THAT SHE AND THE REST OF THE SELECTED STUDENTS WOULD BE SIMPLY LEARNING MORE ADVANCED FORMS OF ECONOMICS CONCEPTS. DAYS INTO THE TRIP, HOWEVER, SHE REALISED THAT THE TRIP HAD MUCH MORE TO OFFER. them.” Vanessa also recounted that henna painting was the most popular activity amongst the local children, who were fascinated with the heritage of Singapore. It was indeed a heartening sight to see the locals interacting and mingling with the CJ students, even if language barriers sometimes got in the way. Each day, the participants would start with lectures in the morning, followed by excursions which served to help students apply classroom concepts to real life situations. Despite the fact that they had to attend lectures on a daily basis and sometimes struggled with communication barriers, Vanessa said that the trip was a fulfilling experience. “To experience the journey with friends and learn about new things everyday such as Hong Kong’s culture and lifestyle
is what makes the entire trip so unforgettable.” She was also impressed by how the participants managed to work well together and adapt to a different environment so seamlessly. All in all, the trip was an eye-opener for the students, helping them to enlarge their view of the world around them. It also challenged them to step out of their comfort zones and helped to change their perspectives on Economics as a subject. Vanessa states, “ The trip has taught me that the things we learn during lectures are actually very applicable to real life situations, such as housing policies. The skills I have picked up from the learning journey will definitely be useful in the future.”
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JC2 CLASS Collections
Collections 2T01
2T02
2T04
2T05
2T07
2T08
2T10
2T11
‘All my desires’
2T03
‘A force to be reckoned with’
2T06
‘CJ is family to us’
2T09
‘Out in the gardens’ 10
‘Play hard, work harder!’
‘Celebration’
‘2T10 and their supreme leader’
‘Rojak’
‘Melting pot of races’
‘CNY Celebrations with our HTs’
‘Together’
2T12
‘Gong Xi Fa Cai’
2T15
‘Fun in the sun’
2T18
‘Noteworthy Personages’
2T21
‘A run with the Principal’
2T13
2T14
2T16
2T17
2T19
2T20
2T22
2T23
‘GST- Gleeful Students of Thirteen’
‘Rejoicing as one’
‘Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites’
‘Ethnically diverse’
‘Overflowing with passion’
‘Hearts interlocked as one’
‘Zombies eat brains, you are safe’
‘In the class’ 11
2T24
‘Two Tea 24’
2T27
‘One heart, one voice’
2T30
‘Don’t mess’
2T33
‘Thirty Three among the trees’ 12
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2T26
2T28
2T29
2T31
2T32
2T34
2T35
‘Commander Ang at your service!’
‘Live a little more’
‘Bonded by Friendship’
‘Happiness’
‘Running the distance’
‘CJ will always be our home’
‘Celebrating National Day’
‘A multitude of cultures in diversity, united in 35th harmony’
A PLACE OF CANTEEN
Memories
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uring breaks, whenever most of our classmates happen to buy from the same stall, we play “thumbs” to decide who returns all the plates. As a class, it’s just a game that allows us to bond and we always end up laughing our hearts out. (2T08) My favourite memory of CJC was the canteen during the early mornings. I often have early morning heart to heart conversations with my friends. Apart from helping each other with homework, we often remind each other of the reasons why we are studying: the hopes and dreams we have and what we want to leave CJ with. I have found a strong network of good friends who can motivate each other through tough times. It’s worth coming to school early in the morning, forgoing that extra hour of sleep to study hard with this group of people I have grown close to. (2T32)
NIGHT STUDY We would stay back for night study together (while looking forward to the food). Preparing for our Written Report for PW as well as the Promotional Exams was very stressful then, but studying together made it more bearable and kept all of us going. (2T33)
GRANDSTAND The grandstand was where we would go after our break to hangout and play frisbee and soccer. We even stayed back once with our home tutor after school to play Ultimate Frisbee! The field was where we had many of our PE lessons and where we played games and had fun. We’ll always remember everyone’s smiles and laughter while we were enjoying ourselves. Spending time together at the grandstand and the field will be something that we’ll really miss once we graduate. (2T33)
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any memorable moments in college were spent at the Good News Café. Located at a rather isolated corner of the canteen, the GNC served as a retreat after a long day of lessons. Be it a PW meeting, a heart-to-heart talk between friends or the planning of school events such as Literature Night or Cross Country, the café is indeed an icon of the college for all of us. (2T18) The Outward Bound Korea group would meet at the GNC every Friday for our ‘Breakfast Club’ and the occasional birthday celebrations. The fact that we are still so close after our arduous journey in Seoaksan is something we treasure. The GNC has been associated with the memories of our friendships and the obstacles we conquered together. (Xu Yitong, 2T16)
THE FOYER I think the best part about the foyer is that there’s always something happening there. There will be someone playing a melodious piece on the piano or a group doing some light jamming before and after school. The best part about it is that there’s no single recollection of happenings, but rather, a collective memory. (Amitayus Lim, 2T28)
CARPARK The carpark was where we had our class fundraising event. It was the first event we ever did as a class and it was really memorable because the entire class was there and we felt bonded. For most of us, it was the first time we organised a carwash to raise funds and it was both tiring and draining. However, the entire experience allowed us to get to know one another and become closer as friends. (2T02)
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#WHYWELOVECJ “WE LOVE CJ BECAUSE OF ITS ACCEPTING AND NURTURING COMMUNITY. IT’S OUR SECOND HOME.” - 2T02 “PASSIONATE TEACHERS WHO HAVE THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND BEAUTIFUL SLIDES.” - 2T05 “TEACHERS WHO CARE AND GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR US.”- 2T10 & 2T18 “THERE IS A STRONG COMMUNITY SPIRIT HERE, IT GIVES CJ A DISTINCT CULTURE AND IDENTITY.”- 2T01 “IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO STUDY BECAUSE CJ IS ON A FORESTED HILL, AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE. IT FEELS LIKE HOGWARDS!” - 2T06 “AUNTIE AMY WHO TENDS THE CO-OP WITH A SMILE!”- 2T16 “ ‘SOMETHING FISHY’ AND ‘AYAM PENYET’ TO SATISFY OUR HUNGER!” - 2T16 & 2T24 “343M TRACK.”- 2T16
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MEMORABLE QUOTES FROM
Our Teachers
1. “I LONG FOR A DAY WHERE I CAN FINISH MY SENTE.... WITHOUT BEING INTERRUPTED.” - MISS TAN (2T05) 2. “ I’LL SEE YOU WHEN I SEE YOU TO SEE YOU.” - MR ISAAC LIM (2T08) 3. “WHY ARE YOU LATE? WHERE IS YOUR MC? TOMORROW. ZERO PERIOD. OUTSIDE PE OFFICE.” - MR ADRIAN HO (2T11) 4. “DO NOT FEAR, BECAUSE K.B. ONG IS HERE.” - MR ONG KIAN BENG (2T12) 5. “AHHHHHHH GOOD QUESTION! BUT NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO BE ON THE GOOD QUESTION INDEX.” - MR LIM CHYE FOOK (2T20) 6. “DIE-FUSSION, DEE-FUSION” - MR DOMINIC HENG (2T25) 7. “ECONS IS EASY! DON’T BE SO STRESSED! LOOK AT ME, I TEACH ECONS AND DO I LOOK STRESSED?” - MR VINCENT YU (2T35) 8. “AHHHH” *POINTS FINGER IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT* - MR RUPERT GLASCOW (2T01) 9. “I’M YCF, YOUR CLOSE FRIEND.” - MRS YEO CHI FONG (2T12) 10. “I ALWAYS TELL MY STUDENTS, YOU HAVE TO AIM HIGH, IF NOT YOU WON’T SUCCEED.” - MRS SNG MEE LIAN (2T35) 15
LEARNING ABOUT
Leadership
TEXT BY ANG SI JIA (1T08) AND WENDY GAO (1T29) “LEADERSHIP IS NOT A ONE-MAN SHOW”. “LEADERSHIP EMPOWERS OTHERS”. “HEART OR MIND, A LEADER KNOWS WHICH TO USE AT THE RIGHT TIME”.
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hese were just some of the reflections of the JC2 leaders during the Leadership Conference this year. After 2 years of serving their term of office in the classroom, in their CCAs or in the different Houses, these JC2 leaders were brought together to reflect on and consolidate their journey thus far. It was a whole day affair of affirming the growth of the student leaders and creating the next generation of leaders for society. Teachers and former CJCians shared their philosophy on leadership. Nurhisyam Noorzailan, Elisha Chye and Ervin Lim returned to their alma mater as outspoken, confident and inspiring young leaders of today. Indeed, it is true that leadership is not a one-man show. Relationships, as the JC 2 student leaders came to conclude, were important to shape the path to success. Shirlyn Poh (2T30) shared that it is crucial to establish a common understanding with the people that one is working with. In order to cultivate relationships, one must first make a point to communicate. What better way to get everyone to communicate than to come together around food? Decked out in their formal wear, the JC2 student leaders sat down to a dinner with leaders of all ages and took a step towards forming relationships by engaging in the art of small talk. Though some students initially fumbled in the face of an uncomfortable environment, they gamely took up the challenge and gradually adapted to it. At the end of the night, the students saw their penned reflections pieced together. An image soon emerged and it became clear that it took every single one of them to create the vision of CJCians rising to the future. 16
(Above) Alumni Nurhisyam Noorzailan delivering a speech to inspire our student leaders (Below, clockwise from top left) 1. Our Council leaders, old and new 2. Every student leader’s dream was important in the creation of one vision for CJC 3. Ervin Lim, from Fencing, shared his leadership philosophy with the cohort of leaders 4. In order to be confident communicators, the student leaders were taught the art of conversation
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ICONS OF Catholic Junior College LIFE IN CJC WOULD NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT THESE MEMORABLE INDIVIDUALS WHO ALWAYS LOOKED OUT FOR US DURING OUR TIME OF NEED.
“Noodle King” Uncle – “The noodles are really the “king”! Aside from a great bowl of noodles, Uncle dishes out words of advice for us. Having seen through many batches of CJCians, Uncle always assures us that we can do it. Also, if we look like we’re having a particularly bad day, he always gives us extra fish balls to cheer us up!” Auntie Amy from the Co Op – “She never fails to greet us with a smile, no matter how busy we are. From helping us with our ill-fitting uniforms when we were “newbies” to making sure we had the correct ten-year series in the final lap of our studies, Auntie Amy was there with us every step of the way.”
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Auntie from “Something Fishy”- “By the third visit to this stall, she remembers my order: mee pok, tom yam, “vege” no “taugeh”. But that’s not the impressive part. She notices when I fall ill and asks me to eat more “vege”!”
ACTS OF Kindness
Kindness 1. One of the school workers occasionally gives the GNC (Good News Cafe) $50 as payment to treat students to free ice cream. Since our class is often at the GNC during breaks, we were fortunate enough to experience such kindness, and get to eat free ice cream. - 2T08 2. JC3s and the interact club members who literally go around the college giving encouragement to fellow schoolmates to strive and push on towards the ‘A’ levels with small tokens such as sweets and notes, which never fail to brighten up our day, and give us renewed strength to fight on. - 2T13 3. A classmate saw a cleaner trying to carry 4 huge bags full of trash from the 4th floor to the 3rd floor. My classmate and his friends helped the cleaner to carry the bags of trash to the trash bins located behind the Good News Cafe. - 2T14 4. During literature evening, every class was vying to be the best- but what really struck me was the acts of kindness everywhere despite the strong yearning to win. People could have been selfish and remained focused on their own performances, but I saw the stronger students helping out the less experienced ones. This really struck me because amidst the desire to do well, they selflessly supported those who needed their help. - 2T18 5. Once, when I felt uncomfortable due to a stomachache, my friends thoughtfully bought me a cup of warm Milo. That really lifted my spirits. - 2T01
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ARTISTIC
Submissions
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‘We are not Lit Students’
‘T he Colourful Journey’
Roses are red, Violets are blue. CJ’s my home, What about you? Two very long years have rushed right by, And now it’s time to say goodbye.
The adventure began in blue, And then we joined the house of yellow. As one we grew Through highs and lows, Aiding one another as fellows. Our journey continues While we sing with merriment, Appreciating the rainbows And small achievements.”
Starting at nine may sound like fun, But a minute late and you are done. Let’s not forget the painful period zero, Set your alarms and don’t be a hero. Teachers act like both a parent and a friend, But do your work or meet your end. Here you meet friends both old and new, Especially in the Ayam Penyet queue.
- Amanda Ng
Organise everything that is too “fun”, and face the wrath of Mr Tan Jek Suan. It’s not all that bad, don’t be so sad. Because we still have really cool writing pads.
Thumbs up from the PIE We raise, to our pursuit of learning so amaze Within each of us a flame ablaze We will miss these CJ days
Standing proud and tall donned in blue, I love CJ, What about you? In Veritate Et Caritate.
2T15 I walked through the gates of CJC for the first time, My heart, mind and soul filled with uncertainty, I was lost in a place filled with endless possibilities, Afraid that I may never overcome my adversities. I entered the auditorium, And was greeted with pandemonium. It was not until the OGLs welcomed me That I began to set myself free. Throughout Orientation I made friends from all walks of life, And with sheer determination, I could finally thrive.
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Illuminated by the solar star “that’s very hot” chorus in piazza By night emerge the electric guitar And on we rock with our fellas There’s always Good News in Something Sedap Quenching our thirst in paradise club With PRIDE we grandly stand and queue up Then the lightning alerts flash Competitions and exams clash Night study after day study dash Off. Yet onto our minds epiphanies splash
- Davini Laksmi Jayagomar 20
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2T24
Covered in blue, we’re fireproof JC1, we were so cool Clouded by the truth that there’s more to school
a. LIFE IN CJC Roses are red, CJ is blue. We had fun here, how about you?
Carrying our bags, the holidays are over JC2, a new year, fresher, bolder Carried by our will to craft out our future.
b. BEGINNINGS Sea of blue gather Chorus of truth and love rings School days had begun
- Chow Bi Yang
2T02 Say Whole Say holistic Say wholesome Say ecstasy Church bells chiming Jovially lilting voices tingling Of friendship that Holds Us together
2T10 To many CJCians, this is us. This is where we stand as one, to reflect. This is inspiration, this is beauty in a few colours. This is a place of honour and of respect. This is CJC, and it is one, gathered each morning regardless of any other differences we may have, to stand united in a syncopated heartbeat that beats for our school.
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‘T he Grandstand’
Say Whole Say holistic Say wholesome
The wind blows gently Sitting together with friends What a grand grandstand.
Say warmth In your mentor’s glow The unseen polestar that Guides; Us, like fledglings Under their mother’s wing
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Say Whole Say holistic Say wholesome
‘CJ PE: A Haiku’ Mass PE is fun We do push ups all day long and then we go run.
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‘Cjnumeration’ Choking perfumes, bustling crowds, Past, present, future Standing alone, lurid dream.
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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: 1. All 4 Houses coming together for 1 purpose (2T31) 2. Spreading the Love (2T08) 3. Hopeful clarity in the minuscule ephemeral reflection of CJ (2T16) 4. Love♼ CJC (2T07) 5. The Blue Assembly (2T11)
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6. The Life of a Sports Leader (2T12) 7. Jump for Joy (2T05) 8. Building a field of memories (2T33) 9. United we stand (2T34) 10. Community (2T01)
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