CJC Flame Issue 3 2016

, d r a w r o F y a W e Lighting th Truth and Love Inspiring CJC NEWSLETTER ISSUE THREE OCTOBER 2016

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Contributors Editors Aprilene Goh Huishan Suzie Yanti Jumadi Sng Mee Lian President Shihara Perera Vice President Khasnavis Ashrita

Dear CJCians,

Contributors JC2 Cohort

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e have come to the final term of the CJC journey for the

JC2s as they ramp up the preparation to the A Level exams. I am sure that this is a period of mixed emotions for many of you.

There is the anxiety of the looming examinations, the excitement of entering adulthood after twelve years of formal schooling and the poignant moments of leaving friends forged over many memorable experiences. As these thoughts and emotions run through you while you work on your concepts and revise what has been taught, do have an outlook filled with gratitude and positivity. Be thankful for the various people you have encountered-- your tutors, home tutorial mates, house members, CCA team mates, the office staff, the Property and Services team, the laboratory staff, the cleaners, the canteen vendors and all the different individuals whose path crossed yours in this college.

Each of them would have made a mark in your CJC experience, some in very prominent ways while others in more indirect ways.

We thank them all for their contributions in making CJC a second home. As you prepare to leave the portals of the college, we hope that the values of Truth and Love remain the foundation of your development and growth as a Thinker with a Mission, Leader with a Heart. We wish for you to be a reflective and discerning individual who is able to find meaning and purpose in the choices you make in life. May God’s blessing be with you always.

In Veritate et Caritate.

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student-initiated Service Learning Project by a group of JC2 students extended aid to orphans and exploited women in Batam. The three day trip in May 2016 involved visits to the Al-Aqsho Orphanage and a non-governmental organisation, ‘Yayasan Dunia Viva Wanita’ (World Foundation for Women).

Upon returning to Singapore, the students organised an exhibition presenting information on human trafficking. The exhibition aimed to underscore the relevance of this issue to Singapore and to encourage fellow CJCians to play a part in ending it.

The Flame catches up with Team Leaders Denissa Ting (2T07), Ittipat Satukunlasan(2T07) and Shawn Goh (2T07).

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What was your objective of initiating this exhibition?

Denissa: Our aim of organizing the “Human Trafficking: Let’s Remove Their Price Tags” exhibition is to highlight the relevance of human trafficking to Singapore by presenting information and facts about the issue, especially in the ASEAN region. The information displayed was gathered from the insightful interaction my team and I had with the survivors of human trafficking at Yayasan Dunia Viva Wanita (World Foundation for Women).

Why did you choose to focus on highlighting the plight of human trafficking victims?

Denissa: We chose to focus on this issue because public awareness is significantly lacking, despite it happening in our own backyard. I wanted to shine a light on the plight of human trafficking victims.

Apart from having to live in unimaginable living conditions, it is extremely difficult for them to get the help they need due to social stigma and the lack of legal protection, making them fearful to seek aid.

What were the highlights as well as challenges of this initiative?

Shawn: One of the main challenges that we faced was communication issues as only a few of us could communicate in Bahasa Indonesia. However, the highlights - which were the presentation of the exhibition to the college and interactions with the NGOs - made all our efforts worthwhile.

What were the lessons learnt from your visit to the Al-Aqsho Orphanage and the NGO Yayasan Dunia Viva Wanita (World Foundation for Women) in Batam?

Ittipat: The visit to the NGO Yayasan Dunia Viva Wanita made me appreciate the safety and comfort that we have been taking for granted in Singapore.

I was shocked that human trafficking was so prevalent in Singapore and yet I had not heard about it. At the Al-Aqsho Orphanage, the children taught me to appreciate the little things in life.

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r u o m o r f e g a s s e t AM r o p p u S t n e Par ) G S P ( p u o r G To our dear JC2s, Nothing gives the PSG members more joy than to see you tucking in heartily the food and drinks we provide during Night Study as you take a well-deserved break at 8:30pm on those evenings.

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May your spirits be kept high as you maintain the momentum towards the ‘A’ levels. Do remember that we love you and support you no matter what.

Do your best and let God do the rest.

In Veritate et Caritate.

Go CJCians!

Affectionately yours,

CJC PSG

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Dear PSG, thank you for your selfless dedication and enthusiasm in providing snacks for us during the Night Study periods. The 30-minute breaks provided us with the physical and mental energy to carry on as we prepared for our examinations. The Night Study experience is an important part of our CJC journey, and we are grateful for your encouragement and support which saw us through the endless hours of revision. God bless!

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Thank you all so much for your constant love and encouragement! It has been very heartening to be greeted by your warm smiles and the snacks you prepared for us during breaks.

We will not forget your kindness as we journey forth on the road to the ‘A’ levels!

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2T24 A great big thank you to the PSG for all the support you have given to us. During the nights when we were studying, you worked alongside us, preparing and offering snacks to us. Thank you for always encouraging us and asking us how we are doing. We truly appreciate the little moments we shared chatting about school! Thank God for your presence and thank you for seeing us through this journey.

Thank you so much for your unwavering support, PSG. Despite having children and commitments of your own, you still take time to come down and not only support us with nourishment during Night Study but spiritually too in the form of prayers for good exam results every night.

Words simply cannot express the gratitude we have for your sacrifices.

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Thank you so much, PSG, for all the support, prayers, food and encouragement.

Sometimes, even that small bowl of pasta made with love is more gratifying then a thousand meals elsewhere. Your kindness has really been a source of strength as we got down to studying through the evening.

2T16 Thank you parents, for the love and care that you have shown to us, be it through the food that you prepared for us during Night Study or your warm vibrant smiles, as if to tell us “Everything will be alright”. Words cannot fully express how grateful we truly are for your endless support, how it has helped to push us through tough times, and how it will still push us through tough times to come. Thank you for your generosity, your warmth, your kindness and for always being there for us.

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Our interpretation of the phrase has evolved over our time here, from being just another motto to being a way of life. ‘Truth’ means to be real and genuine and ‘Love’ means to care. Thus, the phrase calls out to us as a call to action, to act in Truth and to act with Love, to be honest with ourselves and to others without having to put on an act for anyone, and to do so with a loving heart. In Veritate et Caritate shows us a meaning greater than each singular word can; that we should not live by separating the emotional and the intellectual, but rather we should embrace them both in order to achieve a fuller life.

‘Truth’ and ‘Love’ are the values which we commit ourselves to upon entering CJC. Living in Truth means being yourself every day. It means not having to put on an act in front of your friends or strangers. It means having no deceit in your heart, but instead the moral strength to do what is right. This is seen in the following actions creating an Instagram account dedicated to the unsung heroes of our community, going forth in competitions with passion and zeal burning in our chests, and clapping along to birthday celebrations in the canteen. It is seen in parent volunteers spending time and effort to provide students with food so that they may have the energy to study through the night. It means running towards the finishing line of a race hand in hand, it means pushing through the journey to the ‘A’ level examinations while still remembering the less fortunate and reaching out to them at every opportunity that we can.

We believe that In Veritate et Caritate is about being honest and having a pure heart. We feel that all CJCians are groomed to be people of integrity, people who do what is right and not what is easy. The motto also inspires us to serve the less fortunate wholeheartedly without expecting reward or recognition.

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The college motto, ‘In Truth and Love’, signifies what our class stands for. For us, ‘Truth’ is when we, as classmates, are truthful to one another, helping to highlight any negative traits or habits we may have. ‘Love’ is when we help and show concern to one another in times of need. Both ‘Truth’ and ‘Love’ help us to grow together as a class, and as individuals, with humility.

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‘Truth’ and ‘Love’ remind us to be true and exercise love for ourselves and for the community that we belong to.

It means we must be genuine in our thoughts, speech and actions, and to keep seeking a deeper understanding when learning. In the midst of chasing our goals, it is important to remember that we are part of a greater community and we should always care, be nurturing and be prepared to sacrifice ourselves for the greater good of others.

2T01 - Grace Cai

Throughout my time in CJC, I have had the pleasure and honour to meet many kind people who are always more than willing to help a friend in need, regardless of whether or not they are swamped with their own problems. I remember this one time when I found myself in a very unfortunate situation when a combination of a misstep and bad luck caused me to fall into the drain on my way back to class after morning assembly. To my surprise, many of the students around me immediately gathered my things and helped me up. Some even offered to help accompany me to the General Office to get the scratches on my legs cleaned up. That day, I was able to experience the kindness of the CJ community.

2T03 - Mitchell Han

During my OBS trip in December, we were trekking up a mountain over four days. During the time, I witnessed one of my friends selflessly help the others. At high altitude and low temperatures, many of us were not able to climb up as fast as the rest and fell behind. One of the members ran back to help them climb and got the rest at the front to slow down.

He encouraged and cheered them on. He didn’t ask for recognition or reward but instead was motivated by a desire to do good for others.

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Once, we noticed a cleaner dragging massive garbage bags to the huge green rubbish bin at the bottom of the stairs outside the P.E. room.

Some of our classmates started to help him to carry the bags. It was like a domino effect and soon, all of us assisted him in clearing the garbage.

2T06 - Roshni

When I was feeling quite down, one of the cleaning staff, Mr Sharin, noticed that I looked sad. He sat down with me and tried to cheer me up. That

small act of sincere kindness made my day and made me realise that something as small as an encouragement is enough to bring a smile to someone’s face. Mr Sharin is always known among us students as the friendly cleaner, and his friendly chats are always appreciated as he takes the time to know us despite how busy everyone is.

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2T07 - Sanchita Sachdev

One of the staff members at Good News Cafe would ask me how my day was and wish me luck during the exams. Such small gestures really make my day.

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When a classmate of ours wasn’t doing too well in his studies, his friends stepped in to help him out by giving him words of encouragement and offering to study together both in and outside of school. Whenever we are feeling down, there would always be someone in CJ willing to hear us out, someone we can count on.

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When others do not notice us feeling morose after a difficult paper, our teachers come to us to comfort us and encourage us, and even staying back just to ensure that we are able to fully grasp concepts and not make the same mistakes again.

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A J2 senior helped one of our genial cleaners by carrying refillable toilet rolls. He did this on a daily basis which impressed and inspired us to do the same.

2T11 - Loh Jie Yao

During the Promotional Exam period last year, I came down with a sore throat and tried my best to clear my throat as softly as possible when I was studying in the library. Later during the day, I found a small pack of cough drops and a note laid on my desk. The

note read, “All the best for promos and take care of your health! Jiayou! :)”. It was from a complete stranger and, this act of kindness warmed my heart immensely and will serve as a beacon for years to come; reminding me that kindness is free.

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The auntie from the ‘Something Fishy’ stall greets all her customers with a heartwarming smile. She also has the impeccable ability to know exactly what you wanted to order before you could say anything.

2T18 - Javerri Kho

In JC1, our classmate injured his ankle and was unable to attend lessons for 3-4 months. Every other week, someone from our class, as well as our teachers, would check up on him to keep him up-to-date on lessons and assignments he had missed in school. When he came back with his foot in a cast and could barely make it up the stairs, we would be there to assist him. It was during this period that I witnessed the unity of the class and how we have all grown in empathy for those around us.

2T27 - Karishma Singh

My classmate Jerome and a group of students helped one of our unsung heroes who fell down the stairs in the grandstand and started to bleed heavily. They immediately notified a teacher, who then called for an ambulance as the situation became serious.

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2T04 A space where friendships were

strengthened through joyous breaks where loud and noisy chatter filled the air. Nearing exam periods, it represented a place where exam stress was alleviated by the company of friends and yummy food lovingly prepared by the PSG.

2T24 It is the location where the class studied together and chatted with one another before morning assembly.

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fondest CJ memories are of the Grandstand.

The breezy and calming atmosphere makes it one of our favourite places.

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gathered to chat and worked on our PW reports here. For various events, the grandstand was where different houses united and cheered together to encourage one another.

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remembered as a place where we first opened up to one another and found out that many of us had similar interests.

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first conversations as CJCians to the hearty laughter and birthday celebrations, the canteen is a reminder of our good memories and great food.

2T21 It was a space for 2T03 It was us to destress from the pressures of school work.

It was also where we geared up for matches, reflected upon defeats and celebrated victories.

a place where stories are shared amongst friends and friendships grew.

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Chapel 2T10 The chapel is

a quiet place where we were able to reflect and find peace. It is indeed a privilege to have such an area that is open to all. This is especially important to us since we have to face a hectic day in college and need a place to be close to God.

treasured places in CJC is the field where we spent almost every PE lesson and competed in inter-class and interhouse games. This was the location for some of the unforgettable college events such as Orientation, Sports Carnival and the CJ40 Carnival in 2015.

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we took our very first class photo back in JC1 during the first week of term 1. This place holds many treasured memories of us relaxing and spending quality time with one another.

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2T16 This was where we spent most of our time in college. During lessons, we saw how our friends struggled or excelled in their studies and how our teachers passionately dedicated themselves to make lessons memorable and meaningful.

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for conducive spaces like the library, especially the Alpha and the Beta Rooms. Under the wonderful care of the librarians and cleaners, the library is a great place to study.

2T14 The most treasured

space in CJ to us is our classroom. We had arguments, discussions and laughter every single day in our classroom and these are the moments that we will remember fondly.

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CJ’s teachers are all inspirational due to their hard work and perseverance. Their dedication to developing students holistically has inspired us immensely.

Because of them, CJC has been a safe haven where we know we can seek genuine and heartfelt advice, and we know we are not alone.

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I have been inspired by many people in CJ, but the ones who influenced me the most are my peers, especially the ones who attended the Leadership Training Conference (LTC) with me.

Many of them exemplify great leadership skills in their actions and words. They have taught me what a true leader is, and inspired me to be a leader who leads in ‘Truth and Love’.

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Mr Christopher Tay pushes us to strive for our goals. He has never underestimated our abilities and always believes in us. Because of his dedication and immense passion, Mr Tay has truly inspired us to push ourselves out of our comfort zone.

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Mr Lim Chye Fook is not only a teacher, but a mentor and a friend. His passion for teaching shines as he constantly gives his 100% into making lessons more engaging for us.

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Mr Ivan Ng has shown deep concern for our class and inspires us. He encourages us to participate actively and inspires us to have passion for sports.

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Our librarian, Mr Jason Tan, inspires us the most. He would always be there to greet us when we first step into the library and takes the effort to know our names. He encourages us when we appear to be stressed. We are inspired by his care and love for all CJCians as he demonstrates what it is to live out his responsibilities in truth and love.

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A teacher who has inspired me to work harder and push my limits is Mr Eugene Yeow. ‘Never give up’ is a phrase he often repeats to motivate his students to push on despite the disappointments we may face.

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Mr Lee Jun Cai is an inspiration for us. Once, he gave up his lunch break so that he could help some of our classmates with their Math. His care and support for our class is admirable.

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Ms Debanita is inspirational. Her quick wit, impeccable knowledge and unyielding passion to see the good in the class are remarkable.

She is an excellent teacher who develops a strong relationship with her students.

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Our Vice-Principal, Mr Tan Jek Suan inspires us with his steady presence and concern for the welfare of students.

One person who inspires us in CJC is our PE teacher, Mr Fairuz.

He never gave up on us and has helped us to overcome our fears and challenges.

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Dear Mr Christopher Tay, Thank you for being a willing listener, empathising and motivating us to achieve our goals. Thank you for inspiring us to reach higher and to aim high.

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Thank you Mr Lim Meng Hui & Mr Amos Tan for being such amazing and passionate teachers who care so much about us! We are really blessed and grateful to have had your support throughout our CJ journey and we wouldn’t have made it without you.

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Dear Ms Ishaya, Together as a class, we have achieved so much and it would have been impossible without your strong support. There are many memories that each one of us in 2T03 will cherish. We are glad that you have been a part of this journey with us. Thank you for being a vibrant teacher who would never lose her smile.

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Dear Mr Poon, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your love and sacrifice. You were indeed the driving force which pushed us on through the challenges of our JC life. You’ve been nothing short of amazing as not only a home tutor but a friend to all of us.

May you continue enjoying great success in the years to come.

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Dear Ms Aster Goh and Ms Joseph, Although our class may not show it, we do love you both in our own way. Both of you have always done your best to keep us together, taking the time to understand our individual points of view. Thank you for making us a family and for being there for us all the way.

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Dear Ms Nita, Thank you for being the pillar of support and the backbone of our class. Your constant reminders motivate us to achieve excellence, and to work in the spirit of continual improvement. You are a great mentor and a beacon of hope shining brightly for all of us.

Dear Ms Yeong, Thank you for being the ‘mother’ of our class. Your love and patience give us the courage and the capacity to grow academically, morally and spiritually.

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Dear Mr Goh and Ms Aprilene, Both of you have always stuck by us through thick and thin, accepting our individual flaws and going the extra mile to help us correct our imperfections.

Thanks to you, we have emerged better, stronger, and more mature individuals under your guidance.

2T08 Dear Ms Huang,

Thank you so much for your support and encouragement all this way! We would not be where we are today if not for you.

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Dear Mr Nordin, The passion and care you have shown to us is something we may never be able to repay. Thank you for working so hard to inspire our minds and bring joy to our hearts, sharing and sacrificing so much for our future.

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Dear Mr Chia, Your sharp and insightful perspectives clarify many doubts, introduce new ideas and inspire passion in us as students. Otherwise boring and typical lessons are much more enjoyable due to your wit and humor. You are one of the best teachers the class has encountered.

Thank you for pursuing excellence as a teacher and mentor.

Dear Mdm Phang, You have always helped and encouraged the class to focus.

Your guidance has helped to shape us in our journey in the college.

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Dear Mr Pang, Thank you for your constant guidance and patience towards our individual attitudes. Thank you for always putting in extra effort and free time to mark all the extra sets of papers in order to help us improve. Your altruistic attitude is really something that we look up to.

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Dear Ms Wang and Mdm Ong, Thank you both for guiding us along the right path these two years. Thank you for teaching us good morals and the right attitude to learning.

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To our beloved tutors, we would really like to thank you for walking down this difficult path with us.

Being an educator isn’t easy, but we hope that you will continue doing what you love for future CJCians.

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Thank you Ms Tan for everything you have done for the class over the past two years. Your patience and encouraging words have definitely played an important part in keeping us motivated in dealing with challenges. We will do our best and not let you down.

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Dear Mr Kam, Thank you so much for always showing so much concern and love to our class. We really appreciate what you have done for us, be it preparing birthday presents, calling us if we are not in school or sharing your stories with us during SD.

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Dear Ms Tan and Ms Lin, Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for us so far. We know deep down that both of you care very much and you did so with our best interests at heart for each and every one of us. The memories we’ve built are unique and we will definitely cherish them.

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Dear Mr Lin, We are grateful to you for guiding and reminding us to work hard in the past 2 years. Thank you for guiding us through this journey.

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Dear Mr Lim and Mdm Hanisah, Thank you for all the support and encouragement you have given us. There are many lessons you have taught us, but the greatest is that of perseverance and patience in the face of setbacks, which is more valuable than any formula or theory out there.

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Dear Mr Dominic Heng, Thank you for being our HT/Biology teacher. Thank you for being patient with us and for always wanting the best for us not only academically but also in our other talents.

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Dear Ms Wendy Heng, Thank you for being our HT and Chemistry tutor. You have been so patient with us over the course of these 2 years. We really appreciate your understanding nature.

concerted effort to improve the class and for the everlasting patience that you have for us.

Thanks Mr G, for being awesome.

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Dear Ms Sylvia Tong, Thank you for being such a supportive and understanding teacher. You’ve always treated us as young adults. You believed that we can be relied upon and this has helped build our confidence.

Dear Mr Lim Kian Boon, You have been a huge blessing to 2T26. Thank you for being such an amazing home tutor, for being so patient, caring and kind to us.

You have always been there for us whenever we needed a helping hand. Thank you for putting our well-being first and being our constant pillar of support.

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Dear Mr Joey Kang, You are one of the coolest teachers we have ever met. You are also a great listener, and this can be seen from the way you call us out one by one just to hear about how we are doing. This really displays how much you care for us. T22 can never thank you enough for what you have done for us.

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Dear Mdm Wee Siew Ling, Thank you for taking care of us and always seeking to help us improve. We truly appreciate you!

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Dear Mr Lee and Mr Yu, Thanks for always being patient with us whenever we have problems. We appreciate the care you have given us and constantly strive to do our best. We will definitely make you proud!

Dear Mr Gabriel Fu, Thank you for being like a father and a mentor to us. You have always been a strong moral compass pointing us in the right direction.

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Dear Mr Tan and Mr Zac, Thank you for guiding us through our journey here in CJC. From the first day, you have been there for us and put in the effort to educate and guide us in our learning. You have been strict with us sometimes, but ultimately, we know that it is for our own benefit.

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Dear Mr Perrin and Ms Chong Sin Ying, Thank you for engaging us in your lessons and for constantly guiding us in our JC life. We appreciate your guidance especially during SD lessons.

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Dear Mdm Tan, We would like to thank you for being so patient with this class.

Thank you for not giving up on us.

Dear Mr Glascow, Thank you for going the extra mile as a teacher. Thank you for truly caring about us, for the

2T30 Dear Ms Liyana,

We thank you dearly for treating us fondly even if we have been a chaotic storm. We are genuinely thankful our home tutor cares not only for our academic work but also for our personal welfare.

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By Farahna Alam (2T06) You once asked me what my perfect world would be like.

I didn’t answer because I didn’t want a fight.

What was the point of dreaming of a perfect world, when reality was a nightmare that kept me up all night.

I knew it wasn’t the same for you because you saw perfection in everything. You used to say that beauty was everywhere; all we had to do was just stand and admire.

You saw beauty when the sun kissed the horizon; how the crisp clear blue made way for ribbons of lilac and gold and how the red blazed in clouds, setting the sky on fire.

You saw beauty in staying up through the night, breathing in the same silent darkness that expects nothing, demands nothing, yet accepts everything.

I tried to see it through your eyes, I did. But those sunsets were fleeting, and the nights were boring. It struck me then what my perfect world would be like. It would be these moments with you Even if they are everything but true.

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Johnathan Tan (2T04) This poster was designed as part of 2T04’s Service Learning Project (SLP) to raise awareness of the struggles and challenges faced by those with cerebral palsy.

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A Night in CJC

by Andre Hadianto Lesmana (2T14)

In Veritate Et Caritate

(2T30) school warms our hearts like a hot latte even when we’re feeling down and tirelessly upping the ante we know there’s a place for us on the settee in CJ and a warm something fishy

Solitude

By Germaine Ha Yu Xiu (2T06) A man alone in a lonely place.

He walks down the ash, soft footprints impressed in chips of grey and gold.

Hills rolling like captured waves of sea painted with hues of a waking sky.

He was alone in a lonely place, tracking his journey with yellowed maps and a rust-covered compass. Fickle arrows point to a circle of directions, he spins around the axis of here and there.

The man is alone in a lonely place.

He stops before familiar tracks and judders with nausea, drops and stares, cursing from the red horizon to the blue stars.

For each time he thinks: just maybe-someone else is here with him in this lonely place.

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Awaken the vessels

(2T21) Silent murmurs that seep in Crash against the shores of dreary noons, tinted by sombre hues of grey.

Drowning out the lamentations Setting tempestuous seas on fire Soulful laughter pelts the silence, With a good dose of unique quirks and peculiar actions, Voices that rise but never fall, Fiery personalities that blaze but never falter.

And for everyone There has always been something, worth holding onto The days filled with sheer and anticipation have fossilised Caked in coarse grains of sand. These relics, Screaming, in their fervent yearning to be liberated once more Fragments and broken shardsEntrenched in a vessel of time Ensnared in brittle jars Lies every moment that has been fossilised All of which, I might never be able to relive again.

But, We’ve left our marks and for the transcendence, The friendships and camaraderie I am grateful.

Synergia

by Ronald Lam, Johnathan Tan and Justin Siow (2T04)

Fire a blank at the brittle jar Cry out “Shotsfired” May we then, relive our days together Thank you ,2T21

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Yeo Shao Jie (Alumnus) Mr Kuang Kim

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he spirit of servant leadership is one that is deeply ingrained into the psyche of CJ’s collective consciousness, and it is exemplified no better elsewhere than in our very own leaders. By giving themselves to service completely, our college’s leaders dedicate themselves towards making the college a better place for all of us. It is truly inspiring to witness the fruits of their labour.

The most important thing that we should all keep in mind, even as we graduate from CJ, is that every single one of us, whether we hold an official position or not, is an individual with the power to lead and guide our friends and family.

Aaron Soares (2T11)

-Lynette Tan (1T01)

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Mr Kuang Kim Chun

Aaron Soares (2T11)

Tam Zher Min (2T27) 18

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