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| name = Jurong Junior College <br> 裕廊初级学院 <br> Maktab Rendah Jurong
| name = Jurong Junior College <br> 裕廊初级学院 <br> Maktab Rendah Jurong
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| motto = ''[[Plus Ultra]]''
| motto = ''[[Plus Ultra]]''
| motto_translation = English for "Further Beyond"
| motto_translation = [[Latin]] for "Further Beyond"
| type = Government
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| established = 1981
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| enrolment = Approx. 1,650
| enrolment = Approx. 1,650
| city/town = U800 Corporation Road <br> Singapore 649809 <br> [[Jurong West]], Singapore
| city/town = 800 Corporation Road <br> Singapore 649809 <br> [[Jurong West]], Singapore
| school code = 0703
| school code = 0703
| homepage = [http://www.jurongjc.moe.edu.sg jurongjc.moe.edu.sg]
| homepage = [http://www.jurongjc.moe.edu.sg jurongjc.moe.edu.sg]
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'''Jurong Junior College''' ([[Abbreviation]]: '''JJC''') is a [[Education in Singapore#Pre-university|junior college]] located in [[Jurong West]], Singapore. It is the ninth junior college to be established by the [[Ministry of Education (Singapore)|Ministry of Education]] of Singapore.
'''Jurong Junior College (JJC)''' was a junior college located in Jurong West, Singapore. It was the ninth junior college to be established by the Ministry of Education of Singapore.


== History ==
== History ==
Jurong Junior College was first situated at [[West Coast, Singapore|West Coast]] Road, next to [[Pandan Reservoir]]. The college became functional in April 1981 and opened its doors to the first batch of students in 1982. In January 1985, Jurong Junior College was relocated to its current campus at Corporation Road.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jurongjc.moe.edu.sg/about/our-history|title=Our History &#124; Jurong Junior College|publisher=Jurongjc.moe.edu.sg|accessdate=21 June 2011}}</ref>
Jurong Junior College was first situated at [[West Coast, Singapore|West Coast]] Road. The college started in April 1981 and opened its doors to the first batch of students in 1982. In January 1985, Jurong Junior College was relocated to 800 Corporation Road.


Jurong Junior College was designated as the 4th Language Elective Programme (Chinese) Centre by the MOE on 9 April 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2005/pr20050409.htm|title=4th LANGUAGE ELECTIVE PROGRAMME (CHINESE) CENTRE TO BE SET UP IN 2006|publisher=Moe.gov.sg|accessdate=21 June 2011}}</ref> The Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP) aims to encourage students who have the interest in further studies in Chinese Language and Literature.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2007/pr20070904.htm|title=5th Chinese Language Elective Programme Centre at Dunman High School|date=4 September 2007|publisher=Moe.gov.sg|accessdate=21 June 2011}}</ref>
Jurong Junior College was designated as the 4th Language Elective Programme (Chinese) Centre by the MOE on 9 April 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 April 2005|title=4th LANGUAGE ELECTIVE PROGRAMME (CHINESE) CENTRE TO BE SET UP IN 2006|url=http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2005/pr20050409.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306034029/http:/www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2005/pr20050409.htm|archive-date=6 March 2012|access-date=20 February 2020}}</ref> The Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP) aimed to encourage students who were interested to further their studies in Chinese Language and Literature.<ref>{{Cite web|date=4 September 2007|title=5th CHINESE LANGUAGE ELECTIVE PROGRAMME CENTRE AT DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL|url=http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2007/pr20070904.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110920234334/http:/www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2007/pr20070904.htm|archive-date=20 September 2011|access-date=20 February 2020}}</ref>

JJC celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2016, with an enrolment of about 1660 students (as of 2011), and a staff strength of about 170 which includes 20 non-teaching staff.


=== Merger ===
=== Merger ===
On 20 April 2017, it was announced that JJC would merge with [[Pioneer Junior College]] (PJC), with the merged school located at the current site of PJC, with the new name as '''Jurong Pioneer Junior College''', which is a combination of the two schools' names. JJC's current principal, Dr Hang Kim Hoo, will be the principal of Jurong Pioneer Junior College.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/merged-junior-colleges-jcs-new-names-9851338|title=MOE announces names of merged junior colleges|publisher=Channel NewsAsia|access-date=11 January 2018}}</ref> The merger was in view of the declining cohort sizes since 2014, which was attributed to the fall in Singapore's birth rate. As a result of the merger, JJC would stop taking in students from 2018 to minimise the need for students to physically relocated to the new site.<ref>[http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/anderson-serangoon-jcs-among-8-junior-colleges-to-merge/3690100.html]</ref>
On 20 April 2017, the Ministry of Education announced the merger of several junior colleges including that of JJC which was to merge with [[Pioneer Junior College]] (PJC). The merged school will be located at the site of PJC. In 2018 it was announced that the merged JC will retain the original names of both schools - [[Jurong Pioneer Junior College]]. The merger was in view of the declining cohort sizes since 2014, which was attributed to the fall in Singapore's birth rate.


==Principals==
==Principals==
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!Years served
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| Hang Kim Hoo<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2015/10/moe-appoints-62-principals-in-2015.php|title=Ministry of Education Appoints 62 Principals in 2015|publisher=Moe.gov.sg|accessdate=30 December 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112130610/http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2015/10/moe-appoints-62-principals-in-2015.php|archive-date=12 January 2016}}</ref>
| Koh Beng Thiam
|2019–Present
|1982–1986
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| V. Govindarrasu
|1987–1993
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| Ching Ah Kim
|1994–2002
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| Koh Yong Chiah
|2005–2010
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| Hang Kim Hoo<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2015/10/moe-appoints-62-principals-in-2015.php|title=Ministry of Education Appoints 62 Principals in 2015|publisher=Moe.gov.sg|accessdate=30 December 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112130610/http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2015/10/moe-appoints-62-principals-in-2015.php|archivedate=12 January 2016|df=}}</ref>
|2016–2019
|}
|}

==Identity and culture==
===House system===
There are four Houses under JJC House System, each named after athletes who have competed in various events:
* Bannister, named after [[Roger Bannister]] (1929–2018), who ran the first sub-four-minute mile.
* Owens, named after [[Jesse Owens]] (1913–1980), who won four gold medals at the [[1936 Summer Olympics]].
* Bikila, named after [[Abebe Bikila]] (1932–1973), who won the marathon at the [[1960 Summer Olympics]] in Rome while running barefoot.
* Rono, named after [[Henry Rono]] (born 1952), who set the world record for the 5000 metres in 1978 and 1981.

Students are allocated a house according to their civics classes. Competition among the Houses previously took place during the annual Sports Meet, which was held until 2015.{{Citation needed|date=April 2017}}

===College crest===
The circular shape of the crest represents continuous improvement and lifelong learning, reinforcing the spirit of excellence, dynamism and wholeness in all individuals. The circle, which represents the individual, stands on concentric arcs that represent Discipline and Motivation, which in turn come together in a bold, strong arc signifying Innovation and Enterprise. These strengths provide the momentum for the individual to succeed in the global economy and contribute to the community. It is coloured green, which represents life, vibrancy, energy and growth.


===Uniform===
===Uniform===
The full college uniform consisted of beige shirts and trousers for boys, and beige blouses and skirts for girls.
The full college uniform consists of beige shirts and trousers for boys, and beige blouses and skirts for girls. It is worn on non-CCA days (Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays), as well as during examination days. During CCA days (Wednesdays and Fridays) and consultation days, students can opt to wear half uniform, which consists of the college T-shirt belonging to each of the four houses, and school pants or skirt. Students wear a black tie every Monday. During official events, students don black blazers, white long-sleeved shirts and black ties.


=== Local music heritage===
=== Local music heritage===
Jurong Junior College was widely regarded as the cradle for ''[[Xinyao]]'' ''(Chinese:新谣)'', a genre of songs originated in the 1980s that is unique to Singapore, and having a strong cultural background and influence in Singapore's music scene.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/jurong-jc-where-everyone-could-lean-each-other|title=JC MERGERS: At down to earth Jurong JC, a cradle for diverse talents|website=''todayonline.com''|access-date=27 November 2017}}</ref> Famous ''Xinyao'' bands that were formed in Jurong Junior College include Subway Xinyao band (地下铁新谣小组), which is known for their performance "Night at the Subway" (夜在地下铁) from 1983 to the 1990s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://navalants.blogspot.sg/2012/09/xinyao.html|title=与新谣邂逅：唱过的同一首歌（Xinyao）|website=navalants.blogspot.sg|access-date=27 November 2017}}</ref> Its main singers include local celebrity [[Eric Moo]], who was a student at Jurong Junior College in the 1980s.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/fukan/others/story20170308-733264|title=立才与裕初音乐分享 新谣再次邂逅播种校园|date=8 March 2017|work=联合早报网|access-date=27 November 2017}}</ref> Today, Jurong Junior College continues to inspire youths into the music culture unique to Singapore through its programmes, including organising the National Schools Xinyao Singing and Song Writing Competition (or "星空下 – 全国新谣创作比赛").<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/national-xinyao-contest-seeks-to-breathe-new-life-into-the-genre|title=National xinyao contest seeks to breathe new life into the genre|last=hermesauto|date=6 April 2016|work=The Straits Times|access-date=27 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://xinyao.zaobao.com/2017/|title=《新空下》新谣比赛2017|website=《新空下》新谣比赛2017|access-date=27 November 2017}}</ref>
Jurong Junior College was widely regarded as the cradle for [[Xinyao]] (Chinese:新谣), a genre of songs originated in the 1980s that is unique to Singapore, and which have had a strong influence in Singapore's music scene.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://navalants.blogspot.com/2012/09/xinyao.html|title=与新谣邂逅：唱过的同一首歌（Xinyao）|date=28 September 2012|access-date=20 February 2020}}</ref> Famous Xinyao bands that were formed in Jurong Junior College include Subway Xinyao band (地下铁新谣小组), who were known for their song "Night at the Subway" (夜在地下铁) from 1983 to the 1990s.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/fukan/others/story20170308-733264|title=立才与裕初音乐分享 新谣再次邂逅播种校园|date=8 March 2017|work=联合早报|access-date=20 February 2020}}</ref> Its main singers include local celebrity [[Eric Moo]], who was a student at Jurong Junior College in the 1980s.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 June 2011|title=Eric Moo skipped classes and exams to sing|url=http://www.edvantage.com.sg/edvantage/photos/395652/Eric_Moo.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321073946/http:/www.edvantage.com.sg/edvantage/photos/395652/Eric_Moo.html|archive-date=2012-03-21|access-date=20 February 2020|website=Edvantage}}</ref>


==Campus==
==Campus==
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Physical Fitness Circuit with 12 stations. To add on, the rooftop of the PD block is equipped with [[zip-line]] (or often termed "flying fox") and abseiling facilities.
Physical Fitness Circuit with 12 stations. To add on, the rooftop of the PD block is equipped with [[zip-line]] (or often termed "flying fox") and abseiling facilities.


The college houses an art room and science laborotary blocks. A [[photonics]] laborotary allows students to conduct research.
The college houses an art room and science laboratory blocks. A [[photonics]] laboratory allows students to conduct research.


==Academic programmes==
==Academic programmes==
The college offers a two-year pre-university course leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level Examination. In accordance with the revised 'A' Level curriculum from 2006 as specified by the MOE, students could offer either three H2 and one H1 content-based subjects or four H2 subjects, in addition to General Paper, Mother Tongue (MT) and Project Work. Project Work is a compulsory subject at JC1 level. Students who scored a grade of at least D7 for Higher Mother Tongue at Ordinary level have the option of being exempted for MT at Advanced level, as they are considered to have fulfilled the H1 MT Language requirement.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www3.moe.edu.sg/cpdd/alevel2006/experience/sub_comb.htm |title=Ministry of Education Singapore: New 'A' Level Curriculum 2006 |publisher=.moe.edu.sg |date=22 February 2008 |accessdate=21 June 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706005501/http://www3.moe.edu.sg/cpdd/alevel2006/experience/sub_comb.htm |archivedate=6 July 2011 |df= }}</ref>
The college offers a two-year pre-university course leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level Examination. In accordance with the revised 'A' Level curriculum from 2006 as specified by the MOE, students could offer either three H2 and one H1 content-based subjects or four H2 subjects, in addition to General Paper, Mother Tongue (MT) and Project Work. Project Work is a compulsory subject at JC1 level. Students who scored a grade of at least D7 for Higher Mother Tongue at Ordinary level have the option of being exempted for MT at Advanced level, as they are considered to have fulfilled the H1 MT Language requirement.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www3.moe.edu.sg/cpdd/alevel2006/experience/sub_comb.htm |title=Ministry of Education Singapore: New 'A' Level Curriculum 2006 |publisher=.moe.edu.sg |date=22 February 2008 |accessdate=21 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706005501/http://www3.moe.edu.sg/cpdd/alevel2006/experience/sub_comb.htm |archive-date=6 July 2011 }}</ref>


The subject combinations offered at JJC are classified as 3 main types:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jurongjc.moe.edu.sg/academic-programme/subject-combinations |title=Subject Combinations &#124; Jurong Junior College |publisher=Jurongjc.moe.edu.sg |accessdate=21 June 2011}}</ref>
The subject combinations offered at JJC are classified as 3 main types:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jurongjc.moe.edu.sg/academic-programme/subject-combinations |title=Subject Combinations &#124; Jurong Junior College |publisher=Jurongjc.moe.edu.sg |accessdate=21 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003173225/http://www.jurongjc.moe.edu.sg/academic-programme/subject-combinations |archive-date=3 October 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


*Science
*Science
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*Language Elective Programme (either science or arts)
*Language Elective Programme (either science or arts)


The school also conduct workshops as prescribed by the national curriculum.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lee|first1=Pearl|title=Hwa Chong: Workshop staff 'ineffective'|url=http://education.asiaone.com/content/hwa-chong-workshop-staff-ineffective?r=mjZxgS2jvlKwK1UHw1hBDoC1x8oo4zZA7p1ov6I-Xso|archive-url=https://archive.is/20141010052531/http://education.asiaone.com/content/hwa-chong-workshop-staff-ineffective?r=mjZxgS2jvlKwK1UHw1hBDoC1x8oo4zZA7p1ov6I-Xso|dead-url=yes|archive-date=10 October 2014|accessdate=10 October 2014|work=My Paper}}</ref>
The school also conduct workshops as prescribed by the national curriculum.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lee|first1=Pearl|title=Hwa Chong: Workshop staff 'ineffective'|url=http://education.asiaone.com/content/hwa-chong-workshop-staff-ineffective?r=mjZxgS2jvlKwK1UHw1hBDoC1x8oo4zZA7p1ov6I-Xso|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141010052531/http://education.asiaone.com/content/hwa-chong-workshop-staff-ineffective?r=mjZxgS2jvlKwK1UHw1hBDoC1x8oo4zZA7p1ov6I-Xso|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 October 2014|accessdate=10 October 2014|work=My Paper}}</ref>


=== Language Elective Programme ===
=== Language Elective Programme ===
Jurong Junior College offers the Chinese Language Elective Programme (or 语特) since 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2005/pr20050409.htm|title=4th LANGUAGE ELECTIVE PROGRAMME (CHINESE) CENTRE TO BE SET UP IN 2006|website=moe.gov.sg|access-date=12 December 2016|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014061324/https://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2005/pr20050409.htm|archivedate=14 October 2016|df=}}</ref>
Jurong Junior College offers the Chinese Language Elective Programme (or 语特) since 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2005/pr20050409.htm|title=4th LANGUAGE ELECTIVE PROGRAMME (CHINESE) CENTRE TO BE SET UP IN 2006|website=moe.gov.sg|access-date=12 December 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014061324/https://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2005/pr20050409.htm|archive-date=14 October 2016}}</ref>


Students are required to undertake H2 Chinese Language and Literature and a Chinese Language related subject to be eligible for the programme.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/programmes/elective-programmes/files/information-sheet.pdf|title=Information Sheet on the Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP)|date=11 January 2008|website=moe.edu.sg|publisher=Ministry of Education, Singapore|access-date=21 October 2016}}</ref> As with other institutions offering the CLEP, students under the programme enjoys two bonus points in their admission to Jurong Junior College. Singaporean students are elegible for the two-year Chinese Language Elective Scholarship offered by the [[Ministry of Education (Singapore)|Ministry of Education]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/programmes/elective-programmes/files/information-sheet.pdf|title=Information Sheet on the Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP)|date=17 November 2016|website=Ministry of Education, Singapore|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021201452/https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/programmes/elective-programmes/files/information-sheet.pdf|archive-date=2016-10-21|dead-url=yes|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>
Students are required to undertake H2 Chinese Language and Literature and a Chinese Language related subject to be eligible for the programme.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/programmes/elective-programmes/files/information-sheet.pdf|title=Information Sheet on the Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP)|date=11 January 2008|website=moe.edu.sg|publisher=Ministry of Education, Singapore|access-date=21 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021201452/https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/programmes/elective-programmes/files/information-sheet.pdf|archive-date=21 October 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> As with other institutions offering the CLEP, students under the programme enjoys two bonus points in their admission to Jurong Junior College. Singaporean students are eligible for the two-year Chinese Language Elective Scholarship offered by the [[Ministry of Education (Singapore)|Ministry of Education]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/programmes/elective-programmes/files/information-sheet.pdf|title=Information Sheet on the Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP)|date=17 November 2016|website=Ministry of Education, Singapore|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021201452/https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/programmes/elective-programmes/files/information-sheet.pdf|archive-date=2016-10-21|url-status=dead|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Eric Moo]] – Singer
* [[Eric Moo]] – Singer<ref>[http://tnp.sg/printfriendly/0,4139,243841,00.html ]{{dead link|date=June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edvantage.com.sg/edvantage/photos/395652/Eric_Moo.html |title=Eric Moo skipped classes and exams to sing |publisher=Edvantage |date=2 June 2011 |accessdate=21 June 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321073946/http://www.edvantage.com.sg/edvantage/photos/395652/Eric_Moo.html |archivedate=21 March 2012 |df= }}</ref>
* [[Pornsak Prajakwit|Pornsak]] – Host<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asiaone.com/News/Education/Story/A1Story20090327-131606.html |title=I was a teen rebel |publisher=Asiaone.com |date=29 March 2009 |accessdate=21 June 2011}}</ref>
* [[Pornsak Prajakwit|Pornsak]] – Host<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asiaone.com/News/Education/Story/A1Story20090327-131606.html |title=I was a teen rebel |publisher=Asiaone.com |date=29 March 2009 |accessdate=21 June 2011}}</ref>
* [[Pritam Singh]] – Politician, Member of Parliament for [[Aljunied GRC]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wp.sg/wpge/candidates/pritam-singh-2/ |title=Pritam Singh : Towards A First World Parliament |publisher=Wp.sg |accessdate=21 June 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110626121923/http://wp.sg/wpge/candidates/pritam-singh-2/ |archivedate=26 June 2011 |df= }}</ref>
* [[Pritam Singh (Singaporean politician)|Pritam Singh]] – Politician, [[Leader of the Opposition (Singapore)|Leader of the Opposition]], Member of Parliament for [[Aljunied GRC]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wp.sg/wpge/candidates/pritam-singh-2/ |title=Pritam Singh : Towards A First World Parliament |publisher=Wp.sg |accessdate=21 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110626121923/http://wp.sg/wpge/candidates/pritam-singh-2/ |archive-date=26 June 2011 }}</ref>
* [[Desmond Tan]] – Actor
* [[Desmond Tan (actor)|Desmond Tan]] – Actor
* [[Ang Hin Kee]] – Politician, Member of Parliament for [[Ang Mo Kio GRC]]
* [[Ang Hin Kee]] – Politician, Member of Parliament for [[Ang Mo Kio GRC]]
* [[Yaw Shin Leong]] – Former Member of Parliament for [[Hougang SMC]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wp.sg/wpge/candidates/yaw-shin-leong-2/ |title=Yaw Shin Leong : Towards A First World Parliament |publisher=Wp.sg |accessdate=21 June 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110624152132/http://wp.sg/wpge/candidates/yaw-shin-leong-2/ |archivedate=24 June 2011 |df= }}</ref>
* [[Yaw Shin Leong]] – Former Member of Parliament for [[Hougang SMC]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wp.sg/wpge/candidates/yaw-shin-leong-2/ |title=Yaw Shin Leong : Towards A First World Parliament |publisher=Wp.sg |accessdate=21 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110624152132/http://wp.sg/wpge/candidates/yaw-shin-leong-2/ |archive-date=24 June 2011 }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Reflist|2}}


==External links==
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*[http://www.jurongjc.moe.edu.sg Official website]


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Jurong Junior College
裕廊初级学院
Maktab Rendah Jurong
Location
Map
800 Corporation Road
Singapore 649809
Jurong West, Singapore
Information
TypeGovernment
MottoPlus Ultra
(Latin for "Further Beyond")
Established1981
Closed2019
SessionSingle
School code0703
PrincipalDr Hang Kim Hoo
EnrolmentApprox. 1,650
Colour(s) Brown   Green 
Websitejurongjc.moe.edu.sg

Jurong Junior College (JJC) was a junior college located in Jurong West, Singapore. It was the ninth junior college to be established by the Ministry of Education of Singapore.

History

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Jurong Junior College was first situated at West Coast Road. The college started in April 1981 and opened its doors to the first batch of students in 1982. In January 1985, Jurong Junior College was relocated to 800 Corporation Road.

Jurong Junior College was designated as the 4th Language Elective Programme (Chinese) Centre by the MOE on 9 April 2005.[1] The Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP) aimed to encourage students who were interested to further their studies in Chinese Language and Literature.[2]

Merger

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On 20 April 2017, the Ministry of Education announced the merger of several junior colleges including that of JJC which was to merge with Pioneer Junior College (PJC). The merged school will be located at the site of PJC. In 2018 it was announced that the merged JC will retain the original names of both schools - Jurong Pioneer Junior College. The merger was in view of the declining cohort sizes since 2014, which was attributed to the fall in Singapore's birth rate.

Principals

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Name Years served
Hang Kim Hoo[3] 2019–Present

Uniform

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The full college uniform consisted of beige shirts and trousers for boys, and beige blouses and skirts for girls.

Local music heritage

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Jurong Junior College was widely regarded as the cradle for Xinyao (Chinese:新谣), a genre of songs originated in the 1980s that is unique to Singapore, and which have had a strong influence in Singapore's music scene.[4] Famous Xinyao bands that were formed in Jurong Junior College include Subway Xinyao band (地下铁新谣小组), who were known for their song "Night at the Subway" (夜在地下铁) from 1983 to the 1990s.[5] Its main singers include local celebrity Eric Moo, who was a student at Jurong Junior College in the 1980s.[6]

Campus

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The synthetic field (viewed from the 4th storey of the PD Block)
The stadium with a seating capacity of 1,500. The exterior of LT5 is seen at the left of the background
The classroom block

The premise of Jurong Junior College comprises 16 blocks. Some of the facilities include a 3-storey classroom block, a 2-storey library, computer laboratories, lecture theatres and a multi-purpose hall, all of which are air-conditioned. The college has five lecture theatres, with the 600-seater Lecture Theatre 5 (LT5) being the largest. Also, there is a 4-storey People Development (PD) block which houses various special rooms for the Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP), Racial Integration Programme and some CCAs such as Chinese Orchestra. The Leaders Network and Students' Council Room are at level 2, and the computer laboratories, with three labs in total and one Gambling lab, are at level 4.

The college has sport facilities such as a stadium holding a synthetic football field and a 400-metre 8-lane track with provision for field events and steeplechase. The stadium has a seating capacity of 1500. Sports and games facilities include four badminton courts in the college hall, table tennis facilities, two tennis courts, four multi-purpose courts for basketball, volleyball and netball, two squash courts as well as a semi-underground rifle range with ten targets. Apart from a gymnasium, there is an outdoor rock climbing wall and Physical Fitness Circuit with 12 stations. To add on, the rooftop of the PD block is equipped with zip-line (or often termed "flying fox") and abseiling facilities.

The college houses an art room and science laboratory blocks. A photonics laboratory allows students to conduct research.

Academic programmes

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The college offers a two-year pre-university course leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level Examination. In accordance with the revised 'A' Level curriculum from 2006 as specified by the MOE, students could offer either three H2 and one H1 content-based subjects or four H2 subjects, in addition to General Paper, Mother Tongue (MT) and Project Work. Project Work is a compulsory subject at JC1 level. Students who scored a grade of at least D7 for Higher Mother Tongue at Ordinary level have the option of being exempted for MT at Advanced level, as they are considered to have fulfilled the H1 MT Language requirement.[7]

The subject combinations offered at JJC are classified as 3 main types:[8]

  • Science
  • Arts
  • Language Elective Programme (either science or arts)

The school also conduct workshops as prescribed by the national curriculum.[9]

Language Elective Programme

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Jurong Junior College offers the Chinese Language Elective Programme (or 语特) since 2006.[10]

Students are required to undertake H2 Chinese Language and Literature and a Chinese Language related subject to be eligible for the programme.[11] As with other institutions offering the CLEP, students under the programme enjoys two bonus points in their admission to Jurong Junior College. Singaporean students are eligible for the two-year Chinese Language Elective Scholarship offered by the Ministry of Education.[12]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "4th LANGUAGE ELECTIVE PROGRAMME (CHINESE) CENTRE TO BE SET UP IN 2006". 9 April 2005. Archived from the original on 6 March 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  2. ^ "5th CHINESE LANGUAGE ELECTIVE PROGRAMME CENTRE AT DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL". 4 September 2007. Archived from the original on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  3. ^ "Ministry of Education Appoints 62 Principals in 2015". Moe.gov.sg. Archived from the original on 12 January 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  4. ^ "与新谣邂逅：唱过的同一首歌（Xinyao）". 28 September 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  5. ^ "立才与裕初音乐分享 新谣再次邂逅播种校园". 联合早报. 8 March 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Eric Moo skipped classes and exams to sing". Edvantage. 2 June 2011. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  7. ^ "Ministry of Education Singapore: New 'A' Level Curriculum 2006". .moe.edu.sg. 22 February 2008. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  8. ^ "Subject Combinations | Jurong Junior College". Jurongjc.moe.edu.sg. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  9. ^ Lee, Pearl. "Hwa Chong: Workshop staff 'ineffective'". My Paper. Archived from the original on 10 October 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  10. ^ "4th LANGUAGE ELECTIVE PROGRAMME (CHINESE) CENTRE TO BE SET UP IN 2006". moe.gov.sg. Archived from the original on 14 October 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Information Sheet on the Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP)" (PDF). moe.edu.sg. Ministry of Education, Singapore. 11 January 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 October 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  12. ^ "Information Sheet on the Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP)" (PDF). Ministry of Education, Singapore. 17 November 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 October 2016. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  13. ^ "I was a teen rebel". Asiaone.com. 29 March 2009. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  14. ^ "Pritam Singh : Towards A First World Parliament". Wp.sg. Archived from the original on 26 June 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  15. ^ "Yaw Shin Leong : Towards A First World Parliament". Wp.sg. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
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