Yishun Junior College

Yishun Junior College
义顺初级学院
Maktab Rendah Yishun
Address
Ave 4 Yishun Street,
Singapore 768675
Yishun, Singapore
Coordinates 1°21′28″N 103°58′25″W / 1.357885°N 103.973497°W / 1.357885; -103.973497Coordinates: 1°21′28″N 103°58′25″W / 1.357885°N 103.973497°W / 1.357885; -103.973497
Information
Type Government
Motto Florescat Concordia
(Let Harmony Abound)
Established December 1986
Opened 28 May 1988
Closed 2019
Session Single-session
School code 0708
Principal Mrs Edelweis Neo
Enrolment 1200+
Houses Admiralty, Canberra, Peirce, Rodney, Seletar
Colour(s)             
White, Maroon, Blue
Song Florescat Concordia
Vision The choice college of leaders with passion and integrity
Mission To nurture righteous leaders, responsible global citizens who pursue excellence in all endeavours
Website yishunjc.moe.edu.sg

Yishun Junior College (YJC) was one of the 18 junior colleges in Singapore, offering two-year pre-university programmes for students who graduate from secondary schools after the General Certificate of Education 'Ordinary' Level Examination. The two-year A Level programme prepares students for education in local or foreign universities. It will be merging with Innova Junior College in 2019, with operations being run in Yishun Junior College. The new college name will be Yishun Innova Junior College.

Yishun Junior College was listed as one of the top-ten value added junior colleges in 2005 and 2006, and attained the gold academic value-added award for three consecutive years between 2007 and 2009.[1][2][3][4]

History

Early years

Yishun Junior College started operations in January 1986, and was initially housed on the same premises as Yishun Secondary School and Yishun Town Secondary School, while its permanent campus was being built.[5]

The campus was completed in December 1986[6] and was officially declared open by Parliamentary Secretary for Education Tang Guan Seng on 28 May 1988.[7]

The land where the college stands was once a fruit orchard and fish pond. The architectural design of the college blends, in the words of the architect Meng Ta-Cheng, "today's technology and yesterday's traditions" within a rustic setting.[8]

The college has undergone many enhancements and improvement works in 2016 including refurbishment of toilets, replacement of fans, and renovation of computer labs, much to the delight of staff and students. Some other renovation works include replacement of air-conditioners in the auditorium and lecture theatres, replacement of the sound system in the school hall, and replacement of all doors, lecture chairs and the running track. Repainting was completed in the first term of 2017 giving the college an elegant new look.[9]

Merger with Innova Junior College

On 20 April 2017, it was announced that YJC would merge with Innova Junior College, with the merged school located at the current site of YJC.[10] This was in view of the declining cohort sizes since 2014, which was attributed to the fall in Singapore's birth rate.

The Class of 2018 will be the last graduating batch of Yishun Junior College students, thus 2019 will be the year that Yishun Junior College ceases operations.

On 11 January 2018, it was announced that the new college would be named Yishun Innova Junior College, with Innova Junior College's principal Mr Michael De Silva being Principal Designate.

The merged JC is committed to developing digital literacies and life skills for creative expression and innovation in the 21st century workplace. The Makers’ Academy (MA) CCA is a niche CCA that empowers students with more specialised new media, coding and innovation skills that are increasingly valued in various tech and non-tech professional fields. Students will choose to receive training in one of the four areas and build a strong portfolio for university admission. There are also opportunities for like-minded students to initiate projects that involve a range of media skills.[11]

Maker's Academy CCA

· Digital Photography (including photo editing)

· Digital Filmmaking (directing, storyboarding, video-editing etc.)

· Mobile App Design (programming/coding, app making, game making etc.)

· Arduino Making (programming/coding, robotics, micro-controllers)

Principal

Name of PrincipalYears Served
Francis Wu1986–1992
Mohd Bin Said1993–1997
Choy Say Chin1998–2001
Ng-Gan Lay Choon2002–2007
Koh Teck Siew 2008–2015
Edelweis Neo2016–2018

GP-Humanities Experience

Global Perspectives Symposium – An Orientation of the Mind

Started in 2011 and helmed by the English Language department, the Global Perspectives Symposium (GPS) is the college's signature platform aligned to the Ministry of Education's vision for students to be future ready. It introduces JC1 students to the depth and rigour of study at the ‘Advanced’ level by providing them the opportunity to engage in dialogue with industry, civic and educational experts.

Symposium Highlights:

  1. Keynote Address by a highly respected professional who will present his thoughts on the year’s theme.
  2. Panel Discussion that features speakers from different walks of life, providing a platform for students to hear and engage in dialogue with a spectrum of opinions.
  3. Critical Inquiry Seminars which engage students by getting them to explore and probe the multi-faceted viewpoints that are offered to clarify a situation.
  4. Learning Journeys to leading organisations that allow students to engage and interact with experts in different fields and gain a good understanding of how these organisations work.

Humanities @ YJC

Humanities @ YJC is a two-year programme that immerses students offering Humanities subjects in experiential learning opportunities that deepen their critical thinking and passion for their subjects. There are multiple platforms to be engaged students in real-world experiences which heighten their understanding and appreciation for the Humanities, its role in the world today and value-add to the academic experience at the junior college level.

Programme Highlights:

  1. Talks/seminars and external competitions such as guest lectures by academia from local universities and competitions that offer challenging platforms for applying learning.
  2. Collaboration with museums for leadership opportunities, such as the college-organized Art Trail, and other training and leadership experiences for Arts Council ambassadors.
  3. Learning journeys and overseas immersion opportunities, for example Geography fieldtrip to Kuantan and local sites in Singapore to enhance the study of geographical investigation, and cultural immersion and experiential learning journey to Vietnam.

Talent Development Programme (TDP)[12]

YJC's Talent Development Programme holistically develops and nurtures YJCians with high academic ability into global-ready leaders that exhibit 21st century competencies.

The 2-year programme is built upon a foundation programme which all selected students undergo and three focus pillars from which students can select enriching activities to enhance their learning.

The foundation programme aims to enhance students’ self-awareness and self-management through activities such as one-to-one mentoring, personal profiling programme.

Students are given opportunities in three different areas of focus and achieve exposure to at least one opportunity within each pillar upon completion of the programme.

For Pillar 1 – Leadership in Service and/or Academics, students can build up their leadership skills through either: (a) Service to the school or (b) Contributions to the academic community. For Pillar 2 – Global Awareness & Perspective, students can look forward to a myriad of seminars, workshops and enrichment activities which aim to broaden their global perspectives and deepen their global awareness. Last but not least, for Pillar 3 – Active Citizenship, students will understand and learn to be active contributors to their immediate and broader communities.

Students in TDP can look forward to a developmental roadmap build upon the college’s RaDiAL character development framework and a holistic education in YJC.

Co-Curricular Activities

Yishun Junior College made sporting history in 1989 when its rugby team, formed a year before, finished runner-up to Saint Andrew's Junior College in the national school tournament. In the following year, Yishun Junior College was crowned champion by beating Raffles Junior College in the final.

The debate team of 1989 beat Hwa Chong Junior College and National Junior College in earlier rounds, moving to defeat Catholic Junior College in the finals.

Its clubs and societies have secured awards in the Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging 2011.[13]

The CCAs are categorised into 3 groups.[14]

  • Makers' Academy
    • Photography and Filmography (Formally known as Club Media)
    • App Development Unit
    • Makers' Unit (Entrepreneurship Club)
  • Visual and Performing Arts Group
    • Chinese Cultural Society (including Chinese Drama)
    • Chinese Orchestra
    • Dance Club (Modern Dance w.e.f 2018)
    • English LDDS (Drama & Debate)
    • Guitar Ensemble
    • Indian Cultural Society (including Indian Dance)
    • Malay Cultural Society (including Malay Dance)
    • Symphonic Band
    • YJC Chorale
    • Art Club
    • Musician's Club (w.e.f 2018)
  • Clubs and Societies
    • Club Media (Forming Maker's Academy w.e.f 2018)
    • Club UniAid (Merging with Outdoor Activities Club w.e.f 2018)
    • English LDDS (Drama & Debate)
    • Entrepreneurship Club (Forming Maker's Academy w.e.f 2018)
    • Strategy Club
    • Interact Club
    • Library Council
    • Outdoor Activities Club
  • Physical Sports
    • Air Weapons
    • Badminton
    • Basketball
    • Floorball
    • Football
    • Modular Sports (Frisbee w.e.f 2018)
    • Netball
    • Squash
    • Table Tennis
    • Tenpin Bowling
    • Tennis
    • Track & Field
    • Volleyball
    • Wushu

Leadership (RaDiAL)

The RaDiAL Leadership Development Structure (RLDS), reviewed in 2016, encapsulates the leadership training and experiential learning opportunities for YJC students. All students will have a place in one of the twelve groups[15]

Higher Hierarchy

  • Student's Council (Student Leaders)
  • House Committee (Student Leaders)
    • Admiralty (Red)
    • Canberra (Yellow)
    • Peirce (Orange)
    • Rodney (Blue)
    • Seletar (Green)
  • CCA EXCO
  • Class Leaders Committee

Lower Hierarchy

  • VIA Ambassadors
  • National Education Ambassadors
  • Environmental Ambassadors
  • Cyberwellness Ambassadors
  • Aesthetics Ambassadors
  • Science Council
  • Physical Education Council
  • MTL Council
  • Math Council
  • Humanities Council
  • Economics Council
  • English Language Council

Subjects offered

Mathematics & Sciences subjects
Abbreviation Content Subject
MA (H1 or H2) Mathematics
CH (H1 or H2) Chemistry
PH (H1 or H2) Physics
BI (H1 or H2) Biology
Arts & Humanities subjects
Abbreviation Content Subject Abbreviation Content Subject
EN (H1 or H2) Literature in English CLL (H2 only) Chinese Language & Literature
EC (H1 or H2) Economics MLL (H2 only) Malay Language & Literature
GE (H1 or H2) Geography TLL (H2 only) Tamil Language & Literature
HT (H1 or H2) History CSC (H2 only) China Studies in Chinese
CSE (H1 or H2) China Studies in English GSC (H1 only) General Studies in Chinese
Art (H1 or H2) Art
Mother Tongue (exempted only for students with D7 or better in their GCE O-Level Higher Mother Tongue)
Abbreviation Subject
CL (H1) Chinese Language
ML (H1) Malay Language
TL (H1) Tamil Language
CLB Chinese Language B
MLB Malay Language B
TLB Tamil Language B

Annual Events held in YJC

King of The Streets – An inter-house competition held for the JC1 students.

King of The Arena – An inter-house competition held for the JC2 students.

Arts Fusion – A performing arts showcase event.

Awards

SAA (Aesthetics): 2008 – 2014

This award is given to a college that has obtained a gold or silver award in the same two areas for two consecutive Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Central Judging competitions and has at least one in four students in aesthetic CCAs. In YJC, song dance and music are prominent CCAs. Besides participation in SYF competitions, the college also has Arts Fusion events to showcase our performing arts groups' talents.

Character Development Award: 2008 – 2015

The award is an affirmation that the college has the right elements in place to nurture good citizens with the right social and leadership skills. We have fulfilled evaluation criteria such as leadership, vision and commitment, whole-school processes and a culture of care, and shared responsibility. This award is testimony that we are on course to fulfill our college mission of nurturing righteous leaders and responsible global citizens.

CHERISH Award (Bronze): 2010 – 2014

This award ( CHampioning fforts Resulting in Improved School Health) acknowledges the college’s successful effort in bringing together holistic health promotion programmes for students’ and staff’s well-being. Healthy bodies and minds make for positive results in teaching and learning.

PARTNERS Award (Merit): 2008 – 2015

This biennial PARTNERS ( PARents, Teachers and NEighbourhood Resources and Synergy) award was inaugurated in 2002 to recognise schools’ efforts in promoting and strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders in education. The college shares this award with our parents and community and looks forward to more opportunities and working together for the betterment of all.

National Education Award (Development Award): 2011 – 2015

National Education (NE) is an important part of the education process. It aims to develop in our young the instinct for survival, national cohesion and confidence in our future. NE provides the knowledge, experience and tools for our young to know and understand Singapore, acquire a well-founded confidence about the Singaporean way of life, and critically think about how they can shape Singapore’s future.

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Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) 2014 – 2016

2014 2015 2016
Art – Category C ? ? Recognition
Band – Concert Accomplishment Accomplishment Accomplishment
Dance – Indian Accomplishment Accomplishment Accomplishment
Dance – International Accomplishment Distinction Distinction
Dance – Malay Distinction Distinction Distinction
Drama – Chinese Accomplishment Distinction ?
Drama – English Accomplishment Accomplishment Accomplishment
Ensemble – Guitar Accomplishment Accomplishment Accomplishment
Orchestra – Chinese Accomplishment Distinction Distinction

Sports and Games competitions

2014 2015 2016
Floorball

National,Girls,'A' Div

 1st 3rd 1st

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_Arch_History.asp?yr=2006&sid=0708&sSL=J&snm=YISHUN+JUNIOR+COLLEGE
  2. ↑ http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_Arch_History.asp?yr=2008&sid=0708&sSL=J&snm=YISHUN+JUNIOR+COLLEGE
  3. ↑ http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_Arch_History.asp?yr=2007&sid=0708&sSL=J&snm=YISHUN+JUNIOR+COLLEGE
  4. ↑ http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_Arch_History.asp?yr=2009&sid=0708&sSL=J&snm=YISHUN+JUNIOR+COLLEGE
  5. ↑ Tan, June (3 January 1986). "Three schools in Yishun share same premises". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 25 December 2017 – via NewspaperSG.
  6. ↑ "JCs to have air-con rooms for staff". The Straits Times. Singapore. 9 December 1986. Retrieved 25 December 2017 – via NewspaperSG.
  7. ↑ "Praise for Yishun JC's pioneer spirit". The Straits Times. Singapore. 7 June 1988. Retrieved 25 December 2017 – via NewspaperSG.
  8. ↑ "yishunjc.moe.edu.sg/about-yjc/college-history". yishunjc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  9. ↑ "yishunjc.moe.edu.sg/about-yjc/principals-message". yishunjc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  10. ↑
  11. ↑ "yishunjc.moe.edu.sg/student-admission/direct-admission". yishunjc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  12. ↑ "yishunjc.moe.edu.sg/life-in-yjc/our-special-programmes/talent-development-programme-tdp". yishunjc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  13. ↑ http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_Arch_History.asp?yr=2011&sid=0708&sSL=J&snm=YISHUN+JUNIOR+COLLEGE
  14. ↑ "yishunjc.moe.edu.sg/life-in-yjc/co-curricular-activities". yishunjc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  15. ↑ "yishunjc.moe.edu.sg/character-n-citizenship-education/student-leadership-n-development/radial-leadership-development-structure". yishunjc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  16. ↑ "yishunjc.moe.edu.sg/about-yjc/achievements/college-awards". yishunjc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
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