Anderson Serangoon Junior College
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| Anderson Junior College 安德逊初级学院 Maktab Rendah Anderson | |
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4500 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6, Singapore 569843 | |
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| Type | Government Co-educational |
| Motto | Non Mihi Solum ((Not for Myself Alone)) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Session | Single |
| School code | 0705 |
| Principal | Ms. Tay Lai Ling[1] |
| Enrolment | Approx. 1,650 |
| Colour(s) | Yellow Blue |
| Vision | "Passionate Learners, Adventurous Thinkers, Caring Leaders" |
| Mission | "To mould men and women of Purpose and Character" |
| Website | www |
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Anderson Junior College (AJC) is a junior college established in 1984 and located in Yio Chu Kang, Singapore, offering two-year pre-university courses leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level examinations. Anderson Junior College has been affirmed as one of the leading junior colleges in Singapore for value-added academic performances.[2]
History
Anderson Junior College was the 11th junior college to be established in Singapore and received its first batch of students in 1984. It celebrates its anniversary on the 5th of April each year.[citation needed] The Anderson Junior College Hostel was planned and construction commenced in 2009. The hostel was opened in 2012.[3][4]
Presently, AJC has more than 160 teaching staff, including 10 Heads of Department, and approximately 20 non-teaching staff. Courses operate over a two-year period.[5]
Merger
On 20 April 2017, it was announced that AJC would merge with Serangoon Junior College, with the merged school located at the current site of AJC.[6] The merged school was named as Anderson Serangoon Junior College, which is a combination of the two schools' names, from 2019. The current SRJC principal, Mr Manogaran Suppiah will be the new principal.[7]
Principal
| Name of Principal | Years Served |
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| Lee Fong Seng | 1984-1988 |
| Rebecca Mok | 1988-1992 |
| Tan Teng Wah | 1992-2001 |
| Tan Tiek Kwee | 2001-2006[8] |
| Susan Leong | 2006-2011 |
| Lee Seng Hai | 2011-2015[9] |
| Tay Lai Ling | 2016–Present |
Identity and culture
Crest
The college crest is formed from the initials of the College. The letter A, in the form of a yellow flame, symbolises the vitality and youthful aspirations of the students. The dark blue letters, J and C, supporting the flame, symbolise college support for the individual in his efforts to realise his ambition. The four circles at the base depict racial harmony, highlighting the college motto.[citation needed]
The crest was designed by Mr. Heng Eng Hwa in 1984.[citation needed]
Motto
The college motto is Non Mihi Solum, which is Latin for Not for Myself Alone.[10]
House system
For competitive intra-school events, the school population is divided into five houses:
- Jaguar(Red)
- Panther(Yellow)
- Puma(Green)
- Cheetah(Grey)
- Cougar(Blue)
The House Committee is in charge of each house, with each house having at The House Captain and the Vice-Captain. The house committee is made up of student councillors.[citation needed]
Campus
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Anderson Junior College Hostel
The Anderson Junior College Hostel was opened in 2012, providing accommodation for scholars in AJC as well as those from Nanyang Junior College, Anderson Secondary School, Nan Chiau High School and Catholic High School.
Academic information
Anderson Junior College offers both Arts and Science courses that leads up to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level examinations.
Co-curricular activities (CCA)
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Notable alumni
- He Ying Ying: Actress, Mediacorp
- Naomi Tan Ming Ai: Gold medalist national sailor, 1998 Asian Games[12]
- Jasmine Ser: Olympian (Shooting), 2012 Summer Olympics
- Tay Kexin: Singer-song writer, younger sister of Tay Kewei
External links
- Official website
- Anderson Junior College Integrated Virtual Learning Environment (IVLE)
- Anderson Junior College Information & Communication Portal (ajinc)
- AJC Alumni Association
References
- ^ http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2015/10/08/annex-a-aacp-2015.pdf[permanent dead link]
- ^ Here are the junior college cut-off points entry scores for 2016 | Mothership.sg
- ^ "life as an asean scholar: Living in Singapore". 8 November 2016. Archived from the original on 8 November 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "A Tribute to Mrs Tay". Anderson Junior College Alumni Association. 18 October 2014. Archived from the original on 9 November 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Stricter rules on JC transfers
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- ^ "MOE announces names of merged junior colleges". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ "Anderson Junior College Kiss pic gets Digged!". 25 July 2007. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "NEW STEWARD AT THE HELM". Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Lin, Rongxiang. "Non Mihi Solum". Linrx-Again. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "These". Retrieved 8 January 2013.
- ^ "SPEECH BY MR THARMAN SHANMUGARATNAM, ACTING MINISTER FOR EDUCATION, AT THE AJC 20TH ANNIVERSARY - HOMECOMING DINNER OF ANDERSON JUNIOR COLLEGE AT SUNTEC BALLROOM ON SATURDAY, 24 JULY 2004 AT 7.30 PM". Retrieved 7 March 2016.