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Figure 1: A summary representation of the JJ Holistic Education Model

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Touching Hearts – Character Education•CharacterandLeadershipDevelopment

Programmes – acquisition of SASR, SDSM •CCA,NE,CIP,SELProgrammes•AestheticsandCultureAppreciation•OverseasInterestDirectedProgrammes

Engaging Minds – Intellectual Education•RevisedCurriculumFramework

(Institution Governed Programme & Interest Directed Programme)•LanguageElectiveProgramme•EntrepreneurshipProgramme•ResearchandDevelopment

Programme, etc

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BannisterOwens

Bikila

Rono

JJ’s four houses: Bannister, Rono, Owens and Bikila

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Character Development

-The JJ Way!Since 2004, JJ has been designing, planning and executing Character Development and Experiential Learning Programmes (ELP) which essentially focus on infusing students with the core governing values (Senses of Appreciation and Responsibility, Self-Discipline and Self-Motivation) highlighted in the JJ Character Development Training Framework. With the aim of developing the leadership potential and honing sound moral values in students, the Character Development program is thus built upon a series of integrated activities aimed to touch hearts before winning minds.

The college has been actively organising ELPs and Character Development camps locally that are customised for the specific learning outcomes of fostering character development and promoting the inculcation of values. Although they were originally targeted at JJ students, JJ has found it an honour and privilege to also share the

success of these specially engineered programmes with other institutions. The participants of the programmes have therefore grown to include the other schools in the West Zone ever since JJ was awarded the Outstanding Award (ODA) for Character Development in 2006 and the Centre of Excellence (COE) for Character Development in 2008. An average of 6 training camps are conducted annually. The number of schools requesting to participate in its programmes has also steadily increased to more than 20.

In view of the originality and uniqueness of its programmes as well as the synergistic partnership between JJ and its many partner schools in China and Indonesia, JJ has become one of the pioneers in organising overseas school trips that encourage interaction with foreign students. The numerous expeditions have served as niche training courses which cater to students within and beyond JJ. Such trips cover areas as

diverse as National Education, Service-Learning, Community Involvement, Leadership Training, Character and Citizenship Development and Social-Emotional Learning.

To date, JJ has established itself as a training centre for the schools in the region. Our ever-growing list of participants includes groups as diverse as the MOE Scholars section and the Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC). Schools ranging from Jurong Secondary to Hwa Chong Institution have all given positive feedback on the programmes. With an interesting array of customized training camps lined up for 2008 such as the Leadership Development and Training camps targeted at aspiring student leaders and the Overseas Experiential Learning Programmes to be conducted in Yunnan and Medan, JJ hopes to continue to contribute to schools in the area of Character Development.

EXPERIMENTIALLEARNINGPROGRAMME


The road to SASR & SDSMYunnan

At the Yunnan Nationalities Village

Classroom activity in 三十一中学 (31st Sec Sch)

Eager students in 赤鹫中学

Ice-breakers on an icy ground in 九河中学

leadership roles as they planned and organised for the trip.

It was a unique experience with the Uniform Group Leaders as it was the first time that JJcians had led students that were older than them. There was initial apprehension and tension but both organisations were able to benefit as they were able to learn from one another and be exposed to a different style of working.

As one NCC student commented, “To be a good leader, you need to be a good follower. Although it was frustrating at times as my point of view differed, I have learnt that I need to look at things with an open mind and take what is good and improve on it while incorporating how I feel in a supportive manner”.

All in all, the trip helped the students to develop their Sense of Appreciation whilst experiencing the hardships that the rural students face and, also their Sense of Responsibility while they organised and executed their plans at the various schools. They were also given the chance to expand their horizons while visiting cultural sites such as the Yunnan Nationalities Village and Lijiang Old Town where they watched a Cultural Performance entitled ‘Dynamic Yunnan’ which showcased several of the minority tribal dances and songs.

As has been the case for the past four years, last December saw JJcians embark on an 8-day Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) to Yunnan, China. They were joined by students from Yuan Ching Secondary and Chestnut Drive Secondary Schools. For the first time, student leaders from the Uniform Groups from a variety of other secondary schools also participated. This trip imparted National Education messages together with Community Involvement Projects as the group travelled to 4 different secondary schools in Yunnan to conduct social interaction programmes. This experience allowed our students to compare the educational and living standards in an elite city school, a middle ranking city school, and two poor rural schools.

The visits to the schools involved interaction between the Singapore students and China students where racial and language barriers were overcome despite there being more than 30 non-Chinese Singaporeans. Students were able to enjoy themselves and to communicate through gestures or interpreters. Through this experience, the students learnt to appreciate their homeland and have a greater sense of belonging and responsibility

This trip also allowed 26 of our JJ students to be exposed to numerous



The tail end of 2007 saw JJcians travelling to Adelaide in South Australia and Brisbane in Queensland, Australia so as to reap the innumerable benefits of subject immersion.

In Adelaide, our GP and Geography strand explored issues pertaining to; water management of the Murray-Darling Basin, varying demographic residential patterns in different settlements and challenges facing environmental conservation and management of a world heritage site.

Besides learning from lecturers at Flinders University and guides at the Naracoorte Caves, students had fun visiting locals in their homes and interviewing them. Unlike the year before, students got to experience living in different types of accommodations, from group living in a cosy bunkhouse and cabin to staying in the university hostel.

As for our Biology and Chemistry strand, students completed their experiential learning at the Moreton

Bay Research Station which is located on North Stradbroke Island just off the coast of Brisbane. The island is one of the largest sand islands in the world and provides a largely untouched natural environment suitable for environmental studies.

Whilst there, students were exposed to environmental and ecological issues and explored the science underlying these problems. They were given hands-on experience of conducting measurements in the field and analysing the data collected in the laboratory. As part of the program, the students worked on research projects based on different aspects such as the impact of human activities on the environment and different chemical analysis methods. In the end, they wrote a report on their project and gave a presentation on their findings.

Nonetheless, both programmes would not have been complete without scheduled rest and recreation activities for students to revel in before returning to Singapore.

Universities Attachment Programmes 2007

AustralianTop of the World - On Top of Mount Lofty in Adelaide

Catching water organisms at Brown Lake

Students identifying swamp organisms

Myora spring - student field trip to the mangroves



As the Chinese saying goes, “Travelling ten thousand miles is more enriching than reading ten thousand books”. Learning by experiencing a country’s culture first-hand beats reading about it.

With this philosophy in mind, the Languages Department has been organising an annual immersion project for our Chinese Language students since 2005. Last December, a total of 48 students embarked on a 10-day Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) to Chengdu and Xi’an, China. They were accompanied by six teachers, four CL tutors and two GP tutors.

The group started off with a short stop-over at Chengdu. Students visited the historic ‘Wu Hou Ci’, where they enjoyed a collection of interesting stories from the period of the Three Kingdoms. The visit to the Panda Breeding Research Centre the following day was truly an eye opening experience which allowed everyone to get “up close and personal” with adult pandas and panda cubs thus providing a great opportunity to learn all about this endangered species.

Thereafter, a short flight from Chengdu brought them to Xi’an. They were hosted by representatives of Tsinghua Technology Science Park who had prepared a comprehensive immersion programme.

The group then visited five schools, where local lecturers shared China’s history, literature, art, and culture. Not only did our students have fun interacting with the local students who put up elaborate song and dance performances for them but they were also wowed by a fascinating display of rope skipping involving multiple skipping ropes and students in complex arrays.

Besides attending formal lectures and interacting with the Chinese students, there were extensive programmes organised outside the classroom. They visited various places of interest, such as the Tang Paradise Theme Park, the Ming City Wall, the Western Han Emperor Museum and the Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors. Gazing upon relics that were thousands of years old, and listening to fascinating stories, made history really come alive for the students.

The trip not only allowed our students to gain a deeper insight into the country’s history and culture, it also made obvious the vast changes that Chinese society is facing with the rapid growth of its economy.

Of course, that was not all that our students learnt. For many of them, life in such near-freezing winter temperatures was a truly novel experience.

and Five Thousand Years of History

Everybody is happy in Xi’an

Students engaging in a calligraphy lesson

A Xi’a Chinese Cultural dance performance

Of Pandas, Terra Cotta Warriors



and Five Thousand Years of History

Xi’An was also the destination for the Economics Learning Programme.

Prior to the trip, the Economics strand established several key objectives, including promoting experiential learning through interaction with government officials, industrial personnel and locals; building the confidence of students and enhancing their competence in inter-cultural and communication skills; as well as fine-tuning their critical thinking and writing skills in Economics through visits, research and sharing sessions.

And their trip to Xi’an did not disappoint!

Through the many interactions students had with the officials closely involved in the planning and development of Xi’an, as well as the visits to the various sites, the group was given more than a passing glimpse of where this dynamic and culturally rich city is heading.

“This was a most enriching trip. From what I can see, not only can you learn about Economics, you also learn about China’s culture and history. Just one trip and I learnt a lot from different aspects. It was an eye-opener indeed!” Jasmine Haw Wan Er of 07S28 said.

In the end as both teachers and students exchanged thoughts and feelings, they were struck by how much the experience had added meaning and fulfillment, both for the teachers pedagogically, and the students in their academic learning. This allowed them to move away from seeing Economics as just another subject to pass in the examination to now gaining insight into the relevance of the subject in understanding the world around them.

We are all ready for a chilly ride on the ancient Ming City walls

All smiles in front of an artistic treescape

An enjoyable visit to the Xi’an Coca-Cola factory

Of Pandas, Terra Cotta Warriors



Whilst their other year one college mates were busy sitting for the promotional examination, 5 students on the Full Exemption Scheme participated in an educational tour to Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak, Malaysia.

The trip was organized not only to enable them to experience overseas university life but also to increase their awareness of the different courses available at university. During the 10-day programme, a wide range of activities were arranged for the students during which they attended

lectures on the various aspects of engineering, joined in a chemical pilot plant demonstration and participated in hands-on activities such as building water rockets and bridges with marshmallows and spaghetti.

Coupled with the warmth and hospitality extended by the University staff and students, the tour also served as a cultural exchange experience where the students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich native culture and interact with the local students during the lecture sessions.

Exam-free Students travel

to Sarawak

Reflections“I realize that university life is both challenging and interesting as we actually have to get used to independent learning due to the lack of close monitoring by the tutors. Moreover, grades will be focused on projects, unlike our current A-Level curriculum.”Jeffery Ong Jiewei (07S11)

“From all the lectures and lab activities, I learnt about what I would expect in some of the engineering courses. This has given me a much clearer picture of the courses which I would want to take up in university.”Tan Chuan Fu (07S13)

Our JJ educators and students at the entrance of the university

Students at the Lakut Waterfall

Teachers and students outside an Iban Longhouse

Students being given a pilot plant demonstration

STAFFDEVELOPMENT


In pursuit of the college’s mission of becoming ‘A Hub for Research and Development’ and ‘A Platform for Educational Consultancy’, JJ’s educators have continually been exposed to Teacher Work Attachments both locally and overseas with 3 of them making forays into foreign lands recently.

Mr Lawrence Koh from the Maths Department had the opportunity of teaching at the Singapore Piaget Academy, an international school in Medan, Indonesia where he was based for around two weeks in January this year.

“Just two short weeks and yet so much seemed to have been achieved with so many seeds of friendship sown”, Mr Lawrence Koh said.

“I was assigned to teach a secondary 2 class for Mathematics, a secondary 3 class for Additional Mathematics and a graduating secondary 4 class for both Additional and Elementary Mathematics. Indeed, nothing beats experiential learning, even for the teachers!”

Moving on, Mr S Jegathesan (Subject Head, Tamil & Malay Language) participated in a Workshop cum Work Attachment Programme known as “Project Chennai 07” in India/Tamil Nadu during the December holidays.

The Programme which was organized by The Singapore Tamil Teachers’ Union included school visits, learning about new classroom teaching practices and discussion with teachers on new and creative initiatives in the teaching and learning of the Tamil language.

Completing the trio was our veteran English lecturer, Tim Dore, who was attached to the Singapore National Academy (SNA) in Surubaya, Indonesia. SNA has a curriculum that is customized for the needs of Indonesians and bears several shared characteristics with the Singapore model. Mr Dore’s presence as a consultant for SNA’s plans of extending into the pre-university sector after the graduation of it’s first GCE cohort this year was therefore truly useful as he happily shared his years of experience about the workings of the A Level examinations with the school, an area in which the English department of SNA has yet to acquire experience.

His wholehearted appreciation of the trip is best captured in his own words:

“Very interesting to see how a different school in a different culture meets different challenges. Splendid hospitality. Taken out to three great dinners. Friendly and interesting colleagues. Please, can I go again?”

Attachments 2007Teacher Work

Chief Executive Miss Sophy Alim, SNA Principal Ms Chan Mee Lee & Tim Dove with future SNA graduates

Memories forged in medan

Mr Jega conducting a reading lesson with students in Chennai

Tim Dore with SNA Principal Ms Chan Mee Leen and Chief Executive Ms Sophy Alim

The Panaromic Lake Toba in Medan

EVENTS

On 28th November 2007, the annual JJ Prize-Giving Ceremony once again celebrated the diligence, passion and tenacity of our JJCians. Mr Gerald Minjoot (Chairman, College Advisory Committee), Guest-of-Honour for the event commended JJ on its unique and refreshing approaches in cultivating holistic education for its students as seen in its securing of the Outstanding Award for Character Development (West Zone), its status as the Centre of Excellence for Character Development and the existence of the Language Elective Programme Centre within the school.

As one of the highlights of the event, Mr Gerald himself was presented with the MOE School Advisory/Management

Committee Long Service Award (20 years) and

a Dedicated Service Award by JJ in appreciation of his 20 year outstanding contribution to the College Advisory Committee as Chairman (a position he has held since 1987).

Student award recipients were as follows:

Best Overall Performance (JC2)- Ang Ther Wey Jeysthur, 05S26 (also awarded Best in Physics)- Tan Jun Guan, 05S27.

Best Overall Performance (JC1)- Tok Ming Da, 07S10 (also awarded Best in General Paper).

Another proud moment came during the presentation of the JJ Outstanding Student Research Awards to young JJ aspirants for gaining the top prize at the Singapore Chemical Science Fair (SCSF) organised by the Department of Chemistry at the National University of Singapore and the first ever Gold & Bronze medals as well as the coveted Honourable Mentions at the 18th Singapore Chemistry Olympiad (SChO).

Towards the end of the ceremony, Best Overall Performance awardee, Tan Jun Guan who is currently serving as a Medical Sergeant (NSF) in the Singapore Air Force delivered a highly inspiring and engaging valediction with heart, spirit and conviction that few will forget.

Embarking On the Journey

of Excellence

“Salute’ to all award recipients for your perseverance and dauntless commitment to your pursuit of excellence!”~ Tan Jun Guan, 05S27.

It all paid off for Tok Ming Da Valediction with conviction- Tan Jun Guan

A proud Jesythur Ang Ther Wey receiving his award from Mr Minjoot

Mr Koh presenting the prestigious MOE Long Service Award to the esteemed Guest-of-Honour


EVENTS


They say the alma maters nourish more than mind. They provide the light within that illuminates the whole, making one of multitudes combined, and allowing each the passion of its soul.

With that in mind, the JJ Alumni, with the College as the co-organizer, embarked on the Herculean task of making this year’s graduation night an unforgettable one for the Class of 2007.

Held in the midst of the exotic tropical garden setting of the Amara

Sanctuary Resort at Sentosa on 27 November 2007, Glæsisvellir was graced by the Vice-Chairman of the College Alumni Commitee, Mr Stephen Leong, and attended by more then 500 staff and graduands.

Apart from the traditional Prom King and Queen segments, there were guest performances by Fantastic 4, a regionally renowned dance group, as well as our very own JJ Superstars.

With such a mesmeric blend, it was truly a night to remember.

Glæsisvellir-JJ’s Graduation Night 2007

06A3 posing for a class photo

Prom Kings and Queens

Students engaging in a toast

Students posing for photographs

EVENTS


17th October 2007 marked the birth of a significant and inaugural event - the JJ West Zone Symposium 2007, where professionals met and engaged one another in exploring innovative pedagogical approaches.

The symposium which was organised by the JJ Teacher Research Group was attended by 300 participants, consisting mainly of JJ teachers and teachers from junior colleges and West Zone secondary schools. It was conducted as part of the college’s effort to provide a common platform for professional sharing amongst educators in the West Zone, supporting them in their development as reflective educators and teacher-researchers in pursuit of pedagogical

excellence. This is in line with MOE’s directions of adopting innovative and quality pedagogical methods for engaged teaching and learning.

The theme of this symposium was ‘Education, Innovation & Research: Towards a Holistic & Engaging Teaching & Learning Experience’ and it focused mainly on ‘Innovation in Curriculum Development and Classroom Practice’.

The symposium commenced with a keynote speech by the Guest-of-Honour, Deputy Director of Schools (West), Mrs Susan Chan, followed by the presentation of research papers by the following educators from secondary schools, JJ and tertiary institutions.

Jurong Junior CollegeWest Zone

Symposium 2007

Deputy Director of Schools (West), Mrs Susan Chan giving an opening brief

Education, Innovation & Research: Towards a Holistic & Engaging Teaching & Learning Experience

EVENTS


The stimulating and engaging panel discussion entitled “Hello Innovation, Meet Perspiration”, led by Mr Victor Lim Fei, JJ LH/General Paper, was undeniably the highlight of the symposium. The panel speakers included prominent figures, such as Professor Isaac V Kerlow, Dean of School of Art, Design and Media, NTU, Asst. Professor Ng Pak Tee, Policy & Management Studies, NIE and Mdm Shirley Yeo Geok Lian, Master Teacher (West), Greenridge Secondary School.

Paper Presentations1. Promoting Science Process Skills and the Relevance of Science through Alive! Programme Presenters: Grace Teo, Charlene Seah, Jessie Sim & Karine Nai School: Clementi Town Secondary School

2. Whiteboarding in the Mathematics Classroom Presenter: Tan Kuo Cheng School: Nanyang Girls’ High School

3. The Geography Pedagogical Framework Presenters: Melanie Lum Kit Kuan & Mandy Cheng School: Jurong Junior College

4. Assessment for Thinking Presenter: Prof Agnes Chang Shook Cheong (NIE) & Leong Kai Wah Cedric (CPDD, MOE)

5. Second Life in Education Presenter: Preetam Rai, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

The successful conclusion of the West Zone Symposium highlighted the great potential of sharing pedagogical and learning methodologies across the broad spectrum of schools and educators in the West Zone cluster. By tapping the experience and expertise of both paper presenters, panel speakers and fellow educators, JJ hopes that the participants will be able not only to understand but hopefully to implement the findings and methodologies espoused in the various action research papers in their own classrooms.

Dr Ng Pak Tee engaging the audience during the panel discussion

JJ’s Mr Chan has a query

Mr Tan Kuo Cheng from Nanyang Girls’ High School

Mr Wangyal posing a question to our panelists

EVENTS


Rooftalk sessions are organised by the Teacher Research Group (TRG) committee with the intent of providing educators with a channel where professional knowledge sharing takes place over cups of coffee and tea. Lively themes for each Rooftalk session often ensue from spontaneous teachers.

For instance, ‘Mega RoofTalk by the Fantastic 4’ was successfully conducted by our teachers who spoke on various areas such as their work attachment to other education institutions, Information Technology Research in Mathematics, tips for Humanities Student Research Projects as well as their experiences in leading students on Overseas ELP trips.

JJ’s Rooftalk

Besides these, our school counsellor, Mr Steven Wu, was also invited to share with teachers on how to communicate effectively with parents and students. The ‘Dore-tor’s Clinic’, which was led by our witty GP teacher, Mr Tim Dore, was conducted to assist teachers to improve their English grammar skills.

The desire to enhance the exchange of ideas is also evident in the committee’s effort to bring professional speakers from external organisations to share their expertise and knowledge, thus widening the scope of communication and knowledge-building in the college community.

Sharing on Information Technology Researchin Mathematics

Title Description“What’s Brewing Up There?” Do-It-Yourself cooking session with the most basic ingredients for the coming

festive season and a demonstration of the traditional Chinese tea brewing.

Action Research Workshop A workshop to guide teachers on how to conduct “action research”.

Anger & Stress Management A session to guide teachers to effectively manage their work or personal issues like stress and anger.

“6-in-1” Teachers from various departments to share pedagogical strategies on engaged learning.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of our upcoming sessions for the first term of year 2008.

Sharing on Humanities Student Research Group Projects

Sharing on OELP trips

Sharing on Teacher Work Attachments

EVENTS


a simple affair for each class, it was made more meaningful as the whole school took part in this event at the same time - symbolising wishes for better luck not only for the class, but for the school as well!

With such an energetic start, we can certainly expect good fortune to shine on one and all in this Year of the Rat!

Celebrations 2008Chinese New Year

Clean Away! Our non-chinese friends helping out too! Teachers getting their hands dirty together too!

Even the non-chinese students got into the celebratory mood as all were tasked to work together to spruce up the school for the event. Students and teachers alike were seen fervently cleaning classroom as well as the rest of the school.

Apart from that, using various decorations, the J2 students took charge of decorating the classrooms to the theme of ‘Reunion’, while the J1 students were tasked with coming up with the decorations for the rest of the school using the traditional art of paper cutting.

The environment was of utmost concern as students were encouraged to use as much recycled material as possible.

On the day of the celebrations, our students were in for a treat when they got to ‘Lao Yu Sheng’ together with their teachers! Although it was

新年快乐

JJ ushered in 2008 by celebrating Chinese New Year with a new attitude.

Gone were the old traditions of having a one-day affair; deciding that more time was needed to get students in the mood for the Chinese New Year. Bannister House - managing House for this event - decided to have students get into the mood by treating the school as if it were their home!

07S09 The Most Environmentally Friendly

Lion Dance Performance Chinese New Year wishes for Mr Koh!

Orientation 2008

[I’m] Possible

All eyes on me please…

Students rejoicing with gusto…

Voices unite- JC2 OGL’s, Mr Chua Ren Cheng and J1 campers

Supporting, Caring, Appreciating

JJ spirit

During the PAE Orientation 2008, JJ housed some 700 campers and 130 orientation group leaders (OGLs) over 3 days and 2 nights. The camp’s theme, “[I’m] Possible” played on the idea that attitude was the determining factor in transforming impossibilities into possibilities. Its objective was to impress the value of possessing a positive attitude upon new students and it also aimed to familiarize new students with the JJ culture and imbue them with the JJ spirit so that they could appreciate the school’s core governing values.

Undergoing a series of purposeful games and enriching activities fostered a sense of camaraderie

amongst the J1 students while

they formed social bonds with one

another and with their OGLs. It was

also heartening that many alumni

members returned to contribute in

various ways as their dedication and

commitment to JJ truly exemplified

the JJ spirit and they served as

positive role models for the J1

students and OGLs to emulate.

Remarkably, alumni members from as

far back as 1998 came back just to

participate in the Homecoming Games

which are now going to be held on

the first Saturday of each year so as

to provide JJ alumni with a platform

for maintaining the friendships

forged during their JC life.

EVENTS


EVENTS


Some of the orientation banners made by our student leaders

Wet, but still marching… We’re all set!

Preparing to win

STUDENTDEVELOPMENT

We welcome the following teachers/staff who have joined us.

1. Ms Loy Wei Kiin (SSD)

2. Mr Jason Yuen (Science Department)

3. Ms Caroline Heng Wei Ling

(English Department)

4. Ms Regina Koh Yang Gek (AM2)

Welcome

Farewell

800 Corporation Road Singapore 649809 Tel: +65 6562 4611 Fax: +65 6562 4505 Email: [email protected] Website: www.jurongjc.moe.edu.sg

A team of 7 students represented the college at the 19th Singapore Chemistry Olympiad (SChO) which was held at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Science Faculty in November last year.

Together with over a hundred other brilliant minds, the participants demonstrated their intellectual prowess and knowledge of chemistry in an intensive four-hour long theoretical test.

Another achievement @

Chemistry Olympiad!

JJ takes this opportunity to thank these teachers and wishes them well in their future endeavours.

1. Mr Toh Wee Beng (VP/Admin)

2. Ms Lang Fuiying (Maths Dept)

3. Mr Joshua Seah (Humanities Dept)

4. Ms Matilda Pereira (English Dept)

5. Ms Ho Yiling (Maths Dept)

6. Mrs Rita Ong (Science Dept)

7. Ms Lee Hui Siam (Humanities Dept)

8. Mr Tan Choo Kee Joseph (CnT Dept)

9. Mrs Leong-Chew Tyng Heuy (Maths Dept)

10. Ms Jennifer Lim (AMI)

During the December holidays, 13 students became instant roving reporters when they undertook an internship at Tamil Murasu.

Their assignments involved story choice, interviewing sources, drafting, editing and creating the end product. It was the first time that Tamil Murasu had many students for internship from a particular school.

The students had a holiday well spent, experiencing the real world of journalism.

Internship for JC1 StudentsTamil Murasu

Ting Ting receiving her Chemistry Olympiad medal and certificate from VP(Edun) Mrs Wang

ACHIEVEMENT

One of our sterling chemists, Chen Ting Ting of 07S09, managed to secure a spot in the final practical round, where the finalists put their experimental skills to the test at the NUS Chemistry Department Analytical Teaching Laboratory. To her credit, she was awarded a Bronze medal for her effort and performance. It is also an acknowledgement of her ability that she was invited to be part of the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) training team, in which 4 out of 28 students will eventually be selected to represent Singapore at the 40th IChO 2008, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary, in July this year.

“Just the mention of the event seems intimidating but suc-cess is achievable. Definitely, further effort will be required; much more interesting con-cepts to learn, more geniuses to meet.”However, regardless of the outcome, it will definitely be an enriching experience for Ting Ting!

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