Anderson Junior College
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| Motto | Non Mihi Solum (Not for Myself Alone) |
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| Established | 1984 |
| Type | Government, Single |
| Principal | Susan Leong (Ms.) |
| School code | 0705 |
| Colours | Blue, Yellow. |
| Locale | Ang Mo Kio, Singapore |
| Enrollment | approx. 1,650 |
| Website | [1] |
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Anderson Junior College (AJC) is a junior college in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore. The college, established in 1984, is a ten-minute stroll from Yio Chu Kang MRT station and is well-served by buses. Today, AJC has positioned herself as the leading neighbourhood college. She has consistently been ranked first among the other junior colleges in Singapore, based on the academic performance in the Cambridge A-Level Examination. There are a total of 17 junior colleges in Singapore.
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[edit] History
AJC was the 11th junior college to be established in Singapore, receiving its first batch of students in 1984. The college has achieved much in the areas of academic, sports, arts and culture over the years. The school is currently the recipient of the following 3 awards: Singapore Quality Class, People Developer Singapore, Cherish Award 2005 (Silver) MOE School Distinction Award, MOE Sustained Achievement Award for Aesthetics and MOE Best Practice Award (Teaching and Learning). The college celebrated its 22nd anniversary in 2006.
Located in the heart of Ang Mo Kio, Anderson Junior College has come a long way since her establishment in 1984. The college is just a 3-minute stroll from Yio Chu Kang MRT station and is well-served by a network of buses. Today, AJC has positioned herself as the leading neighbourhood college. She has consistently been ranked sixth among the other junior colleges in Singapore, based on the academic performance in the Singapore-Cambridge A-Level Examination.
Its student enrollment is drawn from among the top 10-15% of secondary schools, comprising of students from diverse social and financial backgrounds. Given the location of the college, a large proportion of students come from neighbourhood schools in the central region, such as Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Yishun and Hougang.
[edit] College 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.
[edit] College motto
The college motto, Non Mihi Solum, is a Latin expression meaning 'not for myself alone'. It was chosen because the college believes that Singapore will develop into a nation of excellence if each person regards it as his duty to reach his full potential, not only for himself, but for others as well. The college believes that, if every individual considers others in his actions, he will become not only self-disciplined and responsible but also respectful and caring.
[edit] College anthem
We tread the path of knowledge
Bearing yellow flame of light
With minds keen and spirits burning
Ascending to greater heights
Chorus:
Non mihi solum
The sweet light of charity
Non mihi solum
The richness of humanity
We'll stand with loving hearts
Knowing joy of give and care
With grateful thoughts to all who give
Returning all and more we'll share
Chorus
United we stand bold
Drinking wisdom ages bestowed
All worthy tasks we execute with grace
We cherish the best in human race
Chorus
[edit] College Uniform
It consists of a grey shirt with navy blue pants for boys and grey shirt with a navy blue skirt for girls. College crest is to be worn on the left collar of shirt. Tie is to be worn on Wednesdays. Blazers are only worn on special occasions. PE attire includes a blue-yellow shirt with black shorts bearing the school name.
[edit] Co-curricular activities
[edit] Sports & games
Air Rifle, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Chess Club, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Squash, Table-Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball
Bowling was introduced very recently even though the potential for winning any competition is considered quite bleak. Bowling as such has not been introduced in a major way in many other junior colleges.
[edit] Performing groups
Chinese LDDS, StAJeWorks, Tamil LDDS, Malay LDDS, Choir, Dance Society, Lion Dance & Wushu, Chinese Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Guitar Ensemble, Harmonica Club
[edit] Interest groups
Audio Visual Aids Club, First-Aid Club, Interact Club, Library & Media Resource, Students' Council, AJ Enterprise, Photographic Society, Visual Arts Club, Astronomy Club, Current Affairs, Publications, cXtreme(Computer Club), Project Eureka, Outdoor Activities Club(ODAC), Debating & Oratorical Society.
[edit] Elementz
Elementz, a Science and Technology Centre is set up to serve all the schools in the North Zone, Singapore (including four JCs), on the basis of pooled resources and wireless networking. It has initiated linkages with Science-related institutions and worked in partnership with industry and the community. It aims to nurture inquiring minds for creativity and innovation in science.
[edit] External links
| edit |  Pre-University Centres and Post-Secondary Institutes in Singapore |
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| Pre-universities | Anderson JC (AJC) • Anglo-Chinese JC (ACJC) • Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (ACS-I) • Catholic JC (CJC) • Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) • Innova JC (IJC) • Jurong JC (JJC) • Meridian JC (MJC) • Millennia Institute (MI) • Nanyang JC (NYJC) • National JC (NJC) • Pioneer JC (PJC) • Raffles JC (RJC) • St. Andrew's JC (SAJC) • Serangoon JC (SRJC) • Tampines JC (TPJC) • Temasek JC (TJC) • Victoria JC (VJC) • Yishun JC (YJC) | |
| Polytechnics | Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) • Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) • Republic Polytechnic (RP) • Singapore Polytechnic (SP) • Temasek Polytechnic (TP) | |
| ITE Colleges | ITE College East (ITE CE-SM) • ITE College West (ITE CW) • ITE College Central (ITE CC) |
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