* Eunoia JC (EJC)

[sushi88]

jtoh:

sushi88:

[quote=\"jtoh\"]No wonder it's taking the school so long to come up with a name for the JC. It really isn't easy and you have to satisfy the wants of three different parties. Not easy at all.

Has the school sought the feedback of the 3 parties for naming the JC yet? :?

I'm sure the committee has considered it. The principals and representatives of the three schools meet on a regular basis to decide on curriculum and admin issues.[/quote]Oic. If they have met regularly, does it mean the 3-party committee decided the Mt Sinai site too? It would be good to know if they have conducted all the site visits around the vicinity before confirming on Mt Sinai.

I was nearly going to suggest that if all things fail to speed up SJI's completion date, perhaps the parents and students(or reps) can suggest to MOE to go for site visits of all the possible holding sites around the area of Bishan to decide which is the holding site majority will favour and for what duration. If I remember correctly, SJI is vacating Bishan ITE by mid 2017. So if they do not mind a 6 mth-interim-interim site and then move to Bishan ITE after 6 mths, then they may be willing to put up with some inconveniences for 6 months...rather than travel to Mt Sinai for 2 years.

Just a thought and suggestion only for their consideration. MOE may have their reasons not to agree...but can explore if it is feasible.

[sinoboy]

jetsetter:

Nebbermind:

[quote=\"jetsetter\"]
\"Let's go BJ\" :siam:

That would not be right for me too!!

Going back to the naming conventions of govt JCs over the past few years, it's not impossible they might call it Bishan JC!

I hope it's not, cos Bishan's nothing to do with the 3 feeder schs' heritage at all. Affected parents : please VETO against \"Bishan JC\", and \"Sin Ming\" and \"Bright Hill\" and \"Marymount\" too.

How about have something frenchy since 2 out of 3 have French Founders. So can consider something atas like Collège du Parc or L'Institut du Jardin? :rotflmao: Sounds like some spa salon or Michelin-starred restaurant in Bishan!

Trinity Junior College sounds very prestigious, like Trinity College in Cambridge. But I dunno if the new govt JC is gonna be secular and whether there'd be a Chapel in the compound and it'd continue to provide \"time off\" for students to go for cathechism? Unlikely right?

Tripartite Junior College will make it sound like a school grooming kids to form unions to go on strikes!

Becheras Barre Song Lim JC?

Edward Nicholas Song Lim JC?

Maybe Mont Marie JC?[/quote]Please support Singapore themes or something that sounds grand and noble but secular in nature. Support Merdeka Institution as a show of respect to our founding fathers.

[sushi88]

sinoboy:

Please support Singapore themes or something that sounds grand and noble but secular in nature. Support Merdeka Institution as a show of respect to our founding fathers.

While the meaning of Merdeka is independent and free, it also carries the meaning of freed slaves. It would be too controversial to use it to name the JC once there is such double meaning.

[phtthp]

jetsetter:

How about have something frenchy since 2 out of 3 have French Founders. So can consider something atas like Collège du Parc or L'Institut du Jardin? :rotflmao: Sounds like some spa salon or Michelin-starred restaurant in Bishan!

Trinity Junior College sounds very prestigious, like Trinity College in Cambridge. But I dunno if the new govt JC is gonna be secular and whether there'd be a Chapel in the compound and it'd continue to provide \"time off\" for students to go for cathechism? Unlikely right?

Tripartite Junior College will make it sound like a school grooming kids to form unions to go on strikes!

Becheras Barre Song Lim JC?

Edward Nicholas Song Lim JC?

Maybe Mont Marie JC?

got boys from Catholic High Secondary, in this IP JC.

the rest of the names are ok, except this Marie, Maria, Mary, or whatever, sound so convent like. Unless this new JC comprise only ladies from the 2 schools : St Nicholas and SCGS, only


actually, \"Trinity\" is a very nice name, sounds very grand too.
after all, is 3 Secondary schools coming together, to form one united IP JC. \"Trinity\" means 3, come together.
only thing is afraid that some people may find it sound more like a Theological Bible college, wait people think the pupils study here in this IP JC, is to become pastors, after \"A\" level graduation. Otherwise, \"Trinity\" Institution sounds great.

btw, what are some of the top league universities in UK / England or US ?
maybe just name after one of them, add the word \"Institution\" behind
example (just to brainstorm, pls contribute your valuable ideas too) :
- Leeds Institution
- Kent Institution
- Oxford Institution
- Cambridge Institution
- etc

[lee_yl]

sushi88:

I was nearly going to suggest that if all things fail to speed up SJI's completion date, perhaps the parents and students(or reps) can suggest to MOE to go for site visits of all the possible holding sites around the area of Bishan to decide which is the holding site majority will favour and for what duration.

If MOE is serious about getting an interim site within the Bishan-AMK area so as to live up to its earlier commitment, given the govt resources, it should be doable.

Alternatively, why not assist in expediting SJI's renovations to have it completed by end-2016.

[phtthp]

lee_yl:

sushi88:

I was nearly going to suggest that if all things fail to speed up SJI's completion date, perhaps the parents and students(or reps) can suggest to MOE to go for site visits of all the possible holding sites around the area of Bishan to decide which is the holding site majority will favour and for what duration.

If MOE is serious about getting an interim site within the Bishan-AMK area so as to live up to its earlier commitment, given the govt resources, it should be doable.

Alternatively, why not assist in expediting SJI's renovations to have it completed by end-2016.

good idea, since SJI is the bottle neck obstacle holding up, affecting all the IP students here

[jetsetter]

sushi88:

sinoboy:

Please support Singapore themes or something that sounds grand and noble but secular in nature. Support Merdeka Institution as a show of respect to our founding fathers.

While the meaning of Merdeka is independent and free, it also carries the meaning of freed slaves. It would be too controversial to use it to name the JC once there is such double meaning.

I agree with sushi88 and pirated.

Yes, Merdeka Institution sounds very majestic and noble as we recollect all historic milestones leading to SG50 now. (But the JC naming ceremony ain't going to happen this year right?).

But like pirated pointed out last night, it harks back to our 2 tumultuous years of merger with the Federation of Malaya.

1. There's a reason why the name \"Merdeka Bridge\" has been quietly downplayed as \"Nicoll Hway\" in road signages and street directories in recent decades. It is synonymous with the independence movement and self-governance from the British, nothing to do with post-1965 SG independence.

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That you keep hearing this \"Merdeka\" chant during the recent national mourning period doesn't mean it 'sits well', politically speaking I could be wrong though.

2. What's important is the final name that will be reflected on the student's School Leaving Cert and resume.

The word \"Merdeka\" might give overseas universities the impression that the student hails from Malaysia or even Indonesia. In Malaysia, they celebrate Merdeka Day (National Day) to commemorate their independence of the Federation of Malaya from the United Kingdom.

And many public places and awards bear the word \"Merdeka\" in Malaysia, incl the stadium and some centres/schools.

[lee_yl]

1).La Nouvelle Ecole,

2).La Nouvelle Lycée,
3).College by The Park…

Give a name that sounds classy and forward lah.

[sinoboy]

phtthp:

jetsetter:

How about have something frenchy since 2 out of 3 have French Founders. So can consider something atas like Collège du Parc or L'Institut du Jardin? :rotflmao: Sounds like some spa salon or Michelin-starred restaurant in Bishan!

Trinity Junior College sounds very prestigious, like Trinity College in Cambridge. But I dunno if the new govt JC is gonna be secular and whether there'd be a Chapel in the compound and it'd continue to provide \"time off\" for students to go for cathechism? Unlikely right?

Tripartite Junior College will make it sound like a school grooming kids to form unions to go on strikes!

Becheras Barre Song Lim JC?

Edward Nicholas Song Lim JC?

Maybe Mont Marie JC?

got boys from Catholic High Secondary, in this IP JC.

the rest of the names are ok, except this Marie, Maria, Mary, or whatever, sound so convent like. Unless this new JC comprise only ladies from the 2 schools : St Nicholas and SCGS, only


actually, \"Trinity\" is a very nice name, sounds very grand too.
after all, is 3 Secondary schools coming together, to form one united IP JC. \"Trinity\" means 3, come together.
only thing is afraid that some people may find it sound more like a Theological Bible college, wait people think the pupils study here in this IP JC, is to become pastors, after \"A\" level graduation. Otherwise, \"Trinity\" Institution sounds great.

btw, what are some of the top league universities in UK / England or US ?
maybe just name after one of them, add the word \"Institution\" behind
example (just to brainstorm, pls contribute your valuable ideas too) :
- Leeds Institution
- Kent Institution
- Oxford Institution
- Cambridge Institution
- etc

US ones: Havard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford...

Instead of Stanford Institution use Stamford Institution? Also part of Sir Stamford Raffles's name, I'm sure parents will love it. It will put the name on par with the other premier JC.

[lee_yl]

phtthp:

lee_yl:

[quote=\"sushi88\"]
I was nearly going to suggest that if all things fail to speed up SJI's completion date, perhaps the parents and students(or reps) can suggest to MOE to go for site visits of all the possible holding sites around the area of Bishan to decide which is the holding site majority will favour and for what duration.

If MOE is serious about getting an interim site within the Bishan-AMK area so as to live up to its earlier commitment, given the govt resources, it should be doable.


Alternatively, why not assist in expediting SJI's renovations to have it completed by end-2016.

good idea,p,since SJI is the bottle neck obstacle holding u affecting all the IP students here[/quote]
You are right! If SJI can return the ITE Bishan site by end-2016, the parents will be in a happier mood attending the dialogue.