National Junior College (Junior High)
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lebookworm:
Hello! Thank you very much for your sharing haha, I'm definitely considering nj haha. I heard your principal can be quite fierce! :P. Are you from junior high/ secondary, or which year? :). Anyway it's always nice to see people liking their school, and hopefully I'll join you & everyone else soon!
Hello! I live in the Serangoon area too!
Contrary to popular belief, NJ is not a boring school. I love NJ, just like one loves his family. NJ IS family, as a matter of fact. However, we do not have elitism. We love anyone and everyone. In NJ, there will be a lot of interaction opportunities across the levels as well and both the juniors and seniors are really close! (We juniors are always sad to see the seniors go after their A levels) School life is really vibrant to me as there are lots of activities going on and lots of things to discover! Trust me, you'll be outgoing when you come to NJ! Our Orientation will open you up and soon you will be chatting away like there's no tomorrow.
As for the academics side, I'm not too sure about the JC curriculum, but the tutorial notes are a lot less thicker than in HCI or RI(JC). As for the teachers, it really depends as we both have very strict teachers as well as very kind and encouraging teachers, but both kinds want you to do well.
For the CCA side, NJC is legendary for its strong canoeing team. However, I'm not too sure for the rest.
I hope you find this useful and that you will come to NJ! We welcome you with open arms!
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Neus048:
Grats on the good scoreHi everyone I'm new here!
Just received my O level results yesterday, have a raw L1R5 of 6, 4 after bonus points. I visited NJ's open house, the facilities and everything seems really nice but didn't manage to visit the CCAs :(. Anyway, could anyone share about their experiences at NJC (It's known for being a boring school, is that true or just a silly stereotype?) and the academic aspect/ teachers! :). I have a friend who claimed that the better teachers have been picked up by other schools? I'm not very outgoing so I'm ok with a more 'boring'/ 'quiet' school, but how is the school life like?
Also, if this helps, I'm currently undecided between VJC and NJC. :). I live in Serangoon area so the travelling time for both is about the same. Thank you! Have been in NJ for a couple of years, personally my experience have been good so far! I know there's a typical stereotype of NJ being a mugger school, but in fact i don't really find it that way. The seniors that i know (I'm in Junior High) from Senior High are mostly spontaneous and very active. School events are generally nice and we can be pretty hyped up too (; There are bound to be some muggers in every school i guess though. The teachers here are relatively nice But i guess it's really subjective cuz there are good and 'bad' teachers in every school too. Some of my really nice teachers have transferred to other schools (that's pretty true :stompfeet: ) but there are still other nice ones left I do have a few teachers who are very friendly and treat us students like friends. They are very caring and very willing to share with us their own experiences. I think CCA would play a big role in school, but most of the CCAs here are good and friendly i guess. Don't go for a CCA for it's achievements i'd say, go for your passion (; For me myself, I joined my CCA since Sec1 and I'm really close to my seniors :hugs: I've seen several batches graduate and leave the school but we're still close and sometimes they will come back to visit while we train
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I believe that the OGLs and especially the Orientation Organising Committee would be very heartened to hear that your daughter had a great time!I'm really excited and grateful as I am your dd's OGL!
As an OGL, this is the best part as we OGLs are there to create the best experience and memories possible for them to take throughout their 6 years here.
Since you have given reflections about your daughter's experience, I shall give mine!
Being an OGL is not easy. There are classes I have to miss, I have to take care of a goup of 16 children, and I will have to carry the responsibility to make sure that Orientation runs smoothly and the Orientees have a good time. But this is part and parcel of being an OGL. We OGLs applied to have fun, because we loved our Orientation, and we want our juniors to love theirs too.
While there were many ups and downs when taking care of my OG(they could be very uncooperative at times and that really tested my patience), I really enjoyed taking care of them. I loved being their second parent. It was an absolute joy taking them as they made Orientation lively and joyful, and they were always enthusiastic, always ready and hyped up for whatever activities we had.
I know that my OG was really bonded together and in such a short period of time, we have become so close. To my dear Orientees: I know that separation from these guys are hard. But in time, you will make even more friends and you will love your class and your teachers. But do keep in contact with your old friends too! It will come in handy for Boarding! I hope you guys have an awesome time in NJ, and remember to wave to me if you see me!
Lastly, always keep in mind your Orientation theme: SOAR: Believe you can and you will. I'll miss you guys!
(To those considering NJ: NJ is great! Orientation will be one of the best experiences you've had! There'll be lots of fun in NJ!)[/quote]
Hi Lebookworm.... As an OGL, u hv indeed achieve creating strong memories that will last 6 yrs and more!! Now I hv a better understanding of what an OGL does, initially I was under the impression that the teachers were handling the orientees, dd did mention OG bt I didnt bother to dwell further till the last nite after I fetched dd.. she was sobbing in the car, I asked whether she got \"booted\" out of NJ or something bad happened, it took a while before she said I miss my OG and added that some dance performed by the OGs left her in an emotional state, she was very touched... well i did comfort her and told her shes still in the college but she mentioned tat the OGs are her seniors so I assume sch timing will be different n chances of meeting up is slim. :sad: told her she cn become an OG one day since she love orientation...Im kind of touched reading yr post too and truly understand the hardwork, sacrifice and most importantly the dedication that u gave to the oriantees.
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Neus048:
I'm from JH3!
Hello! Thank you very much for your sharing haha, I'm definitely considering nj haha. I heard your principal can be quite fierce! :P. Are you from junior high/ secondary, or which year? :). Anyway it's always nice to see people liking their school, and hopefully I'll join you & everyone else soon!lebookworm:
Hello! I live in the Serangoon area too!
Contrary to popular belief, NJ is not a boring school. I love NJ, just like one loves his family. NJ IS family, as a matter of fact. However, we do not have elitism. We love anyone and everyone. In NJ, there will be a lot of interaction opportunities across the levels as well and both the juniors and seniors are really close! (We juniors are always sad to see the seniors go after their A levels) School life is really vibrant to me as there are lots of activities going on and lots of things to discover! Trust me, you'll be outgoing when you come to NJ! Our Orientation will open you up and soon you will be chatting away like there's no tomorrow.
As for the academics side, I'm not too sure about the JC curriculum, but the tutorial notes are a lot less thicker than in HCI or RI(JC). As for the teachers, it really depends as we both have very strict teachers as well as very kind and encouraging teachers, but both kinds want you to do well.
For the CCA side, NJC is legendary for its strong canoeing team. However, I'm not too sure for the rest.
I hope you find this useful and that you will come to NJ! We welcome you with open arms! Yay I hope to see you donning the grey uniform too!
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My DD is considering of DSA into NJC. She is P6 this year. Can anyone share all about the DSA? What to prepare? What the sch is looking at? Or anyone who had gone thru the DSA can share his/her experience?
TIA -
May I know which text book do you used for sec 1 Maths? Thanks.
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mummy so kiasu:
May I know which text book do you used for sec 1 Maths? Thanks.
If I'm not wrong it should be Mathematics Matters 1&2. However, we do not refer to the textbooks at all except for doing our homework, where the homework questions are from the book. -
Lock:
Hello!My DD is considering of DSA into NJC. She is P6 this year. Can anyone share all about the DSA? What to prepare? What the sch is looking at? Or anyone who had gone thru the DSA can share his/her experience?
TIA
I believe that firstly, your child has to be eager and keen in going to NJ. After they have deemed you to be talented and worthy, they seek for the right attitude and spirit. One of the students in the DSA group I took care of last year had went through the entire NJ website and had already done her homework on all the facilities and programs in NJ and I was surprised at her deep understanding of her knowledge of NJC. She got in. (I was her Orientation Group Leader.) I believe that taking the initiative to understand the school as well as having a clear direction on your life is not only what NJ, but other schools look for as well in their potential students. -
Hi
can someone shed some light on the various class positions that the students can run for? DS told me there are posts for president (is it similar to class monitor?), IT champion, subject reps, NE ambassadors (?what’s that?)… but when i asked what the responsibilities were, he was just as clueless. -
Hi!I have a few questions to ask.
1.I'm a P6 student and I want to go to NJC by DSA.I'm having a difficulty choosing academics,music or sports to DSA with.I can't be choosing academics as I failed my maths last year and I know NJC standard is all As.I don't learn any music lessons and neither taking up martial arts!I'm also not in Track and Field!What should I do?What will they ask during the interview?
2.Is the compulsory boarding school rule still exists? :?:
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