“In just two years, I was involved in over 40 activities and programmes! It was an amazing range – from attending Arts Fest and STEM conferences, to organising CJC’s Open House as a student councillor.” – Galen Ang
When choosing between JC and poly, Galen Ang chose the former because he was unsure of a specific poly course to pick. He shares that at CJC, “The huge number of school programmes helped me discover my interests, and more importantly, myself.”
As a student councillor, Galen planned orientation programmes for his juniors, and leadership dialogues on how to improve the school. One of the suggestions from this dialogue – to introduce a flame mascot as part of CJC’s identity – was implemented last year. “This was a core JC memory because we made a difference. We see the mascot at school events now! I am thankful for these moments of making likeminded friends, being study buddies, and navigating school life together.”
“Through JC, I met teachers and lifelong friends who showed genuine care and support for me. I hope I’ll always have them in my life.
I struggled with my studies initially, but my teachers kept encouraging me and told me they believed in me.” – Coco Kuan
Coco Kuan had worked her way up from the Normal (Academic) to the Express stream in secondary school, and couldn’t cope with the pressures of JC initially.
With the help and motivation she received from her friends and teachers, she became more disciplined and worked harder to get better grades. She scheduled weekly consults with all her teachers, and says that they never once turned her down despite their busy schedules.
Coco eventually graduated as Arts Valedictorian in her final year.
“That was the most unexpected thing that happened to me,” she shares. “I had teachers who were really dedicated and passionate, and they went above and beyond their duty in caring for me. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them.”
“The school provided me with a lot of opportunities to explore and develop my interests.
I was initially confused when I entered JC, but the exposure that I’ve gotten through career programmes and learning journeys has given me an idea of what I want to pursue in the future.” – Kavenash s/o Manivannan
Kavenash s/o Manivannan was initially nervous about entering JC. He had switched from the Science stream in secondary school to the Arts stream in JC, and wasn’t sure how he would cope with the academic rigour.
However, his teachers found ways to make learning fun through informal history debates and geographical modelling. These helped him to grow his interest in the Humanities.
Through the school’s Education and Career Guidance, Kavenash also had the opportunity to go for career exposure events like the MINDEF Experiential Programme, which helped him discover his interest in the military. “My JC experience provided me with a lot of exposure to things that I previously had little knowledge of,” he says. “Through these opportunities, I got the chance to find out what I’m interested in, and learn more about possible career pathways. It’s helped me make a more informed choice about my future.”
