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Junior college

Back to school for Lions coach Gavin Lee, who shares lessons at Victoria JC

Lions head coach Gavin Lee (maroon top) and winger Glenn Kweh (dark blue top) taking a wefie with student Clarence Kuan during an engagement session at Victoria Junior College on Feb 23, 2026.
Lions head coach Gavin Lee (maroon top) and winger Glenn Kweh (dark blue top) taking a wefie with student Clarence Kuan during an engagement session at Victoria Junior College on Feb 23, 2026.

Forum: Low cut-off points signal need to rethink JC entry system

RI, Hwa Chong record low cut-off points for entry in 2026; overall dip across JCs

One of the school gates at Raffles Institution, taken on 28 Feb 2020.
One of the school gates at Raffles Institution, taken on 28 Feb 2020.

Forum: A-level academic unit limits restrict students’ potential

Commentary

It’s time the polytechnic diploma got the recognition it deserves

Polytechnics have been central to Singapore’s economic growth since the establishment of the first - Singapore Polytechnic (SP) - in 1954.
Polytechnics have been central to Singapore’s economic growth since the establishment of the first - Singapore Polytechnic (SP) - in 1954.

Badminton teacher-coach’s hands-on approach a smash hit at Xingnan Primary School

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Ms Denise Yap, 33, Teacher in charge of Xingnan Primary School’s Badminton CCA, attending the National School Games Opening Ceremony at The Kallang OCBC Arena on Jan 27, 2026. 

The National School Games (NSG) 2026 will see its highest participation to date, with around 69,000 student-athletes from more than 300 schools competing across 29 sports. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Ms Denise Yap, 33, Teacher in charge of Xingnan Primary School’s Badminton CCA, attending the National School Games Opening Ceremony at The Kallang OCBC Arena on Jan 27, 2026. 

The National School Games (NSG) 2026 will see its highest participation to date, with around 69,000 student-athletes from more than 300 schools competing across 29 sports. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

‘Bittersweet’: CJC alumni share Whitley Road memories, worries over move to Punggol

CJC, Singapore’s third-oldest junior college, has been at 129 Whitley Road since it was founded in 1975 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore.
CJC, Singapore’s third-oldest junior college, has been at 129 Whitley Road since it was founded in 1975 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore.

Catholic JC campus could house other schools undergoing revamps or be returned to the state

The school’s site is currently surrounded by land that has been developed for housing or set aside for such use.
The school’s site is currently surrounded by land that has been developed for housing or set aside for such use.

Catholic Junior College to move to new site near Punggol Digital District in 2034

Catholic Junior College has been at its existing campus along 129 Whitley Road since it was founded in 1975 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore.
Catholic Junior College has been at its existing campus along 129 Whitley Road since it was founded in 1975 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore.

Take a cue from online shopping when picking your next school

When picking a school after your O levels, you can “window shop” online and then examine the “product” at open houses.
When picking a school after your O levels, you can “window shop” online and then examine the “product” at open houses.

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