Junior college

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.

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)

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

Minor Issues

JC or poly: How I guided my daughter to make a choice

It is decision time for teens after the release of the 2025 GCE O-level exam results on Jan 14.

Inside Singapore’s education ‘arms race’: Stress, inequality and the push for change

The new PSLE scoring system – where students are graded on their individual performance from Achievement Levels (AL) 1 to 8 – was implemented from 2021.

More students likely to take seven subjects in Sec 3, with revised JC admission criteria

secondary school subject selection

How’ve you been? Looking beyond wrinkles at class gatherings

mcclass - The class of 92S4 gathered for the first time in years in 2023, at this coffeeshop in Bukit Batok. Writer is seated, first from left.

Credit: Courtesy of Mukie

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