Tampines Meridian Junior College

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Tampines Meridian Junior College (TMJC) is a junior college in Singapore, founded in 2018, offering two-year pre-university courses leading up to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level examination. It was founded after the merger of Tampines Junior College and Meridian Junior College, which was prompted by a decrease in student enrolment.

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Tampines Meridian Junior College
淡滨尼美廉初级学院
Maktab Rendah Tampines Meridian
தெம்பனிஸ் மெரிடியன் தொடக்கக் கல்லூரி
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Location
Tampines Meridian Junior College
21 Pasir Ris Street 71, Singapore 518799
Information
Former name Tampines Junior College
Meridian Junior College
School typeGovernment, Co-Educational
Established15 November 2018;5 years ago (2018-11-15)
SessionSingle
School code0717
PrincipalMr Sin Kim Ho
SongHearts and Minds Inspired
Website https://tmjc.moe.edu.sg

History

In 2017, Singapore's Ministry of Education (MOE) announced a merging exercise of various schools in view of the declining birth rate in Singapore. [1] Enrolments were predicted to fall to as low as 200 to 300 students at some junior colleges within a few years. [2] Also included in this exercise were seven pairs of primary schools and three pairs of secondary schools. [1] Tampines Junior College (founded 1986) and Meridian Junior College (founded 2003) were among the eight junior colleges selected for the merging exercise.

The new names of the four new junior colleges were formally made known in January 2018. They adopted a combination of the full names of both colleges, with the name of the older college coming first. [3] The college thus received the name Tampines Meridian Junior College (TMJC), with its campus taking over the facilities at the Meridian Junior College campus.

TMJC started work on the merger in 2018, and formally started operations on 7 January 2019, with the lowering of the flags of its predecessors and the raising of the TMJC flag. Bonding activities for students and teachers were conducted the same day. [4]

The college anthem, which was composed by Tampines Junior College alumni Joel Nah, was composed over the course of 2019 and presented to the students and staff on two occasions towards the end of the academic year. [5]

In January 2021, TMJC held its first virtual open house in place of a regular one due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [6]

Principals

The first principal of TMJC, Ms Pamela Yoong, was also the sixth and final principal of TPJC prior to the merger. [7]

NamePeriod Served
Ms. Pamela Yoong2019–2022
Mr. Sin Kim Ho [8] 2023–present

Identity

Students of TMJC are usually referred to as "TMJCians" or "Tampines Meridians".

Crest

The circular shape represents TMJC's commitment to provide an all-rounded, holistic and rich education. Red represents courage, resilience and care, while silver represents integrity. The bold letters spelling the college's initials represent the college's clarity of purpose and steadfast determination to always strive to be better. [9]

Uniform

The uniform was selected from four proposed colour schemes, with a neutral design of white and khaki being selected. [10]

House System

During internal sports competitions in the college, the college's sports houses would be ranked against each other, with prizes for the top house. The house crests were unveiled on 12 July 2019 as part of a college celebratory event. [11] The five houses of TMJC are as follows:

Campus

TMJC's campus is located at the former MJC campus at Pasir Ris Street 71, retaining the original colour scheme of white, blue and orange.

TMJC's field and running track are open for public use on weekends. [12] TMJC's canteen, which also serves as a multi-purpose hall, is the only air-conditioned junior college canteen in Singapore. [13]

Outside the lecture theatres is a heritage gallery opened in 2018 to commemorate the histories of TPJC and MJC in light of the merger. [14]

Under the JC Rejuvenation Programme as planned by the MOE, TMJC's campus would be upgraded in its second phase, most likely by 2030. [15]

Academic Information

The list of content-based subjects offered by TMJC for the GCE A-Levels is as follows:

Content-based H2 SubjectsContent-based H1 Subjects
ArtArt
BiologyBiology
ChemistryChemistry
PhysicsPhysics
EconomicsEconomics
English LiteratureEnglish Literature
GeographyGeography
HistoryHistory
MathematicsMathematics
Further Mathematics [16] China Studies in English
Chinese Language and Literature (CLL)General Studies in Chinese [17]
Malay Language and Literature
Tamil Language and Literature
Theatre Studies & Drama

Malay Language Elective Programme (MLEP)

TMJC is one of five junior colleges offering the MLEP. All students who enrol in this programme in TMJC are required to take H2 MLL at the A-Levels. [18]

Theatre Studies and Drama Elective Programme

TMJC offers the Theatre Studies and Drama Elective Programme, which was originally offered in TPJC from 2007 to before the merger. All students who enrol in this programme in TMJC are required to take H2 TSD at the A-Levels. [19]

Co-Curricular Activities

A total of 30 CCAs including Students' Council are offered in TMJC. [20] Students normally take part in one CCA. The list of CCAs offered at TMJC is as follows:

Sports and GamesPerforming ArtsClubs and Societies
ArcheryChinese OrchestraCulture Promotion Club
BadmintonChoirDebating and Public Speaking
BasketballEnglish DramaInteract Club
FloorballGuitar EnsembleInteractive Games Club
FootballModern DanceMakers' Club
Health and FitnessSymphonic BandMedia Resource Club
NetballPhotography Club
Outdoor Activities Club (ODAC)Students' Council
Paddlers
Rockwall Climbing
Shooting
Squash
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Volleyball
Wushu

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  4. ↑ Ang, Jolene (January 7, 2019). "New year, new beginnings for merged junior colleges" – via The Straits Times.
  5. ↑ "Our College Anthem". tmjc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  6. ↑ "TMJC e-Open House 2021". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  7. ↑ "Tampines JC". tmjc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  8. ↑ "Appointment and posting of principals". www.moe.gov.sg.
  9. ↑ "AST | TAMPINES MERIDIAN JUNIOR COLLEGE". MOEHC. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  10. ↑ "Merged JCs carry out finishing touches to new college identity and campus". CNA. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  11. ↑ "Term 3". tmjc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  12. ↑ "Tampines Meridian Junior College Field". ActiveSG. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  13. ↑ "TMJC e-Open House 2021 - Multi-Purpose Hall". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  14. ↑ "TMJC e-Open House 2021 - Heritage Gallery/Atrium". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  15. ↑ "Junior college campuses to be rebuilt, upgraded from 2022". CNA. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  16. ↑ H2 Further Mathematics must be taken with H2 Mathematics as part of a 4 H2 subject combination
  17. ↑ Students must obtain a pass for O-Level Higher Chinese to qualify for this subject
  18. ↑ "Malay Language Elective Programme (MLEP)". tmjc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  19. ↑ "Theatre Studies and Drama Elective Programme". tmjc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  20. ↑ "Co-Curricular Activities". tmjc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 2021-05-13.

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