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Issue 34 May 2011Anderson Junior College Newsletter

Acing the As

The anxiety and excitement on the 4th of March was palpable as itmarked the release of the 2010 GCE A Level results. It was a nervewrecking day for AJ teachers and 820 seniors alike. While the tensionremained high when the Principal, Ms Leong, announced the results,the class of 2010 did well in acing the examinations, maintaining andeven surpassing the achievements of 2009 A Level.

Some notable achievements in the 2010 A Level include: 7 out of 10 H2 subjects achieved distinction rate above that of the

national average, while 6 out of 9 H1 subjects did so. H2 Mathematics attained 62.7% of A grade, compared to the

national average of 51.9%.

H2 Biology scored 56.3% A grade, trumping the national averageof 43.7%. Another subject with large candidature, H2 Economics, attained

39.6% A grade against the national average of 33.8%. H1 subjects did well too, with H1 Mathematics scoring 73.9%

A grade (against the national average of 33.1%) and H1 Economicsattaining 39.6% against the national average of 33.8% A grade.

Humanities subjects Literature in English, History and Geographyattained 55.6%, 54.2% and 46.7% distinction grade, against thenational averages of 30.1%, 23.7% and 28.3% respectively.

The college maintained its tradition of excellence in Mother Tonguesubjects: 100% of H2 Malay and Tamil Language and Literaturestudents obtained the A grade, compared to the national averageof 34.4% and 30.0% respectively.

Overall, 94% of the 820 candidates scored a minimum of 3 H2 and 2 H1subjects with General Paper.

The Honours:

Name PDG Position

Tay Shi En Hannah 25/09 Overall Top/Top Chinese/Top ScienceStudent with 7 Distinctions with 4 H2 subjects

Muhammad Hazim B Rosli 06/09 Top Malay Student with 7 Distinctions

Ainesh Madan 16/09 Top Indian Student (International) with 7Distinctions and a Merit in H3 Mathematics

Har Amreet Kaur d/o

Ramesh

21/09 Top Indian Student (Local) with 6 Distinctions

Tan Ho Yee 32/09 Top Arts Student with 6 Distinctions

Project WorkResults!

The JC1 cohort of 2010 achieved a distinctionrate that was above the national averagefor Project Work. Nearly 100% of studentsscored at least a B grade when the resultswere released on the 8th of April. Thisachievement comes on the back of a great

deal of effort put in by students, theirSupervising Tutors, and the Project WorkCommittee. Congratulations to all of them!

2010

Silver Award

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2 Academic Excellence

Hannah is TOPS!By Jordan Lee (35/10)Tay Shi En Hannah (25/09) is the colleges Top Science and Top Chinese Student with 7Distinctions with H2 subjects in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Economics. She was anALPHA Student.

Q: How did you feel before you got your results?A: I had wanted to only be in the hall when the result slips are given out in classes. I was atthe foyer when my name was called out as Top Student which made me rush into the hall to be

congratulated by Ms Leong. I am still in shock actually!

Q: Did you study hard or do you think you are naturally smart?A: Im more of a study-hard person and I think its about constant revision. Talent can also benurtured by studying hard.

Q: What would you advise your juniors?A: To always do constant revision and always see your teachers for consultation.

Play Hard, Study Smart!By Ayesha Solehan (36/10)When asked how Top Malay Student Muhammad Hazim bin Rosli (06/09) balanced hisstudies and his role as the Vice-Captain of AJs Soccer team, he attributed his achievements(7 Distinctions) to proper time management. The ALPHA Student advises his juniors thatproper time management is essential in doing well, and it is more important to study smart,than just studying hard. Hazim cited the Reading Room and the Library as among the bestplaces to study in school. He found studying outside counter-productive. He also diligentlywrote his own notes as his form of revision. When approached, Hazim was at a loss forwords as he did not expect to get a distinction for his General Paper, though he did hope fordistinctions in his other subjects. He also said that liking his subjects was another essentialfactor in doing well, as he did very much enjoy Mathematics and Chemistry. With his perfectrank points, he has been offered a scholarship to study Chemical Engineering at the NationalUniversity of Singapore (NUS) but he hopes to study that subject at the Imperial College ofLondon instead. Hazim aspires to be a pilot with Singapore Airlines in the future. He wishesto thank all his subject and CCA teachers for being there to support him whenever he needed

them. We wish Hazim all the best for his future!

Nobody Said It Was EasyBy Teo Chin Siang (36/10)Har Amreet Kaur d/o Ramesh(21/09) emerged as the Top Indian student (local) of AJC inthe A Level Examinations with 6 Distinctions. The journey to her glory today hasnt beena smooth one. Amreet revealed that it was strenuous for her to ask for consultations withteachers given her soft-spoken and passive character. Like most of us, she had faced setbacksin her grades. Instead of throwing herself into despair, she had turned these setbacks into aforce of motivation to strive for better grades. It took Amreet a lot of effort and she oftenstudied at her favourite mugging spot at Woodlands National Library to ensure consistency.

Her advice for us juniors? Dont lose hope, continue to strive. Always ask questions whenin doubt

Sit Tight in the RaceAgainst Time

Tan Ho Yee(32/09) was genuinely surprised when Ms Leong announced her name as theTop Arts Student. She never expected that she would score this well in the examinations.Diligence is the key to Ho Yees success. She encourages her juniors to constantly be

motivated because the race against time will get extremely difficult, especially towardsthe end of the year. She recommends the airport as being conducive for studying because itis a quiet place where peer-revision could be done. Interestingly, she believes in luck too,as she feels that we could all use a pinch of good luck to boost our confidence during theexams. Ho Yee plans to further her studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS).She plans to get into Law School or the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. We wish Ho Yeeall the best in her future endeavours!

By Lim Seow Hwee (36/10)

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Academic Excellence 3

Managing Studies is a Conscious Action

Diane Seto (31/09) obtained 6 Distinctions. She was a member of Project Eureka and was also anALPHA Student.

Q: How did you manage your studies before the A Level?

A: For me, managing my studies had to be a conscious action. I had to put much effort and timeinto planning out my study schedule a few months before the A Level. I remember I took one

whole Saturday just making these plans! They were very detailed - I believe I had planned outspecic topics and chapters to cover every week, and the specic number of hours I would spendon them. I also drew a timeline to get a big picture of the entire study process and the time framebetween major tests/exams. Making these plans made me more at ease because I knew I had tojuggle many responsibilities - CCA, assignments and the like.

Q: Where was your favourite mugging spot?A: Id have to say the AJ Library attic - Id choose a table to the far end of the room next to the glass windows. The library isclean and the air-conditioning makes it really conducive for studying. And its quiet!

Q: Do you have any tips for your juniors?

A: I think the key to doing well is not about mugging 24/7, but studying smart. Pay attention during lectures, take down notes,and ask questions during tutorials. Clarify all your doubts as early as you can. Never leave them to a week or two before the

exams. Every day when you return home from school, try to review what you learnt during the day. It doesnt take long, maybeabout half an hour per subject, if you put your mind to it. It might also be a good idea to see your tutorials as extra practiceinstead of a chore. Make a habit of reviewing your work before doing your tutorials to get the most out of them.

By Lim Seow Hwee (36/10)

Super BoyBy Lim Seow Hwee (36/10)Edwin Ang Ching Jitt (06/09) scored 7As. He was a class leader and an ODAC Quartermaster with152 hours of Community Involvement Programme (CIP) Hours under his belt. He received a CCAMerit Award & the Social Service Platinum Award 2010. He was also an ALPHA Student and was partof the Ang Mo Kio Trail Core Organising Committee.

Q: Did you study hard or do you think you are naturally smart?

A: I believe that nobody is born with the knowledge of calculus; all of us have to go through a processof learning and we should work hard towards that knowledge and the skill that we desire, though Ido acknowledge that the circumstance and the speed at which we learn may differ. Nonetheless, Ibelieve just by working hard would not likely bring us far in life, we need to also work smart, workwith our peers, and most importantly, work with our mentors and our beloved teachers to achieve our dream.

Q: What were your motivations while studying for the A Level?A: My most signicant motivation was to win a scholarship for my tertiary education to reduce my dads nancial burden. ThoughI was offered the ASEAN Scholarship Merit Award to pursue my studies in Singapore for the past 4 years, it was still nanciallychallenging, especially when my brothers were also concurrently pursuing their Pre-university and University education. Withthe scholarship ending upon my graduation from AJC, scholarship would be vital for me to continue pursuing university courseshere in Singapore. Besides, I have made many friends and buddies in AJC, be it in class or CCA, who supported me in studiesand various projects without which my success would not have been possible. In addition, I was also very motivated by thepatient and enthusiastic teachers who taught me in various aspects of studies and project management as well as never failingto answer some weird questions that I occasionally posed. Thank you, everyone!

Reginald Ng (06/09) scored 6As. He was the Vice-President of Visual Arts Club. He was also theoverall champion of AJ Idol in 2010.

Q: How did you manage your studies before the GCE A Level?A: I participated in AJ Idol last year so I had to practice my piano to prepare for the performance.Playing the piano was a chance for me to relax. I also went to church weekly and had prayertime, which were also forms of relaxation for me.Q: What was the toughest challenge you faced while studying?A: A lack of sleep! I only had 3 hours of sleep before my literature paper!

Q: Do you have any tips for your juniors?A: Do your best and you wont have any regrets!

Q: Is there anybody you would like to thank?A: God, my family and my teachers.

Mr AJ Idol 2010 Shines AgainBy Stephen Lim (14/10)

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Checkmate!By Lovell Lam (10/10)

Track and Field Meet 2011By Obbana N Rajah (34/11)Mother Nature has once again asserted her sovereignty as the annual Track and Field Meet was cancelled due to adownpour. The event scheduled to be on the 11th of March was, to the dismay of all teachers and students, postponed tothe 23rd. The re-scheduled event ran smoothly and this year Stefan Goh (08/10) clinched the prestigious title of SportsBoy. This is his second year receiving the award and as defending champion he has done Jaguar House proud once again!The title of Sports Girl was given to none other thanJeanette Cheng (33/10), also from Jaguar House. And as expected,

Jaguar House won the title of Champion House.

On the 14th and 15th of March, the AJ Chess Club participated in the 5th Hwa Chong Cup 2011 organised by Hwa Chong JC. OurChinese Chess team, comprising Nicholas Choy (26/10), Sun Zhi Chao (31/10), Wang Riwu (24/11), Goh Chang Rui (25/11)and Dexter Lau (25/11), emerged as 2nd Runner-Up trumping many teams from other junior colleges! Well done, guys!

4 Achievements

Overall Best-of-Show Student Category

In October 2010, over 1,700 participants took part in a 12-hour endurance race around Singapore in a bid to capture thewinning photographs and be crowned the winners of the yearlyphotography milestone known as the Canon Photo Marathon.

Chew Jian Hern (02/10) won the Overall Best of Show (StudentCategory) and Second prize for the theme Clarity shot. Hetook home a once in-a-lifetime experience in an all expensespaid 7-day trip to Turkey for a photo clinic and a Canon EOS550D camera, a printer and a backpack. His achievement wasfeatured in Lianhe Zaobao.

Jian Hern modestly described the competition as a memorableand special experience.

It did not matter if I win or lose but winning the competitionwas an honour, he said.

There is this warm and caring culture which AJC is famousfor, he added.

It is through this encouragement that I managed to explore

my potential.

Well done, Jian Hern! We are proud of you!

Star Photographer

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Shoot to Win! By Lim Seow Hwee (36/10)

Achievements 5

2 AJCians, Seah Xingjun (32/10) and Lim XuSong (01/11), together with our colleges securityguard, Mr Yeo, were commended by a member ofthe public for their efforts in January for helping

a couple on their motorbike recover from a minorroad accident on the last week of December 2010.They demonstrated the ability to think quickly onthe spot and exemplied the schools motto ofNon Mihi Solum, setting a good model for us all.

Students of today, Heroes of tomorrowBy Stephen Lim (14/10)

Kudos,Hariprabu!

On the 2nd of April 2011, AJs GuitarEnsemble took part in the annualcompetition organized by the TerenceChoo Music Corner held at Yishun JC.Our student conductor, Hariprabu Naidu(02/10), won the Best Conductor award.while our team came in fourth.

By Stephen Lim (14/10)

The annual NUS Shoot took place from the 24th 26th of February at SAFRAYishun Indoor Air Weapons Range. A total number of 12 AJCians representedthe college and competed in the Air Rie Women, Air Rie Men, Air PistolWomen and Air Pistol Men categories. These are the winners:

Individual Achievement

Air Rie Women (2nd position)- Ow Li Ya (08/10)

Air Pistol Men (2nd position)

- Hong Shi Xiang (04/10)

Team Achievement

Air Pistol Men (2nd position)

- Muhammad Hilmi bin Abideen (04/10)

- Hong Shi Xiang (04/10)

- Ngo Yu Sheng (04/10)

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Dream it, Live it 2011!

6 Events @ AJC

The evening of the 8th of April was an exciting night forAJCians and AJ Idol nalists alike. The AJ Auditorium wastransformed into a concert hall for the AJ Idol fnalswhich started at 6pm. The audience was enthusiasticand everyone had a fun time enjoying the performanceline-up and guest performers Misato, Ray Choon andTay Ke Wei. By the end of the evening, we had LayPakInconsisting of M V Suman (04/10), Muhammad Farid(27/10) and Arsal Rehman (04/10) winning the Group

Vocalists category; Flaming Fists consisting of James Chia(22/10), Nathan Ong (29/10), Nicholas Abraham (29/10)and Chang Wei Zhi (29/10) winning the Band category;De Imprea with Elaine Yeoh (22/10), Noor Hakeem BinHussein (34/10),Jasmine Khoo (18/10) and Oong BingHui (17/10) winning the Dance category andAw Jeanice(30/10) as the Solo Vocalist category winner. Jeanice isalso the overall AJ Idol Champion. Kudos to all!

There was an air of anticipation, as the dgety audiencespatience was tested by a barrage of pixar lms projected onstage for this years Chinese New Year Celebrations. Theirpatience was rewarded with an entertaining mix of acts bythe CLDDS and those in Wushu as they showcased their martial

skills tuned to perfection. One of the lion dance mascot menwas later revealed to beMr Lionel Chan, to the surprise ofan amused crowd. The AJChoir transported us back throughtime, with classic Chinese New Year choruses that relivedthe nostalgia of traditional Oriental tunes. Our sportingschool leaders stole the limelight, singing to the melodioussound of our Chinese Orchestra playing in the background.The celebrations this year were indeed more explosive thanthe loudest recrackers, and certainly unforgettable. Thetaste of spring would linger in our mouths even after thefestivities; a testament to a memorable performance putup by our college.

The Taste of Spring

The Dinner and Dance was held at the Meritus Mandarin Hotel on the 6th of

December 2010 with our Principal,Ms Susan Leong, as the VIP. The atmospherewas lively and enthusiastic but at the same time poignant for some, as it markedthe end of JC life for all. Bryan Chia (20/09) was crowned Prom King andMisato(01/09) was Prom Queen. Misato was also showcased her talent as the Female

Drummer of the night.

Dinner & Dance 2010By Alex Cheong (31/10)

By Nur Ayesha Solehan (36/10)

By Jordan Lee (35/10)

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Adieu, Adieu!

The 2010 Farewell Assembly was held on the 15thof October 2010, before the 2009 batch of JC2sleft for their study break. They performed and sangtheir heartfelt thanks to their teachers who hadsupported and helped them in their JC journey.

They also managed to raise $2495.45 for the BatchContribution to the college. The teachers madetheir own preparations in the form of entertainingvideos to encourage and spur the J2 students in theirlast sprint towards the A Levels. The Arts and SocialSciences Departments spoof of the blockbusterhit movie Inception earned much laughter fromthe audience, and was denitely amusing andunforgettable. We wish our seniors all the best intheir future endeavors!

Open House Day 2011!The college opened its door to the public for Open HouseDay on the 12th of January:

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By Ayesha Solehan (36/10)

Teachers Day 2010

Held on the 31st of August 2010, the day started off withstudents learning how to dance to the steps of Sorry, Sorry,sung by the renowned Korean boyband, Super Junior, beforeproceeding to the hall for the annual Teachers Day Concert.The theme for the concert was You, with Me. It symbolizesthe relationship between the teacher and the student. Teacherawards were also given out that day. They were: Most Profound Teacher Award:Mr Adrian Bell Most Happening Teacher Award: Ms Kat Kar Hui Most Caring Teacher Awards:Mrs Goh Lay Hoon,

Mr Alvin Yong, Ms Bok Tech Kin, Ms Corrine Zhu,Mr Lau Haw Ping, Mr Ng Hong Peng, Ms Tan Dai Hwee,Mr William Chua, and Ms Yeo Hui Cheng.

Its time for Movy Fest!

By Alex Cheong (31/10)

By Alex Cheong (31/10)

As a platform for the newJC1s to bond as a class andwith their Orientation GroupLeaders, Movie Fest, organizedby the Student Council, saw atotal of 160 AJCians makingtheir way to the cinemas atNeX in Serangoon to watch thehighly anticipated sci- actionthriller, I Am Number Four,

on the 25th of February.

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8 Character Development

The annual post-Promo Character Development Programme happened on the 18th and the 19th ofNovember 2010. The meeting point was at Castle Beach at East Coast Park.

The JC1s built sandcastles based on their class vision and goals. The students learnt the importance ofteamwork, cohesion, unity and perseverance as they built sandcastles under the hot afternoon sun.

It might seem enjoyable but the activity was actually arduous as meticulous planning was needed to

ensure that the task objective of building sandcastles as a class was met. Apart from the scorchingtemperature, students had fun overall, bonding with their classmates.

Building Sandcastle (under the Sun)!By Ayesha Solehan (36/10)

Date: 4th 6th of January

OGL Training

Lets take a look at what

went on

UnforgettableBy Ong Xin Yang (24/10) & Ching Kwun Hin (35/10)

The annual NYAA-ODAC Camp was held on the 26th 28th ofNovember last year.

Participants had to push themselves to the limit and showcasetheir resilience throughout the 3 days. They went all out oftheir comfort zone as they roughed it out sleeping in tents,not being able to bath properly and enduring a 20km nightexpedition to catch a glimpse of the sunrise at the SingaporeFlyer. The campers enjoyed other activities too, such as theBarbeque and the Amazing Race.

But the camp was not just about going through hardshiptogether; it also offered the participants many new experiencesand broaden their knowledge on various places in Singapore;for instance, trekking along the Southern Ridge at night andexperiencing Singapores vibrant city nightlife.

The camp was never about the end result, but rather theprocess. It was a learning journey. An eagle never learns toy without rst taking the leap of faith to jump from its nest.In the same way, we learnt that we must test and challengeourselves in order to discover what we are truly capable of.

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Opportunities and Partnership 9

Mr Robert Kee, newly appointed Vice-Principal to AJC, is often seen with a genial smile that has putmany students at ease in his presence.

Mr Kee was working in the private sector before becoming a civil servant. It is admirable that Mr Keegave up a high-paying job in order to work with us, young ones, as he fervently believes that the

students today are the leaders tomorrow. He hopes that by investing his time with us, we will becomebetter leaders for Singapore.

His passion for education is evident in many aspects. For one, he is not bothered by the fact that theworking hours are long (7am to 6-7pm daily) as he believes that his investment in us will be worthwhile.He wants the right values to be inculcated in the students which he believes will be made easier becausewe have a cozy and friendly environment that promotes leadership qualities with supportive teachers.He hopes we will invest our time and energy wisely and never falter when we meet obstacles.

More interesting facts on Mr Kee:

1. He has worked in the computer, medical and scientic industries.2. He came from Waters Asia-Pacic, a market leader in Analytical Instruments and before

that, he was in the medical instruments industry for 15 years working for Philips, Agilent and

Hewlett-Packard.3. In Waters Asia-Pacic where he spent 5 years before joining AJC, he was the Director of theService Organization where his main responsibility was to ensure that customers are satised withthe services and support provided by the company.

On 25th March 2011, parents of JC1 students were invited for theannual Parents-Principal Meeting at the AJ Auditorium. Our principal,

Ms Susan Leong, gave valuable information about the JC1 curriculum,our schools vision, mission, values and opportunities offered to ourstudents. The admission criteria for universities in Singapore were alsoshared, as well as the requisite grades to pass each subject. Key eventsduring the school year such as the common tests, promotional examsand Science Practical Assessments were highlighted as well.

Parents-Principal MeetingBy Nur Ayesha Solehan (36/10)

From the 23rd - 27th November 2010, 14 AJCians represented thecollege in The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN)Conference, where they were offered the delegation of Germanyand Cote dIvoire. Undeniably, it was one of those rare opportunitieswhere students from all over the world gathered to discuss globalissues. Armed with the relevant research they did over the course ofone month, participants in the THIMUN Conference tried their handsat drafting their own UN resolutions and honing their respectivedebating and public speaking skills during resolution debates. It wasindeed an enriching and unforgettable experience for all studentswho took part as it provided them with a sneak peek into the runningand organization of the UN. Indeed, the THIMUN Conference was aneye-opener for these lucky AJCians as they managed to developskills, forge new friendships and glean invaluable lessons that theycan never learn in the connes of a classroom.

The THIMUN ConferenceBy Low Huai Pin (36/10)

Under the Sports Education Programme (SEP) to increase sports exposure, a group of AJCians were given the opportunity toexperience snowboarding and windsurng on the 18th and 19th of November 2010. Hong Jia Yu (36/10) commented on how

windsurng was a refreshing experience for her, credits not simply to the taste of the seawater! So yes, contrary to popular belief,our AJCians do not only run!

We dont only run! By Lim Seow Hwee (36/10)

The Man with that Ready SmileBy Alex Cheong (31/10)

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10 Social Conscience - Family Day

On the 2nd of April, students and teachers alike waited tocatch a glimpse of our guest of honour,MP Seng Han Thong,

as he arrived on the stage of the AJ Square at 9am. We wereexcited, waiting in anticipation of this festival of fun, goodiesand colours. AJCians displayed their entrepreneurial spiritwith a variety of stalls ranging from pasta and donuts tohaunted houses, with proceeds from the sales going toAsianWomens Welfare Association (AWWA).

On this memorable occasion, the buzz around the stalls was,for the day, the hub of entertainment for visitors and studentsalike. The Multi-Purpose Hall turned into a gladiator ringas students crowded around and on the balcony above, towatch the epic battle between our Principal,Ms Susan Leongand physics teacher, Mr Chan Chee Ming in giant plasticbubbles. Over at the dunking machine, crowds gathered asthey witness their favourite teachers and CCA leaders fallinginto the water. At one of the haunted houses, a little boytugged at a zombies detached hand, which was supposed toscare. It was all in all a beautiful mess, when the unexpectedbrought joy and reward to the effort we had put in togetheras a college.

As the stalls sold out and the event drew to a close, a giantbanner bearing the AWWA logo made up of a record number ofpaper hearts was unveiled. A national record was set in stoneright in the AJ campus, a testament to what we as a collegecan achieve by working together. 3431 paper hearts were sold(which means $3431 was raised!) and that is an achievement

in itself as it exceeded their initial target of 2800 hearts.

That said, its hard not to give ourselves a pat on the back asthe whole event saw us coming up with the total of more than$40,000 which will be donated to our beneciary!

The banner is on display at the AJ Library.

The Fiesta

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Social Conscience - Family Day 11

ofLifeBy Jordan Lee (35/10) and additional reporting by Alex Cheong (31/10)

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12 Vibrancy

AJ Square was made a lot more colourful despite the dull rainy weather that was present duringthe J1s rst few days in college thanks to the sea of CCA banners set up for CCA Carnivalon the 28th of January. JC2 CCA members approached the new J1s in full force, giving outinteresting yers and showcased what they did as a CCA in order to gain interest amongst theJ1s. Performances were also put up by the performing arts CCAs, while auditions and tryoutshappened on the very same day. The school was in a urry of noise and activities, and it was avery dynamic day indeed!

CCA CARNIVAL!By Ayesha Solehan (36/10)

The Inter-House Drama Competition(IHDC) which was held on the 2nd of

March to an audience of over 800JC1 students was a celebration ofthe Arts. Cheetah House clinchedthe overall Champion Award withtheir unique interpretation of Forthe Both of Us which portrays thestruggle of a family in dealing with asudden ailment of their mother. Thisplay also produced the best actress,Sharon Sum (31/11). Cougar HousesJustin Bieber Wants to be My Friend

on Facebook won the JudgesChoice Awards for its rich humour

and innovative script which judgesand students were able to relate to.Noor Hakeem bin Hussein (34/10),who starred in Panther Houses An

Armpit Hair, obtained the bestActor Award.

FlightsofFancyBy Kuek Kai Liang (27/10)

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Vibrancy 13

Anderson Junior College held its annual Health Week on Term 1 Week 6.The themes for each day were presented by StAJeWorks, who capturedthe attention of the audience through daily catchy phrases duringmorning assembly. Posters from the Singapore Heart Foundation andthe Health Promotion Boardwere placed around the school to generateawareness of various health issues such as coronary heart diseases and

the detriments of smoking. As a special event this year, there was anInter-House Challenge, which had student participants doing 20 push-upsand 20 jumping-jacks to gain points for their houses. Overall, it was aninformative and enriching week for all the students.

ITS HEALTH WEEK!

The theme for this years orientation was Arcadias and it was held fromthe 7th 9th of February. The JC1s met as strangers in an unfamiliarenvironment and were given the opportunity to forge new friendships andfoment a new school spirit. They were divided into 5 main alliances, mainly

Auxo, Hyperion, Draco, Ceto and Ventus. The programmes consisted ofteam-building games and cheer sessions, with activities specicallydesigned to help break the ice and encourage more interaction betweenthem. Dancing and singing led by the student councillors also helpedto build stronger ties amongst the JC1s. Together with the OrientationGroup Leaders, they learnt more about each other and the college. By

the end of orientation 2011, important friendships were made to lastthem through the rest of their time in AJC.

Arcadias!By Stephen Lim (14/10)

By Stephen Lim (14/10)

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National Education 15

The 15th of February once again marked Total Defence Day which commemorate the importance of keeping our country safefrom internal and external threats. Students gathered in the auditorium for Mass Civics to enjoy a line-up of video clips frompopular movies that showcase the different aspects of Total Defence. Scenes from a Vietnam war era movie, Iron Man andHotel Rwanda were shown as we were made to reect on how we can help support our country men through resilience,courage and non-military means. All in all, the students learnt invaluable lessons about total defence that would follow themthrough the darkest valleys; wherever life leads them.

Incredible (little) India!By Obbana N. Rajah (34/11) and Teo Chin Siang (36/10)On the 28th of March, which happened to also be E-learning Day, the JC1Literature students and JC2 Humanities students went to Little India tovisit various places of interest for Lit LJ and Artscapade respectively.Some of the places they went to were the Sri VeeramakaliammanTemple, Buffalo Roadand the famous Tekka Market.

The JC1s were tasked to draw inspiration from Little India for poetrywriting while JC2s had to explore and learn the connections between

reality and the humanities subjects that they study.

The trip was a great eye-opener, as I learnt so much more aboutIndian culture and food. said Ladonna Ho (34/11) when asked abouther experiences. My favourite stop was at the temple because I gota chance to learn all about the Hindu Gods, she added.

By Jordan lee 35/10Total Defence Day

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16 Science Excellence

IMCB OutreachProgramme

The Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) OutreachProgramme is a 3-day life science workshop in March and Aprilconducted at Biopolis. Chew Hong Kai (16/11), Ang Yan Lin(29/10), Tran Thanh Thuy Anh (18/10) and Phan Do Dang Khoa(29/10) were given the opportunity in experiential learning in aresearch lab in Zebrash Developmental Biology.

The Science of AllThings Small By Obbana N Rajah (34/11)

Over the course of twodays (24th and 25thof February), the JC1

Physics students had anintroduction to all thingssmall at the Nanolabduring the Nanolab

Awareness Tour in AJC.This unfrequented placefor most has some of thelatest and high technologyequipment, making AJCa Centre of Excellence

for Science. The highlightof the tour was ademonstration on how touse the laser beam in thelaboratory, for which thestudents even had to wearprotective eyewear. To fullyappreciate the technologyof this laboratory, onewould have to know that something one nanometer longwould be 100,000 times thinner than the width of a strandof human hair!

OrcGanic GamingTournament2011On the 12th of March, two teams of ve students fromcXtreme took part in the rst Orcganic Gaming Tournament,jointly organised by SAJC andANGLER. OrcGanic is an organicchemistry game, where two opposing teams faced off againsteach other in a capture the ag and deathmatch game. Thecompetitors had to combine organic and inorganic reagents,state the correct conditions, temperature and reactionmechanism to create spells. These spells can then be used toght opponents or heal teammates. The tournament drew 31teams from over 15 tertiary institutions. Both teams from AJC

made it into the Round of 16 after facing off two teams fromRI. One team then went on to the nals, coming up againstincreasingly tougher opponents from River Valley High Schooland Dunman High School. The team met Millennia Institutein the nals and eventually emerged as Champions. The teamwon for themselves a Xbox 360 Kinect each. The team was alsoinvited to a gaming exhibition held on 19th of March at thepolytechnics.

On the 23rd of February, three teams of students from the robotics section of CXtreme took part in the rst annual NUS-IEEERobotics Challenge 2011. The competition was jointly organised by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Instituteof Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a worldwide professional engineering and technology association. The event wasa line-tracking challenge, which required the team to build and program a robot to track a line across a course with multipledead ends to the nish. While the teams faced stiff competition from the other teams such as Rafes JC and NUS High, one teammanaged to enter the second round, in which the nalists were decided. Even though they did not make it into the nals, theteams picked up useful tips and knowledge from the competition experience and are now better equipped to train the next batchof robotics members to better prepare them for next years competition.

NUS-IEEE Robotics Challenge 2011

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SSEF 2011The Singapore Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF)2011 judging was held on the 9th and 10th March2011 at the Singapore Science Centre. Four teamsfrom AJC were selected for judging after the rstpreliminary round in January. The students did aposter presentation of their projects that were done in

the various research institutes and tertiary educationin 2010. Loh Kang Yiao (09/10), a Project Eurekastudent whose research title was The Development of

Aquaporin-Z Reconstituted 1,2-Dioleoyl-Sn-Glycero-

3-Phosphocholine (DOPC) Lipid Bilayer Membrane

For Water Purication Purposes, was given a Silveraward. He had conducted his research under theScience Research Programme (SRP) in the Departmentof Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at theNational University of Singapore (NUS).

This is an annual competition in which schools complete an environmental project. AJCians Nickie Seoh (23/10), Avan Kwek(03/10), Keith Chia (26/10) and Bernice Lim (08/10) completed a project on The Use of CNT-Clay Hybrid to Clean up OilSpills and they won the Merit Award. They were awarded $1000 cash and a plaque. They have donated $600 to thank thecollege for its support.

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Environmental Competition

Science BuskersThe AJ Innovation Challenge 2011 was held in the college hall on the23rd of March. This was organized by the executive committee andsome members of the Project Eureka. The theme this year is ScienceBuskers, and the student participants had to tell a story and performan interesting demonstration to the teacher judges and other studentswho visited their booths. They were then required to explain thescientic basis of their demonstration. A total of eleven teams tookpart and students could vote for the most interesting demonstration.A lunch-time demonstration was held weeks prior to the event toencourage sign-ups.

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This annual exchangeprogramme with St Michael

High School from Kobe,Japan, saw 84 students,4 teachers and 1 VicePrincipal visiting our collegeon the 13th of January.Our Japanese guests had atour of the college, sat inlessons and participated infriendly sporting matcheswith fellow AJCians. A totalof 50 our Student Councilorsand Alpha Students, 40 badminton, table tennis andvolleyball players, and the whole of AJChoirand DanceSocietywere involved in the visit.

Ayesha Solehan (36/10) had a light-hearted take on thevisitors, Some of the Japanese boys look like they belongin a boy band!

Although these boys hardly spoke English, we were ableto communicate through sign language, added Lim SeowHwee (36/10). I would like to visit Japan some day tolearn more about their culture, she added.

Guests from StMichael High School

* The visit occurred before the March 11th earthquake. Our thoughts

and prayers are with the people of Japan.

AJC hosted 27 Senior Middle 2 (SM2) scholars from Chinafrom the 28th February to the 11th of March in the JCExperiential Programme (JXP) 2011. The JXP is part ofthe 20-month Preparatory Programme that the scholars(in the Undergraduate Scholarships Scheme) undergo

before admission into National University of Singapore orthe Nanyang Technological University.

The objectives of the JXP are to provide the SM2 scholarswith the opportunity to interact with our local studentsand gain an insight into our JC/CI education system.Through this JXP, it is hoped that these scholars integratebetter into the local society, enriching both their livesand the lives of our local students through cross-cultural

exchanges.

29 JC2 Alpha students participated in the JXP 2011, where27 of them are the buddies to the SM2 scholars. The J2students involved in the planning of the JXP 2011 are

Angie Wong Nga Yee (31/10), Han Swee Yee (12/10),Lor Jun Ying (24/10) and Lee Jun Wei (31/10).

JXP!

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AJ ODAC members enjoyed an exciting, albeit tiring, trip to Cameron Highlands, Malaysia from the 5th to the 9th of December2010. The trip not only tested their level of resilience as they trekked up to the peak of Gunung Irau, but also provided them withthe chance to experience authentic Kampong life during their visit to the Orang Asli settlement. They also visited Batu Caves anda tea plantation.

ODAC memberJoseph Kwok (12/10) asserted, The trip has been vastly enriching and educational on a level which is unattainableby mere verbal transmission!

Balik Kampong! By Lim Seow Hwee (36/10)

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Its when youre safe at home that you wish you werehaving an adventure, and when youre having

an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

- Thornton Wilder

A group of privileged students-drawn by the promise ofadventure and the secret desire for an escape from themundane cycle of everyday life signed on when OutwardBound Taiwan (OBT) came knocking.

It was winter when we arrived in December 2010. Rivertracing in icy-cold waters was our rst activity followed bya demanding six-day mountain expedition on Nan Hu Shan(with an altitude of 3,742 km above sea level), which was thehighlight of the trip. As a group, we hiked many kilometresevery day on unfamiliar rocky terrain with heavy load and theresponsibility of orchestrating the journey in our own hands.

Against intuition, a precarious cliff and steep downward-slope segment, not the summit climb, proved to be the mosttreacherous part of our expedition. It had unpredicted windsthat concurrently threw the biggest of us around and sappedour body heat, with half of members attempting that afterdarkness fell!

Sounds torturous and crazy? Yup, we probably thought so theretoo. Steamy Singapore had never seemed so appealing. Yet,true to the quote above, it is in the safety of home that weyearn with unbelievable fondness for the Taiwan experienceagain. Opportunities present themself for us to embrace, to

test how far we can truly go. After all, theres more to lifethan just to live.

Outward Bound!By Rayson Pay (10/10)

We are all better than we know. If only we can come to

discover this, we may never again settle for anything less.- Kurt Hahn, Founder of Outward Bound