Tampines Meridian Junior College

Tampines Meridian Junior College (TMJC) is a junior college in Singapore, offering two-year pre-university courses leading up to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level examination. The school is established as the result of a merger between two existing junior colleges, Tampines Junior College and

Tampines Meridian Junior College
淡滨尼美廉初级学院
Maktab Rendah Tampines Meridian
தெம்பனிஸ் மெரிடியன் தொடக்கக் கல்லூரி
Location
21 Pasir Ris Street 71, Singapore 518799
Information
Former nameTampines Junior College
Meridian Junior College
School typeGovernment, Co-Educational
MottoIntegrity, Courage, Resilience, Compassion
Established15 November 2018
SessionSingle
School code0717
PrincipalMs Pamela Yoong
SongHearts and Minds Inspired
Websitehttps://tmjc.moe.edu.sg

Meridian Junior College. TMJC was confirmed as one of the four Junior Colleges to be merged as announced by the Ministry of Education (MOE) for the first time in April 2017.[1] It began operation on 7 January 2019.[2]

History

In 2017, MOE announced the mergers of various schools,[1] in view of the declining birth rate in Singapore, enrolments might fall to as low as 200 to 300 students within the next few years for some of the affected colleges.[3] Included in this exercise are also seven pairs of primary schools and three pairs of secondary schools. Tampines Junior College and Meridian Junior College were to merge as Tampines Meridian Junior College.

The new names of the 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.[4] The new school compound will be at the site of Meridian Junior College.

The pioneering batch of students were welcomed by their new principal, Ms Pamela Yoong,[5] who invited them to build the new college together.[6]

TMJC is set to build upon the foundations of Tampines Junior College and Meridian Junior College which carry a rich heritage and culture. A wider range of educational experiences and enrichment programmes for students to realise their potential is made possible. The school continues the good practices of both colleges to develop students to be persons with strong self-awareness, a sound moral compass, and the relevant skills and knowledge to be future-ready, and contribute actively and meaningfully to the community and nation.[7]

College Identity

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

On 6 January 2020, the school officially release their new values, mission and vision after officially opening in the year 2019.[8]

Values: Integrity, Courage, Resilience, Compassion

Mission: To nurture lifelong learners with a heart to lead and serve, guided by a strong moral compass and a spirit of excellence.

Vision: A dynamic institution known for its rich learning experiences in a culture of innovation, empowerment and care.

House System
  • Pavo (Yellow, Peacock)
  • Aquila (Red, Eagle)
  • Cygnus (White, Swan)
  • Corvus (Blue, Raven)
  • Draco (Grey, Dragon)

Academic Information

The content-based subjects offered for GCE A levels are as follow:

Content-based H2 SubjectsContent-based H1 Subjects
ArtArt
BiologyBiology
ChemistryChemistry
PhysicsPhysics
EconomicsEconomics
English LiteratureEnglish Literature
GeographyGeography
HistoryHistory
MathematicsMathematics
Further MathematicsChina Studies in English
Chinese Language and LiteratureGeneral Studies in Chinese
Malay Language and Literature
Tamil Language and Literature
Theatre Studies & Drama

References
  1. "Merging of Schools".
  2. "New Beginning".
  3. "Declining Birth Rate".
  4. "MOE announces names of merged junior colleges". Channel NewsAsia.
  5. "Merged junior colleges will combine full names of both schools [TODAY Online]". www.gov.sg.
  6. "Principal's Message". tmjc.moe.edu.sg.
  7. "Tampines Meridian JCÂ". tmjc.moe.edu.sg.
  8. "Vision Mission Values". tmjc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 2020-01-20.

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