SAJC ORIENTATION 2009

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Shake It Dance

"Shake, shake! Shake shake shake it!"

As Orientation comes to an end, we hope each and everyone of you enjoyed orientation as much as we enjoyed the whole process. Here, we wish all of you a joyful and purposeful JC life ahead!

Cheers,
31st Student Council. =D

once a saint
always a saint

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Ilio, Neriah & Thethysias Dance

So you can enjoy all videos without searching through the archives, Ilio, Neriah and Thethysias dances are put in one post!

Watch your lovely OGLs as they perform a unique dance according to kingdoms!

(Whoo, Ilio!)

Cheers,
31st Student Council

once a saint
always a saint

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Sequia & Argyrus Dance

See your beloved OGLs as they dance to the kingdom dance!

cheers,

31st Student Council!

once a saint
always a saint

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Monday, February 2, 2009

"Don't want to be a boy you want to be a man!" Take up the challenge and perfect your moves to our cool mass dance, Beat it!

Cheers,
31st Student Council!

once a saint
always a saint

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Notice!

Hello J1s, hope you all enjoyed today!

Here's a few things to take note:
1. Tomorrow's wet games, please do bring a dark T-shirt (school based) and an extra change of clothes. You might want to bring along another pair of shoes to change into after the wet games.

2. Please bring back all indemnity form tomorrow, signed. You wouldn't want to be left behind while your OG goes to have fun, do you?

3. Please bring your purple booklet (the one found in your orientation package) tomorrow for subject combination talk.

4. Top up your ez-link cards!

5. Rest early!

We sincerely apologise for not being able to post up the mass dance videos on time. Most of the councillors got home past 10, and we seek your kind understanding. We're really sorry!

Cheers,
Alynn

once a saint
always a saint

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Sunday, February 1, 2009

FAQs

HEY guys, here are some answers to the frequently asked questions on the tagboard. =)

1. Day 1 of Orientation ends about 6pm.

2. If you haven't received a call from your OGL, not to worry, they will call you by today. If not, it's probably because they have the wrong number given by the database. So do come to school earlier to check which OG you are in, and proceed to the Cultural Centre for assembly. The OG lists are on the boards outside the General Office.

3. If you do not know where the Cultural Centre is, look out for signs pasted all around the school, or any councillors in red jersey if you are really lost. Anyway, the Cultural Centre is next to the General Office.

4. Do try to report in your secondary uniform, and bring along your PE attire. Any school based t-shirts would be fine too.

5. You don't have to wear white school shoes for JC, you're allowed to wear track shoes/sneakers. As for socks colour, it doesnt really matter too.

6. If you want to buy the SA uniform, you can do so during your free time throughout the week (there's no need to rush to buy). It's for sale at the school popular bookshop. The top costs about $13, the bottom is about $15, the tie is $10. As for PE attire, i think the shirt and shorts are $8 each. You can check out the price tmr. =)

7. Even if you are appealing out of SA, you still have to report to SA tmr to confirm a place in SAJC first.

8. Orientation lasts for 5 days!!! =D=D=D

9. Day 1 of Orientation is not wet games, so there's no need to bring extra shoes, and don't have to worry about it! =)

10. The ending time of these 5 days vary, some earlier, some later. Friday would end later though.

11. Remember to bring along $32 for the Orientation Package tmr! If your ogl has called you and told you to bring extra money, that's for other purposes. =)

I hope this helps! =D

♥candy.
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More FAQs:
1. If you have thrown away/misplaced your PE attire, do bring any school based T-shirt and sports shorts of appropriate length.

2. Appealing: JCs in Singapore (those that are still open for appeals) have agreed to allows students to appeal only in the afternoon, approximately 3pm, so you will still have to report in the morning, to confirm a place in SAJC :D Please inform your OGL early in the morning thanks! And you can only leave around 2pm+. Thanks for your cooperation!

3. Most students take 3 H2s and 1 H1. Those who score below 9 points (raw) are qualified to take 4H2s. Still, there must be at least one contrasting subject.
For example,
[H2] Physics, Chem, Maths [H1] History (Contrasting)
[H2] Maths (Contrasting), Literature, Economics [H1] Chemistry (Contrasting)

Cheers,
Alynn

once a saint
always a saint

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Friday, January 30, 2009

ATTENTION J1S!
PLEASE REPORT IN YOUR RESPECTIVE SCHOOL UNIFORMS ON MONDAY.
BRING ALONG YOUR PE ATTIRES
SEE YOU AT THE CULTURAL CENTRE AT 0715AM.

-huiying(:

once a saint
always a saint

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The Chronicles of SAJC

Grapefruit, being the most mischievous of the lot, decides to strike first. He laid eyes on the Tennis team, because of close rivalry between him and his next of kin, the tennis ball. With his succulent nature, he definitely made this tennis training a juicy one.

Cheers,
Alynn & Zachary

once a saint
always a saint

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Hi,

First of all, I’d like to warmly welcome you to SAJC!

I can imagine how you’re feeling right now- a bit of anticipation towards the fresh prospects of a new school, perhaps a dash of heartache for what you’ve left behind in your secondary school years, and probably some nervousness in this whole new environment.

SAJC, a home to so many of us, must indeed be somewhat of an alien place to you. I too felt this way when I first stepped into SAJC. I remember the unsettling feeling of being surrounded by a sea of strangers in varying uniforms, and an increasing dread at having to start anew. However, amidst a wave of distress and this sudden urge to run back to my secondary school and carry on with the life I had grown so accustomed to, the words I first saw upon stepping into SAJC came to mind- No one is here by chance.

To some, this line may be an over-used and perhaps a clichéd line. However, to me, the meaning of this line still stands as strongly as when I first thought of it back then. Indeed, every single one of us are called here for a reason. As Jeremiah 29:11 says, “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”. What is ahead of us may be unknown, but be assured that God has great things in mind of all of us. I am absolutely certain that your presence here in SAJC is no mistake, and I believe that each of us will take away something special and unique from our years spent here.

The leap from secondary school to junior college is quite a large and perhaps difficult one, especially having to leave behind years of wonderful memories nurtured in secondary school. In SAJC, I never thought I would find a set of friends, teachers or school culture I was so blessed with in secondary school. Truly, I never did- but that does not mean I did not find something equally special, and more. In this one year, I’ve made friends who effortlessly fill my days with laughter, found teachers who are more than willing to go beyond their call of duty to guide us, and settled into a school culture that brings Saints together as a family. SAJC, a school which was once a foreign place to so many of us, has now become a home. I’m really grateful for all that God has given to me here, and I’m excited for the great things in store for you.

The road ahead is an uncertain one that may be smooth or filled with bumps. However, here in SAJC, I’m sure that through anything, you will find a family ready at your side. From one Saint to another, may you have an enjoyable orientation, and fruitful years ahead!

God bless!

With best regards,
Renee Tan
President
31st Student Council

once a saint
always a saint

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Thursday, January 29, 2009

HOW TO GET TO SAJC

HELLO J1s! For the benefit of all of you, here's a guide to help you travel to sajc!

First, we are located at Potong Pasir!
The buses that are available at the Mrt Station are:
13, 107, 133, 142, 147, 853.

*NOTE: If you are unsure of how to walk to school from Potong Pasir Mrt Station, continue reading. We have a video to guide you (:

Alternatively, you may want to travel to Toa Payoh interchange!
From there, you can choose to take buses 142, 26, 31, 8 or 90!

BUS 142 stops outside our main gate (:

If you are taking BUSES 26, 31, 8 or 90, you gotta be extra vigilant!
Follow me through these steps (:
1) Press the door bell immediately when you see our beautiful campus.

2) Alight! Anw take note of other bus services available at this stop.

3) you'll get to see this banner

4) continue walking and you will see a slope

5) enter the school:D

5) Continue walking and you will pass by Chapel of the Resurrection...

6) Church of the Ascension...

7)Ascension kindergarten...

8) continue walking up a slope and you will pass by SAS canteen

9) followed by St. Andrew's Junior School

10)FINALLY, cross the bridge and you're in school (:

P.S. We have 3 MAIN ENTRANCES
1) MAIN GATE
2) JACOB BALLAS BRIDGE
3) SIDE GATE

HOPE TO SEE YOU IN SCHOOL SOON (:

♥ HUIYING:D

once a saint
always a saint

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

VIDEO- HOW TO GET TO SAJC

Greetings!
Clueless on how to get to SAJC? Take a look at how we managed to find our way from Potong Pasir MRT station to SAJC (SIDEGATE)

Cheers,
Alynn

once a saint
always a saint

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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

ORIENTATION GROUP LEADERS (OGLS)

HELLO J1s, I'm sure you guys are excited to know who your respective OGLs are right!!!
Check out the pictures below(:
We decided to keep out identity mysterious, thats why we are covering part of our faces:D

Let me introduce to you the 5 KINGDOMS !

KINGDOM SEQUIA

KINGDOM ARGYRUS

KINGDOM ILIO

KINGDOM NERIAH

KINGDOM THETHYSIAS

If you haven't noticed, the first letter of the 5 kingdoms form the word S.A.I.N.T!
Wave to anyone of the 32 OGLs if u recognise them in school!

Your friendly ilio ogl,
♥ HUIYING :D

once a saint
always a saint

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Monday, January 26, 2009

The Chronicles of SAJC

Our soccer guys team created a mini fruit garden in SAJC to do their bit for the environment. However, something diabolical is stirring underneath this tranquil facade. Our CCAs have been found to be constantly being spied on, and even being attacked! So here we have our student councillors (being such strange persona of fruits), planning their moves against the various CCA groups. What will happen to the fate of SAJC? Stay tune to The Chronicles of SAJC.

To be continued...
Cheers,
Zachary&Alynn

once a saint
always a saint

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Saturday, January 17, 2009

ORIENTATION DRY RUN CAMP 1&2!

Hello J1s! Firstly, i would love to welcome you guys to the saints family. Wondering how your orientation would be like?
Well, your dearest OGLS(the 31st student council) have planned a whole list of interesting activities for you(:

Let me show you some sneak previews!

strategy time!

what are they doing on the floor?

up next, we've a really special game

nice defensive pose (:

preparation for the next game

forfeit time. hahaha!

we're 4legged! :O

time for some painting!

our 2 masterpieces!

hmmm. what are they staring at?

are they trying to dance along the line?

Let the battle of the WATER GAMES begin!

free hair wash:DDDDD

our friendly mentors(:

scissors paper stone!

Fancy a game of tug-of-war in soapy waters? =)

Alright, i shall not leak too much information and keep all of you in suspense(:
Rest assured that you will enjoy your orientation, Saints Arcanum. :D

We're all waiting for you to join our happy family:D

♥ candy&huiying

once a saint
always a saint

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