Catholic Junior College Heritage Corner

Explore Catholic Junior College's 50-year history at its Heritage Corner, opened in 2025. Discover digitised archives, oral histories, and interactive exhibits honouring the college's legacy.

Last updated 9 September 2026

The heritage corner was completed in 2025.

Add your alt text hereA corridor wall display titled 'Our History' at Catholic Junior College (CJC), featuring mounted information panels about the school's founding and heritage, with black-and-white archival photographs and text.

In 1970, the Ministry of Education presented a proposal to the Catholic Education Council, suggesting the consolidation of pre-university (Sixth Form) classes from affiliated Catholic schools into a single Junior College.  The Catholic Mission, led by Archbishop Michel Olcomendy, MEP, approved the plan, placing the new Junior College under the Archdiocese's administration, making it the first institution not affiliated with a specific Catholic Order but directly under the Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore.

The foundation stone was laid by Dr Lee Chiaw Meng, then Minister for Education, on 12 July 1974, on a site at Whitley Road. The school was officially opened on 26 June 1976 by Mr E.W. Barker, then Minister for Law and Environment, with Brother Patrick Loh appointed as the first principal.

An interactive touchscreen kiosk display at Catholic Junior College, headed by the title 'Hearts Ablaze' in bold lettering.

The interactive TV invites visitors to explore a curated collection of digitised publications, photographs, and oral histories, offering an engaging window into the college’s past. It also adds a playful touch, allowing visitors to virtually try on past uniforms and capture photos, blending history with a fun and memorable experience.

A corridor at Catholic Junior College featuring a large 3D sculpture of the words 'TRUTH &' in bold blue letters with a red heart symbol, placed on a light blue platform.

A playful 3D sculpture—a stylised interpretation of “Truth” and “Love”—symbolises the college’s motto and core values. This eye-catching installation invites visitors to engage with the spirit of the school and capture meaningful photo moments

A Catholic cardinal in red and white vestments walks through the Catholic Junior College Heritage Gallery during a blessing ceremony, accompanied by an altar server in white robes carrying a golden holy water vessel and aspergillum. Other clergy and guests follow behind. The 'Hearts Ablaze' signage and heritage display panels are visible along the corridor wall.

In a significant milestone marking the college’s 50th anniversary, the Heritage Gallery was officially opened on 26 February 2025 during the Thanksgiving Mass and Commencement Ceremony. The occasion not only celebrated five decades of educational excellence but also welcomed the new JC1 cohort into the CJC community.

A Catholic cardinal in red and white vestments stands alongside a woman in a dark blue dress for a photo at the Catholic Junior College Heritage Gallery.

The gallery was opened and blessed by His Eminence Cardinal William Goh, Archbishop of Singapore, underscoring its importance as a tribute to the college’s enduring legacy.

Three Catholic Junior College students in school uniform interact with the 'Hearts Ablaze' touchscreen kiosk, with one student pointing at the screen which displays college annuals content.

Time-travelling with a swipe! Students flipping through old school annuals on our interactive TV at the Heritage Gallery.