Yishun Innova Junior College

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School History

In 2019, Yishun Junior College and Innova Junior College merged to form Yishun Innova Junior College (YIJC), which combines the best programmes from both colleges.

As the Centre of Excellence for Digital Literacies, YIJC has a pervasive digital culture and is at the forefront of using information and communications technology in teaching and learning. To nurture future-ready leaders who can embrace state-of-the-art technology and harness the rich opportunities of the digital age, the college has developed a tiered programme to enhance students’ competencies in three distinct domains: digital productivity, citizenship and innovation. In addition, YIJC offers the Malay Language Elective Programme for those who wish to acquire a higher level of proficiency and a deeper understanding of the Malay language, literature and culture.

Adopting a structured leadership development approach of ‘assignments–relationships–courses’ for every student, YIJC aims to nurture future-ready leaders. Through the Talent Development Programme, the college recognises the potential of higher-achieving students and enhances their personal effectiveness through personal branding, personal statement writing, interview and networking skills to prepare them for university and scholarship applications.

To develop agile, confident individuals who can thrive in an increasingly complex setting, the Internationalisation Programme provides students with opportunities to venture beyond the classroom. These include immersing in a vibrant overseas learning environment or making a difference to the lives of others through values-in-action programmes.

Currently located at 3 Yishun Ring Road, the college will move to 21 Champions Way in 2027.

Principal:
- Mr Michael de Silva (2019–present)

**Related Schools: Yishun Junior College

Innova Junior College**

Key Milestones


2019	Establishment of Yishun Innova Junior College from the merger of Yishun Junior College and Innova Junior College. Unveiling of college vision, mission, values and flag. Arts Fusion 2019: Drama Night was held.
2020	31st Tamil Pre-U Seminar. Inaugural virtual SPARKathon: YIJC virtual health challenge, redesigned King of the Arena. First virtual exchanges with overseas partner schools in Vietnam and Japan.
2021	32nd Tamil Pre-U Seminar. Arts Fusion and Listen. 2nd virtual SPARKathon. Combined National Day and HICAPE Day celebrations.
2022	Unveiling of the college motto, ‘Aude Exaurare’. 33rd Tamil Pre-U Seminar. 3rd virtual SPARKathon. King of the Streets and King of the Arena. Arts Fusion and Listen. 33rd Tamil Pre-U Seminar. HICAPE Day. Thrive: inaugural Mental Well-being week.
2024	Arts Fusion and Listen. 35th Tamil Pre-U Seminar. Thrive: 3rd Mental Well-Being Week. King of the Streets and King of the Arena. Unveiling of the college mascot, SPARKYI.

School Crest

The school’s motto Aude Exaurare translates as a call to Rise to Every Challenge. The Latin word ‘Aude’ means ‘to dare’, a bold disposition that seizes opportunities to learn, to dream and to do. The motto embodies this daring spirit as we emerge ‘out of’ present limits, captured by the Latin prefix ‘ex-’. It is this confidence that allows YIJCians to step forward into a new space or ‘matter’ that confronts them (Latin: ‘aura’), forging their own paths as they go so as to become the best, and brightest versions of themselves.

School Song

♫ Listen

In a world of changes
Where our values will define us
We’ll uphold, noble goals
Championing what we’ve learnt

We’ll always endeavour
To ourselves we will be true
We’ll aspire, our dreams afire
Crafting worlds anew

We are Yishun Innova
With passion we ignite
Forging our own future
Like the blazing flame, Y.I.

In our thoughts and our hearts
With courage we will rise
Leaning into our future
Like a blazing flame, Y.I.