My appeal essay to TJC

Ever since the principal and vice-principal of Temasek Junior College came down to my school, Zhonghua Secondary, to share its values and beliefs, I have been drawn to the college and it became my dream to study there.

Hence, I was utterly disappointed with my preliminary examination results as it did not meet the cut-off point for TJC for the first intake. It was my dream of being able to study and play in Temasek JC which kept me going. It pushed me forward, to study harder, striving for better results so that I could enter Temasek JC for the second intake.

“For College. For Nation.” - this motto strikes a chord in me. It calls for each TJCian to hold loyalty in high regard. Loyalty, be it to friends, family or a school, has always been an unwavering value of mine. When I went for TJC’s open house, I could feel and see the students’ passion and loyalty to the school. Each visitor was welcomed with a goody bag and a warm greeting. Though the visit was brief, I felt drawn to the school and its vibrant environment.

Thousands of miles from my homeland, Hong Kong, I came to Singapore to seek a better education. My secondary school life was especially memorable and unforgettable. My classmates showed me how unity can really make a difference. We sacrificed our time to help each other when we saw that our friends were in need. We faced problems together, staying back after school to tackle those issues. We encouraged each other, motivating one another to do our best. We all shared the same goal which was to do our school proud by setting a new lowest average L1R5 record for our school. In the end, our goal came to fruition. The elation felt at that point in time is indescribable and it made me believe more than ever before that perseverance is the key to success. This feeling of working together, unity and the sense of belonging, tugged at my heartstrings. While that chapter spent in secondary school has closed, I strongly believe that another beautiful one can open in TJC.

I really appreciate what my secondary school teachers have done to help me in my quest to enter Temasek JC. They gave me extra lessons after school hours, and graded the additional exercises I did. Their dedication towards teaching really impressed me. My Physics teacher hailed from TJC and her passion and loyalty to the college is admirable. She recounts her days at the college fondly and how lucky she was to have been accepted there. Her story fuelled my passion and made me work harder for the Os.

Why Temasek JC? Temasek JC has everything I would ever seek for: a vibrant school environment, diverse culture, and caring and understanding teachers. I would like very much to be part of this big family and I am willing to work hard for this dream to come true.

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