Jurong Pioneer Senior College
Fishy Business
Survival 101
Merlion Mysteries
100

What is JPJC School Motto?

While I Live, I learn. Plus Ultra.

100

What are the two types of fish in this world?

Salt water fish and fresh water fish

100

⁠what is the name of the basic knot that you tie two poles together (form 4 right angles)

(square lash)

100

What day + month + year did Singapore gain its independence from Malaysia?

9 August 1965

200

What was PJC school mascot?

Bonus question: ⁠what is the closest approximation for tanx?

jaguar

x

200

why do we remove the innards of a fish?

contains the most parasites

200

what do you do if you encounter a monkey while hiking

(avoid eye contact and be calm -keep all loose items)

200

Name the eco-friendly park in Singapore that features a wetland reserve and a treetop walkway, providing a haven for bird watchers.

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

300

Sing the JPJC school song as a whole group! 

300

what do you do with the fish head after removing it for cooking?

use as bait

300

⁠what do you do if you get lost in the wilderness

(follow nearest stream - connects to the sea)

300

How many official Merlion statues are there in Singapore?

6 official merlion statues



400

How many CCAs are there in JPJC (as of the year 2024)

31 CCAs

400

what is the easiest way to make a fish catching device?

Bonus question: integrate cos2x

(bottle trap - cut off head and reverse it)

1/2sin2x + c

400

how do we get salt if we are lost in the wilderness

(collect seawater n leave to dry)

400

Name 4 of the southern islands in singapore 

Sentosa Island, St John's Island, Lazarus Island, Seringat Island, Kusu Island, Sisters' Islands (Big Sister's and Small Sister's) and Tekukor Island.

500

What are the 2 features of JPJC School Crest?

Bonus points if you can explain what it represents.

infinite loop ─ unceasing, never-ending and limitless 

swirl connotes fluidity and flexibility, symbolising our students’ versatility in adapting to an ever-changing world.

500

⁠do we leave the scales on a fish when we cook it, why/why not?

(yes, so that fish doesnt burn when directly placed on fire)

500

⁠what is the name of the knot that has the best grip on the hook: clue: turle/snell/fishman

(snell)

500

What is the coastline length of Singapore? (get within 20 units of the answer) 

228KM

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