谈昊（中四启元一班 4O1, 2026） 当飞机降落在江北国际机场，山城此起彼伏的轮廓映入眼帘。这也标志着我们为期十四天的学习之旅就此开始。在这十四天里，我们学习历史、感受文化、见证发展，在一次次交流与探索中不断拓展视野，收获新知识与成长。 山城重庆：现代与历史交织的城市 研学的第一站是重庆。这座依山而建的城市被誉为“8D魔幻城市”，错综复杂的立交桥、穿楼而过的李子坝轻轨以及临江而立的洪崖洞，共同构成了独特的城市风貌。一路上，我们还经过许多横跨长江的大桥，感受到这座“桥都”的壮观与活力。 重庆最吸引我的，是现代繁华与历史底蕴的并存。这里既有解放碑商圈川流不息的人潮和璀璨夺目的夜景，也有磁器口古镇的悠闲与烟火气息。现代化建设与传统文化在这里和谐共存，展现出西部重镇蓬勃发展的生命力。 最令我难忘的是大型沉浸式舞台剧《重庆1949》。演员们真挚而富有感染力的表演，将解放战争时期那段波澜壮阔的历史呈现在观众眼前。所谓 “为有牺牲多壮志，敢教日月换新天”，那一刻，我深刻体会到今天来之不易的和平与繁荣，是无数先辈奋斗与牺牲的成果。...

吴曜轩（中三启元一班 3O1, 2026） 今年五月，我有幸以双文化奖学金得主的身份参加越南浸濡之旅 。越南作为发展中国家，我一开始便认为那里不仅设施落后、卫生条件差，还觉得没什么值得一去的。但是通过七天的学习之旅，我对越南的看法产生了翻天覆地的变化：我被他们淳朴的民情所感动、被他们热情的态度所感染、被他们多彩的文化所折服。这场学习之旅，我收获颇丰，不过令我印象最深刻的无异于越南战争遗迹博物馆、与当地学生的交流，和下龙湾之旅。 在胡志明市，我们参观了至今让史实历历在目的越南战争遗迹博物馆。记得当时参观完毕，我的心情久久难以平复，同时对战争感到厌恶和憎恨。战争仅是政治人物之间的勾心斗角，沉痛的代价却要让无辜的老百姓来承担。虽说战争是人类的“调节器”，但这个“调节器”的代价属实是超过了人类所能承受的。 在越南战争中，美军进行了数次惨无人道的屠杀，并使用了被禁止的生化武器（如脱叶剂、凝固汽油弹等），越共也虐杀了许多美军。这令我十分震惊与气愤，同时也明白了掌权者能够做出的行为很多时候都是不正义的，而口口声声宣扬人道主义的政权也会做出伤天害理的事情。与

殷齐泽（中一汇聚三班 1A3，2026） 刚开始参加第二学段第3至第10周的寄宿课程（Integrated Boarding Programme，简称IBP）时，我觉得最困难的不是学习，而是照顾自己。离开家后，我才发现，原来平时在家里许多事情都是父母处理的，而现在却需要自己独立完成。虽然一开始很不习惯，但这段经历让我学会了独立和自我管理，也让我成长了许多。 刚搬进宿舍时，我对新的环境感到十分陌生。每天早上自己起床对我来说就是一项挑战。我平时在家习惯有人提醒，因此到了宿舍后，经常因为赖床而差点迟到。有时候闹钟响了，我会想着再睡几分钟，结果一不小心就耽误了时间。后来，我开始设置多个闹钟提醒自己，也尝试早点休息，慢慢养成了按时起床的习惯。 除了起床，折被子也是一个不小的挑战。我以前从来没有认真学过如何折被子，所以刚开始总是折得歪歪扭扭。有时候看着别人三两下就完成了，我却还在反复整理被子，难免感到有些挫败。不过，经过每天练习，我渐渐掌握了技巧，现在能把被子折得更整齐，也折得更快。 洗衣服更让我头痛，因为我以前很少自己动手。我常常忘记什么时候该洗衣

At Hwa Chong, Sabbatical Week gives students opportunities not only to explore new interests, but also to take the lead in sharing their passions with others. Through student-led programmes, students learn to plan, teach, adapt and work as a team while creating meaningful experiences for their peers. In this reflection, Yih Jieh shares how he and his fellow International Chess Club members, Liew Tze Hsien (4i1), Yeap Jun Wei Ethan (3O3) and Joash Chan Jing Fong (3O3), organis

At Hwa Chong, Sabbatical Week gives students opportunities to learn beyond the classroom through experiences that broaden their perspectives and nurture personal growth. The 心想狮城 sabbatical invited students to rediscover Singapore through visits to different local places of interest, while reflecting on well-being, friendship, and their connection to the country they call home. Written by: Aaden Ng Cheng Xun (4i3, 2026) One of the biggest takeaways from this sabbatical was

At HCI, professional learning is most meaningful when it is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to learn from one another. Through the SPARK³ Professional Learning Series, staff are empowered to take ownership of their professional growth by sharing expertise, exploring new ideas, and engaging in conversations that enrich both personal and professional practice. In this reflection, Mr Ang Shi Da shares his journey towards becoming an International Coaching F

At Hwa Chong, Sabbatical Week gives students the opportunity to explore interests beyond the regular curriculum, including creative fields they may not have tried before. The Junior Mangaka sabbatical introduced students to the fundamentals of manga drawing, from character features and proportions to expressions, body structure and panel storytelling. In this reflection, Nathaniel shares how an unexpected sabbatical choice became a meaningful experience in creativity, confide

At Hwa Chong, Sabbatical Week gives students the chance not only to explore new interests, but also to take ownership of learning by designing and running programmes for their peers. In this reflection, Ethan shares how organising Apex 2 Apex, a student-led simulation racing sabbatical where participants experience motorsports through realistic racing simulators, taught him and his team valuable lessons in planning, adaptability, teamwork and leadership. Written by: Ethan Le

At Hwa Chong, Sabbatical Week gives students opportunities to pursue learning in ways that go beyond regular classroom lessons. For Humanities Programme students, the annual Page-to-Stage Drama Sabbatical offers a chance to experience literature not only as text to be studied, but also as performance to be interpreted, shaped and brought to life. In this reflection, Ayden shares how the sabbatical deepened his appreciation of theatre, literature and the human stories that con

At Hwa Chong, Sabbatical Week gives students opportunities to learn practical skills beyond the regular curriculum, while also allowing some students to take on leadership roles as student trainers. In this reflection, Wu Yulin shares how serving as a student trainer for the Financial Literacy Sabbatical deepened his own understanding of money management while teaching him how to adapt, engage others, and lead with patience. Written by: Wu Yulin (4A2, 2026) During my time as

At Hwa Chong, Sabbatical Week gives students the chance to step into unfamiliar experiences and discover new interests beyond the classroom. Some programmes also offer students a deeper appreciation of cultural traditions by allowing them to learn through practice, performance and teamwork. In this reflection, Matthias shares how the Lion Dance Sabbatical changed his initial scepticism into appreciation, as he learnt about the history, skills and coordination behind lion and

At Hwa Chong, Sabbatical Week encourages students to encounter learning in new and meaningful settings. The AMUSE sabbatical brought students into museum spaces, where they explored how artefacts and exhibitions can make national stories more vivid and personal. In this reflection, Hanwen shares how the experience changed the way he viewed museums and helped him better understand the responsibility that comes with learning in such spaces. Written by: Zhang Hanwen (3P2, 2026)

At Hwa Chong, Sabbatical Week gives students the opportunity to explore learning beyond the regular classroom, including programmes that nurture both curiosity and well-being. The Wild/Well-Being sabbatical invited students to discover how nature, play, reflection and shared experiences can support mental and emotional wellness. Through visits to green spaces, team challenges, mindfulness activities and creative projects, students learnt that well-being is not found in one pl

At Hwa Chong, Sabbatical Week gives students the chance to explore new interests and step into experiences they may not have chosen at first. In this reflection, Jiye shares how the Fencing Sabbatical turned an unexpected second choice into an engaging week of technical learning, friendly competition, and new appreciation for the sport. Written by: Zhao Jiye (3P3, 2026) For the Term 2 Sabbaticals, I was assigned to fencing even though it had been my second choice. At first, I

At Hwa Chong, Sabbatical Week also provides opportunities for students to take ownership of learning by designing and leading programmes for their peers. In this reflection, Yuzhong shares how organising the cybersecurity sabbatical “0xdeadbeef” deepened his technical knowledge, challenged him as a trainer, and allowed him to give back to the school community through a subject he is passionate about. Written by: Fu Yuzhong (4A3, 2026) From 18 to 22 May, I was given the opport

At Hwa Chong, Sabbatical Week gives students the chance to explore learning beyond the usual classroom setting, often in unexpected and memorable ways. Through hands-on programmes across diverse areas, students discover new interests, develop confidence, and sometimes even reconnect with talents they had set aside. In this reflection, Tyler shares how the Body Percussion Sabbatical turned from an uncertain start into an unforgettable experience of rhythm, friendship, and redi

Written by: Tan Kai Wen Declan (4A2, 2026) Sabbatical Week is one of the defining features of the Hwa Chong experience. Held twice a year, it gives students the opportunity to step away from the usual hectic and stressful academic routine and immerse ourselves in enriching experiences. From exploring unfamiliar topics to making new friends, this week encourages us to step out of our comfort zones and fully embrace learning. This time, I had the privilege of attending the Game

At Hwa Chong, Sabbatical Week offers students the opportunity to step beyond their regular timetable and explore a wide range of interest-based programmes. From sports and the arts to technology, culture and service learning, these programmes allow students to discover new passions, develop practical skills, and learn beyond the classroom. In this reflection, Joon Hao shares how the Pickleball Sabbatical helped him grow not only as a player, but also as a teammate. Written by

Written by: Zeng Yuhang Eugene (4O3, 2026) At Hwa Chong, Sabbatical Weeks in Terms 1 and 2 offer a welcome shift from the usual pace of school life, providing students with platforms to immerse themselves in hands-on, interest-driven experiences both in and beyond campus. This year, I was honoured to initiate the Project Collar: Fun with Pets! Sabbatical course, alongside four other core team members of Project Collar 8.0. The course was conducted during the Term 2 Sabbatical

The Orator’s Edge sabbatical gave students the opportunity to explore the art of public speaking through speeches, quick-thinking activities, presentation practice, and reflection. In this article, Lincoln and Shane share how the course helped them rethink what it means to speak with confidence, authenticity, and connection. Speaking is About Connection Written by: Lincoln Ang Yuk Kai (3O2, 2026) Many people think public speaking is just about standing straight, using a loud