Written by: Pan Yi Jie, Kayla (25S6N) Edited by: Lei Yanyang (25S61) Ashton facing off against an opponent from the Philippines during the SEA Games 2025. Ashton Chia Yu Zhe Ashton is a professional Makruk and ASEAN Chess player. Makruk and ASEAN Chess feature several differences from their international counterpart – namely pawns starting on the third rank, the lack of castling, weaker moves for the queen and bishops, and a unique draw-counting system. For most athletes, the

Written by: Jiang Xindi (25S6H) Edited by: Lei Yanyang (25S61) Sisters Li Zhenghong and Li Zhengyan represented Singapore in badminton at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Lianhe Zaobao Sisters Li Zhenghong and Li Zhengyan won the bronze medal in the Badminton Women’s Team Event at the SEA Games 2025. “She is multifunctional and plays too many roles. She’s my sister, my roommate, my doubles partner…my best friend and partner-in-crime, but also the professional troublemak

Written by: Xiong Zhihan (25A12) and Rychelle Wong Zi Yen (26A15) Edited by: Lei Yanyang (25S61) C1 student from Apollo faculty decked out in face paint. Studio Ardent/Rayanne The afternoon of February 24th saw the C1s from the four faculties, decked out in their colourful faculty shirts, streaming into the wings of the Central Plaza with an almost palpable energy. The chilly breeze weaving through the crowds forewarned the arrival of rain, however, with a light drizzle quick

Written by: Isabelle Lim (25S6C) Edited by: Gilbert Goh (25S6C) and Lei Yanyang (25S61) On 16 February 2026, both the High School and College sections of Hwa Chong Institution gathered for a morning of festive cheer and cultural appreciation as students and staff came together to celebrate Chinese New Year. The celebrations began at 7.40am with a combined assembly and joint celebration held at the Terraces, Cheng Yi Auditorium and College Hall. The concert officially commence

Written by: Glynnis Lok Jia Yu (26S73) Edited by: Lei Yanyang (25S61) As part of their national education learning journey experience, some C1 classes visited the Eurasian Heritage Gallery to learn more about the Eurasian community and multiculturalism in Singapore. In 1511, the first Portuguese arrived in Singapore, followed by the Dutch and the British. The European men married the local women, and their children became the first of the Eurasians. Stepping into the tour, w

Written by: Liu Lexi (25S6K) Edited by: Lei Yanyang (25S61) C2 Silver Award recipients from Hwa Chong Institution. HCI SYPT Delegation/Yijun On 14 February 2026, two teams of C2 students from Hwa Chong Institution (College Section) participated in the Category A Finals of the Singapore Young Physicists’ Tournament (SYPT) at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, NTU. HCI Team 1, composed of Zhu Yijun (25S6G), Luo Zihan (25S66), Lim Kai Yi (26S6H) clinched the Bronz

Written by: See Hui Xin (26A14) Edited by: Lei Yanyang (25S61) Students posing in Maghain Aboth Synagogue's prayer hall. Publications Society/Hui Xin On 25 February, C1 students from Hwa Chong Institution embarked on a national education learning journey in exploration of various themes, such as multiculturalism. One of these was a visit to the Jews of Singapore Museum. The museum, housed in the Jacob Ballas Centre, stands side by side with the Maghain Aboth Synagogue, formin

Written by: Lee Koon Kai (25S72) Edited by: Lei Yanyang (25S61) Across the span of 5 days on 4-6 and 12-13 February 2026, Interact Club organised the Interact Week 2026, a large-scale event aimed at raising awareness on the plights of four vulnerable groups in the Singapore society – migrant workers, the elderly, bone marrow recipients, and persons with disabilities. This event aimed to encourage students to look beyond the surface, and show meaningful appreciation or help o

Written by: Winton Fu (25A11) Edited by: Gilbert Goh (25S6C) On 20 Feb 2026, the school welcomed members of a local band, Goose 我鸟 , to Hwa Chong Institution for a special songwriting workshop organised by HCWeyoung, Hwa Chong College's songwriting band. The session was open to students from Sec 1 to Junior College Year 2 across Hwa Chong Institution and Nanyang Girls High School, bringing together budding musicians and music enthusiasts for an afternoon of learning and inspi

Written By: Tsai Enn Nor, Angelina (25S72) Edited By: Lei Yanyang (25S61) Team photo of Hwa Chong's participants in the URA CUBE 2025; from left to right: Lin Rui, Avril; Pan Ziying; Teng Zhao En, Cheryl; Teo Jie Jun Jayden; and Eion Chan Jen Sen. Hwa Chong Institution/Pan Ziying Between 24 and 28 November 2025, our Hwa Chong geography students – Lin Rui, Avril (25A15), Team Leader; Teng Zhao En, Cheryl (25A15); Pan Ziying (25S77); Teo Jie Jun Jayden (25S6K), Assistant Team L

Written by: Liu Lexi (25S6K) Edited by: Lei Yanyang (25S61) C1 Students touring the classrooms. Studio Ardent/Megan Orientation is one of Hwa Chong’s flagship events, aimed at helping C1 students transition to school life at College and experience the vibrant school culture. O1 kicked off with the C1s in their respective Orientation Groups (OGs). On the first day, C1s were led on a school tour around iconic school locations, such as the Clock Tower and Kuo Chuan Museum. They

Written by: Xinxuan Yang (25S70) Edited by: Gilbert Goh (25S6C) As part of Hwa Chong Institution’s continued commitment towards environmental stewardship, Hwa Chong Green Council has launched a new sustainability initiative across the school campus with the introduction of the Cora Smart Recycling Bin. This is carried out in partnership with Cora Environment, one of Singapore’s leading sustainable waste management companies. Otherwise known as REHub, the Cora Smart Recycling

Written by: Yanyang 25S61 Edited by: Gilbert 25S6C A bird’s-eye view of students gathered in the Central Plaza, with activity booths set up along the flanks. Publications Society/Yanyang On 30 January 2026, Hwa Chong’s Senior Sunset lit up the campus, bringing together Hwachongians from different classes and faculties for an eventful and joyous evening. With clusters of students gathered around the Central Plaza, the stage was set for a fruitful night of bonding and recreatio

Written (and edited) by: Gilbert Goh (25S6C) and Lei Yanyang (25S61) Hwa Chong Institution (College Section) opened its doors to the general public on 16 January, showcasing its vibrant student life and school activities, and giving secondary school graduates the chance to know more about life in junior college. From 12 pm to 4 pm, over 2800 secondary school students, parents, and aspiring Hwachongians caught a glimpse of the various academic pursuits, extracurricular activi

Written by: Tsai Enn Nor Angelina 25S72 Edited by: Gilbert Goh Jian Tian 25S6C On 25 July, Hwa Chong held our biannual HOME@CT 2025, affectionately known by students as OE day (Outdoor Education Day). HOME is an acronym which stands for Heartland, Optimism, Meaning and Engagement. Organised by Outdoor Education Student Council (OESC) in collaboration with the PE department, OE day aims to encourage students to explore the great outdoors, but at a deeper level, aims to insti

Written by: Pan Yi Jie Kayla (25S6N) Mid Autumn Festival ‘25: On 4 Oct 2025, Hwa Chong’s highly anticipated Mid-Autumn Festival lit up the campus once again! 🌕 This year’s celebration featured vibrant booths by HCAstro, Calligraphy Club, and exciting games such as 射壶 (Pitch-pot) and 许愿烁一烁 (Make a wish). Beyond the booths, our annual MAF concert “烁” (Sparkle) dazzled the crowd, opening with the Chinese Orchestra, followed by captivating performances from the String Ensemble,

Written by: Tsai Enn Nor Angelina 25S72 and Jiang Xindi 25S6H As part of the post-promotional exam activities, students had the opportunity to Grow, Play and Serve (GPS) 🌱🎮💛. The GPS programme encourages them to grow through play and service, cultivating both personal growth and a spirit of community. Students discovered new skills and deepened their passions through fun, hands-on learning, from workshops such as Public Speaking, Virtual Reality, and Growing Communication

Written by: Ng Qian Yi, Assistant Organising Secretary, 4i2 On behalf of the Organising Team of HCSLS The Hwa Chong Student Leaders’ Summit (HCSLS) was a three-day event held from 20 to 22 May 2025, organised by Hwa Chong Institution and co-facilitated by Nanyang Girls’ High School. This summit succeeds the distinguished and longstanding traditions of the Student Leaders’ Convention (SLC) and the Hwa Chong Model ASEAN Summit (HCMAS), combining their strengths into a holistic,

Written By: Lei Yanyang (25S61) Edited By: Gilbert Goh (25S6C) On 15 May, the Hwa Chong Students’ Council Investiture was held to mark the conclusion of the tenure of the 51st Students’ Council and the start of the 52nd. The event was attended by parents, visitors, and JC1 students, with the Guest of Honour, Ms Charmaine Chua, gracing the occasion. Student councillors singing on stage. Credit: Studio Ardent The ceremony began with speeches in recognition of the dedication and

Written by: Lee Koon Kai (25S72) Edited by: Megan Lim (24S6E) and Gilbert Goh (25S6C) Tensions were high in the Singapore Sports Hub on 25th April during the long-awaited Track and Field Finals. Multiple schools from all across the country, including track powerhouses Raffles Institution, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and our very own Hwa Chong Institution came together to compete for the championship trophy. Since its establishment in the 1960s, the Hwa Chong Track and