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

Written by: Low Eugene (1A3) This year’s Secondary One Orientation (SOO) officially kicked off on 2 January 2025. It began at the iconic Hwa Chong Clock Tower, where we were warmly welcomed into the school by our seniors. Day 1 focused on introducing us to the school’s rich culture and heritage, as well as giving us the chance to meet our new classmates from different walks of life. Personally, I really enjoyed getting to know everyone — it felt like a fresh start in a new en

8月2日，华侨中学（高中部）举办了语文特选课程35周年暨双文化课程20周年双庆，邀请课程校友及师生出席这场温馨的聚会。 在【 文脉相承，语见未来 】校友分享会环节中，课程校友陈志锐教授、林婷婷、吕明远、孙圆媛和程万里热情分享了他们对语特和双文化课程的感悟。校友们一致认同双语能力在各个领域中的重要性，并分享课程对他们的事业以及人生所产生的深刻影响。 接着，2022届语特校友黄天泰为双庆之喜特意献上精心培植的胡姬花 【华苑】 （ Phalaenopsis Hwa Yuan HCI ），表达对母校的真挚祝福。李白彬校长从黄天泰校友手中接过 【华苑】 ，并感谢校友回来母校团聚。 特此祝愿华中双文化和语特课程犹如松柏长青，日月绚耀永恒！ Celebrating 35 Years of CLEP and 20 Years of BSP On 2 Aug, Hwa Chong Institution (College Section) joyfully celebrated two milestones: the 35th anniversary of the

Written and edited by: Angelina Tsai 25S72, Jiang Xindi 25S6H and High School National Education Council This year, as Singapore turned 60, High School and College came together to kick off the nation’s Diamond Jubilee with the annual National Day Parade at the Terraces featuring a march past by students from NCC, NPCC, Scouts, St John and the School Band. Notably, High School combined their annual National Day Celebrations with Racial Harmony Day for the first time. The stud

Written by: Yang Xinxuan 25S70 On 7 Aug 2025, we were honoured to welcome our distinguished guest, Mdm Rahayu Mahzam (Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information, and Ministry of Health) to Hwa Chong Institution for GP Connect 2025, organised in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Home Affairs, and Ministry of Law. GP Connect 2025 aims to broaden students’ perspectives about local issues of significance and encourage them to co-dis

Written by: Yeo Yu Xiang 25S67, Keith Tan Si Jie 25S77 On 19 Jul 2025, distinguished guests, staff and parents gathered at Hwa Chong Institution’s Cheng Yi Auditorium to honour the achievements and celebrate the exceptional efforts of the Class of 2024. The ceremony was graced by our Guest-of-Honour, Mr Ronald Tay, Chief Executive Officer, CapitaLand Development (Singapore), who was warmly welcomed with an exciting performance by our school’s very own lion dance troupe. In

Written By: Isabelle Lim (25S6C) Edited by: Gilbert Goh (25S6C) Cyberthon 2025 concluded on 10 May with a dynamic Fiesta and Award Ceremony hosted at Hwa Chong Institution (College). The event brought together hundreds of student participants from schools across Singapore, all of whom spending the previous month engaged in intensive online training sessions aimed at equipping them with foundational digital skills. The programme began on 5 April with the first of four full-day

Written By: Lei Yanyang (25S61) Edited By: Gilbert Goh (25S6C) On 15 May 2025, the Hwa Chong Students’ Council Investiture was held to mark the conclusion of the tenure of the 51st Students’ Council and of 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 sing on the stage. By Studio Ardent/Frederic The ceremony began with speeches in recognition of the d

Tensions were high in the Singapore Sports Hub on 25th April during the long-awaited Track and Field Finals. Multiple schools from 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 Field Team has attained many achievements. We were the first school to win all 4 divisions

Written by: Tan Wen Li, Glenda (24S6K) and Liu Lexi (25S6K) Edited by: Gilbert Goh (25S6C) As the sun set on the evening of Hwa Chong’s 106th Founder’s Day (21st February), a striking building next to Hwa Chong’s clock tower was brightly lit and buzzing with conversation. That building was the newly renovated Hwa Chong Heritage Center, and Founders' Day marked its official opening as a testament to the institution’s rich history and cultural legacy. Gracing the occasion with

Written by: Tham Song Yuan (25A14), Noelle Lee Hsuen (25A14) Edited by: Zhang Chenrui Eric (24A14) Photographs by: Lim Ying Kit (24A14), Chong Ming Shan (24A15) and Ng Kai Chi, Abigail (24A15) On 12 Mar 2025, Hwa Chong’s Humanities Programme, joined by students from AEP, SMTP, BSP, High School, NYGH and students from the HP programmes of other local JCs, came together for the annual Hwa Chong Humanities Programme Symposium. Gallery walk segment of the symposium The theme for

Written by: Soh Yu Tong (25S79) Edited by; Leah Tan Rui En (24S7E), Huang Hainuo Iris (24S6Q) As the sun dipped below the horizon, a palpable excitement filled the air, and the campus came alive with energy. Music thumped through the Inner Plaza, where the C1s of each faculty—draped in their vibrant red, blue, green, or yellow shirts—gathered for their final dance block practice. Meanwhile, the hallways of Blocks A and E were packed with eager parents, who had arrived for Par

Written by: Xiong Zhihan (25A12), Rie Ferre Lin (25S6E), Koh Ding Jie Darren (24S66) Edited by: Megan Lim (24S6E) Did you know that Hwa Chong Institution, previously known as Chinese High School, was the first Chinese school to have been founded in Southeast Asia in 1919? For the subsequent years to come, our school has always celebrated Founders’ Day as a way of showing gratitude and taking pride in our school’s rich history. To celebrate Hwa Chong Insitution’s 106th year of

Written by: Jiang Xindi (25S6H) Edited by: Megan Lim (24S6E) Class 25S6H posing with their bags of earthworms On 17 and 18 February 2025, the newly joined C1 students embarked on learning journeys with their respective classes in exploration of various themes, including sustainability—a vital element in Singapore’s continued development. One of them was my class’ opportunity to visit Werms.Inc , an insect farm located at Pasir Panjang that upcycles food waste into animal feed

Innovation Unified: Towards a Better Future Celebrating its 17th year, the International Science Youth Forum (ISYF) continues to unite bright young minds and renowned scientists in pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries. The first ISYF held in 2009 was co-organised by Hwa Chong Institution and the Institute of Advanced Studies, NTU. This year, the 17th iteration of the International Science Youth Forum was held over the span of 5 days, from 6 to 10 January 2025, welcoming a to

Written by: Ma Qianhui (24S75) Photos provided courtesy of Studio Ardent 华侨中学于1月28日（除夕）举行了一年一度的农历新年庆祝活动。当日早上，中学部和高中部的学生们相聚在操场，进行了一场特别的升旗仪式。穿戴着中华传统服饰的学生们成了操场上一道道靓丽的风景线，为新年增添色彩。 庆祝活动以一场充满活力的舞龙表演拉开序幕，象征着来年的好运和繁荣。李白彬校长的致辞为学生们强调了团结和传统文化的重要性，并向全校致以诚挚的新年祝福，祝愿大家蛇年大吉。 高中部接下来的庆祝活动在礼堂举行，全体高二学生都在此观看了一场热闹的庆祝会。庆祝会由高中部学生理事会的成员们一手操办，为师生们呈上了一场视觉和听觉盛宴。表演包括华族舞蹈、华乐团演奏的经典新年歌曲、华中未央词曲社的原创歌曲、精彩的武术表演和由学生兴趣及文化委员会带来的歌舞表演等。 武术表演 引人入胜的表演自然少不了要搭配游戏环节啦！不仅如此，财神爷也来到了庆祝会现场，为师生送

Written by: Ma Qianhui (24S75) Edited by: Megan Lim (24S6E) Photos provided courtesy of Studio Ardent 28th January marked Hwa Chong Institution’s annual Chinese New Year celebration. Students donning traditional clothing, from both High School and College Sections, dotted the High School terraces as they gathered for a special morning assembly to celebrate the occasion. Kicking off the day’s celebrations was a vibrant dragon dance showcase, symbolising good luck and prosperit

Written by: Megan Lim (24S6E) Photos courtesy of Studio Ardent Students awaiting the celebrations at the Hall The annual Teacher’s Day celebrations took place on the 29 August 2024. In accordance with the theme, “Once Upon A Classroom” ✨🧚, the school hall was transformed overnight with magical fairy lights and balloons. MADstreet’s ending pose The festivities began with the teachers’ Grand Entrance into the hall, complete with a red carpet to welcome them in. Thereafter, th

Written by: Kaelyn Hong Yan Ning (24A10) Photos were provided courtesy of Studio Ardent. On 7 September 2024, Hwa Chong held its annual, highly anticipated Mid Autumn Festival (MAF) celebration. From the spectacular concert to the delectable food, activities and exclusive souvenirs, the celebration served as a heartwarming and joyous homecoming for both Hwa Chong alumni and current students alike. At 4pm that evening, the school gates opened for crowds of lively students and