王子赫 23S6K 中国南方科技大学附属中学的代表热情地分享研究报告。 1月8日清晨，狮城的第一缕阳光普照在大地上，我校大操场上涌现了许多陌生的年轻面孔，他们是来自13个国家及地区38所院校的学生代表，而此次聚集华岗的目的是为了参加为期5天的“第16届国际青年科学论坛”。 和过去15届一样，本届筹委会有幸邀请到13位在科研领域独当一面的学界泰斗，包括了4位不辞辛劳、远道而来主持讲座的4位诺贝尔奖得主。他们不吝于分享多年来的科研成果及治学心得。这让年轻学子有机会零距离接触这群博物洽闻，名闻中外的大师，并得益于聆听他们的专业知识与宝贵经验。 普林斯顿大学物理系教授邓肯·霍尔丹是2016年诺贝尔奖物理学得主。 此次的主题演讲嘉宾是普林斯顿大学物理系的邓肯·霍尔丹教授，他和索利斯教授及科斯特利茨教授在2016年因 《在物质的拓扑相变和拓扑相领域的理论性发现》震惊世人， 共同荣膺诺贝尔物理学奖。霍尔丹教授与同学们分享了量子纠缠（Quantum Entanglement）、量子力学（Quantum..

Written by: Tan Yie Jun 23S63 Evelyne Chua (Front, Centre) with her friends in Japan After graduating from JC, what would your next step be? For Evelyne Chua, our former Students' Council Vice-President, she decided to pursue undergraduate studies in political science in Japan. Though Evelyne did not expect to continue her academic journey specifically in Japan, it was ultimately due to the scholarship interview panelists’ offer for her to study in Japan on a scholarship that

Written by: Poon Ky-shan (23S6F) Edited by: Wayne Tan (23S66) As part of the Bicultural Studies Program, a group of 64 students embarked on a 22-day journey to China. Xiamen - A Historical Venture The trip started with our arrival in Xiamen, Zhangzhou, and Quanzhou, China. Firstly, we arrived at Tan Kah Kee’s memorial hall in Jimei. More than 100 years ago, Tan Kah Kee knew that education was the foundation of national progress and strength. For this reason, he worked har

Tang Ee Han Ada (22A10), Ho Xuan Heng Brandon (22A14) A group photo of 145 Huangcheng members. (Photo by Lin En) Amidst new possibilities in the post-pandemic era, the College Chinese Society held its annual production, An Evening of Drama (Huangcheng) , at the High School Drama Centre on 12 and 13 May 2023. The theme of our production this year is “Dawn” (杲), which symbolises new beginnings. Like the rising sun, which illuminates the world with its radiance, we hope that we

Napat Kiatproongwech (23A14) Picture an empty stage in a colossal auditorium. The searing lights blind you as your fingers reach for the microphone. You can barely make out the hundreds of eager eyes that are fixed upon you. In that deafening silence, the stage is yours. Such was the scene at Singapore Polytechnic on 29 July, when several Hwa Chongians competed in the final round of Xin Kong Xia 2023 (XKX 2023), the Ministry of Education’s annual xinyao competition. After sp

陈善雯 21A10 一年一度的“ 世界书香日 暨文学四月天”再次来临，今年的开幕典礼 于4月15日在华侨中学（中学部）礼堂拉开帷幕。一大早，礼堂内弥漫着温馨愉快的气氛，来自21所不同院校近450名学生和家长济济一堂，座无虚席，共赴一场文学飨宴。 除了文学专题讲座和对谈环节，现场也举行了备受瞩目的华文语文特选课程“飞跃奖”颁奖礼。 此奖项是颁发给对华文与文学抱有热忱、成绩优秀、品学兼优、且对语特有贡献的中学生和初院生。今年，我校共有三位同学荣获此殊荣，他们分别是23S6P的陈家璇、22S71的罗祎琳以及21A10的陈善雯。 “飞跃奖”得主罗祎琳受访时表示，语特是个能够让她继续提升文学鉴赏能力的平台。她从小热爱文学，可惜就读的中学并没有开设这个特别课程，但她依旧没有放弃追求文学的道路，毅然修读了华文文学，并参加O水准会考。升上高中后，祎琳义无反顾地选择成为语特大家庭的一员。她认为高中语特给了她很多宝贵的经验，让她不仅收获真诚的友谊，更加强其文学素养。 身为华中语特自理会副主席，祎琳积极

Written by: Chen Yufan (23S62) Jason Lai (23S60) Liu Zhixin (23S67) This year, Hwa Chong held its annual National Day celebrations on 8 August 2023. The College festivities were planned by the Students’ National Education Council. The campus came alive through a variety of performances, laughter and fun from the carnival booth activities, and a strong sense of unity, as we celebrated our country's rich history. This year's celebration was nothing short of spectacular, which e

Written by: HCI Hwa Chong alumna, Shayna Leng (21A15), has been awarded the highly esteemed Edwin Thumboo Prize for Literature 2023. She is the first Hwa Chongian to receive this honour. Dr He Jiawen, Ms Yao Lingyun, Mr Benjamin Hathaway, Dr Edwin Thumboo, Mr Leng, Ms Shayna Leng and Mr Pang Choon How The Prize is awarded and administered annually by the National University of Singapore (NUS) with the support of the Ministry of Education (MOE). Named after one of Singapore's

弘扬先贤精神 华侨中学记者团 庄燊磊、周书磊 报道 “人生茫茫，学海洋洋，吾侪当自强。朝乾夕惕，日就月将，莫负好时光”……3月21日，华侨中学偌大的校园内早晚两次出现了上千人齐声高唱校歌的场面。 这一天是华侨中学建校104周年的校庆，也是疫情以来第一次恢复实体庆祝形式。跟从疫情前惯例，学校在这一天，会通过各种讲座或活动，让学生们进一步了解并实践先贤们“取诸社会，用诸社会”的精神。 饮水思源回馈社会 高年级的学生大部分都到分布全岛的乐龄活动中心和老人院去进行社区服务，陪伴老人、服务老人。各班级事先都准备了精彩的节目，如互动游戏、唱歌、弹吉他、做体操、玩桌游等。老人家们在游戏中与学生相处融洽，欢声笑语不断。中四生李昊鑫（15岁）说：“老少互动的场面令人感动。这次的经历使我深刻地意识到，有许多年长人士需要家人朋友的陪伴，需要大家的关怀。” （图1/2：中四的学生们跟乐龄人士一起做陶瓷、折纸鹤。） 除了为老人献爱心，还有一部分学生参与了SoundScapeSG计划，在全岛各地的街头巷尾和大自

黄俚菘23S67 杨培铎23S6K 145位黄城人演出结束后的大合照。（林恩拍摄） 5月12日至13日，我校高中部一年一度的中文戏剧大型演出《黄城夜韵》在校内的戏剧中心进行公演，三场演出场场满座，共吸引了约1100名观众。今年的主题是“杲”，意即明亮的样子，象征着为人间带来光明、温暖与希望。三部戏剧风格各异，但都从不同的角度诠释着“杲”这一主题，启发观众去深思自己遇到困难时，应如何重拾对生活的信念，重新去感受生命的意义。 第一部戏《阿嬷》中的阿嬷在得知对方是骗子后仍以诚相待。（黄城摄影组袁元拍摄） 本次演出共有两场各约30分钟的独幕剧与一场大戏。第一部独幕戏《阿嬷》将三代人的疏离感巧妙地通过一场诈骗案淋漓尽致地展现出来，不禁让观众感动落泪，反省自己是否也已在忙忙碌碌中遗忘了那位藏在记忆斑驳处的亲人。 在《一个XX的逆袭》中，三位编导尽力帮助男主角“逆袭”。（黄城摄影组袁元拍摄） 第二场戏《一个XX的尴尬逆袭》的风格截然不同，它以“戏中戏”的奇特构思，讲述了三位编导如何帮助一个一无所

Written by: HCI Staff Photos by: HCI Staff Attendees Engaged in Lively Discussions at the Education Conference Educators from Nanyang Girls' High School and Hwa Chong Institution congregated together this year to have a lively exchange of ideas on 15 Feb 2023 at NYGH. This was a long-awaited moment as the pandemic had shifted the proceedings online over the past couple of years. The in-person element prompted educators to be more forthcoming with their questions and engaged i

Written by: Chiang Xin Ni Nicole (22S73), Huang Yimin (22S7B) and contributors Photo credits: Studio Ardent and contributors On 21st March, Hwa Chong celebrated its 104th Founder’s Day. In order to commemorate the occasion, students participated through a multitude of Service Learning activities. In College, an exciting game show quizzing students on facts about our school founders was held. Additionally, bookmarks were decorated by our students to be given to children with i

Written by: Ms Clara Khoo Photos by: Ms Clara Khoo Not many can say that they work at a place which has a building that is gazetted as a national monument - I am one of the lucky few as a teacher in Hwa Chong Institution (HCI). As a history buff and heritage lover, I am always in awe whenever I drive up the slope and see the Clock Tower Building at the start of the day. While staff and students can see and walk past the historical landmark on a daily basis, being able to step

Written by: Charlize Ling (22S77) and Ng Chen Fong (22S63) Photos by: Mr Daniel Lim Mr Daniel Lim holding a praying mantis during a lab practical When one mentions insects, it usually conjures up images of bothersome pests and the inconveniences they cause. However, one Hwa Chong alumni has taken special interest in these creatures, choosing to embark on a road less travelled. This brave individual is Mr Daniel Lim (16S7G), who is currently pursuing a Physical Natural Science

Written by: Tan Yie Jun (23S63) Pictures provided by: Ong Huay Xin (23A11) Getting acquainted with the new Hwa Chong moves! The process of transitioning to JC life could seem quite daunting, but kickstarting the JC experience through the Orientation programme helped to ease the process and the worries a typical JC1 student may feel. I have documented certain key events of the Orientation programme, so that other peers can look back fondly on the experience. CCA Fair (8 Feb) L

黄俚菘 23S67 照片 / 黄俚菘 提供 小学生在植物园里，全神贯注地根据预先分发的手册寻找指定的植物。 2022年9月1日，一群中学生借用裕廊西小学的课室，为来自低收入家庭的小朋友举办了一场比萨派对。在香味弥漫和欢声笑语中，这些大哥哥和大姐姐也准备了一段舞蹈表演，为这个为期一年的社区服务项目画上完美的句号。 与慈善机构太和观合作，我校5名中四生在忙碌的课业之余，热心地发起Project Lumino 2.0，为弱势儿童筹办一系列的精彩活动。接着，他们在短短的一年时间里，又号召新加坡另外几所中学的51名学生，携手进行了长达175小时的志愿工作，预计有60名弱势儿童从中受益。 突破疫情限制 举办实体学习之旅 随着防疫条例的逐渐松绑，学生义工有机会带领弱势儿童走出教室，到岛国各处游览观光，丰富并开拓了他们的知识面。去年六月假期里，小朋友便参观了植物园、海洋馆等景点，近距离地接触各种植物、海洋生物，并在这些打卡胜地进行了有趣的互动游戏。这样身临其境的探索让他们拥有沉浸式的体验，对我国的自然环境有更

孔艺全 23S72 照片 Studio Ardent 提供 即使分成四个育人学团，大家仍心系一个华中。 2023年2月3日，1050名新生怀揣着憧憬与期待，踏入心之所向的黄城，开启缤纷多彩的校园生活。正式开课之前是为期10天的迎新会，旨在 通过玩乐和游戏让新生迅速融入华中大家庭。 迎新会的主题是Aurora（极光），蕴含着学校希望华中儿女都能在人生的新征程中散发出属于自己的光芒。 今年的迎新会与过去两年大不相同。随着管控条例的放松，本届新生能拥有更为完整的体验，如：打水仗、INS 社交平台小组比赛，跨年级交流活动等。 此外，各个迎新小组、班级和育人学团之间也进行比拼，好不热闹。这一切不但提高学生之间的凝聚力，也增强了归属感与认同感。李榆晨（23S74）表示：“作为‘联合招生计划’（JAE）下报读的学生，我起初感到些许生疏，但所遇到的人都十分热情友善，让我倍感温暖。我不仅认识新同学、新校园，也在和高二学长姐交流时，聆听他们以过来人的身份所给予建议，让我对新学年更有信心。” 迎新会期间，由学生理事会负责​

Written by: Isaac Yeap Sheng Rong (22S7F) Photographs by: ISYF 2023 Student Organizing Team The 15th ISYF gathered at the terraces for morning assembly The 15th edition of the International Science Youth Forum (ISYF) resumed its physical format after being held online for the past two years in view of the Covid-19 restrictions. This year’s edition featured the theme "Reconnecting, Reimagining: Looking Ahead to a Better World". ISYF 2023 endeavoured to inspire delegates to use

Written by: Ng Chen Fong (22S63) and Camille Goh Shuen Ying (22S7E) Interact Club's Holiday Arts & Crafts Programme (Photo by Darrius Tan, 21S7F) Covid-19 has forced many physical activities to be cancelled or shifted online – and Interact’s activities have been no exception. Nonetheless, Interactors have gamely risen up to the challenge of providing timely support to their beneficiaries using virtual means. To Interactors, volunteering during Covid-19 has not lost any meanin

Written by: Goh Yu Le (21S79) Photographs: Mr David Chong (Lecturer / Economics) Mr. Chong Woon Tien David (Lecturer/Economics) You have probably seen the acrylic mural at Block D when you enter the campus. What you might not have known is that it was actually painted by a Hwa Chong teacher. He is none other than Mr. David Chong (Lecture / Economics)! Mr. Chong wears many hats: besides juggling his full-time job as a teacher with his obligation as a father of two, he still m