In Term 3, our Secondary 1 students visited the National Museum of Singapore as part of their learning in History. Through the exhibition Once Upon a Tide: Singapore’s Journey from Settlement to Global City, students explored how different communities, occupations and individuals contributed to Singapore’s development. Tyson reflects on the stories that stood out to him and how the visit deepened his understanding of Singapore’s past. Written by: Tyson Cheng San Jeun (1i3, 20

黄靖宇（中一聚英三班 1i3, 2026） 8月24日，我心心念念的博物馆学习之旅终于到来了。这还是我第一次参观国家博物馆。我们参观的展览主题是“Once Upon a Tide: Singapore’s Journey from Settlement to Global City”《潮涌狮城：从开埠小港到环球都会》。展览中陈列了许多与新加坡历史有关的文物。我们在历史课上学过一些相关知识，所以我很好奇，课本里描绘的那个时代究竟是什么样的。听了开场的介绍后，我们便分成小组，出发探索了！ 展览分为好几个展区。我们跟随着导览员，先来到了介绍新加坡河的展区。导览员告诉我们，新加坡河以前其实又脏又臭，这让我感到有些不可思议：新加坡河？那不是在滨海湾前流淌的、清澈又漂亮的河水吗？怎么可能会是脏的呢？ 导览员仿佛猜到了我的想法，拿出了一张新加坡河很久以前的照片。河面上停满了小船，河边也有许多摊子。河上的商业活动产生的垃圾、河边聚落排出的废物，还有小贩随手倒掉的剩余物，都让这条河污秽不堪。看着照片中近乎黑色的河水与密密麻麻的小木船，我很难想象这就是我印象中那条碧

林靖洋、贾思瀚 （中四聚英三班 4i3，2026） 陈先睿、李浩辰（中四博雅二班 4P2，2026） 李林峰（中四博雅一班 4P1，2026） 一月三十一日，第一次踏进牛车水永恩养老院时，我们带着对失智症年长患者的刻板印象，天真地认为他们会十分被动、迷惘，甚至不知所措。我们的努力最终是否也可能只是徒劳无功？当时，我们一边忐忑地筹划活动，一边担心自己的付出无法真正为他们带来帮助。 然而，随着相处的时间增加，我们逐渐发现，事情远非我们想象的那样。他们开始主动与我们亲近，并通过方言、幽默感，甚至一个个细微的动作来表达自己的想法和情感。我们慢慢意识到，失智症并不会抹去一个人的性格与灵魂。他们依然有自己的喜好、幽默感和生活经历。这个发现与我们最初的想法截然不同，也彻底改变了我们对失智症年长患者的看法。 之后，我们继续与永恩养老院的照料者沟通，并共同策划了两项较大型的活动：一项是配合华中拓展课程周举办的跨代交流活动，另一项则是与永恩共同打造的“永恩咖啡厅”。 为了促进跨代互动，我们配合《服务与使命》(Service with Purpose) 拓展课程，

顾西北、宋圣贤、刘树文（中一聚英二班 1i2, 2026) 随着第三学段的到来，年终考试也逐渐临近。对于学生而言，学业、课外活动以及对自己的期望，都可能带来不同程度的压力。在这样的背景下，我校于8月20日在高中礼堂举行了“聚英共识联第三学段周会”（iSpark Term 3 Assembly），邀请两位校友回到华中分享他们面对失败的经历。其中，Dylan目前在美国加州大学伯克利分校（UC Berkeley）修读数据科学与修辞学，并计划走公务服务方向；另一位校友 Javen 则在英国伦敦大学学院（UCL）修读法律。两位校友分别从学业和奖学金申请经历出发，与同学们分享了他们如何面对挫折，并从失败中重新出发。 两位学长首先谈到了华中的学习环境。华中是一个学术成就卓越的学习环境，学生们身边有许多优秀的同龄人。这样的环境能够让学生互相激励、不断进步，但同时也容易让人因为与他人比较而给自己施加过多压力。因此，他们希望同学们能够明白，一次考试或一次失败并不能决定一个人的价值，更不应该让一次挫折定义自己的未来。 首先，Dylan学长分享了自己在中三那年

As part of the National Arts Council Arts Education Programme, Hwa Chong’s Secondary 1 students attended Twice Upon a Time, a storytelling session led by professional storyteller Ms Sheila Wee. Through stories drawn from different cultures and an introduction to storytelling techniques, the session invited students to consider how stories can entertain, connect and communicate meaning. In the reflection below, Jason shares what he learnt from the experience and how the sessio

On 28 August 2026, Hwa Chong Institution’s High School Parent Support Group, One PSG, organised a 1970s-themed Teachers’ Day celebration for our High School teachers. With nostalgic food, carnival games, music and plenty of laughter, the event was a lively expression of appreciation for the dedication and care of our teachers. One PSG Chairperson Marilyn Neo shares her experience of planning the celebration and seeing parents and teachers come together in appreciation and goo

Written by: Lim Jing Yang, Josh (4i3, 2026) Jia Sihan (4i3, 2026) Chan Xianrui (4P2, 2026) Li Haochen (4P2, 2026) Li Linfeng (4P1, 2026) Project Curae is a student-initiated Service Learning project that seeks to support seniors living with dementia through regular engagement and outreach. Working with Yong-en Care Centre, our team planned activities that aimed to bring joy, encourage interaction and create meaningful opportunities for connection. When we first stepped into Y

潘云丽（母语部教师） “老师，我可以再玩一次吗？” 这是我在中一文史课上最想听到的一句话。 当学生主动要求“再来一次”时，他们做的已经不只是完成一项课堂任务，而是开始为了挑战自己、超越同伴，甚至为了取得更好的成绩而主动学习。 最近，我尝试把人工智能（AI）与游戏化学习融入诗歌教学，设计了两个不同的学习空间——诗歌实验室 (Poetry Lab) 和 诗界密室（Poetry Escape Room）。一个让学生与AI一起创作诗歌，另一个则让学生通过“闯关”复习诗歌表现手法。两个活动看似不同，却让我开始重新思考：在AI时代，华文课堂可以变成什么样子？ 从一张“盲盒”开始写诗 第一次尝试，是利用 Gemini Canvas 设计的 “诗歌实验室”。 我以“盲盒” (blind box) 为概念，让学生抽取三个创作条件：一个诗歌表现手法、一个新加坡语境，以及一个情感词。学生必须根据这三个条件，完成自己的第一版诗歌——“版本A”。接下来，AI不直接给他们一首“标准答案”，而是通过五个步骤逐步引导他们修改自己的作品，从意象、押韵、对仗、长短句、断句，一步一

濮治平（中三启元三班 3O3, 2026） 8月14日晚，中文戏剧学会（华岗剧坊）2026年度演出《华岗艺韵2026》在戏剧中心精彩上演。约250名中三学生及剧坊成员的百余名家长到场观赏。逾一个小时的演出高潮迭起，现场气氛热烈，掌声与喝彩声此起彼伏，为华岗剧坊成员两个多月的辛勤排练画上了圆满的句号。 当晚的演出由《小巨人》与《梁祝新说》两部原创作品组成。两部剧目题材迥异，却殊途同归，均借由舞台艺术引导观众深思个人成长与社会议题。 率先登场的《小巨人》，讲述了戴楷洲、魏智信和苏西蒙三名身材矮小的男生，在校园中面对偏见与嘲弄的故事。面对旁人的异样目光，他们从默默承受到勇敢抗争，最终在一次意想不到的挑战中重新认识自我。在短短25分钟的演出里，该剧以轻巧而富有张力的方式，向观众抛出了一个值得深思的问题：一个人的强大，究竟该由什么来定义？ 随后上演的《梁祝新说》则为经典的《梁山伯与祝英台》注入了全新的时代视角。这部长约60分钟、巧妙融入“戏中戏”元素的作品，以一群学生排演《梁祝》为主线，重新演绎了祝英台女扮男装求学、与梁山伯相识相知等经典情节。

朱彦霖 (中三启元二班 302，2026) 第一次站上辩台时，听见的，是自己的心跳。台下评委和各校老师同学的目光汇聚而来，原本在脑海中反复推敲过无数遍的句子，到了嘴边，却忽然多了一分迟疑。那是我第一次参加辩论比赛。面对“小贩文化得以延续，究竟应靠质量还是价格”的辩题，我们的立场是选择质量。彼时的我，带着准备已久的观点走上台，却也带着藏不住的紧张。原来，真正站上辩台的那一刻，和无数次在台下想象的样子，终究不一样。但也正是从那一次开始，我慢慢明白，辩论的意义，从来不只在于胜负。 一路走来，我们抽到的辩题也不断变化。从“小贩文化的延续”，到“跨代沟通应由长辈还是晚辈主导”，再到决赛中“人类老师还是AI老师能给学生带来更好的学习体验”，每一道辩题，都像一扇缓缓推开的门，让我重新审视那些原本习以为常的问题。为了寻找一个站得住脚的观点，我们反复调整稿子。一个看似简单的问题，往往藏着多种不同的答案。我们便在一次次讨论中重新搭建思路。 然而，走得越远，辩论带来的压力也越真实。在晋级半决赛前，我曾认真想过就此放弃。一次次的会议，一场场比赛带来的紧张与疲惫，让

郭宇航（中一启元二班 1O2, 2026) 7月23日至24日，新加坡国立大学设计与工程学院（CDE）科技团队走进华中，开展为期两天的科技展览活动。本次展览由该学院的五大核心学科呈献——机器人科学与智能系统、材料科学与工程、健康医学创新、商业人工智能系统与计算机科学、景观与建筑学，通过实物展示、机器人现场演示、面对面讲解和互动体验等多元形式，让同学们在校园内近距离接触国际前沿科技，直观感受科技魅力，为未来学业与职业规划提供新启发。 机器人与智能系统展区是整场展览人气最高的区域，登上过中国春晚节目的中国宇树科技智能机器狗成为全场焦点。在工作人员的操控下，机器狗流畅完成行走、奔跑、转圈、握手等一系列仿生动作，反应灵敏、动作流畅。负责讲解的国大学生耐心为同学们拆解机器狗内部的智能算法与运作原理，详细介绍其在救援、巡检、科研等场景的实际用途，让同学们真切看到机械技术与人工智能融合的成果，不少同学围在展台边认真观察、主动提问 。 同属该领域的人工智能控制系统展区，聚焦智能识别、数据分析、智能适配等实用系统，现场多款酷炫机器人均为国大学生自主设

Written by: Alex Attan Lim Zhi Xiang and Liu Weichen (2A2, 2026) On 12 August 2026, Olympic shooter Ms Adele Tan joined Hwa Chong Institution’s Secondary Two Assembly to share about her experiences in competitive shooting and the lessons she has learnt along the way. As a member of the National Shooting Team, Ms Tan explained that concentration, steadiness and peace of mind are essential in her sport. Her determination and passion have led her to achieve at the highest levels

iSpark welcomed back alumni Toh En Yu Dylan (4H1, 2020) and Javen Justin Suki (4H, 2020) for a candid sharing on resilience, failure and growth. Dylan, HCI’s 63rd President’s Scholar, is currently pursuing Data Science and Humanities at the University of California, Berkeley, while Javen is reading Law at University College London and serves as President of the UCL Singapore Society. Both were active student leaders in Hwa Chong, with Dylan serving in both the High School and

Written by: Noah Goh Xi Ming (1A1, 2026) The Aphelion Leadership Camp on 2 June was an experience that I did not expect to be so meaningful. At the beginning of the camp, I felt slightly awkward because I was not very close to everyone in my group. However, as we started the icebreaker activities, things quickly changed. We began laughing, joking around and learning more about one another. By the end of the camp, I realised that leadership was not just about taking charge—it

On 17 July 2026, Jee Boon represented Hwa Chong Institution at the SYF60 Art Exhibition Closing Ceremony at the National Gallery Singapore, where he presented his animation, Strawberry Jam!, to Guest-of-Honour Mr David Neo and other invited guests. In this reflection, Jee Boon shares the creative journey behind the work and what it meant to see his animation reach a wider audience. Written by: Ding Jee Boon (3i2, 2026) What more is there to a strawberry than meets the eye? I

On 25 July 2026, seven Secondary 1 students represented Hwa Chong Institution at the National Schools Literature Festival Choral Speaking Competition held at Yishun Secondary School. Performing Louis MacNeice’s “Prayer Before Birth”, the team delivered a confident and engaging recital and received a Bronze Award. The students had been selected from participants in the preliminary round of the High School English Department’s Light-Up with Literature: Poetry Recital Competitio

Written by: Thorsten Lee Rui Zhe (1A1, 2026) On 14 August 2026, during my Aphelion Consortium Assembly, Mr. See Yong Song came to share some valuable and enriching advice with us. When Mr. See’s presentation began, I knew I was in for an inspiring 20 minutes. I fondly remember how he started his Google Slides: “yongsong yaps, who’s this unc?” What was special about this was how deeply it resonated with and connected my friends and me. After learning that he was a Hwa Chong al

Written by: Yvonne Koh (Lead Teacher / English Language) What stories lie hidden within the spaces we walk past every day? For a group of Secondary 1 students in Hwa Chong Institution, the answer came through an unusual English lesson series that transformed the school campus into a living source of inspiration for narrative writing. Instead of beginning with worksheets or model essays, students embarked on a storytelling walking tour around the school. Across six different s

Written by: Kong Qinghang (4i1, 2026) and Li Wenyao (4i1, 2026) Back in 2023, both of us entered Hwa Chong through the Direct School Admission (DSA) exercise under the Mathematics category. Four years on, we would like to share some reflections on our journey — the ways in which we have grown as learners, the skills we have developed, and the opportunities that have shaped our experience. DSA students specialising in Mathematics attend a dedicated “pull-out” class, where the

Written by Han Zhifei (1A3, 2026) On 2 June, the Aphelion Council organised its annual “Aphelion Leadership Camp”, which aims to identify and nurture younger students with leadership potential. When I first heard about the camp, I jumped at the opportunity to apply. I hoped that the experience would help me learn more about leadership and, perhaps one day, give me the opportunity to serve and lead others more effectively. The selection process began with a series of reflectio