English Literature teacher Jocelyn Low recently shared one of her lesson designs with educators in Singapore and overseas through the Global Artificial Intelligence Nexus of Schools (GAINS) Global Sparks: Innovation Sprint Series and Future Makers 2.0, an OECD-backed independent project. In this article, she shares how drama, found objects and digital tools can help students engage more deeply with literary texts and ideas. Written by: Jocelyn Low Bee Hong (Teacher, English L

徐铭卓 （中一汇聚二班 1A2, 2026） 为了让我们更了解新加坡本土华族文化，学校组织学生在十月份到位于中央商业区的新加坡华族文化中心展开学习之旅。这里不仅展出华族历史、习俗和美食资料，也通过各种艺术呈现形式，推广我们独特的新加坡华族文化。 这次参观最特别的地方是：导览员竟然都是我们学校的中一同学！二十多位中一学生事先接受了专业培训，这次在各展区为同年级同学进行详细解说。平时在课本里学到的知识，由我们的同学用亲切的华语讲解，听起来格外有共鸣。他们准备充分，讲解清楚，也让我们看到同龄人参与文化传承的认真模样。 一走进展厅，我就像翻开了一本“新加坡华人故事书”。展板告诉我们，十九世纪时东南亚贸易长期被荷兰人掌控，英国为了改变局势，把新加坡发展成殖民地。后来贸易和工业迅速发展，新加坡需要大量劳动力，许多中国人便离开家乡，漂洋过海来到这里找工作，“下南洋”成了当时的一股风潮。 我认为最有趣的是不同方言群的聚居情况和职业分工。海南人多住在美芝路和武吉知马一带，很多人从事酒店业或当家庭佣人；广东人则多聚居在牛车水水车路一带，从事工匠等行业，当中也

Written by: Ethan Goh Eu Theng, Wu Yanhong (3O3, 2026) and Zhang Hanwen (3P2, 2026) “Service staff” is a phrase we hear all the time. Schools and community programmes teach us to appreciate the people who help us every day, but when we stopped to think about it, we realised that we barely knew any of them. Most of us knew little more than their names from the occasional greeting. Did we truly know them for who they were? This was the question that drove Project Beyond the Cou

Written by: Teo Jia Hao Jason, Ethan Tan Jian-Yi, Zhu Tianyou Jordan (2O2, 2026) When we first started our Project Work journey, our goal was to help students become more confident in public speaking. We knew that many students struggled with stage fright and delivering speeches, so we created Speak to Lead, a platform where students could learn useful techniques, practise their speeches and develop their speaking skills. However, as we began turning our ideas into an actual

Written by: Jairus Ong Qi Le, Jovan Yap Zhuo Wen and Jovier Yap Jun Le (2A1, 2026) We decided to explore Category 3, Inventions and Engineering Solutions, because we already had some experience with similar projects. The next step was deciding on a direction, which turned out to be more challenging than we expected. Our idea had to be innovative, but also realistic enough for us to develop and test. Our eventual idea came from an everyday problem experienced by one of our tea

Written by: Albert Sui Wenzhuo and Koo Sheng Rong (3i4, 2026) What started as a light-hearted joke slowly developed into a serious exploration of freedom, fate and choice. Before settling on philosophical analysis, we had considered projects in linguistics and the social sciences. Looking back, however, none of those ideas excited us quite as much as the direction we eventually pursued. Taking inspiration from a senior who had analysed nihilism in Monster, I suggested that we

Written by: Jiang Yuxuan (4i2, 2026) and Zhao Zilin Wesley (4i3, 2026) Our overarching vision for the project was simple: to construct a microreactor that could combine the catalytic functions of enzymes and metals without risking their mutual inactivation, a major and widely cited challenge in the field. Enzymes are highly selective catalysts that can operate under relatively mild conditions. Metal catalysts, on the other hand, can facilitate reactions that enzymes alone may

组长：黄胜杰（中二启元一班） 组员：陈炳勳 （中二聚英一班）、许俊喆 （中二聚英二班）、余健鹏 （中二启元一班） 组屋是新加坡人再熟悉不过的风景。每天上学放学、乘搭电梯回家，或经过楼下商店时，我们或许早已习惯身边一栋栋高耸的建筑。然而，我们是否曾停下脚步，思考组屋背后的历史、设计理念，以及它们如何随着新加坡的发展而改变？ 带着这些疑问，我们开展了专题研究《组屋——新加坡一道美丽的风景线》，希望让青少年认识组屋的发展与重要性、不同地区的特色组屋及建屋发展局与时俱进的设计理念，同时了解组屋与国家认同、社区认同及年轻人购房压力之间的联系。 一、研究与实地考察 我们以新加坡青少年为研究对象，通过线上问卷了解他们对组屋历史、设计及特色组屋的认识。调查发现，中学生对组屋的了解明显不足，也让我们更加确定开展本专题研究的必要性。 为了深入了解组屋的发展，我们查阅了建屋发展局（HDB）官方网站、《联合早报》相关文章、学术论文及相关书籍，并于2026年6月前往女皇镇、登加、甘榜海军部及榜鹅水道梯田组屋进行实地考察。看似相似的组屋，其实拥有各自独特的设计与背景。例如

Written by: Ong Yi Quan, Aidan (4P3, 2026), Lim Jun Lei Clayden (4i4, 2026) When we first began this project at the start of the year, we were unsure of what to expect. We were excited about our internship with Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong, particularly the freedom we were given to innovate and create. We knew we would have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of how a hotel operates and appreciate all the work that happens behind the scenes. However, we did not fu

Written by: Daniel Goh Hao Yang, Lee Xuan Rong Scott, Chen Yanjun , Zhao Bozheng (3i1, 2026) At first glance, our project seemed almost too simple. Take a circle, place an even number of points along its circumference, and connect the points in pairs with chords. What could possibly be so complicated? As we began exploring these arrangements, however, we discovered that a simple circle could lead to surprisingly challenging mathematical questions. When the chords intersected,

Written by: Tan Zheng Kai (4A3, 2026), Kenneth Toh Jia Yang (4A3, 2026), Lucas Tang Zheng Jie (4i1, 2026), Chen Xuesen Delmar (4A3, 2026), Quek Jin Shyan (4A1, 2026) Imagine attending a dance lesson with an impaired vision, being unable to clearly see the actions performed by the instructor, unsure whether you yourself are performing the actions correctly. Imagine going on a nature walk, unable to enjoy yourself in the very nature you are surrounded by due to your impaired v

Written by: Teo Jia Hao, Lucas (4i4, 2026) What happens when hard work no longer guarantees success, and confidence does not come easily? For Lucas, the answer is to keep moving forward despite uncertainty. From competing in his first National School Games at eight to representing Singapore at the World Junior Wushu Championships, his Wushu journey has been shaped by setbacks, injuries and moments of self-doubt. As a proud recipient of the Singapore Schools Sports Council (SS

Written by: Gooi Cheng Kai Jed (3P3, 2026) What does it take to pursue excellence in sports while keeping up with school? For Jed, it has meant years of demanding training, setbacks, sacrifices and perseverance. From picking up gymnastics at five to competing on the international stage, his journey has shaped not only him as an athlete, but also as a student and individual. As a proud recipient of the Singapore Schools Sports Council (SSSC) 2026 Colours Award – Best Sportsboy

Written by: Tan Sze Kai (1A3, 2026) Whenever I finish my homework or find myself with some free time on a quiet afternoon, a familiar habit naturally takes over. I start making random drumming noises and simple beats with my mouth. I am certainly no expert—my beatboxing skills are quite basic, made up of simple rhythm patterns that I practise just to entertain myself. For me, beatboxing was never something I took too seriously. It was simply a fun hobby to pass the time whene

Written by: Yasila Vetri (Lead Teacher / General Paper) On 18 September 2026, the HCI Professional Development Committee, with the support of the Global AI Nexus for Schools (GAINS), organised a learning journey to Lorong AI, bringing together more than 60 participants from over 28 primary and secondary schools and junior colleges. The group included teachers, Heads of Department, Teacher Leaders, School Leaders and MOE HQ officers, creating a valuable opportunity for educato

Written by: Wang Hao Yang (3O2, 2026) On 22 September, Ms Zhou Jingyi gave a talk at our Secondary Three assembly, sharing her journey from a professional athlete who competed at the Olympics to a student at Hwa Chong Junior College. As one of my direct seniors, her journey felt particularly relatable and inspiring to me. Ms Zhou was a professional table tennis player for three years, competing in major competitions such as the Hanoi and Cambodia SEA Games. At just 19 years o

Written by: Yvonne Koh (Lead Teacher / English) On 10 July, the Hwa Chong Institution Professional Development Committee, with the support of the Global AI Nexus for Schools (GAINS), organised a sharing by Dr Meg Rajendran from the NVIDIA AI Technology Center. The session brought together HCI staff, colleagues from more than 20 schools, and students from the Science and Mathematics Talent Programme (SMTP), who also served as ushers for the event. The sharing offered a timely

On 13 September 2026, Hwa Chong Institution’s High School International Chess Club achieved outstanding results at the 67th National Schools Team Chess Championships. Our Under-14 teams swept the West Zone podium, while our Under-16 Team 3 emerged as National Champions and West Zone Champions. Tzer Kai, Vice-Captain of the International Chess Club, reflects on the pressure of competing for his team, a crucial final-round victory and the camaraderie behind the club’s achieveme

施锦皓 （中一博雅一班 1P1, 2026） 令人期待的一年一度中秋节庆祝晚会终于到了！9月11日，所有中一生都会回到学校欢庆这个传统佳节。当我踏进校门的一瞬间，眼前的景色令人眼前一亮。只见整个校园张灯结彩，到处悬挂着各色灯笼与飘逸的彩带，几位身着古装的学长还热情地迎接我们。走进嘉庚堂，节日的气氛比外面更加浓烈。大堂被巧妙地布置成了有古代特色的广场，正中间则腾出了空地让大家欢聚一堂，四周环绕着宛如古代集市般的游戏摊位，这些摊位错落有致，使整个校园神奇地变成了一座古风十足的“明朝集市”。看到这些精心的布置，我心里期待满满，今晚一定会是一个充满欢声笑语的难忘之夜。 表演节目在司仪热情洋溢的欢迎词中正式拉开序幕。首先登场的是戏剧表演，整场戏剧以有趣的情节讲述了明太祖体恤百姓的温情故事，演员们的表演惟妙惟肖，让我们仿佛身临其境；紧接着是一轮有奖问答比赛，主持人以巧妙的提问考察大家对短剧内容与明代历史的了解。台上台下的精彩互动，使中秋晚会的气氛瞬间活跃了起来。随着晚会的推进，精彩的节目接踵而来。以中秋为主题的演唱委婉动听，打动着在场每一位观众的心灵；单

张浩晨（中二博雅一班 2P1，2026) 全场鸦雀无声。选手们专注地俯身于棋盘前，脑海中飞速计算着每一步棋的可能性。一念之间，棋局风云变幻；一步之差，便可能决定胜负。 棋盘前的静谧与专注背后，展现的是华中中国象棋社成员们一年来的投入与坚持。这一年里，社员们与来自新加坡各校的优秀青少年棋手同场竞技，在一次次对弈中磨炼棋艺、积累经验，也逐渐对这项传统棋艺建立起更深的认识与热爱。 在全国个人赛“茶阳杯”U14组比赛中，朱昱多（中一启元三班）荣获全国亚军，张浩晨荣获全国季军；在U16组比赛中，章仁宏（中四聚英二班）荣获全国季军。 在第十五届“中正杯”中国象棋比赛中，吴奕涵（中二聚英一班）、朱昱多（中一启元三班）、苏梓峣（中四汇聚三班）、章仁宏（中四聚英二班）、王梓瑞（中四博雅一班）、谢志扬（中三聚英四班）和陈靖瑞（中四聚英二班）七位同学组成校队，齐心协力、沉着应战。在循环赛中，他们凭借出色的表现击败另外三所学校，最终在15场对局中取得14胜，勇夺团体冠军。 章仁宏分享道： “这次比赛是我第三次，也是最后一次代表华中参加团体赛，我认为这也是最特殊的一次。比