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

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 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