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* Sale of food products like Hello Panda & Pocky

* Nong Shim cup noodles

* Sale of faculty shirts & I <3 HC shirts

* Sale of HC collar pins

* Loan of blazer & tie

* Loan of school shirts, school skirts & school pants

* Loan of umbrellas* Loan of umbrellas

* Loan of lockers

* Loan of mobile phone chargers

* Loan of games

* First aid

* Lost & found corner

During the school holidays, the welfare room underwent a complete makeover and emerged with a brand new look for the brand new year. e school “mama shop” is now airier, brighter and prettier! It’s open from 3-6pm daily so do come down to take a look.

If you need to get something urgently out of opening hours, just ask any councilor you see to open the room for you. One thing that will never change is the range of top quality services the welfare room provides, namely:

Feel that the welfare room could provide more services? Have burning suggestions in

mind? Feel free to drop us an email at 37welco@gmail.com or leave a note on the council board (next to the welfare room) under the section called “Voices”. Suggestions can range from canteen food to class benches to even simple things like spoilt lights. Any suggestion will be taken into serious consideration!

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PAIN

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As with Pokémon proper, many individual species may possess traits from two or more of the below species. Ever found the diversity of Hwa Chong too much to handle? Need a framework with some nomenclature to give voice to what you’ve always thought? Try this!

PROFESSOR OAK SAYS:

70 HPThe Mugger T.TThe Sensitive

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The Angsty Girl2 PM

The Fangirl

100%The Nerd

Take a three-minute walk from school to the stretch of shophouses beside Coronaon Plaza and indulge in some frozen yogurt! Sogurt features exoc flavours like red features exoc flavours like red velvet, cheesecake and mango sorbet, and an equally dizzying array of toppings. It is easy to spend an aernoon savouring heaven in a cup with your friends! (Note: guys, the sogurt ladies are fine, but yogurt's the main point.)fine, but yogurt's the main point.)

A mere 3 bus-stops away from school is an oasis of calm - the Botanic Gardens at Nassim Road. Picnicking while appreciang the flora and lile kids playing can be highly therapeuc. The grass patch next to Symphony Lake is parcularly enchanng. Viola! A parcularly enchanng. Viola! A perfect OG oung planned out :)

Few places are quieter than the school library, but one opon is the Reading Room at Level 3. It is open any weekday aernoon, from 1.30pm onwards. Always be considerate when using the room! Be silent or be silenced. Minimal noise is an expectaon.noise is an expectaon.

Take bus services 66, 67, 170 or 171 in the direcon of Newton MRT and alight at SCGS. Cross the road and behold the latest Mc-Donalds outlet to spring up near school. This one's clearly catered for the student crowd - cosy and spacious, it provides for conducive spacious, it provides for conducive mugging and a ready supply of food. Just watch the calories ahead of April's NAPFA test!

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Island Creamery is one of the beer-known hangouts around school. Icecream's served by the scoop, cup or tub. It dishes up a highly experimental range of flavours, such as Teh-Tarik, Reversi and Horlicks! Adding to the homely feel is a photo-wall which you can feel is a photo-wall which you can freely add to! To top it, remember to pop by on your birthday - a scoop of ice-cream's on the house!

If your 50-strong CCA is at a loss on what to eat during a break when the school canteen is closed, there are few beer opons than Golden Rooster. The friendly aunes are accustomed to servicing bulk orders of yummy packed food and bubble tea! Love packed food and bubble tea! Love the signature lemon chicken rice, but do also try their special daily menus out on occasion - it makes the staff very, very happy!

From school, walk down Bukit Timah Road (towards Dunearn Road) for about 10 to 15 minutes and you will chance upon this cozy restaurant aer King’s Arcade. Le Wu provides delicious Thai food of ranging spiciness and great flavor all at affordable and great flavor all at affordable prices and is great for a quiet evening oung.

Aston’s Express is the proverbial ‘rare find’ in the middle of Bukit Timah. With quality Western Fare that is aracvely priced, itis lile wonder it is a favourite among those that actually knowthe place. Tucked in a corner of the place. Tucked in a corner of Sixth Avenue, you’ll definitely be willing to make the short trip back for future meals!

Head on down to The Icing Room and decorate your own cake for less than $30. You will be given a blank cake, icing of several different colours and some sugary decoraons for you to express yourself and unleash your creave talents. A birthday surprise to talents. A birthday surprise to remember, why not :)

Cambodia- Artemis Faculty Comm CampArtemis Faculty Committee spent 13 days at UNACAS, an orphanage in Cambodia. During this eye-opening trip, not only did we manage to befriend the locals through service, the bonds within the faculty committee were strengthened as well. ~Ong Mur Fei 10S7D~Ong Mur Fei 10S7D

Scotland BSP TripWeWe plunged headlong into Scotland, just armed with a wealth of cultural knowledge of tartan kilts and football clubs. We had a day tour to Glasgow before pairing up with our buddies and attending lessons the next day. Besides the school immersion, we also had the privilege of spending 3 days up in the Highlands where we almost got to catch a glimpse of the Loch Ness Monster.~ Seah Ying Cong 10A15~ Seah Ying Cong 10A15

London BSP TripTheThe BSP trip to London was a two-week immersion programme where we were attached to student buddies and experienced the education system there. We also toured London by public transport and visited many renowned colleges such as Oxford and the London School of Economics.~ Guo Xin 10A12

OCIP VietnamOurOur time in Vietnam was short but lovely. Indeed, those ten days were lled with so many joyful and irreplaceable memories. Together with our three teacher chaperones, we stepped out of our urban comfort zones into the untouched landscapes of Ben Tre Province (Nguyen Ngoc Thang Primary School)School) to construct school infrastructure and also teach the students English~Laura Tsui 10A15

OCIP NepalThe OCIP Nepal experience was dening and enriching - helping the needy children, manually constructing classrooms, bonding under the night sky and waking up to a magnicent Himalayan sunrise.~ Joyce Chiong 10S68

Exchange

Philippines Exchange

Humanities Trip - Japan

US BSP TripOnOn the 17th of November, 8 students and 2 teacher chaperones embarked on a 21-hour ight to Washington. For the next 10 days, they got to experience authentic American culture through homestaying in Virginia, Sterling, which is about an hour’s drive away from DC. Attending lessons, touring museums, visiting the White House and shopping at factory outlets were some highlights of this immensely enriching trip!highlights of this immensely enriching trip!~Rania Rahardja 10S6F

OCIP CambodiaInIn December, 26 students travelled to Siem Reap, Cambodia to serve at the Boys’ Brigade Learning Centre. For 5 days, we built roads and taught the villagers English. The experience taught us to be more open-minded to other cultures, and to be grateful for the privileges we enjoy in Singapore.~Jennifer Yip, 10A14

Korea ExchangeOverOver the course of our eleven days in Korea, we had a glimpse into the daily life of a Korean student, experiencing everything from the food to the weather to the lessons. Interestingly, we were allowed to choose what we wanted to do by the hour, allowing us to get the most out of the trip.~ Joy Chee 10A14

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buzz of the J2 students as they served as tour guides and manpower for CCA booths.

e inclement weather midway through threatened to mar the electric atmosphere. Even that, however, did nothing to douse the rousing enthusiasm of the crowd as they were captivated by the gagasp-inducing performances put up by our very own Wushu, MAD and Faculty Committees. On top of this, the Band, Chinese Orchestra and String Ensemble also performed stirring pieces that ttugged at everyone's heartstrings.

All in all, Rhapsody proved a resounding success that showed why so many regard Hwa Chong as a second home.

Hwa Chong Institution's (College Section) Open House was held on the 12th of January this year. emed 'Rhapsody', it attracted crowds of students and parents alike as the school showcased the fafaculties, facilities and talents it had onboard.

e day started brightly at nine, as students started streaming in to view the vast array of CCAs HCI had to offer and how well-equipped the school's amenities were. e school cut a picturesque scene, wiwith colorful CCA banners adorning the Block A railings, a spectacular water show and even a cut-out standee of the school which prospective students could take photos with. But perhaps the best didisplay of Hwa Chong's vibrant school culture was the

- Mrs Chin’s class at the Central Plaza -

Mrs Chin Bee KuanDeputy Principal/Student Development

- Mrs Chin’s class photo -

- Mrs Chin and friends, Haw Par Building-

Deputy Principal/StudiesMr Chan Kwok Leong

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SHORT BREAKS

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Who needs hard-disks when novelty thumbdrives exist! Sushi, body parts or your favourite Star Wars character with a decent 2GB capacity beats a hard-disk any day.

These aren’t strictly for school, but they give you plenty of reason to stay home from school.

Keen on sharing a new song with a friend, yet suspicious of his ear hygiene? Fret no more with your very own earphone splitter. (Also suited for people insistent on aural symmetry.)

Ever turned up at school onlyto realize you left the day’s notes at home? An iPad meansthey’re just a few swipes away.

For the lesson right after PE, with sweat-soaked t-shirts and body odour. With your very own gas mask, the air’salways fresher on your side.

Ever sat in a lecture theatre andfelt like you were in a blizzard? When air-con temperaturesplunge, these gloves will keep you snug and warm.

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A nifty tool that allows you to beat the “no food and drinks” rule while getting your daily caffeine dose. Whether you want to stay awake for lectures is another thing.

Those who fear the plague of

kleptomaniacs can safeguard

their possessions by stamping

their names on all of them.

You can sleep away during

lectures with these video

sunglasses that both record

lesson happenings and

disguise your slumber.

The next time a teacher claims

an upcoming test is easy or

that a certain topic is not tested,

you can uncover the deception

and never be fooled again.

Tired of walking from one lesson venue to the next? Hop onto a Segway and cruise your way around campus in style!

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