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Editors’ Note INSIDE THE OCTOBER ISSUE In this issue of Hwa Chong’s Own Magazine, we invite you to join us on a journey, reliving the past year and the unique and sublime events that have shaped our 2019.

Ever wondered what the elusive people around us have been up to? In this issue, you can Vind out more about the lives and experiences of the people in our Hwa Chong family.

Wondering about what snazzy life tips we should equip ourselves with to survive 2020? Fret not, from studying tips to podcasts, we have some recommendations for your choosing.

This edition of MOCH could not have been possible without the collaboration with CCAs like the Hwa Chong Art Club and Publications Society (PubSoc). So do keep a lookout for your friends, and if you’re featured on the centrespread… you’re famous now.

A special shoutout to our friends over at Studio Ardent for capturing many pictures of our events and for always being patient and understanding in our correspondence! <3 Last but not least, a BIG THANK YOU to our wonderful teachers Mr Li and Ms Law, as well as all other members of the Publicity Committee for riding on this wild journey with us, and I'm sure we will sail to bluer seas in the days to come! ^.^ Cheers, Tristan, Zong Jun, and An Rae 46th MOCH Coordinators

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Teacher-Advisors: Ms Nicole Law, Mr Li Jiexun Chairperson: Marcus Tjew Secretary-Treasurer: Kyrene Chua NSE Attaché: Liu Jiahui MOCH Coordinators: Tristan Lee, Ong Zong Jun, Teo An Rae Art Directors: Narelle Hor, Neo Yi Teng, Lu Kia Cheng Social Media Directors: Derek Tay, Darren Sung, Raelee Toh Web Directors: Yong Guan Jie, Alethea Ong THE OCTOBER ISSUE

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03 A YEAR IN REVIEW 07 ARTWORKS BY K ART CLUB 09 CENTRESPREAD 11 TAKE A BREATHER, TAKE A LISTEN 13 5 COMMON STUDY POSITIONS 15 STUDY SPOTS IN HC 17 STUDY SPOTS OUTSIDE SCHOOL

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2019 A YEAR IN REVIEW BY: 46TH PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

2019 HAS BEEN A YEAR TEEMING WITH VIBRANCY, CHARACTERISED BY A DAZZLING ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES TO MARK HWA CHONG’S CENTENNIAL. BEFORE 2020 ARRIVES, LET US TAKE A LOOK AT THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND RECALL SOME MEANINGFUL MOMENTS.

SCHOOL EVENTS HC100 EVENTS ORIENTATION

MASS

JAN

With a plethora of games and activities, Orientation was a platform for Hwa Chongians to bond with their new schoolmates, and make new friends. The theme was ‘Alohomora’, which is a spell that unlocks locks.

Through the activities planned, the new C1s entered their new phase in life, forged new bonds and made long-lasting friends.

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“I hope the spirit of Hwa Chong will continue to burn bright and inspire successive generations.”

The Centennial Gala dinner witnessed a crowd of 12,000 Hwa Chong family members braving the storm to attend our homecoming.

S PHOTO-TAKING

GALA DINNER

FIREWORKS

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FEB

Digital analyst Brian Solis once opined, “Community is about doing something together that makes belonging matter.”

Indeed, it was during this mass photo session where this was truly felt.

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PM Lee Hsien Loong

To add to this year’s centennial celebrations, the Hwa Chong family was treated to a spectacular Vireworks display held in our very own campus.

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“It’s not everyday that you see so many passionate and talented students from both High School and Junior College coming together for something greater than themselves. To have witnessed it was an honour; to have been part of it was a blessing.”

Titus Yim, President of Chinese Society

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The Hwa Chong Centennial Musical was the culmination of months of sweat and tears by some 538 students from 18 CCAs. The musical was a performance of sublime beauty and it was a timely tribute to our pioneers, a resounding display of our solidarity, and a conVident proclamation of our determination to continue our legacy for the next hundred years.

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Teachers’ Day 2019 showed how our teachers are like Pokémon trainers preparing us for our battles. Though we may cause troubles at times, they are still patient with us. It was a day Villed with fun and laughter as we celebrated the efforts by our teachers and showed gratitude for guiding us through this period of our lives.patient

ERS’ DAY

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MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL SEPT The theme for MAF is “溯”, which translates to tracing back one’s roots and history. As we stand on the cusp of a new era, it is important that we must not forget the past. After all, only with hindsight can we see with clarity, and only in retrospect can we navigate through the years to come. MAF was a night where those who have graduated return home, and students and teachers congregate and celebrate.

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ARTWORKS BY: HWA CHONG ART CLUB

The Hwa Chong Art Club comprises a group of students that are very passionate about art.

We hope that more people would recognise art as a stress-relief mechanism or just another enjoyable past time!

Thanks

Zoe Kwok (19S62)

The following section features artworks by members of the Art Club that are inspired by the struggles students face in school and the amazing school culture of Hwa Chong that we've all come to love. Through this series of works, we hope that everyone can recognise the strength of art in converting any sort of emotion into a unique type of beauty for others to admire.

- Lui Shi Ying, President of Art Club

8 stages of growth

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s express thanks to all the people who have, some way or another, made us who we are today.

Why?

Ng Hui Shi (19S6N)

Zoe Kwok (19S62)

This work focuses on the main emotions that run through students in school, be it despair , or stress, it will be able to be overcome eventually to get to the stage of happiness and self satisfaction.

A studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s everyday frustrations grow too much for him/her to bear and spiral into chaos.

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BY: HWA CHONG ART CLUB

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feeling stressed in JC? Art is just another form of expression!â&#x20AC;?

Lui Shi Ying, President of Art Club Pressure

Lui Shi Ying (19S6B)

I drew this piece based on the most pressing problems that students are facing in school. Through this drawing, I addressed two of such problems, namely: the lack of time to complete our tutorials and high expectations from parents and teachers.

When I face such problems, I will turn to art to disconnect myself from the real-world -hope you have a stress coping mechanism of your own too!

What do you want to say to a friend?

Make use of this bubble!

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GRADUATIO

To our seniors, we best in your futu

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ON DAY 2019

e wish you the very ure endeavours!

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TAKE A BREATHER TAKE A LISTEN BY: JI TIANQI FROM HWA CHONG PUBLICATIONS SOCIETY

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s we ease back into the demands of school life, we will be bound to have moments when we wish to have a brief respite from the stress of it all. Want to immerse yourself yourself in something than schoolwork? podcasts areway theto way in something otherother than schoolwork?

Well, Well, podcasts are the go.

To help you sift through the vast sea of audio content, here are 3 podcasts that you should take a listen to on Spotify.

99% Invisible

EDUCATIONAL

Ever wondered why things are the way they are? From bar codes to calendars, design is ubiquitous in our day-to-day life. Yet, they often go unnoticed. If you Vind yourself curious about the hidden intricacies of design, 99% Invisible is the podcast for you. Every episode offers a deep dive into designs that though seemingly minute, are essential to our everyday lives.

MUSIC LOVERS

Switched On Pop

For all the popular music enthusiasts out there, Switched On Pop will serve to enhance your music experience by bringing you a new perspective to and a deeper appreciation for pop music. In each episode, musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding explore the processes of creating music, what makes such pop music catchy to our ears, and how they tie in with the modern culture.

The Moth Radio Hour

STORYTIME!

Craving for a good story? The Moth Radio Hour is a weekly series offering just that. Every week, The Moth podcast features a wide spectrum of enthralling true stories told in front of a live audience.

With such an immersive experience, The Moth podcast is bound to leave you Vlooded with a myriad of emotions.

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Scan the playlist code on your Spotify app to start listening!

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5 COMMON STUDY POSITIONS BY: 46TH PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

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ey Hwa Chong! Now that Promos, Prelims are over, here are 5 commonly seen study positions which various students had used and their reviews. If you Vind them effective, feel free to usethem themtoto study future exams!s we ease back into the free to use study forfor future exams!

We took a look at two c r i te r i a : i n fo r m a t i o n absorption and comfort.

Here are our ratings.

Information Absorption Comfort

UP STRAIGHT 9/10

1/10

Sitting up straight helps to improve your posture and makes it look like you’re paying attention in class even when you’re not!

This might lead to stiffness if this posture is sustained for a long period of time.

LYING DOWN 3/10

8/10

Feeling tired, how about lying down and reading your notes i n s t e a d ? I t ’s m u c h m o r e comfortable than sitting up straight, and you may even get a chance to catch up on some much-needed sleep!

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MEDITATION 9/10

1/10

Increases mind and body connection and enhanced absorption of knowledge.

Become one with the book and the subject.

THE PUSH UP 5/10

5/10

Find yourself with little free time to spare? Don't worry there's always a way to get a good workout in and even score your As.

“I’ll close my eyes for 5 minutes” 0/10

10/10

This is like Lying Down, but taken to the next level. Here’s how you use this study position.

You tell yourself that you’ll wake up in 5 minutes but when you wake up you realise you slept for 3 hours instead.

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STUDY SPOTS IN HWA CHONG BY: 46TH PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

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alling all Hwa Chong Muggers! Looking for an ideal place to study? Here are some recommended study spots! surroundings?

Discussion

Quietness

Proximity to Canteen

1. Canteen/College CafĂŠ The place that greets you every morning when you stroll into school or when your stomach grumbles. An ideal quiet spot when students have left school and canteen stalls have closed for the day. Bring some tissues, however, to clear up the little scraps of food.

7/10

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6/10 2. Class Benches

The bell that signals the end of the day chimes. The left and right wings are left only with nondescript brown furniture. This is a quaint spot for you to revise or Vlip a few pages of your tutorial. Beware of the afternoon fogging!

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3. Jing Xian Library

The smell of new furniture and cheerful librarians greet you as you proceed to look for a seat amongst the books. Welcome to the newly refurbished Jing Xian Library where you can study comfortably in an air-conditioned environment with little to no disturbances.

The library is equipped with printers for all to use and even has a cozy corner for you to take a breather from your intense mugging sessions!

Do take note, however, that the library closes at 5.30p.m. on school days!

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2/10

9/10 Did you know?

You can also proceed to Kong Chian Library, which is housed in the Clock Tower!

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STUDY SPOTS OUTSIDE SCHOOL BY: KIMBERLY PANG FROM HWA CHONG PUBLICATIONS SOCIETY

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ired of studying at your class benches or the school library and need a change in surroundings? Fret not!

Below are some alternative mugging location surroundings? locations that you can consider.

1. Central Public Library @ Bugis Located a 3 minute walk away from Bugis MRT station, this is a popular study location among Secondary and JC students, and rightfully so! Boasting 14 levels worth of study seats and books available, coupled with free WiFi available all day long, one is almost guaranteed a conducive space to study and concentrate!

100 Victoria St, S188064

MON-sun 10am-9pm

Free

Yes

108 Middle Rd, #01-01, S188967

MON-sun 8.30am-9.30pm

$7-$8

It Depends

Blk 224 Jurong East Street 21

MON-sun 24 Hours

Free

Nope

2. Mellower CoďŹ&#x20AC;ee @ Bugis If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a new and refreshing place to study, Mellower Coffee is the perfect place! It is also a great alternative if one focuses better with white noise in the background and aesthetically pleasing surroundings.

However, free WiFi is only provided for an hour with the purchase of a beverage, which costs the same as one in Starbucks.

3. Smart Void Deck @ Jurong With lighting that will change in intensity according to the detected furniture layout, one can be ensured a productive study period with great lighting all day long. Unfortunately, WiFi is not provided so if one needs to complete projects that require researching, this might not be the place for you.

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