Did you know that 95% of statistics are made up? Did you also know the person on your right is secretly a Brony? Now look at yourself: are you proud of who you appear to be? We all put up appearances and facades to hide who we are underneath, and paint a utopian, delightful image in our minds, hiding our dreams and desires from others. But who says our fantasies cannot be reality? In the final entry of the 44th Students’ Council’s MOCH (Hwa Chong’s Own Magazine abbreviated backwards) trilogy, we have gone for the theme of Fantasy and Dreamers. We explore the artistic, the creative, the quiet and sensitive souls of Hwa Chong. With surprising entries in this issue of MOCH, it will leave you with a new perception of those you thought you knew. So put on your rose-tinted glasses, sip on some Fanta and dive down the rabbit hole with us. We would like to thank the following for their input into this issue, without whom this issue would really just be a dream. To all interviewees, models, Faculty Committees and CCAs - thank you for working with us for this issue and sharing your stories. To the 44th PubCo - all of you have been an amazing family throughout this journey, and we are eternally grateful for your assistance and input into making this issue a reality.
To our Teacher-Advisor Ms Nicole Law - thank you for this journey together, for your support and allowing us the freedom to make this issue materialise. To the 45th PubCo, we wish you all the best in your term ahead and we promise you: you will not regret it. To our successors, Tanya and Sophie, intrepidity will carry you far, so dream big and bold and don’t be afraid to chase your dreams. Lastly, to the readers, thank you for being incredible. If you hadn’t realised, our trilogy of MOCH carries the unifying factor of movie genres, and we hope you have enjoyed this triptych. Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? We may never truly know, but one thing is certain: MOCH regrets to inform that any similarities to real-life occurrences are purely coincidental, and urges readers to take this issue with a pinch of salt. Afterall, what’s life without a little fun? For the last time: Yours truly, Cyril 44th MOCH Coordinator
Teacher-Advisor Ms Nicole Law Chairperson Alan Seah Secretary-Treasurer Edeline Tenges NSE Attaché Charmaine Chua MOCH Coordinators Cyril Teo
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TEAM Art Directors Dominic Yap Goo How-zer Jovan Lee IT Directors Adrian Ow Clio Chuang Yang Chun Wei
04 Old faces,
fresh changes The HC experience
07 MADley
Dreaming of the Stage
10 Hwa Chong
National Sleep Assembly The art of sleep
12 Centrespread Carpe Diem
14 7 Questions Mr David Chong
15 Food for the Soul
For thought
16 Senior Batch Tribute
CCA Features
20 Your Next 50
Introducing the 45th
22 Faculty Pages A splendid year
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“SAME SAME, BUT DIFFERENT.” Making the voyage from the side of the Hwa Chong campus with the Clock Tower and Drama Centre, over to the side with the Cheng Yi Auditorium and Central Plaza, has always been an event that High School students anticipate. It may be the transition to a lecture-tutorial system - or the welcome decrease in number of subjects to take - or the shorter travelling time to the college canteen - or (maybe) the enigmatic experience of having female schoolmates: so much so that it warrants a talk every year from school counsellors for graduating high school students, about how to interact with girls. The high school experience is honestly one that differs from student to student - highly dependent on classmates, CCAs and teachers. However, there are a few things us high school students can agree on: it is a journey filled with unique experiences, inside jokes, and countless brotherhoods. Projects Competition, conduct songs, and the Thinking Programme are just some of our many experiences that bring back fond memories. Be it making the daily sprint for the purple/ green plate economical rice stall (ever a raging debate which of the two stalls is better), or spending the night before projects judging to “chiong” slides, the high school life was one we all enjoyed. 04 | MOCH 2018
For me, at least, my journey across the Hwa Chong campus was quite a whirlwind. High School was an environment where everyone knew everyone, and being rowdy was an example of camaraderie. Being plucked from that environment, and thrown into one where we were suddenly tasked with forming new relationships every day, I was both unsure and excited. “Raging hormones”, as many teachers and seniors would call it, were out in full force as us high school folks presented our boisterous selves before our new schoolmates during C1 orientation - rather sheepishly, to say the least. I recall telling Hwa Chong ghost stories to my aghast female classmates, and feeling rather full of myself! Beyond our schoolmates, the school culture over in the college campus is, in many ways, a world of a difference from high school. The colourful banners on display for instance, never fail to strike me with awe - what better way, after all, to show your desire to promote an event, than to craft a banner from scratch! In addition, the idea that consistent revision after school hours (instead of playing football or chilling in classrooms) was one that many would scoff at in high school - but after coming to college, it is a rule we all swear by.
However, even in the face of change, some things stay exactly as they were: the great Hwa Chong family is one tightly knit community, sharing common experiences and values across generations. The school spirit continues to shine at Track and Field finals, frenzied cheer erupts when a half-day is announced, and the best part about life in Hwa Chong is about growing and learning alongside our friends. Coming to the college section from high school, a world of opportunity and new friendships await. Aptly put by our beloved former principal, Dr Hon Chiew Weng, “弱者等待 机会，强者争取机会，胜者 创造机会”. The ignorant wait for opportunities, the determined treasure opportunities, but true victors create opportunities. Upon entering JC, what truly impressed me was the myriad of opportunities available for us students to enrich ourselves - be it in sports, the Arts, or in leadership. Therefore I would encourage any junior to make the most of your two years in JC, and to take on new challenges to push your limits. And for the band of brothers who came from the High School section, treasure every minute of your last two years in the Hwa Chong family.
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Moving from an all-girls school to a mixed school (or the sacred crossing the bridge in Nanyangs’ case), there are some assumptions and some questions that girls tend to make about JC life. For example, How do we conduct ourselves? How do we talk to the other gender? How do we coalesce? “How are you supposed to conduct yourself,” this is something that unfalliably will be on everyone’s mind as we make the transition from a girls’ secondary school to a mixed junior college. Gone are the days that you did not have to care about where or how you sit, now distinctly aware that you are on a different playing field, the rules have changed, and your playing style must adapt as well. Shoots that you are used to serving is now out of bounds, and others that have always been a foul is suddenly fair. However, failure is the mother to success, all the penalties dealt out by the referees are yellow cards - reminding us of the the rules that we have to play by. Learning a new sport, playing a new game takes time, adjustments have to be made, muscle memories have to be rewritten. All these take practice, and the best coach is experience. However, there is naught to fear, for eventually we learnt the rules, but now although we know them, we play by heart.
“How do we talk to the other gender,” is another big question that runs through our mind. Not everyone is on the same pitch, some higher, others lower (some may even be singing another song all together). Some prefer the piano as their musical aid, and others, the guitar. If everyone plays in the manner they want to, all you get is a huge mess, a tune painful to the ears. Not only will you be unhappy, your listeners around you will be affected as well. Conflicts, intentional or not, are like a tuning fork - reminding you that you need to adjust your frequency to match everyone else. Different songs also require different tuning forks, depending on the instruments present. Putting together a song, requires time, effort, teamwork and a lot of practice. The score you compose is merely a guideline, so that everyone knows which note to play in the future. However, you can only learn through trying, and only through trial and error will you be able to create a beautiful harmony - a melody that you will remember and sing for life.
but together we succeed. You may be destroyed, but you will only come back stronger. Just like Scarlet Witch’s journey to joining the avengers, there have been and will be many assumptions and misunderstandings between different people, but you would soon come to realise, that superpowers different or not, everyone is human after all. We all have emotions, our own individual thoughts, but yet at the same time, there are universal values and morals that bind us all. It is with this mindset that we can achieve unity in diversity, and create an enjoyable JC life that we envision to have. Regardless of the different surroundings, the different people, the different level of academics, life is voyage and you never sail in the same waters twice. Adaptation is the key to unlocking the door of life.
“How do we coalesce?” This is the final but the one we hold closest to our hearts. In the journey of life, there will be many Thanoses that we have would have to face. Time and time again as Civil War has proven to us, separated we fail
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“A WHOLE NEW WORLD.” It came as a shock when I stepped into my classroom seeing a clear guy-girl divide. The few girls in my class clustered together among the guys like a capsule engulfed by water. Not that such a phenomenon did not exist in my secondary school. Still being together for four years helped us understand that being friends is definitely possible. Recalling my days in secondary school, nothing seemed very much different than it is here. Or perhaps there are one or two. I was positively dumbfounded when, on Prom Night, our Prom King managed to pull off a fake wild kiss on stage with the Prom Queen. Still, I am equally surprised at the fact that guys from some school openly change in classrooms (perhaps “openly” and “change in classrooms” seem like a contradiction to them?) Pair dance was also nonexistent in my secondary school, and I felt awkward dancing Wild Wild West during Orientation. Beyond the superficial differences between secondary school and JC, there is something that stays the same. For me, it is the teenage ruthlessness. In JC, there is a multitude of events you can participate in, always more to take onto your plate. A night of drama 06 | MOCH 2018
seems just as irresistible as going out with friends. Partially aware that such things take up lots of personal time, I ended up, like many, having multiple CCAs, starting an SL, staying later and later at school and wondering if I should start on my homework at 11pm. To me, it is more exciting to go around trying out new things than to mug quietly in a cozy corner. It is more draining too, but it is also something that I don’t get to experience elsewhere. On the other hand, coming to Hwa Chong, the unfamiliar environment led me to look inwards, where I was supposedly more comfortable with my own thoughts. Quite ironically, however, I started to learn a lot more things about myself. Being thrown into a setting where first impressions count and new friendships were formed by the minute, I had to search deep into my personality and carefully choose the impression I wanted to project to my peers, and in the process, found out a lot more about myself. This new-found self awareness was what kept me going through the first few months of life in HCJC. It helped me see the differences between me and others, and inspired me to change. It was only when I came to Hwa Chong that I truly understood the value of building relationships. In a
mega-school of thousands of students, each preoccupied with many commitments, friendships might not come as easily as in the more carefree days. I came to understand that as much as it is satisfying to have friends who are naturally attracted to each other, relationships need to be cultivated and maintained. Being in Hwa Chong changed my perspective of friendship. And I see it in those around me too. They are gaining self-awareness too and going out of their comfort zones to talk to people, which is an exciting thing in nature. The guys and girls in my class are getting more comfortable talking to one another, and it was heartwarming to see them giving gifts and cards to one another during Valentine’s Day. These may not amount to much, and we might still stand the risk of graduating not knowing much about each other, but it is an important first step. Whatever we take away from Hwa Chong, be it self-awareness or building friendships, are going to serve us well in future.
D R EOFA M I N G THE S TA G E
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IS A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE: ONE THAT TRANSCENDS CULTURES, AND WITHSTANDS THE TEST OF TIME.” There are several ways in which we can speak this language - one of those is through bodily expression. One can see dance as music transposed into a physical form, whereby the stage is a canvas, the music is the paint, and the dancers are a collection of brushes. The analogies for music and dance go on and on, but there is one thing in common - the marriage of music and dance is one that has fascinated mankind for centuries, across genres, cultures and age groups. Therefore, in the eyes of the dancers at Hwa Chong MAD (Music and Dance), what they do isn’t just a performance - it’s a story waiting to be told. The story of MAD is told in three distinct chapters - Chinese, Modern and Street. Each wing of MAD tells a unique story, characterised by dance with its own flavour and nuances. MAD Chinese is a tribute to the classical and ethnic branches of Chinese Dance - with intricate stories to tell, meaning in every movement, and hard work in every performance. MAD Modern indulges in a more abstract form of dance, that allows dancers to connect with their dances on an emotional level, and use their bodies to tell the stories behind every dance. MAD Street boasts vibrancy and diversity of dance genres, fostering camaraderie between dancers and, for the most part, having fun! These three chapters come together in a flowing rendition of music and dance - it is little wonder why, every time MAD presents themselves before their audience, the crowd never ceases to be amazed. This awe-inspiring marriage of the three bodies of MAD proved to be no exception in their biennial production, Medley. Dance Night, themed Medley, saw the 3 bodies of MAD performing a magical number of dances, alongside returning alumni. This year, Dance Night was broken down into 4 parts: Intention, Exploration, Tenacity and
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Ties. Given that dance is deliberate, the first segment focused on the intention and purpose in each move. Exploration was really about dancers discovering the unknown, and coming to terms with the varied forms of dance after finding a style that appeals to them. Tenacity depicted struggle and the perseverance in overcoming this struggle, and by being daring and firm in dance, the dancers found their voice and style. The last segment was about the heart of MAD, about the journey each and every dancer embarked on, focusing on the ties of friendship and attachment formed toward dancing. One of the dances in Ties is the aptly named ‘In Retrospect’, a sombre
MEDLEY: “A VARIED MIXTURE OF PEOPLE OR THINGS.� piece about coming to terms with growing up and how each experience makes us who we are, a richly timed piece to open the fourth act. Perhaps the hardest part for MAD was when the curtains closed, for it was the end of the show, and time to wake up from this pleasant dream. And just like that, the three bodies of Music and Dance are incorporated under one banner. While it is undeniable that there are differences between all three of them, and each faculty of MAD speaking a different dialect, music remains a common passion and expression. Dance is more than just a hobby, so much more than just a CCA. It is the thread that has bound many souls together. It is a language that has united, fortified and made possible the dreams of so many. It is art, history and culture molded into one. Dance Night may just be a biennial event for MAD as an organisation, but to the members of this performing batch, it was their defining moment as much as it was a farewell. It had come full circle. This is to tears shed and volatile emotions, to time spent, to friendships forged, to a dream come true. The members of Music and Dance will forever remember this stage. Years from now, on an ephemeral night mired with dreams about life and love, will someone still dream about 5th May 2018? Of how 3 distinct bodies harmonised into one beautiful medley?
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What do you wish for your students? One unique thing I do with my students, is to give them each a stalk of chilli when I meet them for the first time, and something else when they graduate (can’t reveal yet because my C2 students may read this). The chilli represents passion, which I hope my students would find and pursue in their lives. I give them something else when they graduate, which I can only reveal is about leading purposeful lives.
With Mr David Chong
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DIPLOMAT ECONOMICS TEACHER ART LOVER What inspired you to become a diplomat at MFA? I’m afraid you’d be disappointed with my answer, because I wasn’t exactly “inspired” to be a diplomat. As I was bonded to PSC, I had to choose a Ministry to be posted to. My criteria for selection was simple - I loved Japan, and hoped to be posted back to the country some day. Hence I chose MFA, and was happy to be sent to Japan for my first overseas posting. Share with us one crazy dream you managed to fulfil as a diplomat.
“Crazy” definitely defines the hectic lifestyle of a diplomat, but I’m not so sure about the “dream” part. If you can count surviving the Red Shirts’ riot in Pattaya during the ASEAN Summit in 2009, or getting to drive with a diplomatic plate without having to worry about (accidentally) breaking traffic rules, then I may have fulfilled some crazy dreams. But jokes aside, one of my proudest achievement was to have served our late Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on several occasions in close proximity. He was a truly impressive man whom I really respect (and of course feared). When did you switch to education? Actually diplomats are still bureaucrats. I was never in any political party :) I left MFA in 2009 and joined Hwa Chong in 2010.
Why teach Economics? Did I mention that I don’t really like Economics in its entirety? One of the reasons I chose to be an Economics teacher, besides to impart knowledge, is to inculcate critical thinking. Many associate Economics with profit-making, increasing efficiency, and attaining economic growth. Yet the bigger question I would like my students to ask, is why are we pursuing these? The first lesson students learn in Economics is about the equation of scarcity - we manage LIMITED resources as best as we can to satisfy UNLIMITED wants. Why can’t the solution address the problem of UNLIMITED wants instead? These are the kind of questions I hope to get students to think about.
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We heard that you do art as a hobby. Can you share with us more about art?
Yes, I draw and paint as a hobby. Often I get technical questions from my supporters, such as on the techniques I use to draw hair, or the brushes I use to paint. But being self taught, I never once worried about this. I only had a goal in mind, and I innovate on my own to achieve it. It is perhaps this liberating aspect of art that continues to drive me. So beginning from pencil as a medium, I have gone on to teach myself color pencil, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, and iPad painting. I have also ventured into many different genres, although I still love doing hyper realism. Another reason why I continue to explore art, is so I can be more credible when I lecture my students on pursuing their passions in life.
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What is your dream job? It’s to be able to draw and paint all day long in a scenic bungalow surrounded by beautiful nature, and earn a comfortable living from it. But teaching is close enough. Actually teaching is a dream job in a way, because it is very meaningful, and gives me sufficient time to pursue my passion in art as well as bond with my family.
Stirred, not shaken; Served either hot or cold, never lukewarm
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Feeds 1-2 seeking thrills
½ Tablespoon of spicy determination 2 Teaspoons of the zest for life 3 Drops of essential spontaneous oils ¾ Cup of sparkling dreams
Topped off with a slice of passion fruit and A sprinkle of faith
A CONVERSATION OVERHEARD AT SIMEI KOPITIAM LAST WEDNESDAY, 4.17PM
“But my life is so boring.” “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” “So you’re saying my life is nothing at all?” “I’m not the one with a boring life.” “Point taken. If only it were as simple as ordering a daring adventure.”
“You misunderstand. Life is not a sporadic series of adventures; life is one big boisterous adventure. You don’t have to cross the Saharan, scale Everest or go bohemian in Brazil just to adventure.” “I don’t think that’s what Helen Keller meant.” “Well that’s how I choose to live the dream.” “The dream?” “Maybe you just have to experience each moment to its fullest. Be fearless, try something new, push your limits, foray into the unknown, follow your dreams, talk to strangers, cycle home from school, have two bowls of Mee Soto instead of one, take a train ride to Kranji, learn something new, and then, just maybe, if you’re still free after all these adventures, travel the world?” “Is this the dream?” “Yes.” “That sounds hard.” “It is. It involves living.” MOCH 2018 | 15
As C2s step down from their CCAs, here are some well wishes they have for the next batch.
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ART CLUB
“Art for Life, Destined to Design. Your move, juniors, show them what we’re made of!”
CANOEING
“There is a difference between winning and being champions.”
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY
CROSS COUNTRY “No matter how tough training gets, always be stronger than your strongest excuse. Do every run, every slope, every race with your best effort.”
ELDDFS “Keep the passion and fire for whichever wing you are in with you always. Most importantly, HAVE FUN! Tough times don’t last long but your motivation does.”
FENCING
“博观而约取,厚积而薄. May you guys go from strength to strength”
“To our fency juniors, work hard, train hard, fight hard! Press on during tough times, and stick together like a family, we love you!
CHINESE ORCHESTRA
FIRST AID CLUB
“Why do we come? We come for the music; We come for the sanctuary from schoolwork; We come, for the family.”
CHOIR
“Stay strong, stay close, sing well, enjoy your journey, love each other. We love y’all!”
CIP COUNCIL “Continue to serve and spread the passion for service. We believe that you’ll be able to bring CIP Council to greater heights during your term!”
“Dear Juniors, take pride and find joy in what you do! Continue to develop yourself. Wishing you lots of love and happiness!”
FLOORBALL “Dear juniors, always remember that a star team is better than a team of stars. Keep up the good fight! #WeOwnTheFloor”
FOOTBALL GIRLS “Never let anything come between your passion for Football, your love for the team and your hunger for the goal! We are princesses who wear cleats”
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GREEN COUNCIL
LIBRARY CLUB
“Utilise your opportunities to the fullest and do not be afraid to try new things.”
“Dear Juniors! Carry on the legacy to moderate our realm of knowledge and spread the passion of reading!”
HCGE
MAD
“Cherish every moment, and make your HCGE journey one that you’ll look back on with fondness. We’ve set the stage for you; now it’s your turn to shine.”
“Listen to your soul, dance to your hearts’ content and stay confident about the way your body moves! Jiayous!”
HACAS
NETBALL
“The ExCo sees immense potential within all of you so keep up the same spirit and enthusiasm! All the best and may your batch carry on the flame for the humanities!”
“We are thankful for all the time spent together and we are always supporting you through bad times and good times! You can do it!”
HARMONICA BAND “Enjoy the journey ahead, and light up the stage with your flames of passion even in the dimmest of times.”
ICC
“Stay culturally aware, be culturally knowledgeable. Have fun in cca! ”
JUDO
“Train hard, fight hard and most importantly, play hard with your batch! You wouldn’t want to waste these two golden years in JC without any good memories to look back on in the future.”
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PUBSOC “Welcome J1s! Always be passionate, inspired, and curious about the world around you - here’s to a happy and fruitful year ahead!”
SNEC “Packing list: Curiosity, teamwork, creativity. The seniors will always support you, Jia You and have fun!”
SOFTBALL
“No matter on the field or in the dugout, you only have each others’ backs. So treasure this team you have with all your heart.”
SQUASH
“Keep up the drive of motivation, don’t boast and continue to squash it”
SSRC “Thomas Edison: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Jiayou for your research projects and never give up!”
STRING EMSEMBLE
“Hey J1s, welcome to HCSE! All the best for this year, practise hard, and have fun!”
TENNIS “Thank you for being such wonderful juniors. We love you! “ - your seniors + 2 idols
TOUCH RUGBY “All the best, work hard and have fun! It never gets easier, you just get better”.
TRACK AND FIELD “Train as if you’ve never won before, but walk to your battle as if you’ve won every last one”
STUDIO ARDENT
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
“Always remember the process of Theoria, Praxis, Poiesis: theoretical knowledge, practical application and creative production!”
“Wishing you all the best as you embark on this journey. Cut smart!”
SYMPHONIC BAND
VOLLEYBALL “Hwachong, Steady? Ace.”
“Treasure the people, the encounters, and the moments in band. Follow the music back home!”
TABLE TENNIS “Small in numbers but mighty in spirit. Don’t stop till the ball drops.”
WUSHU “Jiayou jivey jesters, stay together through thick and thin and work hard always”
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Shrieks puncturing The quiet slumber Renting the air asunder Yet they are inaudible Or perhaps ignored Please wake up Listen intently Past the shrills of the alarm Hear her calling A silent yearning Lost love It’s time to wake This place Where all things go Lost, forgotten and Discarded A blight on such bliss Can you wake? She’s here somewhere Calling out Find her before reality calls Before this fantasy ends And our souls never meet again Wake up now A blur as your world implodes No one can predict tomorrow But you will remember the red, And the passion you had Alas, that time has passed She’s just a waking dream