《海天寥廓，云树苍龙，中有我华中》

School		Hwa Chong
A place		I hold close to my heart,
where students experience		feelings of warmth and camaraderie,
lessons		of perseverance, humility and service.
Exploring		A place I call "Home"
possibilities and boundaries		that has helped shape me
together with teachers		and my closest friends
Children will		Become leaders
behave		in extraordinary ways!
Sleeping		On dreams and aspirations
Is not allowed!		We forge our future as one.

This picture may seem like just another picture of the Hwa Chong clock tower, however it was actually taken on the last day of school. This is going to leave an impactful mark on my journey in Hwa Chong as it is prove that I have managed to promote in one of the toughest schools in Singapore. This picture also really shows that bonds that can be formed in just one year time seeing the two guys at the top, hand in hand, getting a picture taken to represent their friendship.

Where else can you see a sight like this? Many may just see a gate, two banners, and Chinese New Year decorations adorning the corridors, but this image means much more to me. The countless hours spent designing, painting, and putting these up, alongside my fellow Councillors, to foster a mood of festivity amidst the pandemic were all worth it when we got to witness the awe-inspiring final product. These distinctive memories - fragments of the one-of-a-kind Hwa Chong experience that you don't get anywhere else - made my two years unforgettable. This is my #WhyHC: the friendships, the laughter, the adventures.

In the times of Covid-19, my #whyhc has become the small moments in between. Indeed these are trying times, with the cancellation of many school events and initiatives, that probably would have otherwise defined my HC experience. And hence - I've looked to the smaller moments - the moments of smiles and laughter, the moments of unbridled joy, the moments of love and care - that are all around school, just for us to look for :\")

For me, Hwa Chong has been a veritable garden of abundance; whether in terms of unique opportunities, wonderful tutors, or supportive friends, the amazing community here in Hwa Chong has never disappointed me

In this magical school which I am proud to call my second home, the world is your oyster — that is my #whyhc

100% the people! JC clearly isn’t a walk in the park and you may feel alone at times, but if you look around there’s always someone ready to listen and help, even in the least expected moments.

My #whyhc is kept simple. I’m grateful for an environment where I feel safe, and a place where I can forge bonds and spend the most unforgettable moments of life with my friends.

Stepping into Hwa Chong was the best next chapter in life I could ask for. A land of golden opportunities, achieving the great for the greater- It’s all here.

But it’s not always about the mighty things. For me, just the cheering of my schoolmates, the support of the teachers, or even just the nudge of a friend…That’s my #whyhc!