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Latest MAF Updates!
September 2nd, 2010 by HCuniteHi HwaChong!
We’re pleased to confirm further details about MAF.
1) Our Guest-of-Honour will be Mr Steven Chan
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2) The programme for the evening will proceed as follows:
Hwa Chong Mid Autumn Festival (MAF) 2010
Programme Schedule
Date: 11 September 2010 (Saturday)
Venue: Central Plaza, College Section HCI
Time Programme
1745 Arrival of Guests, Teachers, Alumni and Students
Pre-Programme Performances
1830 Arrival of Guest-of-Honour: Mr. Steven Chan
Welcome by Lion Dance Troupe
1840 Lion Dance Performance
1850 Chinese Orchestra Performance
1905 Nanyang Girls’ Wushu Performance
1915 Mr. Matthew Quek’s Performance
1930 College Chinese Dance Performance
1935 Wushu Performance
1950 Students’ Council Dance Items – “Speedy” and Batch Dance
2000 Screening of MAF Video
2010 GRAND LIGHT UP
2020 Reception
Street Market
2110 College Song Session
2130 College Dance Session
2200 See you at MAF 2011!
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Prom: More updates!
August 22nd, 2010 by Prom CommitteeErratum:
Dear C2s,
Please take note that in the document, the second day of table allocation is 25 August (Wednesday) and NOT 24 August.
In addition, please ensure that you come punctually if not we will proceed with the rest of the queue until you arrive.
Thank you,
37th Students’ Council
Senior Promenade Committee
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Dear C2s,
Thank you for your continuous support for prom. Good news: After repeated negotiations with the hotel coordinator, they have decided to extend the ballroom to include more tables. Hence, CTs who were previously put on the waiting list have now managed to secure a place at prom.
Here are some general updates:
1) CT page for prom magazine
We understand that there are many of you who are very busy and hence unable to submit your designs by the stipulated dateline. As such, we have extended the deadline to Sunday (22 August). Also note that the class page would be printed in black and white and A5 size. Please refer to www.hcunite.com for more details regarding the resolution and protocol.
2) Dedications page
Apart from the class page, we also strongly encourage you to design pages for your CCAs or close friends for memory’s sake. Here are the rates:
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First 50 words (50) |
$10 |
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Subsequent 50 words or part thereof (50+) |
$5 |
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Half Page (half) |
$25 |
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Full page (full) |
$50 |
Please send your designs in by next Sunday (29 August).
If it is in the form of words, send it to us in the .doc format.
If your words take up half a page (regardless the number), we will charge you the price of half a page.
If the words take up slightly too much space, we will resize appropriately.
Label your document in the following format:
Dedication_50/50+/half/full_YOUR NAME_CT
That is all for now. Please note that from now onwards, HCunite will be our main channel of communication so please visit www.hcunite.com regularly for prom updates.
Thank you very much,
37th Students’ Council
Senior Promenade 2010
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Quickbites: Youth Olympic Games
August 19th, 2010 by CCA PROIf i recall correctly, a certain team said they’d trash our soccer boys 5-0. The cubs made them eat their words by winning 3-1.
If i recall correctly, everybody thought that our basketball boys would be demolished by world number 1 USA. Our boys managed to prevent the USA from scoring 33 points, and scored 20 of their own.
If i recall correctly, nobody expected our first medal to come from taekwondo. Daryl Tan rose to the occasion and won Singapore’s historic first bronze medal.
2 years ago, whoever recalled all these things would have been dismissed as dumb, naive even.
But now, well, what more is there to say other than we truly have shocked the international sporting arena. Talk about a cool entrance.
So here they are, for you Hwachongians who’ve been too caught up with work that you do not have time to keep up with the results (of our yog schoolmates!) :
Equestrian Jumping Team Round 1 Event
Caroline Chew 4 pt penalty
Basketball Boys
SG 17-25 CAF(central Africa republic)
SG 24-28 Turkey
SG 14-27 Israel
SG 21-31 USA
Fencing Individual Epee
Rania 2-5 Lin Sheng (CHN)
Rania 3-4 Pauline Brunner (SUI)
Rania 1-5 Santuccio Alberta(ITA)
Rania 3-5 Katharine Holmes (USA)
Rania 2-5 Martyna Swatowska (POL)
Rania 5-2 Jaqman Damyan (PLE)
Round of 16
Rania 10-15 Lee Hye Won (KOR)
Individual All-Around Gymnastics
Facing a pool of very talented opponents, Timothy Tay got overall 36th/41 places and did not manage to get through the qualification rounds. Its ok Timothy! One step at a time and someday you’ll be up there getting the gold medal 
Our volleyball girls Stephanie, Cheryl and Cassandra and Judo girl Jing Fang have not had their matches yet. Come back here for more updates!
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Prom: Updates!
August 19th, 2010 by Prom CommitteeHi C2s!
First off, thank you SO MUCH for all the support for prom night! This is just the start of the build-up towards an amazing prom to draw to a close your time in Hwa Chong, and we promise to put in our best effort in making this your fantasy prom.
Next, all tables have already been fully booked. We sincerely apologise to those who have not managed to book a table. The maximum number of tables allowed in the ballroom is 100 (which is larger than the standard ballroom capacity), however, the demand has exceeded that of 100 tables. The hotel is unwilling to expand its capacity due to space constraints and thus, we cannot accommodate everyone. We do accept additional members in any table to make a table of 11 but we regret to inform that the maximum quota of 15 tables of 11 has already been reached. However, there are some tables of 9 that are looking for 1 more person to join them. If you are looking for a ticket to prom and do not mind sitting with others, please email your particulars to hcprom2010@gmail.com so that we can link you up with the respective table I/Cs to arrange for your seat. We will operate on a first come first serve basis.
Also, here are some very important updates:
1) Booking of room in Shangri-la
If you would like to book a room at discounted rates (i.e. $288++ instead of $350-400), please email your name, class and contact number to hcprom2010@gmail.com so that we can facilitate the booking between you and the hotel. Please note that we will merely send you the email address of the hotel coordinator so that she will be liaising directly with you in the booking of rooms.
2) CT Page in Prom Magazine
Each CT is entitled to one free page in the prom magazine. Each page is A5 size with a resolution of AT LEAST 300dpi. Your design has to be in landscape format. Do note that these pages will be in black and white. Please design your class page, title it “CT_design” (e.g. 09S78_design) and send it in JPEG format of highest resolution to hcprom2010@gmail.com by 22 August.
Attached is a template for those of you who do not wish to design your CT page (click here for template). Select 4-6 photos of decent resolution and decided where you want to place each photo according to the labeled template. Photo A is compulsory and of the remaining 5 photos at least 3 have to be filled. Unfilled spaces will be left blank. Rename the photos in the format “CT_photo position” (e.g. 09S78_A) and send it in a zip folder titled with your CT (e.g. 09S78).
3) Additional pages in Prom Magazine
If you wish to dedicate words or design a page for your teachers/CCAs/special group of friends, here are the details:
| First 50 words | $10 |
| Every 50 words part thereof | $5 |
| Half page | $25 |
| Full page | $50 |
4) Table Allocation
Due to the inaccurate floor plan provided by the hotel on the day of ticket sales, we will be reallocating tables. However, you will still get to choose your tables on the 23rd and 24th August. We will upload a document onto EMB nearing the date of table allocation and ticket collection which will detail the timings that the various Table I/Cs are to come down to choose their tables. The priority and order given to each table is based on the exact order that you came to book your tables on the 2nd and 3rd of August. Please ensure that the table I/Cs come down punctually and queue up in an orderly fashion. If the table I/Cs are unable to make it, please send another representative from the SAME table down.
5) Tickets
You will receive your tickets immediately after selecting your table on the 23rd and 24th. Table I/Cs are reminded to bring along receipts for validation. We will not issue the tickets to you if you do not bring it. Please also understand that there will be no replacement of tickets should you lose yours, so it is your own responsibility to ensure that you keep it safely.
6) Auditions
7) Take care of your belongings
We understand that many of you have been paying back the value of your ticket to your table I/Cs who issued the cheque. We urge you to be especially careful when handling such large amounts of money as there have been reported cases of theft in school. As such, please guard your wallets!
information or any form of clarifications will be posted up on hcunite so please make sure that you visit regularly so that you can be informed of the latest updates!
If there are any more queries, feel free to email to hcprom2010@gmail.com or contact Alex at 91505597 or Michelle at 96336421.
Thank you!
Senior Promenade Organising Committee
37th Hwa Chong Students’ Council
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National Day Celebrations 2010!
August 11th, 2010 by CCA PRO“We’ll march to the fight in red and white ‘cos ain’t nobody gonna break our stride…”
And indeed the brave warriors that paraded into the Hall during the celebrations of National Day came gaily bedecked in the colours of our beloved National Flag. With the 4 faculties of Hwa Chong finally wearing one and the same colour, it was really a day to remember!
Starting off the celebrations, the informative video of how our national flag came into being blazed the screens. Who knew a young country could have so much history?
Moving on, we were enthralled by the simple yet lyrical and classical sounds of the Harmonica Band that started off the celebrations of National Day with a tuneful bang!
Next up, the Malay Cultural Society dazzled us with the splendid traditional dances. With the dainty umbrellas, long long hair and delicate outfits, that was certainly an eye-catching, memorable and picturesque moment!
But let us not forget the preparations that culminated in the festive celebrations. The kites that gaily coloured the Hall were the results of the patriotic attempts of many classes to convey their message to the nation! So a large congratulations to the winning classes – however, every attempt was greatly appreciated! 
Of course, amidst the celebrations, there is something else to celebrate for! Several of our peers will have the honour of representing our nation in the Youth Olympic Games! So let us take this chance to wish them good luck – we know y’all will do our country proud!
And perhaps the most anticipated event – our own HCI – National Day Don’t Forget the Lyrics competition! (Who could tell the easiest songs gave the highest points? That just shows you’ve got to Dare to Dream!) Filling the Hall with the sounds of their voices, 4 teams battled it out for victory! However, there were no losers this round – after all, everyone walked away with a prize.
Don't Forget The Lyrics!
Skipping past the prize presentations, the Chinese Dance group redefined the meaning of grace, elegance and poise! With coordination that must have taken much time and effort, we were blown away by the refined performance of the elegant dancers!
Chinese Dance
After which, the school’s award-winning choir took the stage and led the school in a karaoke session that culminated in flying Frisbees that swooped in the air, above the happy sounds of the students of Hwa Chong, who stood up to sing their hearts out for their nation! We are indeed One Singapore!
Singing our hearts out
But amongst all this, perhaps the most important takeaway was the bonding that took place during the celebrations. Often we find ourselves classifying each other according to our faculties, we find ourselves differentiating ourselves from students from other schools, however, it is important to realize that we all play a role in the building of our nation. “This is home, truly, where I know I must be” – Amidst the everyday bustle of lessons and lectures, we come to think of Hwa Chong as our home away from home. But perhaps our largest “home” is with us wherever we go? Singapore, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
SNEC 2010
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JYOF Photo-Taking Competition
August 10th, 2010 by CCA PROWhats up Hwa Chong!!!!!!!!!!
This is your PROs here speaking on behalf of the PE Department!
With the highest number of YOG representatives, we get the honour of being the first school to mark the start of the Journey of The Youth Olympic Flame, JYOF, for the day!
To all those who do not get to experience the joy of representing your country, guess what? There is another competition for you to win! Presenting to you, the 2010 JYOF Photo-taking competition! Possibly a once-in-a-lifetime event, what better and fun way to celebrate our athletes’ success by taking part in the photo-taking competition organised by the PE department?
Fret not, with every success comes a goodie bag! The top 3 entries will receive attractive prizes!
Simply submit a high resolution digital photo suitable for at least 8 x 10” print with a photo title and a short description of the photo together with your name and class to jyofphoto@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can submit the digital file of the photo in a CD and drop by the PE department to hand it over.
So what are you waiting for? Get up and get that DSLR/12MP camera/vga and start shooting some scenes!
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Racial Harmony Day 2010
July 27th, 2010 by CCA PROHELLO everybody/Halo semua/大家好/yellorukkum vanakkam! The wonderful festivities of Racial Harmony Day have drawn to a close, and hopefully everyone had fun dressing up as well as watching the celebrations! (:
Of course, aside from the excitement of seeing your friends all dressed up in the beautiful costumes from the various races, the most important thing we must remember about Racial Harmony Day is its message of peace between all races. After all, beneath the different colours of our skin we are still the same – one nation, one Singapore!
Anyways, fast forward from 7am to 3pm, and we see ourselves at the hall, sighing at the thought of sitting through yet another boring event. If only we knew how wrong we were, we wouldn’t have been sitting there with mouths wide open in awe. It truly was a feast to behold.
First up was Mr Zainuddin, President of the inter religious organisation. As he walked to take centrestage with a beard that made him look venerable, you could feel his aura of wisdom spreading throughout the whole hall. Side effects included a temporarily(?) inflated ego and the feeling that you’ll get straight A’s for promos, among others. His qi aside, lets talk about the content of his presentation. It was definitely informative, and though some(?) people would get bored listening to it, you can’t deny that this guy knows his stuff. For your passion and dedication, and for taking time off your busy schedule to talk to us, we sincerely thank Mr Zainuddin(though i doubt he even reads hcunite).
And after that came the most exciting part: THE FASHION SHOW! If your cheers were any indication of the magnificence of the show, it was pretty obvious that the “models” put up an absolutely mind-blowing performance. The multitude of colours was a perfect representation of the people of sunny Singapore – varied, but altogether dazzling and harmonious. (: From the vibrant Indian outfits to the FABULOUS (who could forget the ruffles and the top hat?) Eurasian costumes, every single piece showcased the uniqueness of each culture, and celebrated our togetherness despite our differences. Here we would like to thank all our friends who gamely volunteered to be models for the fashion show, we hope you had as much fun strutting your stuff as we did watching you! It was definitely an eye-opener for all of us Hwachongians.
Kudos to 10S67 for dressing up in the same costume, its nice to see that there remains some sense of spirit and unity amongst the j1 batch 7 months into this gruelling curricula of ours.
As we study in a predominantly Chinese environment, it is easy to forget the importance of racial harmony. Therefore, peace is a goal that we must actively take steps towards. Remember, it’s more than just tolerance – you and I all have a part to play in embracing the cultures of others while celebrating our own. To end off, we hope the celebrations have been both fun and educational for you, and let’s all spread the message of peace and harmony together
wooot she bangs
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Spike 2010!
July 22nd, 2010 by CCA PROHey Hwachongians!
Feeling stressed about all the workload and tests coming up? Wanna take a break before diving back into all that work? Here’s an event just for you- SPIKE2010!
SPIKE 2010 is a beach volleyball tournament held on the pristine sands of Tanjong Beach, on the 31st of July (Sat) from 830am-630pm. This event is organised by Hwa Chong Alumni Association Youth Chapter, and we hope all Hwachongians can be part of this great event. So, form your teams with your fellow Hwachongians now!
There are 2 categories you can sign up for:
Men’s Elite 2 on 2
Mixed 4 on 4
If you want to battle best in the league, grab a partner and put your name down for the Men’s Elite 2 on 2. Here, elite players from all over the island gather to compete against one another for the title of Men’s Elite Champion. Be ready for some real action!
For the more recreational players who just want to enjoy beach volleyball for all it has to offer, don’t fret! We have just thing for you. Form a team of 4-6 players and join the 4 on 4 mixed category to enjoy beach volleyball with many matches!
Prizes are as follows:
Mixed 4 on 4
1st Prize: $600 plus vouchers
2nd Prize: $300 plus vouchers
3rd Prize: $200 plus vouchers
Men’s Elite 2 on 2
1st Prize: $250 plus vochers
2nd Prize : $150 plus vouchers
Registration closes on the 28th of July, so hurry form your teams and sign up at our blogsite!
For more information, please log on to our official blog:
or to our facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=127901673895422&ref=ts
Cheers
Spike 2010 committee
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Enamour
July 19th, 2010 by CCA PRO
Enamour is a concert extravaganza held in aid of Blessings in A Bag and is a joint collaboration between Hwa Chong Institution and Raffles Institution (JC). Funds raised from this concert will be channelled into the purchasing of school and hygiene blessing bags for children in orphanages and shelters across the region.
The concert features young local talents like Inch Chua, Charles Wong, Lip Lock Liberation,Flowers for Scott, Rachel Chiu & Clarence Liew, Jacklyn, One Class Act, Victoria, Common Consensus (consisting of Yuquan, Yichao and Sheng Hong), Thursday Rain, and even dance acts from both institutions (Triple B Club and M.A.D.).
1 ticket = $12 = 2 blessing bags = 2 Happy Children = 8895685 karma points
Visit Blessingsinabag.org for more details on the organisation and how you can help
Alternatively, head down to 20 Camden Park on Sundays between 2-5pm for sorting sessions or donate your old toys, clothes and books at our drop off point at scape Youth Park.
Tickets are priced at $12 and will be sold at booths set up in Hwa Chong Institution canteen from monday to wednesday (until 4.30pm)!
Tickets can also be reserved/purchased at the door.
+ With every ticket purchased, you receive one free toppings voucher from Frolick!
Alternatively, to RSVP for this event, please contact Hui Mei at 96781793.
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Post-blocks Syndrome
July 11th, 2010 by CCA PROYeah….we can proudly say that: WE’VE SURVIVED BLOCK TESTS!!! How ’bout a round of applause? Now that those days of revision from morning till night in the days leading up to blocks (or perhaps…not sleeping a wink the night before the paper because you were cramming?) are over, let’s take a look at what some students have been up to!
1. Post-blocks exercise
For so many of us, the items on the study table while studying include: stationary, a cup of water, notes, foolscap, and that half-eaten packet of chips/biscuits/sweets/anything not remotely healthy. Yes, binging is a common symptom of serious studying, which is why once blocks are over, many hit the gym to work off those added pounds. Running, swimming, basketball, football, tennis, squash. You name it, people have done it.
2. Movie marathons
Heard of anyone who watched 3 movies in the theatres in 3 days? Well, we have. After spending the holidays studying, the first thing many did was to hit the cinema. It seems Eclipse, Toy Story 3 and Knight & Day are so far the most popular choices! Whether they were worth your time (and money) is debatable, but the very feeling of sitting back and relaxing with your schoolmates and just enjoying the liberation and company – worthless.
3. The World Cup
We’ve almost come to the end of this season full of surprises, where underdogs shined, favourites disappointed, and where handballs were probably the foul of the season(suarez can go d**). Tomorrow is THE day. Paul says Spain; Mani says Netherlands. I say Torres :p La Furia Roja vs. Oranje: Who has YOUR support?
In any case, the end of the World Cup tomorrow morning would probably signal the real start of term 3 to many of us. So to all those who also screwed their BTs, better start studying now..wouldnt want it to be like the kid in the photo below, no?
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