Class of 2022 Overcomes Formidable Challenges to Demonstrate Holistic Excellence
1 . The Class of 2022 has attained a noteworthy set of results amidst challenging circumstances.
2 . This cohort has been through a full two years of pandemic restrictions on their school life, including seeing the pandemic transition to its endemic state. They have even sat through two full national examinations under pandemic conditions. From limited group sizes, capacity limits to safe distancing, the richness of school life has been irrevocably changed for this cohort.
3 . Proving their mettle under such circumstances, this cohort sustained a median UAS of 88. Six out of 10 attained 3 H2 Distinctions and above. Four out of 10 scored 4 H2 distinctions and above. Three out of 10 had a perfect UAS of 90.
4 . The following subjects sustained an excellent performance:
a) 5 out of 10 scored distinctions for H1 General Paper
b) 8 out of 10 scored distinctions for H1 Project Work
c) 8 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 Art
d) 6 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 Biology
e) 6 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 Chemistry
f) 6 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 China Studies in Chinese
g) 7 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 Chinese Language and Literature
h) 6 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 Computing
i) 6 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 Economics
j) 8 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 English Language and Linguistics
k) 7 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 Further Mathematics
l) 6 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 Geography
m) 7 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 History
n) 7 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 Knowledge and Inquiry
o) 8 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 Literature in English
p) 8 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 Mathematics
q) 6 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 Physics
r) 7 out of 10 scored distinctions for H2 Translation
5 . We are proud that our students continued to flourish, embodying the values of grit, adaptability and compassion. To be able to rise above their circumstances, these are all hallmarks of the Hwa Chong spirit of 自强不息 and 饮水思源.
- Channeling their energies to uplifting the community, the Class of 2022 creatively adapted to evolving pandemic restrictions, taking on 160 Service Learning Projects and impacting close to 180 organizations and their beneficiaries. We hope that this school value of 己立立人 , 己达达人 will guide them through life.
- Close to 75% of the cohort have been conferred the Hwa Chong Diploma for holistic excellence; and
- Contributed to 64 World Championship Titles (2006-2023)
6 . A testament to the value of a Hwa Chong education, numerous offers have been made to Hwa Chong students from local universities as well as established overseas universities. Our students also continue to be part of many prestigious university scholarship programmes which seek to nurture interdisciplinary thinkers, changemakers and leaders for the future. Provisional scholarships such as the Public Service Commission (PSC) scholarship have been offered to Hwa Chong students, before the release of the A-level results. This is evidence of the confidence and trust that our stakeholders have in our students’ all-round qualities.
7 . We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Chairmen and board members for your unwavering support, meticulous care and warm encouragement. It takes a village to raise a child, and an ecosystem to support a school.
8 . Our gratitude also goes out to all in the Hwa Chong family including staff, past and present as well as parents and alumni who have always been the strong pillars and steady support for our students. We want to specially acknowledge and thank all the staff of Nanyang Girls’ High School and HCI for their care and commitment amidst changing circumstances.
9 . As our graduates enter the next phase of their lives, we will continue in our steadfast mission to nurture our next generation of students to live with passion and lead with compassion. We will continue to encourage all to look beyond academic grades as a measure of success, embrace a myriad of opportunities and develop themselves holistically.
Heartiest congratulations to the Class of 2022! They have displayed tremendous resilience and demonstrated commitment and dedication in exceptional times, achieving holistic excellence in both academic and non-academic fields. This would not have been possible without the care, guidance and dedication of our teachers and staff; support from parents, Board members and alumni; as well as the hard work of our students.
Hwa Chong Celebrates Holistic Excellence
The Hwa Chong experience goes well beyond academic excellence. All students undergo a holistic education programme which empowers students to pursue their passion and serve the community. We would like to celebrate the achievements of a few of our students who especially embody the Hwa Chong vision for her students to ‘Live with Passion, Lead with compassion’.
Amelia Neo Rui Min
● Symphonic Band President
● Contributed to SYF Arts Presentation 2021 Certificate of Distinction
● Performed at Concert Rewind and HCI National Day Celebrations (2022)
● Organising Team Member of Christmas with Hwa Chong Symphonic Band (CIP Project)
“I would like to thank Mr Benjamin Hathaway, my Civics Tutor, for the endless support and encouragement that he has given us. Thank you for all the care and love and for your unyielding presence which grounds us and reminds us of our worth, especially during the most trying of times.”
Chen Jiaqi
● Athena Faculty Committee Activities I/C
● Debater with ELDDFS
● Individual 1st Placing at MOE-ACJC Intercollegiate Debating Championships 2022
● Team 2nd Placing at NUS Political Association Debating Competition 2021
“I will forever be grateful to 21S7J’s subject tutors, Athena Faculty teachers, and ELDDFS teachers and coach. Thank you Mr Wee Chorng Shin especially, for being a constant source of emotional support and advice, and for aiding my applications and following up on me after graduation. Have a great 2023!”
Chia Leanne
● College Students’ Councillor (Secretary-Treasurer of the Student Engagement and Culture Committee)
● Team Gold Award at 2022 SSEF (Examined the 3D Design and Construction of a Microbubble Generator)
● Commendation Award at 2022 National STEM Talent Search
“I am grateful to my subject tutors and council teachers for their unwavering support and for motivating me to scale greater heights. I especially thank Mr Cheong Ray Rin for always guiding me; Mr Kenny Tan for his patience and dedication; Dr Edwin Lim for his warm words of advice.”
Evelyne Chua
● College Students’ Council Vice-President
● Achieved Team 6th Placing at International History Bee and Bowl (Asia)
● Taught literacy classes for underprivileged children at Ulu Pandan Stars
● EAGLES Award 2021 and 2022
“I would like to thank Mr Tan Wah Jiam, Mr Benjamin Hathaway, Mr Ian Ong, Dr He Jiawen and Ms Ho Jia Yuan for believing in me even when I did not always believe in myself. The life advice they imparted, teaching me to set goals and seize the day, still guide me today.”
Fang Yi
● Mind Sports Secretary-Quartermaster
● Team Silver Award at China Studies Model United Nations Debate 2022
● Third Prize at Singapore-China Virtual Youth Forum 2021
● Team 3rd Placing at Singapore Contract Bridge Association Student Online League 2021
“I would like to thank all my CSC (China Studies in Chinese) teachers for supporting us through the 2 years of JC, with their specially collated notes, repeated “naggings”, long consults (because we ask too many questions) and words of encouragement. 辛苦了！”
Gao Shan
● CCA Council President
● Led the Organisation of the CCA Leaders’ Camp
● Basketball Boys’ Captain
● Team 2nd Placing at National School Games ‘A’ Division Basketball Championships 2022
“I would like to thank all my subject tutors, CCA/CCA Council teachers in charge and my basketball coach for their constant guidance and unwavering support, for teaching me valuable lessons that helped me grow and improve as a person, I deeply appreciate everything they’ve done for me.”
Gaw Ban Seng
● Ultimate Frisbee Member Quartermaster
● International Biomedical Quiz 2022 Gold Award and Overall Champion Team Award
● Chief Commissioners’ Badge (St John Brigade Corps) (High School)
● Frisbee CIP Project Leader (Outing with Beneficiaries from TAVA by Talent Beacon)
“I would like to thank Mr Justin Heng and Mrs Foo-Lam Woon Keat for their invaluable guidance and support during my most difficult days in school. I am also appreciative of Ms Christine Chen for the countless leadership opportunities which helped me grow into the confident leader I am today.”
Javen Justin Suki
● College Students’ Council President
● High School Council President
● High School English Drama Chairperson
● Ong Teng Cheong Leadership Award
“To Mrs Anuradha Boyanapalli: you were the first person who saw my potential as a leader and convinced me to run for President. Thank you for always believing in me, and for being such a wonderful mentor, in every sense of the word.”
Koh Heer Lin
● Chinese Orchestra and Interact Club Member
● Overall-IC of the Inaugural Service Learning Summit 2021
● Volunteered weekly at the Tembusu Senior Activity Centre and Dementia Singapore
● Loo Geok Eng Foundation Scholarship 2022
“I’d like to thank Mrs Charlene Chua - my J1 GP teacher. Thank you Mrs Chua for being really patient with my bad essays, and for making class so much more enjoyable. Thank you, also, for reminding us to take care of ourselves amidst difficult times.”
Matthew Tan Yee Keat
● Canoeing Treasurer
● Individual 1st Placing at 2022 National School Games Canoeing (A-Division) K2 500m
● Contributed to Overall Team Championship, 2022 National School Games Canoeing (A-Division)
● Second Prize at Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore-Economics Society of Singapore Essay Competition 2022
“I would like to thank Mr Yong Yuen Cheng who pushed me to overcome my adversity of eczema during my beginning years of canoeing.”
Phua Kai Jie
● Artemis Faculty Head
● Track & Field Team Captain (High School)
● 2022 SAF Young Leader Award
● 2021 Lee Kuan Yew All-Round Excellence Awards (Secondary)
“I would like to thank my Civics Tutor Mrs Phee-Tan Peh Ling, my subject teachers, and my council and faculty teachers for their invaluable guidance throughout the highs and lows of my JC journey. I also wish to thank my football coach, Coach Ho Ann, for believing in me and supporting me.”
Toh En Yu Dylan
● College Students’ Council General Secretary
● Org Team Member of 2021 HC-APYLS
● 1st Placing at National Economics and Financial Management Challenge organized by NUS
● Best Delegate at International Model United Nations Conference 2020 (High School)
“Mrs Anuradha Boyanapalli, thank you for treating us with respect and love. Though I never sat in any of your lessons, I learnt a lot about life and being human from you. My time in HCI is deeply shaped by you. You believed in me, especially when I could not believe in myself. ”