tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51914318949915446892024-03-13T20:46:13.132+08:00HCuniteFor in unity, we find strength.Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16684856491385832750noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-63186294933105558482009-05-02T23:59:00.003+08:002009-05-03T00:16:40.531+08:00Season Preview: Interact ClubHwa Chong Interact Club is organising an International Understanding Week entitled<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">"CARITAS - Acts of Love".</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday - Opening Night (7.30pm, LT3)</span><br />Not only do you get to enjoy a night of entertainment, all guests are all entitled to a Mango Madness discount voucher!Other exciting prizes stand to be won, and all you have to do is to pay attention to our invited guest speaker from UNIFEM and watch performances! :) Learn more about international woman and children issues, while enjoying yourself and earning prizes - all at Opening Night.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday & Wednesday - Fringe Activities (2-5pm, Inner Plaza)</span><br /><br />Come down to the Inner Plaza to play games with instant win prizes! Check out our SMS competition, where you simply have to type out a short text under 60 seconds to win yourself a prize! Other exciting games include dart games, chapteh and an Australia-originated traditional game "Down, Down, Down!"<br /><br />For those who love to cam-whore, there will be a SMILES CAMPAIGN drive, where we will take photos of you to compile into a slideshow to show the world that we care about the world's issues and are willing to make an effort to put smiles on others' faces too!<br /><br />Also, from Wednesday to Friday, there will be a Mother's Day Tribute booth, where you'll be able to buy ready-made or personalised cards for your mother, so you won't have to worry about getting a gift for your mother on Mothers' Day (this Sunday!)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday & Friday - Fair (2-5pm, Inner Plaza)</span><br /><br />The highlight of CARITAS 2009 would be the fair involving the Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs). There will also be international food tasting, NLB book-loaning, a refugees corner where you will be able to relax and watch videos, and many more! Remember to check out the photo exhibition LIFE OF MY SISTERS, featuring Nepalese girls and their education, in aid of My Little Sisters Fund.<br /><br />If you're just itching to buy something, find out more about ETHICAL TRADE and purchase fair trade coffee and other foodstuffs while you're at it!<br /><br />What's more, if you're part of the first 100 guests on each day to complete your stamp card (which you can get at the fair), you will receive a FREE GOODY BAG, which is a tote bag containing free gifts such as Asia! Magazine, Asian Geographic magazine, Mr Bean vouchers, pencils and other enticing items!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Movie Screening (Various times, LTs)</span><br /><br />If you just want to sit down in an air-conditioned room, but would like to learn something meaningful at the same time, why not take advantage of our FREE movie screenings?<br /><br />Tuesday (5 May), 3pm, LT 3: HOMERUN<br />Wednesday (6 May), 3pm, LT 1: EMMA<br />Thursday (7 May), 3pm, LT 3: MONA LISA SMILE<br />Friday (8 May), 4pm, LT 2: NORTH COUNTRYskianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516584208935185880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-8070439080069881902009-05-02T20:07:00.003+08:002009-05-02T20:10:11.162+08:00Match Report: Badminton<p style="font-family: arial;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" >After one week of competition which comprised 3 matches, the HC badminton boy’s team has crossed the first hurdle and smashed their way through to the quarter-finals. The badminton team, has exuded resilience during several pressurizing moments. Here’s an overview of the 3 matches, which were held at Tampines Sports Hall:</span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><u>Match 1: HCI vs ACS(Int’l)</u></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" >This was the team’s first match, and they had to win it to keep their spirits up. Our boys did not disappoint and won the match 5-0. Wilson Dan, Chong Kai Qing and Chong Kai Ren swept the singles matches, while the pairings of Luke Lee/Siaw Kai Min and Jason Tan/Xia Shu Yang completed the rout.</span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><u>Match 2: HCI vs IJC</u></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" >Against Innova JC, the team</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > rose to the occasion, triumphing 5-0. Wilson Dan, Chong Kai Qing and Chong Kai Ren won their singles matches, while the pairings of Luke Lee/Reuben Chan and Ray Tan/Raymond Lee emerged the better pairs of their matches.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" ><u>Match 3: HCI vs DHS</u></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" >Dunman High was the team’s main competitor for only 1 slot in the next round, and naturally, they were rather nervous at first. Winning this match would secure the team’s presence in the next round, and losing it would be disastrous. Hence the heat was on. In the first singles match, the team was given a slight scare as Wilson Dan lost despite a spirited battle.<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" >Nevertheless, under the guidance of our coach, Mr Yeo, and the encouragements of our teacher I/C Mdm Yeo, we prevailed and fought back to win the match 4-1. Special mention to Chong Kai Qing whose effort fuelled the morale of the team, spurring them to win their matches. In the end, Chong Kai Qing and Chong Kai Ren (they are not brothers) won the other 2 singles matches, while the pairings of Luke Lee/Ray Tan and Reuben Chan/Raymond Lee won their matches.</span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;"><span style=";font-size:100%;" >The badminton team has achieved their temporary goal of entering the quarters, and will strive to get into the top 4 schools. Although this will require a great deal of effort due to intense competition, there is no doubt that they will do their best for the glory of Hwa Chong, the team and for the love of badminton.</span></p>Ecacohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15941287510080363941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-88998708484498536112009-05-01T21:35:00.001+08:002009-05-01T21:38:20.470+08:00Hot off the press: Badminton Boys HC vs DHSThe HC Badminton Boys team has advanced into the next round with their win against DHS yesterday with a score of 4-1. A match report on their recent games will be up soon.Ecacohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15941287510080363941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-46663842158839009072009-05-01T10:16:00.005+08:002009-05-01T10:37:34.499+08:00From your CCA PROsHello all!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">HCunite</span> has been a huge success since it started about 38 days ago, garnering close to 40,000 hits in this period of time.<br /><br />Over this Labour day weekend, do not be alarmed at the lack of updates as we are labouring hard on an <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">even bigger project</span> for you guys, which will be launched on Monday when we head back to school, so do look out for it! :)<br /><br />Also, to clarify some queries we have received, as much as we would want to cover all CCA activities and their achievements, we have to respect the wishes of the CCA Leaders, who may not want their's to be published here. But rest assured we will try out best to feature as many CCAs as we can!<br /><br />Meanwhile, do keep your nominations for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Featured Athlete of the Week</span> coming in via 35ecaco@gmail.com!<br /><br />It is midway through the peak of the competition season for all our CCAs, and there are many many more exciting events and finals coming up over the course of May. So keep the Hwa Chong Spirit alive in you and be prepared to cheer for your friends on!<br /><br />And don't forget to support our cheering video at<br /><a href="http://ugc.mediacorptv.sg/schoolnationals2detail.aspx?campaign=schoolnationals2&Item_ID=UGC-6935&Album_ID=1168">http://ugc.mediacorptv.sg/schoolnationals2detail.aspx?campaign=schoolnationals2&Item_ID=UGC-6935&Album_ID=1168</a><br />You can vote up to 10 times per day, per email account.<br />Cedar and Raffles are on our heels, so keep Hwa Chong in the lead and vote!skianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516584208935185880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-76190350009389153552009-04-30T23:44:00.001+08:002009-04-30T23:46:27.524+08:00Match Report: Netball HCI vs AJCThe HC Netball team started off shaky against AJC, and anyone on the sideline could tell that both teams were determined to win. As netball is an attacking game, scoring matters. Our shooters, Sharon Ng and Chua Kah Hsing, who played all 4 quarters despite persistent ankle injury, were sharp in their shots and the hours of shooting practices certainly paid off. Then again, Olivia Sulaeman's consistent passes made it easy for the shooters to put their shots up.<br /><br />Our opponents were swift in their attack and were accurate in their shots. By the end of the first quarter, the Hwa Chong Netball team found themselves down by 1, with a score of 10-11. Despite playing in the pressence of many AJ supporters in the background, the Hwa Chong Netball team prevailed. As the saying goes "it's not over till the final whistle", we fought back hard, and eventually put in 7 more goals than our opponents, taking a lead of 23-17 by the end of the 2nd quarter. The team then went on to widening the margin by another 4 goals while our opponents pressed on in hopes for a change of tide. In the last quarter, the team continued to widen the margin by another 5 goals, culminating into the final score of 51-36.<br /><br />The HC Netball team is now through to the Top 8 of our tournament and will be up against PJC (Monday 4th May), SRJC (Wednesday 6th May) and 2008 runner-ups ACJC (Friday 8th May). The team would appreciate your support for our round 2 matches :D So do feel free to come down!<br /><br />1st and 2nd Quarter<br />Goal Shooter Kah Hsing<br />Goal Attack Pearlyn Yeo<br />Wing Attack Olivia Sulaeman<br />Centre Sharon Ng<br />Wing Defence Liew Siqi<br />Goal Defence Jocelyn Ang<br />Goal Keeper Charlene Tan<p></p> <p>3rd and 4th Quarter<br />Goal Shooter Kah Hsing<br />Goal Attack Sharon Ng<br />Wing Attack Melissa Tan<br />Centre Olivia Sulaeman<br />Wing Defence Liew Siqi<br />Goal Defence Charlene Tan<br />Goal Keeper Subhasheenee Ganesan</p>skianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516584208935185880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-76192993426703192722009-04-30T23:17:00.003+08:002009-05-01T09:35:02.812+08:00Season Preview: Chinese Orchestra<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmoQQSY9dBTJydyELGEkFsfA36sZMX1_qm07ujkfhga4zyWgY8s-Ku3TLKWL9xbZ3RoYBIUUBqL7F_ijjYTR2v89kjQOCdMR4QEPbHyIWCRs-ngz1-GnurSTyPigKCodUDhHmAHYpW2ao/s1600-h/IMG_1693_e.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 489px; height: 169px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmoQQSY9dBTJydyELGEkFsfA36sZMX1_qm07ujkfhga4zyWgY8s-Ku3TLKWL9xbZ3RoYBIUUBqL7F_ijjYTR2v89kjQOCdMR4QEPbHyIWCRs-ngz1-GnurSTyPigKCodUDhHmAHYpW2ao/s400/IMG_1693_e.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330662611987613346" border="0" /></a>The Hwa Chong Chinese Orchestra (HCCO) is one of the first CCAs to be set up in Hwa Chong. HCCO comprises more than 90 talented musicians from Singapore's top secondary school Chinese Orchestras who share a common goal to play music right from the heart. Currently, HCCO is under the baton of Dr Wei Yan Ming and Mr Lum Yan Seng, both renowned regional professional musicians who have had great contributions to the Chinese music scene.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8it1xhInbKQhvwxYdlN3-ervOMj1yKKS9ijn51k7OhPsNpIDNcLXquTbxYokgvpkBvDkDuaK-tY3-kk_0OvxhqkvEp8mXVaQtGdk-qZMGHkbsrqXnL5pkpGXTF5ttZBKZeHQhYuNDz-PH/s1600-h/IMG_1474.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 426px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8it1xhInbKQhvwxYdlN3-ervOMj1yKKS9ijn51k7OhPsNpIDNcLXquTbxYokgvpkBvDkDuaK-tY3-kk_0OvxhqkvEp8mXVaQtGdk-qZMGHkbsrqXnL5pkpGXTF5ttZBKZeHQhYuNDz-PH/s400/IMG_1474.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330661401672509378" border="0" /></a> <div>For HCCO, performing is a regular business. Besides performing at school events like Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival and Open House, HCCO has also received invitations to perform at external events, such as the Singapore Gardens Festival and the International Science Youth Forum. In addition, HCCO also holds a public concert every two years, themed 天籁回音.</div> <div> </div> <div><br />On 6th May, HCCO will take part in the SYF, a competition where we have done well consistently in, by being the only JC orchestra to be awarded the prestigious Gold With Honours twice in a row. Facing strong competition this time, HCCO will work extremely hard to continue the tradition of excellence that our seniors have set for us. All the Best to HCCO!</div>Ecacohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15941287510080363941noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-87232935369765657452009-04-29T20:23:00.002+08:002009-04-29T20:44:03.948+08:00Season Preview: SoftballThe Hwa Chong Softball A Division Girls Team would be participating the the National Softball Championships next month, from 6th May to 27th May 2009. <div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddrXdlOiNd-N_7UKykAK8SStqSBNqmk1rREg7AB3WBUsQsLFeXtZCutzvyx9c6eTmdrOGaqo9G0n-xffkEoh1iUVsJ4tZr1TuPiW16wiPMEfVicm3cg742e4I4mbqZBJ8FTd92QaavOkB/s1600-h/DSC_0444.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 437px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddrXdlOiNd-N_7UKykAK8SStqSBNqmk1rREg7AB3WBUsQsLFeXtZCutzvyx9c6eTmdrOGaqo9G0n-xffkEoh1iUVsJ4tZr1TuPiW16wiPMEfVicm3cg742e4I4mbqZBJ8FTd92QaavOkB/s400/DSC_0444.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330092355036946898" border="0" /></a></div><div><br />As the defending champion for two consecutive years, the team has been striving hard for the past year, giving it our all in every training session to work on our areas of improvement and to reinforce our strengths, both individually and as a team. Having prepared ourselves both physically and mentally over the past few months, our team has the fire and desire to retain our championship title.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAArrdXCSXEKXnXBW3Bx2-C1Xk5j5HU67mpyPJPLjs01tDZbrJLvHCx85OoZi68WSN7KTdLSJVILH-PrOLwWQlRLqhBnCB6_0hMvabZFHkETxSfCk2YmHwaFZjQ9XdcaKALd-X_iye9kpE/s1600-h/DSC_0105.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 427px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAArrdXCSXEKXnXBW3Bx2-C1Xk5j5HU67mpyPJPLjs01tDZbrJLvHCx85OoZi68WSN7KTdLSJVILH-PrOLwWQlRLqhBnCB6_0hMvabZFHkETxSfCk2YmHwaFZjQ9XdcaKALd-X_iye9kpE/s400/DSC_0105.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330092330239785586" border="0" /></a><br />In March, the team took part in the Singapore Recreational Club's Annual Softball Carnival. After three weekends of competition, we emerged victorious against Raffles Institution (Junior College) with a tight score of 1-0.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiefHCmcTvagVUCsQz7yyugJ02GgaKd2ilLqxtBCnHrlqobKLZ32zEcvTmOvRtgz15axkmPsUTk124uRZK7HYL1vaCQzII7LagfFMwFjzCqaECLafeeTmPf5F6mxN4RlCxaM_97RejStF8/s1600-h/DSC_0479.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 433px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiefHCmcTvagVUCsQz7yyugJ02GgaKd2ilLqxtBCnHrlqobKLZ32zEcvTmOvRtgz15axkmPsUTk124uRZK7HYL1vaCQzII7LagfFMwFjzCqaECLafeeTmPf5F6mxN4RlCxaM_97RejStF8/s400/DSC_0479.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330092353576172850" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Our team will continue to put our best into each of our remaining training sessions to retain our championship title. Do feel free to support the team at our upcoming matches over the course of May, especially during significant matches against VJC and RI(JC). The boys will play at 2.30pm, while the girls will play at 4.30pm. Your support is greatly appreciated!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>6th May - VJC vs HCI (Away)</div><div>13th May - RI(JC) vs HCI (Away)</div><div>15th May - HCI vs NJC (Home)</div><div>18th May - HCI vs TPJC (Home)</div><div><br /></div><div>HWACHONG FTW!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfWW6uZUE_jmIdCIT97WYSFg_hQOudX5kzv9ii3YOM3mlkte2dosGmCoiBLtJU2yu3CAkrZK5V9s_iw9gBNiSxUoAwp-2OwaNT6IZw7Ov1m_GWD1qB1ur7XuVJAkOn1tSKqjWE9c49iiiU/s1600-h/DSC_0036.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 429px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfWW6uZUE_jmIdCIT97WYSFg_hQOudX5kzv9ii3YOM3mlkte2dosGmCoiBLtJU2yu3CAkrZK5V9s_iw9gBNiSxUoAwp-2OwaNT6IZw7Ov1m_GWD1qB1ur7XuVJAkOn1tSKqjWE9c49iiiU/s400/DSC_0036.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330091607843877682" border="0" /></a><div><br /></div><div>The team consists of:</div><div>J2s</div><div>Rachel Lau 08S65</div><div>Zhu Tianyu 08S79</div><div>Eunice Aw 08S60</div><div>Felicia Tan 08S75</div><div>Lina Goh 08S6C</div><div>Noelle Tam 08A15</div><div>Rachel Tan 08A12<br /><br /></div><div>J1s</div><div>Carin Tan 09S79</div><div>Cheang Wai Foon 09S66</div><div>Chew Shi Tong 09S68</div><div>Lee Shu Zhen 09S63</div><div>Nicole Chew 09S7J</div><div>Poh Hui Qing 09S79</div><div>Quek Yi Yan 09S7K</div><div>Sylvie Tan 09S61</div>skianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516584208935185880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-17115706782437462062009-04-29T19:34:00.004+08:002009-04-29T20:23:27.489+08:00Hot off the press: Strings Ensemble/ Tennis GirlsOur Strings Emsemble won the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gold Award</span> at today's SYF competition!<br />Congratulations Strings!<br /><br />The tennis girls maintained their perfect record for the season, when they beat MJC 5-0.<br /><br />Also, the netball girls were triumphant against AJC, winning with a score of 51-36.skianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516584208935185880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-21109152034865093352009-04-28T22:02:00.002+08:002009-04-28T22:03:53.051+08:00Hot off the press: Badminton Boys HC vs IJCThe badminton boys defeated IJC opponents with yet another clean score of 5-0 today. Look out for the match report for today's game to be updated soon!Ecacohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15941287510080363941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-68931600821126260502009-04-27T21:41:00.010+08:002009-04-30T23:53:42.963+08:00Match Report: Vball Boys HCI vs YJC<span style="font-family:arial;">HC Volleyball Boys Team got off to a flying start for their campaign as they cruised to a 25 -7 25 - 6 straight sets victory. A sturdy defence and a clinical attack was what formed the foundation of this victory.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9bBJImA0OmZZo5tb42QoKBvVUatHra8iwTDmVcCv9x1T4pHaMxGTFbtuEH30Xm4z1dbuCTpGvEK9rtF9KZfSiaZgEZ8VNFf3mwoEV_-3Oy4UfFpT_h1BoiHwwmIXMWY4PXPqIB7uVWqxO/s1600-h/IMG_8423.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 435px; height: 326px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9bBJImA0OmZZo5tb42QoKBvVUatHra8iwTDmVcCv9x1T4pHaMxGTFbtuEH30Xm4z1dbuCTpGvEK9rtF9KZfSiaZgEZ8VNFf3mwoEV_-3Oy4UfFpT_h1BoiHwwmIXMWY4PXPqIB7uVWqxO/s400/IMG_8423.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329379935989160642" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Ruiyang, Kian Keong, Lennis, Wincoln, Galvin, Melvin and Samuel started the first set. Despite several hiccups in the initial stages of the game with the score at 4-3, HC began pulling away with several excellent serves from Samuel. HC pulled away with Kian Keong linking up well with Melvin and Galvin. HC rarely needed to step up the gear to achieve victory. Samuel impressed with his intelligent play and the set was wrapped up by Ruiyang who sent a spike down the line.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Mx2QKLdQU9n1Zenq6ialO-ETX9dc1vQ91hkHhhtV8v985cvtmPIxgPRrKHDs4uEOduwZXC1PgcuvQXZxxJ8oBctLJ9lbdJayR7eVSIPitDN1V1u3-v2Rm7fhoTCZWqQxnjLH-Usckl-Z/s1600-h/IMG_8442.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Mx2QKLdQU9n1Zenq6ialO-ETX9dc1vQ91hkHhhtV8v985cvtmPIxgPRrKHDs4uEOduwZXC1PgcuvQXZxxJ8oBctLJ9lbdJayR7eVSIPitDN1V1u3-v2Rm7fhoTCZWqQxnjLH-Usckl-Z/s400/IMG_8442.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329379940454775714" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Wholesale changes to the lineup were made in the second set with Glenn, Lennis, Kuan He, Zijie, Wincoln, Kenneth and Chen Xing playing. Several good serves by Kenneth coupled with impressive attacking play by Kuan He and Lennis saw HC race to a 5-0 lead. However this was eventually cut short due to a miscommunication between Glenn and Zijie which resulted in a stray ball landing on our court unsaved.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK63DiEMiqWEmmEyKoY0j1Xm_zyJx7z-Tix3OU-DYMfgl3CY0lyhHgjTjhBTPNYpWmi9GMACSHsT2sfh-fkWfq3p-Cbu9JxxJCI1M9UnUAEOFQlZYxMnlLnO0Rzeqg39W0pDRdanM9kHv4/s1600-h/IMG_8448.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK63DiEMiqWEmmEyKoY0j1Xm_zyJx7z-Tix3OU-DYMfgl3CY0lyhHgjTjhBTPNYpWmi9GMACSHsT2sfh-fkWfq3p-Cbu9JxxJCI1M9UnUAEOFQlZYxMnlLnO0Rzeqg39W0pDRdanM9kHv4/s400/IMG_8448.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329379937286461138" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">HC quickly recovered with Glenn and Lennis linking up for a successful quick attack and started to pull away. Two successive blocks by Chen Xing and Zijie ensured that HC took a 7 point lead at 9-2. This lead was immediately extended by Kuan He who demonstrated his serving prowess, which created confusion among the YJC team as they simply had no answers for his jump floats which was hugely unpredictable in its flight patterns. </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHsomI5Kl_QlktjDppFzRa41ussVMDTEl7-PXkIri5IJtDKWoV5IfdezX5VlIn5aCjZgVqpdXRjb4pszZzEFNic71BmAtCYthmH8kQ7NqHwt73SJQzTdKce73Cw0WxJtBFG1bC2DHeaT9U/s1600-h/IMG_8478.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 420px; height: 314px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHsomI5Kl_QlktjDppFzRa41ussVMDTEl7-PXkIri5IJtDKWoV5IfdezX5VlIn5aCjZgVqpdXRjb4pszZzEFNic71BmAtCYthmH8kQ7NqHwt73SJQzTdKce73Cw0WxJtBFG1bC2DHeaT9U/s400/IMG_8478.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329379942347584130" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Chen Xing found himself in impressive form as his offensive blocks ensured that HC established an unassailable lead of 15-3. The YJC attack simply could not find a way past his outstretched arms as he single-handedly halted their attacking moves.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5gPWeuGgxJwHP4giHmMqwSkg9-MpgaZ_frilkMv9A-A-ra0IV0vFydInNDG9xii-iH-088-A4ShseWTOtA5opAosQ6uQlEIwDfXhNnbw9OtyHzh_6QbVQ-I0ayOkPwHHfLgEZYj7Z9fu/s1600-h/IMG_8481.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 429px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5gPWeuGgxJwHP4giHmMqwSkg9-MpgaZ_frilkMv9A-A-ra0IV0vFydInNDG9xii-iH-088-A4ShseWTOtA5opAosQ6uQlEIwDfXhNnbw9OtyHzh_6QbVQ-I0ayOkPwHHfLgEZYj7Z9fu/s400/IMG_8481.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329381076278409426" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />With the game at 19-4, HC refused to step off the pedal and pressed on for the win. The next point was won by Kenneth who sent a clinical spike following a quick attack by Chen Xing. He then completed his sterling performance with an ace serve to keep HC on course for victory.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1WQocYYoTcdD9zWMI2k4iEpD87RyF3r96z0FTfnER-uCtCbARWausp1fgP4gFzrFvJAzPX-pWBgPjMdYU1vXDf1ijzn23TOvTLgHrsT92E09uCjBguEdAbTnARCquFKE8FwNVSc2w1x0J/s1600-h/IMG_8447.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 432px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1WQocYYoTcdD9zWMI2k4iEpD87RyF3r96z0FTfnER-uCtCbARWausp1fgP4gFzrFvJAzPX-pWBgPjMdYU1vXDf1ijzn23TOvTLgHrsT92E09uCjBguEdAbTnARCquFKE8FwNVSc2w1x0J/s400/IMG_8447.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329381076770657570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />The next game will be against TPJC next monday. Go Hwachong!</span>skianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516584208935185880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-53897118548584772032009-04-27T18:53:00.004+08:002009-04-27T19:44:51.272+08:00Hot off the press: Bball Girls/ Vball Boys/ Badminton BoysThe basketball girls team showed why they are genuine title contenders this year, when they beat Innova JC 95-8; and no, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. Having advanced to the next round, they will be up against SAJC, RIJC and NYJC then.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the volleyball boys defeated Yishun JC in straight sets, 25-7 ,25-6. They were able to do so while utilising all 12 squad members. In particular, Blocker Yu Chen Xing proved to be an impenetrable wall with his numerous blocks while Subset Tan Ruiyang impressed with his lethal spikes.<br /><br />The badminton boys team were also in top form in their first match of the season, when they defeat ACS (International) 5-0.Ecacohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15941287510080363941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-46534160850617219902009-04-26T23:18:00.003+08:002009-04-26T22:20:10.755+08:00Season Preview: Volleyball<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZbO5QpUVe9nSgSIWT0lA5MLfxHZlzri84A7L10P6aKPRNn7mCwlWx0ZMPEepsJ9HEaVDB624Io0vruxzYZBKOOxkXKpw8rVmAzwOnzEt6grYvsTajpWb6jmRc-sl30TQjwUbuSkL6j-i/s1600-h/DSC01919.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 433px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZbO5QpUVe9nSgSIWT0lA5MLfxHZlzri84A7L10P6aKPRNn7mCwlWx0ZMPEepsJ9HEaVDB624Io0vruxzYZBKOOxkXKpw8rVmAzwOnzEt6grYvsTajpWb6jmRc-sl30TQjwUbuSkL6j-i/s400/DSC01919.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329003163925054594" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The volleyball team will kickstart their season TMR!</span><br /><br />Boasting a team consisting of two national youth team players, the male volleyball team looks set to dominate the volleyball arena this coming season. With the team falling short of their targets in the 2008 season, the hunger and desire for success is growing within its team members who seek to win that elusive championship.<br /><br />The team has been enduring gruelling trainings and friendly matches in preparation for the season. And the signs are positive for the team, which managed to defeat the likes of the experienced V Alliance (HCI Alumni) 5-2, the Men's Open champions International Kakis 4-3, as well as putting up a tough fight against Temasek Polytechnic, the 1st Runner-ups in the IVP Championships this year, and narrowly losing out again St Hilda's Secondary, the B Division National Champions, 4-3.<br /><br />However, these matches and their scores do not accurately reflect the true standards of the team, for they were played in experimentation of various plays and strategies. Without a doubt, the volleyball team for now, will keep its head low and keep on training hard, in its bid to bring glory back home to where it rightfully belongs.<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxEay2BnjLE43nCEQv1dQgun13HNRWsoLYq6bkpcG0fijrIgVus-iOxWQDrlqghRAIAaxingBNrriDeSd-mYw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />The team consists of:<br />Samuel Ng (Captain)<br />Tan Zi Jie (Vice Captain)<br />Tew Jun Hao (Vice Captain)<br />Lennis Seow<br />Soon Kian Keong<br />Galvin Lim<br />Wincoln Tham<br />Chia Teck Yuke<br />Darren Wong<br />Goh Ee Hong<br />Tan Rui Yang<br />Lee Jie Yang<br />Wang Kuan He<br />Low Kok Seng<br />Yu Chen Xing<br />Melvin Goh<br />Gwee Hanjie<br />Glenn Lee<br />Lee Jie Yang<br />Toh Jia Yunskianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516584208935185880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-39257077290757609372009-04-26T22:35:00.002+08:002009-04-26T23:11:21.623+08:00Season Preview: Harmonica<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhowTPYuECAUZIUg2P_ddAzi9xiy2ZNiESsgA9xTkZj8IBvwPZxUh8NIfJEtFFG1d4-T61Rp96oZ8BFtqjv0I8cEqKZs8prWmIAKGyYFmWGlAz8f0B3Q2GI7ZQYHdjEqNEmONLXkkiQish/s1600-h/DSC01853.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 457px; height: 343px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhowTPYuECAUZIUg2P_ddAzi9xiy2ZNiESsgA9xTkZj8IBvwPZxUh8NIfJEtFFG1d4-T61Rp96oZ8BFtqjv0I8cEqKZs8prWmIAKGyYFmWGlAz8f0B3Q2GI7ZQYHdjEqNEmONLXkkiQish/s320/DSC01853.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329017396917806706" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBsAh4IGkqwKWgkf3GVACSzbU65mjj-0mRh6nIP3Z7Pk3d-C-HSQ721pGejZeuK3D4Co9qU1c3ADPecl7ien3vAeAXAHACHTQyCE8G3ML8vCa7TwHMeD-3BZ4lKdzFt2vadORvV_xiQqab/s1600-h/harmoc+grp+photo+2.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 490px; height: 375px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBsAh4IGkqwKWgkf3GVACSzbU65mjj-0mRh6nIP3Z7Pk3d-C-HSQ721pGejZeuK3D4Co9qU1c3ADPecl7ien3vAeAXAHACHTQyCE8G3ML8vCa7TwHMeD-3BZ4lKdzFt2vadORvV_xiQqab/s320/harmoc+grp+photo+2.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329017391984718610" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_X5yy1eI0NWIfjiVjA19LjHyJdOpKUuv3Qopoebim_bEXyQRlUY8YazBZNGjV5TRXUIbTF9NKLtZycEiZD5sw6qe7-7TJWXRjPkRy_JPmrUWpL08pruOQC0pBpB6y9_EUH5-qWAq7PqQf/s1600-h/harmoc+grp+photo+1.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 358px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_X5yy1eI0NWIfjiVjA19LjHyJdOpKUuv3Qopoebim_bEXyQRlUY8YazBZNGjV5TRXUIbTF9NKLtZycEiZD5sw6qe7-7TJWXRjPkRy_JPmrUWpL08pruOQC0pBpB6y9_EUH5-qWAq7PqQf/s320/harmoc+grp+photo+1.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329017393045996786" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">“The people, the love, the music.”</span> The motto of the HC Harmonica Band is echoed firmly within each and every member, and this year we are out to soar to even greater heights. With the inclusion of newly-recruited J1s, we stand at a total strength of 88 band members – the largest since our establishment.<br /><br />With the support and help from our instructor Mr Victor Tang and teacher-in-charge Mr Andrew Tan, HC Harmoc is gearing up for the upcoming SYF competition on 30th April, for which we have been preparing for since October last year. The band will be performing a lively Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, as well as The Pirates of the Caribbean Medley, from the soundtrack of the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Both pieces will also be featured in our upcoming concert.<br /><br />We will be holding our annual concert at the High school Drama Centre come 1st June 2009. With a mix of classical and contemporary pieces, we look forward to you joining us for a memorable Windworks 2009. Remember to keep a look out for more from HC Harmonica!Ecacohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15941287510080363941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-10944670961883190242009-04-25T23:59:00.002+08:002009-04-26T22:08:21.428+08:00Vote for Hwa Chong Cheering!<a href="http://ugc.mediacorptv.sg/schoolnationals2detail.aspx?campaign=schoolnationals2&Item_ID=UGC-6935&Album_ID=1168#Vote">http://ugc.mediacorptv.sg/schoolnationals2detail.aspx?campaign=schoolnationals2&Item_ID=UGC-6935&Album_ID=1168#Vote</a><br /><br />YOU can vote up to 10 times per day for our cheering video!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxE67Ohot-beTLM8DMYrbki_LJa2yBdSUlGbUU2nuzpx6-iIng2LKWk-LR-gCP_kGbLoAEHkHJ16FtLX4iHLw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Let's go Hwa Chong, let's go!skianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516584208935185880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-12919635345253699912009-04-25T23:59:00.001+08:002009-04-26T09:34:49.021+08:00Season Preview: OAC Bike Hike 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsO5vxbJUcat3kw7l70ExA2f2xDLhOw10E5aRkA9g1NF53HB5iBLzCH6e3EOSJycN9R8FU24IeGdkZLs4auWAiH2JLEyERwxFLtIKytg-mP-mp8lpmlw-WaDh_qjyr-73jLcDRdF8Eyh-4/s1600-h/bikehike.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328663475772716674" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 427px; height: 301px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsO5vxbJUcat3kw7l70ExA2f2xDLhOw10E5aRkA9g1NF53HB5iBLzCH6e3EOSJycN9R8FU24IeGdkZLs4auWAiH2JLEyERwxFLtIKytg-mP-mp8lpmlw-WaDh_qjyr-73jLcDRdF8Eyh-4/s320/bikehike.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>“Project Speedway – Velocity Redesigned” is a 100km overnight cycling event around Singapore jointly organised by the 34th Hwa Chong OAC and Tiong Bahru Youth Executive Committee and supported by Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee’s (SYOGOC) initiative, Create Action Now (CAN!). </div><br /><div>Date: 30th May 2009, Saturday<br />Time: 8pm (TBC)<br />Venue: East Coast Park<br />Registration deadline: 8th May 2009, Friday<br />Registration fee: $20 (incl. event shirt, bike rental, insurance and goodie bag) </div><div><br />Participants will get to cycle pass various landmarks in Singapore such as Singapore Flyer and Esplanade! The route will also cover shopping hot spots like Vivo City and Orchard Road! Project Speedway is an experience not to be missed as you discover that cycling is not merely restricted to the boundaries of parks and the constraints of daylights. </div><br /><div></div><div>Join us in Bike Hike 2009 to unleash from within, your want for unbridled liberation and addiction to an unstoppable adrenaline rush!<br />Approach any OAC members for registration now! For any enquires, please contact us as follows:<br />Hotline: 91514033<br />Email: <a href="mailto:sporterist@gmail.com" target="_blank">sporterist@gmail.com</a></div>Ecacohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15941287510080363941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-78679827402807827952009-04-25T11:39:00.002+08:002009-04-25T11:44:07.862+08:00Special Feature: Indian Dance featured on the Straits Times!Flip open today's copy of The Straits Times' Home Section and you'll find a feature of Hwa Chong's Indian Dance featured on page B5. It entails a group photo of the group and a write-up on how the Hwa Chong group was the ONLY all-chinese group in the competition, yet they still managed to clinch a Gold Award on their 1st time at the SYF for Indian Dance, amongst about 10 other competitors!Ecacohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15941287510080363941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-52907491675235123942009-04-25T11:08:00.003+08:002009-04-25T11:14:46.863+08:00Featured Athlete of the Week: Liza NgHCunite interviewed Liza Ng, the vice captain of the Track & Field Team, to find out more about the story behind her 1st placing in the High Jump event and 6th placing in Long Jump event, as well as the commitment and dedication of her Track team.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">1) How did your interest in track & field begin? What ignited your</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">passion for it?</span><br /><br />My reasons for joining Track & Field in Sec 1 were quite boring and<br />uninspiring. I actually went into it quite clueless about what it<br />involved, and it was only until much later that I began to enjoy what<br />I was doing. High jump has been my main event all along, but I also<br />trained for long jump this year as we were short of long jumpers.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">2) How do you prepare for your competitions?</span><br /><br />Trainings aside, I sleep more and avoid worrying excessively about the<br />competition. The longer you think, the less you know what to do.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">3) Your results- Gold Medal for High Jump and 6th Placing for Long</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Jump- is indeed commendable! How do you balance your academic</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">commitments, and pursuit for excellence in track?</span><br /><br />Thank you! However, there are many athletes whose efforts go unnoticed<br />because they do not outperform others during competitions. Their<br />commitment is equally, if not more, deserving of<br />featured-athlete-of-the-week acknowledgment. What meant more to me<br />than winning the medal or finishing in 6th position was breaking my<br />personal bests in both events. It would not have been enough to beat<br />other competitors if I weren't able to first beat myself.<br /><br />I won't claim to balance schoolwork and training as I tend to focus<br />more on one over the other depending on which happens to be of higher<br />priority at that moment. The rest of the time, I stay sane with a<br />little help from my friends and teammates.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">4) I'm sure your journey thus far must have been a tough one. Were</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">there any downturns you faced at any point? If so, how did you</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">overcome it?</span><br /><br />I wouldn't really describe my journey thus far as tough, but when I<br />started out, I was quite demoralised because I was frankly quite<br />hopeless at high jump—my teammates can testify to that! However, I<br />have been quite lucky to train under two coaches whom I cannot thank<br />enough: Mr Pedro, who believed in me when I didn't, and subsequently,<br />Mr David Woon, who made me believe in myself. Without them and my<br />teammates, my journey would have taken a very different route.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">5) Any words to aspiring athletes out there or to your track & field</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">teammates and juniors? :)</span><br /><br />Be very patient; in the meantime, don't doubt yourself. Train hard so<br />that there won't be anything to regret at the end. And make sure you<br />enjoy what you are doing! That is most important.skianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516584208935185880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-89564617128342646322009-04-25T10:45:00.004+08:002009-04-25T10:58:16.652+08:00Match Report: Netball HCI vs JJCThe Hwa Chong netballers faced off against Jurong Junior College yesterday afternoon at Kallang Netball Centre, emerging victorious with a score of 49-29.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdBMcIHMjhsAXwhNOLhI3t9MS9IFovcOWU1l9u-VTo5Ph24rWYd4knT8B_BS8e4_X-azyrtvFNV-4MJZvmYGzeab1Ee83C6fEgbMqU6huKy_cvzfYzsGEu7iFAXk5Z2LUpLyaZm2j8TtsS/s1600-h/netball2.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 418px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdBMcIHMjhsAXwhNOLhI3t9MS9IFovcOWU1l9u-VTo5Ph24rWYd4knT8B_BS8e4_X-azyrtvFNV-4MJZvmYGzeab1Ee83C6fEgbMqU6huKy_cvzfYzsGEu7iFAXk5Z2LUpLyaZm2j8TtsS/s320/netball2.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328457183671735090" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifpfoIORaLYdJEVP-sARG5_-EsyIJ5g3OHkx8qONhZCk05CyvDvWtSP032hwVFy2kvRnCIvlR1AnKf5htUfylgVDOKBdgytTsxpPmfXY5mZK_m5buaONdS3bNYwW7FVkQ7mYFCFzgP5N1d/s1600-h/netball+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 422px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifpfoIORaLYdJEVP-sARG5_-EsyIJ5g3OHkx8qONhZCk05CyvDvWtSP032hwVFy2kvRnCIvlR1AnKf5htUfylgVDOKBdgytTsxpPmfXY5mZK_m5buaONdS3bNYwW7FVkQ7mYFCFzgP5N1d/s320/netball+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328457180419301250" border="0" /></a><br />The match started off strongly for the HC girls as we took the lead from the start, scoring 20 goals to 5 for the 1st quarter. However, JJ attempted a comeback and the HC team found themselves having lost the 2nd and 4th quarter, 9-10 and 10-11 respectively. Fortunately, the girls managed to hold on to the lead with the efforts in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where we widened the gap by scoring 7 goals more than our hardworking opponents, 10-3.Ecacohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15941287510080363941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-68936388847137289772009-04-24T20:14:00.002+08:002009-04-24T20:25:04.252+08:00Hot off the press: Tennis Boys HC vs ACJCThe Tennis boys made an unfortunate stumble today in facing competitors from ACJC where they lost with a score of 4-1. The next approaching tennis match would be the girls team on the 29/4 against MJC..:zara:.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08183993803518714323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-21270479868779802962009-04-24T20:10:00.001+08:002009-04-24T20:14:10.748+08:00Hot off the press: Netball HC vs JJCOnce again, the netall girls have emerged victorious in their match against Jurong JC, with a score of 49-29. Watch out for more details in later's netball match report!.:zara:.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08183993803518714323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-59966333104387052602009-04-24T17:55:00.002+08:002009-04-24T18:04:38.470+08:00Hot off the press: Basketball GirlsOur basketball girls followed up their win against TJC 2 days ago, with a comprehensive 76-24 victory against MI! The basketball girls team are gunning for their 2nd consecutive championship this year.skianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516584208935185880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-72380553639086729622009-04-24T17:39:00.002+08:002009-04-24T17:45:44.265+08:00Hot off the press: SquashOur squash boys and girls team, achieved a quadraple 5-0 scoreline each, with their victory today against AJC and NJC repectively, despite the absence of key player Jillian Lye, who was kept out of the girls' team's game with an eye infection.skianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516584208935185880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-87706624289194229072009-04-23T23:28:00.008+08:002009-04-24T18:30:31.120+08:00Match Report: Track & Field, Finals<span style="font-family:arial;">First event of the day was the A-Boys high jump and 3 out of the 17 competitors were from Hwa Chong! Jun Yang and Qi Han jumped with grace, and finished 4<sup>th</sup> and 5<sup>th</sup> respectively, while Aaron managed to clinch 2<sup>nd</sup>, despite not attaining his Personal Best (P.B).<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><strong>A-Div High Jump Boys:<br /></strong>Aaron Koh – 189cm (2<sup>nd</sup>)<br />Tan Jun Yang – 175cm (4<sup>th</sup>)<br />Wong Qihan – 175cm (5</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><sup>th</sup></span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><sup></sup><span style="font-family:arial;">)<br /><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><strong>A-Div 100m Girls:<br /></strong>Chong Jia Yuan – Lane 4 12.68s (2<sup>nd</sup>)<br />Lee Jia Wen – Lane 6 13.11s (4<sup>th</sup>) </span><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial;" >For 100m Girls, Jia Yuan and Jia Wen managed to clinch the 2nd and 4th placing. Both of them fought fiercely in the race, with Jia Yuan finishing within a fraction of a second from the eventual winner.<br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">800m Girls was spectacular as we were proud to see 3 HC girls running in the finals. The race started with all 3 of them in the leading pack, fighting for glory to the school. At the last stretch, Melvis managed to pull away from the pack, striving for 3<sup>rd</sup> position, but eventually finishing the race in 4th place. Francoise and Sheila also made us proud by achieving 6<sup>th</sup> and 8<sup>th</sup> position respectively!<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><strong>A Div 800m Girls: </strong></span><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial;" >Melvis Lim – 2:34.72 (4th)<br />Francoise Lee – 2:37.60 (6<sup>th</sup>)<br />Sheila Cheng – 2:39.35 ( 8<sup>th</sup>)<br /><br />Next, it’s time for our A-Div boys to also show results of their grueling trainings. For 1500m Boys, our boys, Jianrui, Wei Jie and Zhen Yang, maintained in front of the pack for the first 800m, but the last 700m were the determining moments. Our students cheered as our athletes were running in front of the stand, and Wei Jie even waved back to the crowd before making his dash to the finish. HC Unite correspondents grabbed to opportunity to ask what his feelings were as he waved back to the crowd.<br /><br />Wei Jie: It was cool. I think I sped up too early, but it’s okay. Thanks for your support. Thanks<br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"></span><p></p><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><strong>A Div 1500m Boys: </strong></span></span><br /></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial;" >Li Jianrui – 4.33.53 (6<sup>th</sup>)<br />Tiong Wei Jie 4:33.82 (8<sup>th</sup>)<br />Lee Zhenyang – 4:50.56 (15<sup>th</sup>)<br /><br /></span></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial;" >Last in the day’s event were relays. Our 4x100m Girls were up first, and the most exciting moment of that race was when Jia Yuan caught up with VJC at the last stretch, clinching the silver medal.<br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>A Div 4x100m Girls:<br /></strong>51.04s - 2<sup>nd</sup> Placing<br /><br />Then, it was the 4x400m Race. Striving to meet expectations, our female athletes put up a strong fight at the start, and eventually maintaining at 2<sup>nd</sup> position after the 2<sup>nd</sup> runner. At every bend, our students cheered with invigoration, celebrating the lead that our girls had over the other runners, and cheering on our runner to overtake and achieve 1<sup>st</sup> position. Though it did not manage to occur, we are still proud of what our girls can achieve!<br /><br /></span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>A Div 4x400m Girls:<br /></strong>4:17.48 – 2<sup>nd</sup> Placing<br /><br />Last event of the day was the 4x400m Boys. With the crowd cheering as wildly as ever, the athletes ran with their might. We were especially delighted at the very last stretch of the race, when our runners managed to catch up from the 5<sup>th</sup> position to the 3<sup>rd</sup>, gaining our medalist position!<br /><br /></span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>A Div 4x400m Boys:<br /></strong>4th Placing<br /><br />To round off the day, our Track Captain, Naisheng, has something to exclaim: “Although we did not reclaim the championship title we lost last year, I am still pleased with the team’s performance as everybody did their best during training sessions and the nationals competition. We were a little unlucky for a few events this year but I am sure next year’s team has the hunger and drive to succeed in regaining the title.”<br /><br />We shall continue to show support for our athletes too! 3 cheers to Track and Field Team! :D</span></span></span>Ecacohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15941287510080363941noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-49812568561658019122009-04-23T22:57:00.000+08:002009-04-24T18:05:51.552+08:00The Hwa Chong Spirit<span style="font-family:arial;">Yes, we have lost some of our games in the past.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Today, we lost some of our games as well.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">But,</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />It's not about winning or losing matches alone<br />it's about cheering on and on when the going is good<br />and cheering on and on even more when the going's not too good.<br />And to applaud success, and also to applaud and spur on upsets.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">So stand up, and honour the efforts of your friends!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For when they battle it out on the sports arena or perform on stage to earn that Championship or Gold with Honours,</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">they do so representing Hwa Chong.</span><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" >And WE</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" > are part of Hwa Chong</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" >.</span><br /><br /><i style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-FAMILY: arial">The Hwa Chong spirit in you and me, the eternal burning flame</i><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" >.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">It's time to jumpstart and rev the Hwa Chong spirit up!<br /><br />FIGHT ON HWA CHONG, FIGHT ON!<br /></span>Ecacohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15941287510080363941noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191431894991544689.post-3814543594620800752009-04-23T22:13:00.005+08:002009-04-24T18:29:26.455+08:00Match Report: Table TennisToday, Yishun Sports Hall was the battlefield for the titanic clash between our table tennis players and the team from Raffles Institution Junior College. Our paddlers faced up against our traditional rivals in both the A division boys and girls championships.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><p></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">The teams were neck-and-neck throughout both matches, making for truly nail-biting contests that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. The boys team got off to a steady start when Jie Yan secured the first singles with a set score of 2-1. Our girls were bested in the first match-up but rebounded solidly by winning the first doubles by a convincing margin. </p><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">By the third match-up, our boys were up by two games to one, with star paddler Zhang Sai laying waste to the opposing side, while our girls had gotten ahead by the same margin with their win in the second singles match. Confidence and spirit were high for the Hwa Chong crowd as the cheers kept on coming for our team, but unfortunately the tide began to turn against us as the mettle and skill of our rivals started to show through.<br /></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Meanwhile, our boys came within striking distance of securing the second doubles match-up, but were agonizingly disappointed in a fiercely competitive face-off that saw our boys losing the set by 13 points to 11. Kudos to the paddlers, Leonard and David, who demonstrated true Hwa Chong spirit by striving hard to chisel away at their opponent’s initial 4-point lead and not giving up the set without a good fight.</p><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327925529056457522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 466px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 313px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif46fQTXdFdXdM7baO6dAkJdURGUpSpsd_aXhcK1fpqyHqh6ph4X2zB0zMxHZLPZvempp5EQC-mM5RZ_S5IMX2RyYQcTzbtcYwtOPKGU36UDlNsJcQRFf8VHHrFxKhmXTZbsErGowPDWGs/s400/BEN_6102.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">It all boiled down to the final match-ups for both championships, and it turned out that it was just not meant to be for our persevering paddlers. Our last boys singles player Jia Yang, despite valiant effort and impressive skill, was soundly beaten by rival paddler Ben Teo, while the aggressive and flamboyant style of the Raffles female paddler proved effective against the measured and skilled technique of our top seed Wan Ling.</p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327925530081243058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzyjC2whiFjFOuoICDZ4lukovgib5VzBpBQV_WxNjvraqwR4S9PbKty7qusT7hHIaCRANbGN-P8khyphenhyphenw0U-bCTLGBoK2ASoiqd6W1rnpI_0op-zm1sX3Ap82StknJvtMaKwjkhs4meOOhTk/s400/BEN_6227.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327925524055062130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8eUHpyo0FYf1LWffQZFJL_PEZGZS5jouwxcyXr_xaOXfeVv5yaGgoIc__xmF-TKd0riQjnaHEk_Pxq3pQRW0_lD-T3QS5HXAxJo8pomzxNInwYbN5bvTfG5GryOiH8N2H2jAvvxTENgwH/s400/BEN_6281.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327925525431923954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 484px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 311px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ldgVLatDVKq4VqqCgurcNgvE59Olrl_MsO53EQq9ZPWGgH_YvWbJQYy2ABYv3kMEHXLWbXFFIFkoQaei37CHYuLj5dtYCvEwC5U5k_ldsrlL0UEJEnCxTWDBrEVh19TkQMs_QfO65PGX/s400/BEN_6395.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Though the championship titles were just that little bit beyond our paddler’s reach this year, the skill, determination and sportsmanship that our players demonstrated under pressure are proof enough of their distinction in their sport, and truly make them winners in their own right. </p></div></div></div></div>skianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516584208935185880noreply@blogger.com0