Hwa Chong

Affiliated Schools

The affiliated schools under the brand name "Hwa Chong" are referred to as the Hwa Chong Family of Schools.

Hwa Chong Institution

Main article: [Hwa Chong Institution}}'''Hwa Chong Institution (HCI)''' is a premier educational institution in [[Singapore]]. Established in January 2005 with the merger of [The Chinese High School (Singapore)

Former Hwa Chong Junior College

Main article: Hwa Chong Junior College

Hwa Chong International School

Main article: Hwa Chong International School

Hwa Chong Institution Boarding School

Main article: Hwa Chong Institution Boarding School

Origin

The name "Hwa Chong" was first used in 1972 when it was adopted as the name of Singapore's second junior college, and the first government-aided junior college. The name was intended as a direct translation of the abbreviation of the Chinese High School's native name, "華中" (Hua Zhong), which corresponds to "南洋華僑中學" (Nanyang Hua Qiao Zhong Xue). This was to reflect the affiliation of the Hwa Chong Junior College to the Chinese High School, despite being run by separate but related management committees. This is also reflected in the initial native name of the college, "華僑中學附屬初級學院", which translates to "Junior College affiliated to the Chinese High School". The name was shortened to "華中初級學院" in correspondence to its formal name.

In 2004, the decision to merge Hwa Chong Junior College and the Chinese High School led to a conflict about the name of the merged institution due to pressure from alumni, staff, and stakeholders to preserve the name and heritage of both independent schools. After a series of balloting, the merged institution adopted the name "Hwa Chong" from the junior college as the formal name, while retaining the native name of the Chinese High School.

Identity

Emblem

The emblem shared across the Hwa Chong Family of Schools is in a form of the traditional Chinese character "華" (huá), reflecting the school's mission of promoting the Chinese language and culture. The crest, red in colour, also bears many similarities to a burning torch of passion.

References

References

1. "[http://www.hci.edu.sg/about/history About us] {{Webarchive. link. (2021-01-13 ", Hwa Chong Institution, Retrieved 30 August 2012.)
2. "Speech by DPM Lee Hsien Loong, at the 25th Anniversary Homecoming Carnival of Hwa Chong Junior College, Sun 30 May 99, 10 AM".
3. (2009-10-31). "华中校长洪伟雄将在今年底退休". 联合早报网.
4. Ng, Jane. (12 November 2008). "Not just a badge or motto: It's an identity".
5. Zhuang, Justin. (2013). "School Crest Examination". National Heritage Board.