Hwa Chong Students' Council (High School)

The Hwa Chong Student's Council (High School) represents the highest level of student leadership in the High School section. The Council, comprising of student Councillors of the High School Council and the four Consortium Councils, serves to enhance the welfare of students and also provide opportunities for these promising student leaders to acquire and develop leadership experience, knowledge and skills. Founded in the year 1974, the High School Council is currently in its 38th year of running.

Here is an overview of the Hwa Chong Student Council (High School) structure:

Aphelion Council

The Aphelion Council, established in 1999, is in its 12th year of running. Upholding its reputation as an efficient and dedicated team, the Aphelion Council has organised international, national, and school-wide events, such as the Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools, the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools and the exchange programme with St. Nicholas Girls' School for Year 3 students of both schools. Working by the fundamental principle of always placing the students' welfare as their top priority, the Aphelion Council organises annual events that enrich the life of Aphelion students such as the table-tennis league, end-of-term activities and the end-of-year concert. This year, the 12th Aphelion Council will continue to organise its annual Aphelion Level Problem Solving, a proposal-writing competition that aims to engage students to constantly seek improvement around their community and to provide feasible solutions. Furthermore, the EXPLORE Service-Learning Club, under the purview of the Aphelion Council, will adopt Dover Park Hospice to provide opportunities for Aphelion students to serve people with advanced incurable diseases. With nurturing outstanding leaders as its aim, the 12th Aphelion Council strives to produce student leaders of high calibre to better lead the student population.

iSpark Council (iCouncil)

Formed in 2000, iCouncil has evolved from a student support group to an organisation of student leaders. iCouncil places strong emphasis on serving with compassion, and has organised various initiatives to enhance student welfare, such as ?iPlay? and ?iSpark Nite?. This year, iCouncil consists of 29 individuals who, as a team, constantly strive to serve with pride and passion. As a Council, it works for the welfare of the student body and to make the school a better home for everyone. iCouncil also aims to develop leaders who are willing to learn with humility and care for those around them. As iCouncil continues to progress and build upon its legacy, it promises to remain true to its mission of serving the consortium and hopes to bring more surprises to the consortium in the year ahead.

Ortus Council

In 2002, the youngest of all consortium councils, the Ortus Council, was formed. The Ortus Council has always taken pride in its dynamism and innovation, having spearheaded a multitude of initiatives aimed at enhancing Ortus students' welfare. In 2008, the Ortus Council launched the Peer Tutoring Programme, an effort that saw student leaders help their fellow schoolmates improve academically through study sessions led by peers. In 2009, as an extension to this programme, the Ortus Council launched the Peer Support Leaders Programme, focusing on the needs of the Secondary 1 and 2 students in the consortium in order to help them assimilate into the Ortus family. In addition to these initiatives, the Ortus Council is also involved in the planning and execution of a number of school events this year, including the Chinese New Year celebrations for foreign students together with Aphelion, APMOPS Hosting, National Day celebrations, and many local and foreign exchange programmes. Ortus Council 2011 aims to reach out to the student body to serve them better, and also to continue the consortium?s strong tradition of extending our helping hands beyond the school campus through community service. With unwavering passion and compassion, and an iron will for betterment, the Ortus Council is set to surge ahead as we explore new frontiers, and in the face of fresh challenges. We do not limit challenges, challenge limits we do.

ProEd Council

Founded in 2001, the ProEd Council comprises of 22 councilors who are passionate servant leaders. The ProEd Council places the needs of students on centre stage, with initiatives and plans which incorporate the feedback and opinions of the student population. Additionally, the ProEd Council serves as a bridge between the staff and the student body, conveying the needs of the students to the school administration. This year, the ProEd Council has taken on the responsibility of organising the Annual Camp for all Secondary One students. In addition, the ProEd Council has helped to co-organise important and large-scale annual school events, such as the Chinese New Year and Teachers? Day celebrations, as well as many important activities for students such as ProEd Nite, the ProEd Leadership Camp and End-of-Year Activities. Community service is a vital component of leadership development; the ProEd Council works closely with other leadership groups in ProEd to make a difference in the lives of little tots, youths, the elderly, the disadvantaged and the disabled in Singapore. The ProEd Council is a team of diligent young gentlemen who are respected by staff and students alike. With a committed team of talented, steadfast, and responsible councillors, the 11th ProEd Council is ready to soar to greater heights in the coming year.

38th High School Council

The 38th High School Council is made up of 17 committed and passionate Secondary 4 councillors who have chosen to take up the challenge of making an impact on the High School in their final year. This year, the theme for the 38th High School Council Investiture is Stellaris. Stellaris, the Latin translation of stellar, is the embodiment of the 38th High School Council in the pursuit of values and goals. Ever since the discovery of these celestial spheres, they have been orientating lost travelers, and bringing them to where they wish to go. Likewise, the High School Council strives to be instrumental in being the voice of the student body by listening, understanding, and doing. By upholding ourselves with dignity and honour, we hope to be the role models for both councillors and the student body alike. Like stars in the sky, we will always be there, even though we might not always be seen.

Here is an overview of the 38th High School Council structure:

For more information on the 38th High School Council and what they are planning for the coming year, you may visit the HSC Blog.

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