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Interviews with students  Ethan Lim, a student from 1 Lian, shared that hanging out with
            his classmates is one of his fondest memories. After a tiring day of
            studying, spending time with his friends helped to recharge his
            depleting energy with positive energy, thanks to the funny and joyful
 In celebration of our school’s 105th anniversary, we interviewed a few students to gather   events that he shared with his friends during the day.
 their insights and reflections on their time at CHKL. Their responses highlight the importance of
 extracurricular  activities,  memorable experiences, inspiring  teachers, and school traditions  that   At CHKL, students  also participate in competitions that were
 foster unity.  held either on school grounds or off school grounds where we win
            prizes that we are very proud of.

 During the interview process, we learnt that co-curricular activities
 can have a significant impact on a student’s life at school.

 For one, Chong Carson from 2 Ping thinks that co-curricular
 activities have helped him a lot in relieving the stress from studying,
 and he was able to meet new people and make new friends. Carson   Chan Weng Yee from 5C Zhong was happy to share that one
 also shared valuable  memories from his time in school, such  as   of the proudest prizes she earned was winning the Best Popularity
 obtaining good marks in examinations, participating in PE classes,   Award in a national Chinese calligraphy competition. Many people
 among other exciting activities.         voted online, and she received the most votes out of all contestants.

                                                 She also talked about the changes in CHKL over these five
                                        years. One of the most significant changes, she noted, was replacing
                                      Saturday courses with the  Interdisciplinary Learning  Program,  making
                                   Saturdays at school more interesting.
 We met many teachers and mentors throughout our time in
 school.           During an interview with a student, we also learned that school tradition has firmly fostered
            unity and belonging among Chong Hwa students.
 Tan Yi Lin from 5C Zhong is certain that Madam Lim Shin
 Nee has had an influential impact on her. She said that Madam Lim
 is easy to talk to, and after being taught by her, her Sejarah grade
 improved, allowing her to pass the exam after three years of failing it.


 Yi Lin also mentioned the Interdisciplinary Learning Programme that
 the school implemented last year. The programme trained her patience and precision in doing   Ng Yi Jie, from 2 Lian, shared her point of view. She suggested
 things when she participated in a carving rubber stamp course. On top of learning new skills, she   that school traditions, including speeches about Chinese heritage
 also found the course fun.  and culture, bring us closer together.  Knowing  how our ancestors
            fought for our rights to study in our mother tongue strengthens our
 During our school life, we all have memorable experiences that we are fond of.   bond.

                   By interviewing various  students, we gain deeper insights into their school life and
            perspectives. Over the past five  years, our school has achieved new milestones and made
            remarkable improvements in every aspect. We believe that Chong Hwa will continue to advance to
            greater heights and create an even better learning environment for students.




 For instance, Ku Rui Qing, who is from 2 Li, mentioned that
 CHKL's Jogathon was an unforgettable experience  that shaped
 her life at school. It was fun and memorable because she had the
 opportunity to enjoy the event with her friends.




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