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Hong Wen School (宏文学校; also abbreviated as HWS) is a government-aided, Special Assistance Plan (SAP) primary school that offers full bilingual primary education in Singapore. The school was founded in 1920 by the Hin Ann Huay Kwan. Its current campus is located at 30 Towner Road, in Kallang, and its incumbent principal is Mr Poon Siow Leng.
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Hong Wen School is well known for its great emphasis on Chinese culture and values, and the current campus' facade features traditional Chinese architecture style. The school's motto is "honesty, perseverance, diligence and thrift" (诚毅勤俭). Notable co-curricular activities (CCAs) include Chinese Orchestra, Guzheng, Chinese Dance, Rope Skipping and Wushu. The old campus at 2 Dickson Road is designated as a "heritage school" by the Urban Redevelopment Authority, alongside some other schools with rich history. The school celebrated its 95th anniversary in 2015.
In 2016, Hong Wen School was conferred the School Distinction Award by the Ministry of Education, and was also recognized with 5 Best Practice Awards in the following areas: Character and Citizenship Education, Teaching and Learning, Student All-Round Development, Staff Well-Being and Development, and Partnership