Infocomm & Robotics Society (IRS)

INTRODUCTION

Hwa Chong Infocomm and Robotics Society (HCIRS) is a leading student body in computing and robotics, proudly representing Singapore at global competitions such as the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), Cyber SEA Games and RoboCup.

Beyond competitions, our members innovate through school IT projects, computing challenges, and community service, honing their skills while making real-world impact.

OUR SECTIONS

Cybersecurity

We nurture white-hat hackers, participating in Capture-the-Flag competitions to sharpen our offensive security skills.

Machine Learning

We explore the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, building models to automate everyday tasks, sharing and competing in challenges

Robotics

One of the only school-based robotics clubs in Singapore that specialises in both RoboCup and VEX Robotics Competition.

Webapp / Cloud

We specialise in Web and App Development, participating in cloud computing competitions and developing websites for other CCAs and organisations.

Competitive Programming

We hone our problem-solving skills for competitions like the National Olympiad in Informatics.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND HONOURS

Machine Learning

🏆 Winner (Novice Category) – DSTA Today I Learned – Artificial Intelligence 2025 Surprise Challenge
🏅 2 Semi-Finalists (Advanced Category) – DSTA Today I Learned – Artificial Intelligence 2025
🥈🥉 2 Silvers & 2 Bronzes – National Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (NOAI) 2025
🥈 1 Silver – International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2025

Web Application

🥉 3rd Place – HUAWEI Cloud Spark Hackathon 2022
🥉 3rd Place – Splash Awards 2022
🏆 Double Champions – Build on Singapore (Amazon Web Services) 2021
🌐 Website/App Projects for school and CCAs (annual)

Cybersecurity

🏆 Overall Champion – Cyberthon (2021, 2020, 2025)
🥇🥉 Gold & Bronze – International Cybersecurity Olympiad 2025
🥈 1st Runner-up (Pre-U Category) – Cyber Defenders Discovery Camp 2024
🏆🥈 Champion & 1st Runner-up (APAC Region) – Lockheed Martin Cyberquest 2025
🏆🥈 Champion & 1st Runner-up – Whitehacks 2025

Competitive Programming

🥇🥉 1 Gold & 1 Bronze – International Olympiad in Informatics 2025, held in Sucre, Bolivia
🥉 🥉 1 Silver & 2 Bronze– International Olympiad in Informatics 2024, held in Alexandria, Egypt
🥉 Bronze – European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics 2023
🥇🥈5 Gold & 1 Silver– National Olympiad in Informatics 2025 (Junior College Category - Second)
🥇🥈 4 Gold & 1 Silver – National Olympiad in Informatics 2024 (Junior College Category - Second)
🥉🥉 2 Bronze – Asia Pacific Olympiad in Informatics 2025

Robotics

🌍 Participant – VEX Robotics World Championship 2025
🏆 Tournament Champion – Singapore VEX Robotics National Championship 2025
🏆 Excellence Award – Singapore VEX Robotics National Championship 2025
🏆 Robot Skills Champion – Singapore VEX Robotics National Championship 2025
🥈 1st Runner-up – RoboCup Singapore Open 2025
🏆 Grand Champion – NTU One Arena 2025
🏆 Individual & Superteam Champions (CoSpace) – RoboCup Asia-Pacific Tianjin Invitational Tournament 2024

CCA GALLERY

KEY EVENTS

IRS Reunion Chalet

Annual reunion dinner and chalet for past generations of HCIRS members, where we network with seniors and have fun

Python For Beginners

Python Workshop for primary and secondary school students in collaboration with the Bukit Batok Youth Network (BBYN)

FutureTech Junior

Coding workshop for upper primary to lower secondary students at Tanjong Pagar Community Centre

Sieberrsec CTF

Our independently hosted flagship capture-the-flag (CTF) competition sponsored by CSIT and NUS

Key Events in HCIRS

Company visits to prominent technology companies for industry exposure
IRS Reunion Chalet, a yearly reunion dinner and chalet for past and present members of IRS to reconnect, network, and have fun
Sieberrsec CTF, a cybersecurity competition for secondary school and junior college students, with over 300 participants (Instagram)

VIA Activities by HCIRS

Developing websites for other CCAs like HC Fencing
Saturday Trainings & November Course for the National Olympiad in Informatics for students from HCI and NYGH
Coding workshop for upper primary to lower secondary students at Tanjong Pagar Community Centre
Python Programming workshop for primary and secondary school students in collaboration with the Bukit Batok Youth Network

CCA INFORMATION

CCA Sessions

Wednesday (Odd Week), 2.30pm - 5.30pm

Friday (Even Week), 2.30pm - 5.30pm

Requirements

No prior experience needed — beginners are welcome!

Strong curiosity and passion for technology

Willingness to learn and collaborate with peers

Commitment to engagement in project and challenges

LEARN MORE

Find out more about HCIRS!

Teacher-in-charge:

Mr Loh Tze Wei (lohtw@hci.edu.sg)

Find out more at:

Instagram: @hcirs

Website: infocommsociety.com

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