Thursday, April 23, 2009

Sports meet

Yesterday, 9 out of the 15 Secondary 1 classes went down to the Chua Chu Kang stadium to cheer on for our track and field team. It must be a very grand event for the school as the school has used reading period for cheers practise. As I stepped into the majestic stadium, home of the SAFFC, I saw that the terraces opposite the stadium hanging with banners to support the own school on. We were than 'ushered' to our seats and I felt that at that angle, I could not see all the events at once as there were people blocking my view. We were told that other schools brought drums and pails to support their team. As part of propaganda, it was greatly exaggerated but they did really brought items to the stadium. As soon as the running events started, we were cheering our hearts out for our fellow runners down on the track. We were immersed in our school spirit thoroughly. However, for the 100m, 400m and 1500m we were not so fortunate as we did not manage to clinch the first three places, but I feel that we are cheering for the runner himself and the hard work he put in, not for the sake of winning a medal. As the relay events started, we started to fare slightly better as the runners could feel our spirit lingering in the air of anticipation. It was really tense as the runners were running their lives out back to back with their opponent.

Finally, the most anticipated moment has arrived. Everyone listened carefully with bated breath as the results were being released, the HCI track and field team has done the school proud by clinching the 'B' and the 'C' division champions for the fifth (i think) consecutive year. They have acheived commendable results. However, the students there were not satisfied yet and requested for half-day the next day. I think that the school cares about the welfare of the students very much as half-day will lead the student in liking that school. I hope that our school can continue thinking of the welfare of the students more so more 'cynical' people will start to like the school.

1 comment:

  1. Well, the half day turned out to be useless. Anyway, I can see that you were really focused and could feel the spirit of Hwa Chong. Well done! As for me, I was busy complaining about the heat and the VERY late dismissal. And, I had to endure you and Justin's kacau-ing. Saya bercakap awak, jangan kacau saya! Irritating. Whew...anyway I'm really glad that Hwa Chong won the championship. Congratulations!

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