Subsequent Trainings @ SRJC

3 more trainings @ SRJC, please make your own way down in pairs or small groups.

Route A (~1 hour)
Take MRT to Outram, transit NE line to Kovan, use Exit B to bus stop oppo Heartland mall and any of the buses go there (just two stops away).

Route B (~ 2 hours?? For those with bus concession)
Bus 30 from Boon Lay to Habourfront then transfer to bus 80 (don't know how long it takes). 80 stops @ Kovan and then SRJC.

Route C (~ 90 min??)
Bus 30 from Boon Lay to HBF -> NE line to Kovan -> Exit B ........

Route A the tried and tested - be punctual.

Train etiquettes especially for big groups travel:
1. Stay clear of doors; don't block the exit.
2. Give up your seats to those who need it more than you;
need not be pai seh.
3. No pole-dance; don't hog the entire pole.
4. Minimum noise volume; look out for the weary faced.
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Yesterday, on the way back, the train @ Outram was rather packed. Two JC students (they were in PE attire) finally managed to squeeze their way out of the train. Oddly, after that, they stood by the door as though waiting for the door to close. I look around, none of their school-mates was still on board. As the door closed, the two jokers shouted something to the passengers in the train and ran off to the escalator laughing. They seem to be the only two who found that funny. Expectedly, at least one of the passenger asked her companion "Which school is that?"

To end with a question:
Abloy, Samuel, Ravin - what's common?

~ They still don't get it. ~

1st Training @ SRJC

29th May - Please lunch early and meet 1245 @ Jurong East MRT station - platform area - nearer to tail end (for train heading town). Those who are boarding at subsequent stations can meet us slightly later (e.g Clementi 1250) but do inform the division captains. We'll make our way down together - at least for the first training.

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Subsequent holiday trainings
I know this is getting confusing with all the changes - the last I heard:
Mondays and Fridays 1430 - 1730 (latest) for all.
Additional Thursdays 1400 - 1700, compulsory for all athletes competing in National T&F.
Sec 1s especially, do explain to your parents. Let me know if you require a new parent letter.

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This is a reminder for Ke Hui, Shanice and Hao Rong regarding the Student Leadership Camp.

1) Leadership Seminar
28th May (12-3 pm)

2) Student Leaders Camp
12th June (0730)–13th June (1945).

The three of you should have received the consent forms. For the two above stated events, the importance of your involvement in the leadership module cannot be over-emphasized.

~Peak training period ~

Change in timing for Tuesdays Trainings

No training tomorrow - 24th May Sat - Btw: it's family day tomorrow - do spend some / more time with your family!

Tuesdays training during the holiday for all (@ Jurong Stadium) starts at 0800!! Estimated end time: 1100.

(NOT the afternoon slot as per stated on the letter to parent.) Spread the message, especially to the Sec 1s.

~ Last day of Term 2 ~

A long debrief ...

Q1. When is Jurong Sec 45th anniversary dinner?
A) During the June holiday
B) 4th July
C) 7th July

Q2. When is Xcty/T&F photo taking?
A) 23rd May
B) Two days after school reopens
C) One of the two days after school reopens

We know who provided the wrong answers.

No thanks:
- for the long debrief (because I have to keep repeating?!)
- for the small chats and jokes going around
- for placing emphasis on small info (e.g. kind of food served) and neglecting the important, relevant ones

~ enough said ~

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Yeah! for:
- confirming the list for National T&F - already registered!
- the more positive form / mood / mode of most of you during training!

~ keep running ~

X Trail Challenge 2008

Updates for X Trail Challenge 2008 from Junko (Those who had registered should have received too if email checked regularly.)

To prepare you for the race (1st June), T-Net Club @ Taman Jurong will be organising a briefing session:

Date: 30th May 2008, Friday

Venue: Taman Jurong Community Club Level 4
Conference Room 1 Yung Sheng Road Singapore 618495

Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm (Registration starts @ 7pm).

Purpose: To let all racers familiarise with the raceroute and also to issue the race passport & race bibs.

!!: There will only beone race briefing and attendance will be much appreciated.

Other details: Refer to your email, else notice board.

~ racers: please avoid/minimise injuries *touchwood* ~

A slow start ...

16th May - training resumes... but I'm sure those who were there would agree with me that it's sort of a s.l.o.w start.

Maybe it's because the Sec 4s weren't around ... maybe it's the post-MYE-get-back-results-day... maybe it's due to the lack of publicity/publication (I did not walk past the notice board.. I did not notice the notice board) ... or communication (nobody tells me today got training ...), these people ran (off? away? home?):

Johnathon Peh, Royson Tay, Shawn Nah, Kiam Chee, Yee Ann, Yew Weng, Ryan Poon, Rayner Tan, Alvin Chong, Andi Zahury

I'll hear their stories on Tues, plus there's still 5 to 6 who were absent with valid reasons. Valid reasons accepted - do turn up for the next training. Enough of the s.l.o.w start, things need to pick up FAST!

Next training: Wed 21st May - the last day to confirm who's running which event(s) for National T&F - please spread the news to ALL of your fellow teammates. Division captains especially - your job will be tedious till they learn to read the notice board or keep you updated.

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On a happier note, (although not getting new jerseys) next up, planning for CCA tee. The last one was a few years back (only see some Sec 4s wearing it every now and then) so it's really high time to get another one.

Main aim is to use it as a form of team identity (I belong to JSS Xcty / T&F team!) without being too loud (ha!). So it'll be a pre / post races tee or supporters' tee. Since all of you will be wearing it, play a part to ensure it'll be a tee you want to wear.

Calling all budding artists-designers cum athletes, please submit your designs! Closing date: 17th June. Hopefully it will be ready before July, in time for National T&F. Those who are clueless about drawing/designing, you can still contribute simply by:

A) voting for a colour + material.
Disclaimer: Teachers ic vote = 5 votes (!?)
By Kehui's request, added blue too. Though hardly a JSS colour, "blue top and red shorts quite cool... look like like superman." (sidetrack: I like blue too but I prefer spiderman.)

B) thinking of a team slogan
HaoRong (& others who agree with him): If 'Catch me if you can' is lame, do contribute something deem more suitable (fun, motivating, meaningful) yeah? For some inspiration, really like Ngee Ann Poly (Passion Beats Talent) and that on my red tee (There is no finish line) - copyrighted. Anyway, nothing beats original creativity.

~ keep running ~

Some updates ...

1. Confirmed Training resumes tomorrow 16th May @ Jurong Stadium for all Sec 1s to 3s!!

2. The Sec 4s may not be involved in helping out for 45th anniversary celebration after all - realised it can't count towards CIP so they might as well have more time for the books. CIP must involve the community and JSS isn't quite 'community' - if you get what I mean. In which case, the Sec 4s and nasrul will still be down one of the days for CIP - which we are still wondering how it can be carried out - was thinking about the line of volunteering as helpers for some marathon or similar events... else clean up some parks ?? - Let us know if any of you have any suggestions yea?

3. With regards to point #2, it means those who are not pick for any National T&F events stand a higher chance of taking Sec 4s place - Helping the school - don't suppose any of you have any complaints yea?! =)

4. Ke Hui, Shanice and Hao Rong - submitted your names for SLC, 3 days somewhere mid June. I know it's not the first time going for SLC for some of you but student council is in process of slowly changing how it's carried out at the different level - so no complaints yea?! =)

5. It's get-the-fruit-of-your-labour (if you have studied hard) or face-the-music (if you have not) day tomorrow - hope it's more of the former but since I teach some of you, know a few falls in the latter category. Anyway, all of you have been through it many times, so all the best!

6. Finally, photos from National Cross Country 08 (in random orders). Alas we didn't manage any team photos this year... did the thought ever cross any minds? Weird it didn't occur to me this year at all *haiz* Not all athletes or supporters who went were captured... so keep a look out:

That's all!