Those who have received the letter to parent informing holiday training schedule (aka those who turned up @ 22nd Oct training) would have known by now - else this is for those absent with valid reasons [or think they are still in the CCA (and attending only when they feel like it? boo)]:
Year End Holiday Training:
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday @ 2 pm
Changes in dates would be convey, the training before - can think of at least 2 -> Next Monday 27th Oct Deepavali! and next Friday 31st Oct session to be postponed to Saturday 1st Nov since 1st Nov is JSS Open House (0830 - 1600 hr).
On a different note...
-> Bridging Gaps took place 2 days back - although they wanted Sec 1 and 2 athletes to represent the CCA initially, it's Bo Yi and Ke Hui (Thanks!) who ultimately got roped in to help. (huh?? that's my reaction too.) The Sec 2s were likely to be more OK with this (since they were out for rock-climbing) while some of the Sec 1s seem more disappointed for one decent reason (My Primary School juniors came!) or another (not so decent reason ... which I shall not elaborate)
-> Parents-Teachers Meeting took place yesterday - met some of your parents/guardian/siblings - wondered how many of you are compulsory cases (i.e. not performing up to to expectation, behaving badly, etc)?? A small number hopefully! Anyway, please submit your report slip for us to make a copy.
Was talking to a student who's CCA-less currently, he made a remark .. something like "But I had a CCA till Sec 2, won't I get the CCA points and won't the teacher write something for me in the testimonial at the end of Sec 4 or 5?" To clarify, once your CCA attendance falls below 50% in a particular year, any points earned in previous years DO NOT count. For attendance below 75%, any points earned in that year do not count. [So it makes no sense to just join races and skip trainings] And pleaseEe ... if you had created much inconvenience for your CCA teachers ic (e.g. in chasing for attendance, reasons for absence, etc), the teacher will not have much nice things to say too.
So this is really to those who hasn't been attending CCA regularly, or comptemplating to drop a CCA (and not get another CCA and who's quite pleased with the extra time for gaming, play soccer, etc), make sure you are able to carry the consequences which come along with your irresponsible behaviour. Just to confirm, all of you shouldn't be with Cross-Country if CCA points is your only concern (uniform groups will earn you more points).
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Year end holz is the best time to train intensively but the school and surrounding at this time of the year isn't the best place - O level (volume down), renovation and repair, roadworks outside (uneven paths and roads), rain ... Whatever it is, will still need to train with or without these restrictions (next year National competitions are pushed forward), please take extra care of yourself.
~ end of exams, mid of O level, start of holz ~
Friday, October 24, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Bridging Gaps 08
Missed out an important point from the previous post–especially for those MIAs - and reminder for those present–Mr Lim wants a copy of your result slip–pass your report book to me the last day of the term for photocopying.
More about Bridging Gaps for Sports CCA–it's scheduled a month later on 15 Oct 2008 morning. Bridging Gaps is an annual half-day programme in which we hope to recruit P6 students who are talented in Sports to come to our school. On our part, of course we would be looking out for students athletes with potential or show interest in running.
We've request to invite these 4 schools because they have a T&F team in the school - Fuhua Primary, Zhenghua Primary, Jurong Primary and Pioneer Primary. The final list is still pending as it will also depend on which schools the other Sports CCA nominated.
The 10 tentative ambassadors for Cross-Country / Track & Field are:
Selas, Reshmi, Kanessan, Wei Sheng,
Wan Ping, Nikki, Yi Ying, Samuel, Jin Ming, Jia Wei
Will inform again when the final list of schools who are invited is out; guess some of you rightly point out that the P6 will feel more welcomed if they can talk to an ex-senior from the same Primary school.
Btw, have you heard? Singapore's first ever gold medal in Paralympics comes from Yip Pin Xiu for 50 m backstroke
[She set a new world record of 57.92 s and that's for her heats]
~ giving your best in whatever you do ~
More about Bridging Gaps for Sports CCA–it's scheduled a month later on 15 Oct 2008 morning. Bridging Gaps is an annual half-day programme in which we hope to recruit P6 students who are talented in Sports to come to our school. On our part, of course we would be looking out for students athletes with potential or show interest in running.
We've request to invite these 4 schools because they have a T&F team in the school - Fuhua Primary, Zhenghua Primary, Jurong Primary and Pioneer Primary. The final list is still pending as it will also depend on which schools the other Sports CCA nominated.
The 10 tentative ambassadors for Cross-Country / Track & Field are:
Selas, Reshmi, Kanessan, Wei Sheng,
Wan Ping, Nikki, Yi Ying, Samuel, Jin Ming, Jia Wei
Will inform again when the final list of schools who are invited is out; guess some of you rightly point out that the P6 will feel more welcomed if they can talk to an ex-senior from the same Primary school.
Btw, have you heard? Singapore's first ever gold medal in Paralympics comes from Yip Pin Xiu for 50 m backstroke
[She set a new world record of 57.92 s and that's for her heats]
~ giving your best in whatever you do ~
Friday, September 12, 2008
Training 120908
So it's the last official training as CCA stands down for EOY preparation.
Alas... one of the sessions where many (especially the Sec 2s) were mia, for official reasons or otherwise (excuses?). Anyway, the team did 7 sets of circuits - knee lifts (using cones); Mr Lim pointed out various observations (which he did not wish to repeat):
- Landing (after over the cones) should be with forefoot; not flat foot.
- Lift the knee high and run across the cones; not skip or jump sideways.
- Strong swing of the arms by the sides (front and back).
- Maintain a straight, strong posture and look up front; not with tensed up shoulders and/or focusing on the ground.
- This has been emphasized times and again -> punctuality in warming up; need not depend on the vice captains to get the team ready; everyone can be more conscious about starting on time. Collecting of equipment and set up should be a team effort, regardless of level or gender.
That's the "practical" part–training!
Now's the "theory" i.e. academic!
For many of you, there's likely to be quite a lot to catch up; please inform me early if you need help for Mathematics and/or Physics (regardless of level/class).
& bear Mr Lim's words in mind, self train if possible, preferably in small groups with your teammates. It shouldn't take long (~1 hour) if you are focused.
Lunch, followed by consultation with me (while digesting food), then self-training -> Sounds good, doesn't it? =)
Alas... one of the sessions where many (especially the Sec 2s) were mia, for official reasons or otherwise (excuses?). Anyway, the team did 7 sets of circuits - knee lifts (using cones); Mr Lim pointed out various observations (which he did not wish to repeat):
- Landing (after over the cones) should be with forefoot; not flat foot.
- Lift the knee high and run across the cones; not skip or jump sideways.
- Strong swing of the arms by the sides (front and back).
- Maintain a straight, strong posture and look up front; not with tensed up shoulders and/or focusing on the ground.
- This has been emphasized times and again -> punctuality in warming up; need not depend on the vice captains to get the team ready; everyone can be more conscious about starting on time. Collecting of equipment and set up should be a team effort, regardless of level or gender.
That's the "practical" part–training!
Now's the "theory" i.e. academic!
For many of you, there's likely to be quite a lot to catch up; please inform me early if you need help for Mathematics and/or Physics (regardless of level/class).
& bear Mr Lim's words in mind, self train if possible, preferably in small groups with your teammates. It shouldn't take long (~1 hour) if you are focused.
Lunch, followed by consultation with me (while digesting food), then self-training -> Sounds good, doesn't it? =)
Sunday, August 17, 2008
0969
0969 - That's the new world record
2163 - That's the number tag of Usain Bolt
2230 last night - did you catch the race? Bolt rewrites his previous record in a seeming easy manner. Think he slowed down the last 10 m or so, so that he may break it again soon? Especially enjoyed the replay of his front view while racing - a slower start as all run while looking down at the track... for the first 10, 20 m then head up and look in front, great swing of arms with fingers straight while exhaling and inhaling to regulate breathing. The last 30 m or so? No one can catch him! Hardly make a good commentator but you get the point if you've watched.
& the math part: 9.69 s for 100 m
= 100m / 9.69s
= (100/1000) km / (9.69 /60x60) h
= 0.1 km / 0.002692 h
= 37.1 km/h !
How about this one? -> 1708
1708 - That's the birth date of Mr Lim! May good health comes his way!
Reminder: Wed training: 1430 set up, 1445 warm up~
2163 - That's the number tag of Usain Bolt
2230 last night - did you catch the race? Bolt rewrites his previous record in a seeming easy manner. Think he slowed down the last 10 m or so, so that he may break it again soon? Especially enjoyed the replay of his front view while racing - a slower start as all run while looking down at the track... for the first 10, 20 m then head up and look in front, great swing of arms with fingers straight while exhaling and inhaling to regulate breathing. The last 30 m or so? No one can catch him! Hardly make a good commentator but you get the point if you've watched.
& the math part: 9.69 s for 100 m
= 100m / 9.69s
= (100/1000) km / (9.69 /60x60) h
= 0.1 km / 0.002692 h
= 37.1 km/h !
How about this one? -> 1708
1708 - That's the birth date of Mr Lim! May good health comes his way!
Reminder: Wed training: 1430 set up, 1445 warm up~
Friday, August 1, 2008
Training Schedule WEF 6 Aug
Training will be ON every Wednesdays and Fridays; please assemble by 1500 hours - change and help in setting up.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Project Nutz 08
The race came early this year (last year was in Nov); on 25th Jul but only received news 23rd Jul - I couldn't make it but Mr Ser updated the results as: Boys Team 4th and 7th, Girls Team 4th. Well done all who went and ran (despite the very late notice). Perhaps some of you can help track the race date next yr via: http://sg.geocities.com/projectnutz/project_nutz/project_nutz_frame.html
Any brought cameras along? The following were from the website - taken last year:
Was also reading red sports and found some interesting links:
*how long haven't we seen Mr Lim?
*always nice to have family support and a source of inspiration to look up to
*anyone went to support West Div C Boys basketball last week?
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Bonus
Bonus that Jurong Sec came in 3rd placing for the School Challenge.
[Photos courtesy of team 2's friendly liaison officer Ms Farhanah] Combined effort of all 44 of you + 26 volleyball girls who ran and spinned.
Only Liang Wee and Arivindd stayed till the end for prize presentation but understands Sunday is busy family day, tuition day, rest day, etc...
~ till the next run ~
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