CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ( CCA ) & CREATIVITY ACTIVITY AND SERVICE ( CAS )
Many misinterpret Judo as a violent sport due to its combative nature . However , the gentle way cultivates humility and respect on and off the Judo mat . The National Schools Judo Championships 2018 was a test of one ’ s mind and spirit . Yeo Jun Jie Lucius ( FN302 ) won the -60kg Lightweight Bronze Medal . Goh Jun Wei ( ML402 ) brought home the -93kg Heavyweight Gold Medal , after 13 minutes of straight grueling sparring . Their bravery and resilience , even at times that seemed bleak , led SJI to the 3 rd overall placing in the ‘ B ’ Division National Schools Judo Championships .
As Jigoro Kano , Founder of Judo , said “ Bowing is an expression of gratitude and respect . In effect , you are thanking your opponent for giving you the opportunity to improve your technique ”. Similar to how we bow to our Sensei ( teacher ) before and after each lesson , our team is grateful for the continuous support and efforts from our Sensei , Coach Ngo Yeeling , and our teachers , Ms Kassandra Lim and Ms Therese Tan . In gratitude , the farewell party held in June for the Year 4 seniors , was our way of thanking our seniors , the “ opponents for giving ( us ) the opportunity to improve ( our ) technique ”.
SJI Judo Team 2018 raising their trophy up high
SJI Judo Team 2018 joyous over their achievement of the 3rd overall place
Lucius Yeo receiving his -60kg Lightweight category Bronze medal
Jun Wei receiving his -93kg Heavyweight category Gold medal
SJI Judo Team 2018 with medallists Jun Wei and Lucius in the middle
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