55th Anniversary Run
To commemorate the school’ s 55th anniversary, a relay lasting 5 hours, 55 minutes and 55 seconds was held in the Indoor Stadium. Teachers, alumni members and students took turns to participate in the spirit of the event, and the atmosphere was vibrant with the energy of enthusiastic runners.
Table-Tennis: East Zone Inter-School Table-Tennis Championships 2011( a)‘ B’ Division Boys- 3rd Runner-up( b)‘ B’ Division Girls- 3rd Runner-up( c)‘ C’ Division Boys- 2nd Runner-up( d)‘ C’ Division Girls- 1st Runner-up
Basketball: East Zone Inter-School Basketball Championships 2011( a)‘ B’ Division Boys- Champion( b)‘ B’ Division Girls- 1st Runner-up( c)‘ C’ Division Boys- Champion( d)‘ C’ Division Girls- Champion
Netball: East Zone Inter-School Netball Championships 2011( a)‘ B’ Division Girls- 2nd Runner-up( b)‘ C’ Division Girls- 1st Runner-up
Badminton: East Zone Inter-School Badminton Championships 2011( a)‘ B’ Division Boys- Champion( b)‘ B’ Division Girls- Champion( c)‘ C’ Division Boys- 2nd Runner-up( d)‘ C’ Division Girls- 1st Runner-up( e) Liang Xiao Yu( 2F)- Selected to join the National Badminton Team. Nationals Inter-School Badminton Championships 2011( a)‘ B’ Division Girls- Champion
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SPORTS Achievements
Amongst our many achievements in sports, we would like to single out netball and badminton for the new highs registered this year. Below are excerpts of INTERVIEWS conducted with the teachers-in-charge, Ms Noriff( Netball) and Ms Rosanne Tan( Badminton).
In your opinion, what contributed most towards the achievements of the team this year?
Ms Noriff: There was better teamwork this year, with a strong collaboration between the coach, teachers and players. The girls are also more disciplined and focused during training, especially in terms of building their physical fitness, which is crucial for the game. There was a clear drive to excel, and that was an impetus to push themselves through.
Ms Rosanne Tan: There was sheer determination, perseverance and fighting spirit in the team. Sportsmanship also shone through when faced with tough opponents. You have to stay focused on your goal. For instance, one of the players said that while she was
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Softball: East Zone Inter-Schools Softball Championships 2011( a)‘ B’ Division Boys- 2nd Runner-up( b)‘ B’ Division Girls- 2nd Runner-up
Wushu: National Inter-School Wushu Championship 2011 Individual Events( a) Changquan( 1st International): Fung Hui Xin( 2K)- 1st Position( b) Spear( 1st International): Fung Hui Xin( 2K)- 1st Position( c) Sword( 1st International): Fung Hui Xin( 2K)- 1st Position( d) 42 Style Taiji Sword: Megan Lim Yu Min( 2F)- 2nd Position( e) 42 Style Taijiquan: Megan Lim Yu Min( 2F)- 2nd Position / Ellie Tay Yi Xuan( 2H)- 3rd Position( f) 5 Duan Nanquan: Isabel Lee Dian Rong( 1B)- 3rd Position( g) Nanquan( 1st International): Winn Chin Qi Ying( 2A)- 4th Position
Team Events:-( a) Group Quanshu
‘ C’ Division Girls- 2nd Position
( b) Group Weapon‘ C’ Division Girls- 2nd Position‘ C’ Division Boys- 4th Position
( c) Overall Team Division Placing‘ C’ Division Girls- 4th Position
Singapore Sports Awards 2011 Individual Category: Fung Hui Xin( 2K)- Meritorious Award National Wushu Championships 2011 Megan Lim Yu Min( 2F)- Selected into the Singapore Schools Wushu Team 2011 3rd World Junior Wushu Championships 2010‘ C’ Division Girls’ Sword Event- Fung Hui Xin( 2K)
playing the 3rd singles, she faced a daunting crowd from both schools. But she convinced herself of how hungry she was to win, and focused only on the AHS supporters.
What advice would you give to all AHS athletes in achieving their goals?
Ms Noriff: Discipline is vital in achieving one’ s goals. Each sports player should set small goals every training so that they are always aiming to make small but significant improvements each time. It is pointless to have training and not benefitted from it at the end.
Besides that, time management is also key. Students need to strike a balance and manage their priorities, such that they would not neglect studies or CCA, and also find time for their family and friends.
Ms Rosanne Tan: The AHS spirit must never waver. Having the school spirit would push students on to strive for the best. Also, students need to remember the various opportunities provided for
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