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
” them , and reap maximum benefit from them .