REUNION 2022

Y10 English Writing Lee Jun Quan Y10 CFD Title: Sports Day The sweltering radiance of the sun showered down on the tracks. Turquoise horizons with splotches of white stretched out in the sky like a perfect canvas of summer. The emcee’s enthusiastic voices invertebrates through the entire expanse, following with the ferocious yells resounding from the athletes and wild crowd. Our headmaster addressed the fidgeting and restless crowd as if attempting to tame the currents. She hastily offered her greetings and finally the sports day commenced. Squadrons of crimson, azure, topaz and emerald wore their elaborate costumes, each tweaked with unique creativity marched through the crowd, signifying the beginning of the event. The grounds tremored from every collective stomp and the flags stood erect and flailed in the air as if following the rhythmic stomps as well. The intense gleam of the sun sent everyone seeking the sanctuary of parasols and roofs like insects scuttling away from their predators. The marching teams roared in unison, sending a tsunami of sound waves throughout the track and fields which overpowered the rowdy crowd. The spectators were all assembled under erected tents, sharing sulfurous breaths while they cheered. Next, athletes of multi-hued attires got ready on their tracks. Awaiting the signal, they took their stance, positioning themselves for the race and resting their palms on the scorching, gritty tracks. “BANG”, the pistol blasted and they lunged forward. Every student edged off their seats while chanting for their teams and shrieking names. The emcees continued to narrate, eagerly encouraging the teams to root for their athletes. The runners strained themselves, creasing their faces from the struggle and contracting every muscle for the gold. FInally the champion emerged, sending the red team into a frenzy. Grins of euphoria and jubilation took over their faces while the winner yelled in triumph, sweat glimmering off their faces. Student Work 219