The world of Tzu Chi Sep-Oct 2022 (Vol.143)

2022 • 10 24 The wonderful performance by the cheerleading team won rounds of applause from the audience. [Photo by Lim Joo Leang] pecial Feature outdoor activities were put on hold for the students. Themed “We learn through sports”, this sports day presented an opportunity for everyone to stretch their bodies and relax their minds. Principal Khoo reminded the students that they may not win in all the games, but their selfless contributions towards their respective sports houses and teammates will make them a champion in the eyes of others. True spirit of sportsmanship Teacher Wong Shiau Choong, Head of Co-curricular Activities and Sports, explained that the primary and secondary school students were divided into four sports houses, namely red, yellow, blue, and green. Each sports house consisted of students from different grade levels, teachers and school staff. This provided opportunity for all to get to know one another, and to foster mutual respect and team spirit. The sports day kicked off in the early morning of July 22 for the kindergarten children, after the teachers ensured that each of them wore a face mask according to their respective team colours. Following the teacher’s instructions, the children put a beanbag on their heads and stepped forward carefully. Their cute looks of trying to balance the beanbags amused the spectators. In addition, the children also enjoyed other games, such as three-legged race, ball passing and kangaroo hop. The sports day for the secondary school