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

TZU CHI 143 27 themselves, perhaps because they had been learning online for the past two years. However, after the sports week and sports day, I found that they have become more proactive. They have the courage to express their thoughts, and would seek the teachers’ opinions for winning strategies for their respective sports houses. I was touched to see them unleashing their potentials and taking the first step.” Teacher Chuah, too, acknowledged the students’ growth. During the tug-of-war competition, a girl’s hands were scratched by the hemp rope. However, she rejoined after bandaging her hands with cloth. “Actually, this is part and parcel of a child’s growth process. Get up after falling down, and soldier on! We should be brave after all!” Physical education allows students to learn through sports activities. Teacher Goh hoped that the students would demonstrate sportsmanship while participating in the games. “Do not be conceited upon gaining victory, and do not be discouraged by defeat. Physical education can be integrated into our lives and conduct, as well as become life principles that the students can adhere to in the future.” The first sports day of TCISKL ended successfully in blissful joy. It was evident from the smiling faces of the teachers and students that they cherished each other’s efforts and what they had endured together. To quote the school principal, every diligent and mindful team is a champion in everyone’s heart! Do not be conceited upon gaining victory, and do not be discouraged by defeat. Hopefully this spirit of sportsmanship instilled into the students from an early age will become a life principle they hold on to. [Photo by Lim Joo Leang] AMuch-awaited and Memorable First Sports Day