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GIS Dragons Swimming Team Makes Waves at SEASAC Junior Championships in Saigon South International School

The GIS Dragons Junior Swimming Team showcased their remarkable talent and tenacity at the highly anticipated SEASAC Junior Swimming Championships hosted by Saigon South International School (SSIS). Among 13 formidable teams, GIS emerged with flying colors, securing a commendable 6th position overall. Particularly noteworthy was their outstanding 4th position in the boys 13-14 category and 13-14 boys and girls combined. 

Their collective efforts resulted in a series of remarkable achievements, including numerous personal bests and impressive performances across various events. 

One standout performer was Masato Fujimoto, whose exceptional talent propelled him to the forefront of the competition. Fujimoto's stellar performance earned him the title of the top points scorer for the 11-12 boys category. His outstanding achievement was further highlighted by his remarkable feat of breaking six meet records across the six individual events he participated in, solidifying his status as the best tournament swimmer. 

The SEASAC Junior Swimming Championships provided an exceptional platform for GIS students to showcase their skills and compete against high-caliber opponents from across the region. The well-organized international event offered a challenging yet rewarding experience for all participants, fostering a competitive yet friendly atmosphere that inspired the best performances from each swimmer.

Medals obtained by GIS Dragons swimmers

-Boys 13-14 4x100m Freestyle Relay Bronze

-Girls 13-14 400m Freestyle Qin Lynn Bronze

-Boys 11-12  200m Breaststroke Masato Gold (MR)

-Boys 13-14 200m Breaststroke Yeonwoo Silver

-Boys 11-12 50m Butterfly Masato Gold (MR)

-Boys 13-14 50m Butterfly Chee Wai Bronze

-Girls 11-12 50m Butterfly Jessie Silver

-Boys 11-12 200m IM Masato Gold (MR)

-Boys 11-12 50m Breaststroke Masato Gold (MR)

-Boys 13-14 50m Breaststroke Yeonwoo Silver 

-Boys 13-14 4x100m Medley Relay Silver

-Boys 13-14 200m Backstroke Chee Wai Silver

-Girls 11-12 50m Freestyle Jessie Bronze

-Girls 13-14 50m Freestyle Qin Lynn Bronze

-Boys 11-12 100m Breaststroke Masato Gold (MR)

-Boys 13-14 100m Breaststroke Yeonwoo Gold

-Girls 11-12 100m Butterfly Jessie Silver

-Boys 11-12 100m Butterfly Masato Gold (MR)

-Boys 13-14 100m Butterfly Chee Wai Silver

III Flying Dragons Aquathlon. 20th April 2024

Garden International School proudly hosted the III Flying Dragons Aquathlon on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, showcasing the impressive athletic talents of 82 students spanning from Year 3 to Year 11, alongside enthusiastic parental participation.

The event seamlessly integrated swimming and running disciplines, with a transition in between, unfolded smoothly, providing a platform for athletes to display their prowess in both domains. Spectators were treated to a spectacle of skill and determination as participants showed hard work and determination in their respective heat waves. 

During the morning athletes shattered previous records, underlining their dedication and training. It is worth mentioning the records broken:

Lauren Yim (Y11-13) 400m swim + 1,8K Run   16:52

Jacob Nides (Y9-10) 400m swim + 1,8K Run 13:35

Max Tang (Y7-8) 400m swim + 1,6K Run. 11:03

Colin Wong. (Y3-4) 200m Swim. + 1,2K Run 9:44

Abby Smart (Y3-4) 200m Swim + 1,2K Run 11:21

Parents/Staff 

Yoshiharu Terashita 400m swim + 1,8K Run 16:50

Amanda Saunders 400m swim + 1,8K Run. 19:37

AIMS SWIM SERIES FINALS 9th-10th March 2024

The AIMS Swim Series Finals concluded with a stunning display of talent and determination from the participating international schools. Hosted at the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) on March 9th and 10th, the finals marked the culmination of five qualifying legs that saw fierce competition among 10 different schools from the region.

In a remarkable feat, the Garden International School (GIS) emerged as the overall champion, showcasing exceptional prowess in the pool. Their outstanding performance earned them top honors across various categories, solidifying their position as the leading swimming team school in Kuala Lumpur.

Among the highlights of GIS's triumph, they secured victories in the U9 and U13 boys and girls combined categories, underscoring their depth of talent and commitment to excellence. Additionally, GIS swimmers drew with International School @ Parkcity (ISP) in the fiercely contested U11 category.

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)  claimed first place in the U15 and U18 categories and secured the second-place finish overall.

"We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the GIS swimmers for their exceptional performance and unwavering dedication" "Their hard work and commitment have propelled GIS to the forefront of swimming excellence in Kuala Lumpur". 

The AIMS Swim Series Finals served as a testament to the talent, determination, and sportsmanship displayed by the participating schools, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and competition among the international school community in Kuala Lumpur.

SEASAC Senior Swimming

Over the course of 4 days, our GIS Dragons SEASAC Senior swim squad travelled to Hong Kong to compete with 14 other schools in hopes of achieving new personal best times and taking advantage of this opportunity to gain experience whilst having a blast. 

During our time competing at The Canadian School of Hong Kong, the students participated in several events, including individual events and relays, contributing as many points as possible for GIS. Regarding racing, the team came down to the pool area to cheer and support one another,  showing our excellent team spirit and camaraderie. Although we were outnumbered by many other schools, a number of GIS swimmers managed to qualify to race in the finals, where the top 3 swimmers were awarded medals. 

Special mention to Kellyn Choong for achieving 3 medals in her events namely 50 free, 50 fly and 100 fly. Most of all, we are proud that numerous personal best times were met and that the swimmers bonded well with one another.

Besides racing, the team was treated to half a day of exploring Ocean Park, where we got to see several animals and sea creatures and go on rides. We would like to thank Coach Jose and Coach Eileen for accompanying the team on this eventful trip. 

FOBISIA INVITATIONAL SWIMMING 2024

Garden International School (GIS) is delighted to share the remarkable success of its 63-member swim team at the FOBISIA Swimming Invitational, held from February 1st to 4th, 2024, in Thanyapura, Phuket. The GIS swimmers, aged 7 to 15 years, demonstrated exceptional skill, resilience, and sportsmanship throughout the intense three-day event, competing against 38 other international schools.

Despite the challenging weather conditions characterized by high temperatures and humidity in Phuket, the GIS team showcased their dedication and determination, securing 11th place overall as a team. Notably, the team achieved an impressive 9th place in the boys' category and a commendable 15th place in the girls' category, standing out among the 1500 swimmers hosted by Thanyapura in this highly competitive event.

Masato Fujimoto emerged as the top point scorer in the 11-12 boys' category, earning first place through outstanding results and securing medals in nearly all the events he participated in. Samuel Koek Gelacio also made a significant impact, finishing as the 3rd top scorer in the 9-10 boys' category, showcasing both skill and determination with several medals to his name.

In the girls' category, Jessie Zhang delivered an exceptional performance, earning medals and contributing to GIS's overall success. Adrienne Tjang, Blanka Murtonen, and Qin Lynn Chew demonstrated their prowess by making it to multiple finals, showcasing the depth of talent within the GIS swim team.

The event served as a very valuable experience for our swimmers, coaches are immensely proud of our swimmers for their outstanding achievements at the FOBISIA Swimming Invitational. The dedication, hard work, and positive spirit demonstrated by our team are truly commendable. This experience will undoubtedly contribute to their growth as athletes, and we look forward to supporting them in their future endeavors.

AIMS Secondary Swimming 2024

Congratulations to our GIS Dragons swim team for scoring the overall winner title at the recent AIMS Secondary Swimming Meet! We also obtained the 1st position in both U15 and U18 swimming categories, marking this the 2nd year in a row (3rd if we count 2019 pre-Covid). 

We attended with 48 secondary swimmers and managed to maintain the advantage during the whole swim meet ahead of competing schools.

We are so proud of the incredible commitment and hard work of each of the swimmers as they worked as a unified team to obtain this victory. Indeed a job well done to maintain GIS as the best international school at swimming in KL!

Feeding Frenzy December 2023

In December, our GIS Dragons made an indelible mark at the Feeding Frenzy Swim Meet, showcasing their prowess in the pool with an outstanding performance. The team, consisting of 18 talented swimmers, exhibited exceptional skill and determination, achieving personal best in nearly every event they participated in.

Masato emerged as the star of the competition for GIS, securing a remarkable haul of 8 individual medals and contributing to an additional relay 3rd place. His stellar performance was nothing short of extraordinary, setting the tone for the GIS Dragons' success. Following closely in the medal standings were Finlay and Qin Lynn, who demonstrated exemplary swimming prowess and contributed significantly to the team's overall success.

Our GIS Dragons clinched the 3rd position in the overall average points scorers ranking, a testament to their collective dedication and skill. The team's remarkable achievements not only underscore their commitment to excellence but also highlight the good preparation ahead of important dates coming up in Term 2 and Term 3. Apart from the swimming success, our GIS swimmers had a great time in Bangkok!

GIS in the Renang Air Terbuka Piala President and Putrajaya Aquathlon

The last two weekends were busy ones for some of our students who participated in a couple of sports events. The first happened on the 14th October in Putrajaya, an open water swimming event in the lake, where different teams fought for the top 10 positions in different distances (500m, 1Km, 2Km, 4Km).

Prateik Gupta (Y7) finished 4th in the 500m, Aloysius Lee (Y10) won the 1Km, followed by Aiman Rasheed (Y8) and Rayden Nah (Y7) 8th. Jacob Nides (Y9) swam the 2Km finishing in 2nd position and Coach Jose won the 4Km. Those great results brought our team to finish in 2nd position overall.

Last weekend took place, also in Putrajaya, the Aquafest with Open Water Swimming 16Km on Saturday, around Putrajaya lake, where Coach Jose finished 2nd overall in 3hours 19minutes. Sunday was the Aquathlon day, with Kobus Elbers (Y8) and Jacob Nides (Y9) racing in the Super Sprint Distance (500m Swim + 2,5Km Run) in a very competitive event. Kobus completed his race in a very good time and 30th position over 64 in the 11-13 years old age category while Jacob was second overall in the same age group.

Coach Jose won the Sprint distance event (750m Swim + 5Km Run).

GIS Swimmers representing WPKL in MSSM (August 2023)

GIS students Lee Sze, Kellyn Choong and Ivan Choong represented WPKL Swimming team in this week's MSSM with good results.

1. 4x100 16-18 mixed medley relay (bronze) - Kellyn 2. 4x100 16-18 girls free relay (bronze)- Kellyn, lee sze 3. 4x100 13-15 boys medley relay (bronze) -Ivan 4. 4x100 13-15 boys free relay (silver) - Ivan 5. 100 back 16-18 girls (bronze) - lee sze Please find attached a pic of us.

Jacob Nides Challenged himself in OCEANMAN Redang (26-27 August 2023)

Awesome achievement for Year 9 student Jacob Nides after completing the Sprint 2Km Open Water swimming distance in Oceanman Redang last weekend. Jacob finished in 8th position overall and 5th in the Junior category (10-19 years) with a time of 39 minutes 27 seconds.

An hour later he became champion of the Relays 3x500m event with Coach Jose and Aiman.

A great start for Jacob in his first Open Water Swimming event.