Springfield Olympics 2021

The Springfield Olympics 2021 is a series of year-long events conceptualised to capture the spirit of the Olympics which are “Faster, Higher, Stronger.” It was to promote healthy living and physical activity amongst Springfielders and help in class bonding. These activities also gave students something to look forward to in the midst of the pandemic.

TEAM CHALLENGE

Class Bonding

A myriad of sporting activities was organized where classes would compete in street basketball, street netball, futsal, climbing, and floorball. For many, it was a welcome activity to expend their energies.

For Hoong Shun Jin of Secondary 4F,

“It is very enjoyable for all of who participated in the team challenge as we got to communicate and strengthen our team bonds.”

Javier of Secondary 4F added,

“As an observer, team challenge was a heated competition even if some teams were unbalanced.The team members were invested and concentrated on the sport they were playing. It was entertaining to see who would win. My class got first in soccer and basketball and third in netball.”

An Opportunity to Compete

For the students who have had large group activities largely suspended due to the pandemic, it was exciting, memorable and challenging.

Muhammad Luqman Bin Zulkhari of Secondary 4F commented that,

“The team challenge was fun but different as usually there would be big groups playing and not small groups. Playing the challenge was fun and interesting as this was the first time I experienced this challenge and won. This was a memorable experience for me and I will not forget it.”

TRACK CHALLENGE

The Track challenge replaces our pre-COVID Sports Day. It is a modified version of our annual track meet where we will conduct it in our school field. The following events were conducted for the students – 100m, 4X100m, 6X100m (Class and CCA).

A New Experience

Being new to the school, Shah of Secondary 1C was elated to know that the school has organised the track challenge. He volunteered to run since he loves running and was eager to represent his class. He felt a wave of emotions on the day of the track challenge, balancing between being nervous and confident as he did not know what to expect. He would have liked his other classmates to cheer him on, however, an audience was not allowed because of the pandemic.The atmosphere was still buzzing even with a lack of an audience. Eventually, he emerged victorious along with his teammates, clinching second place.

The Sprint Kings and Queens (100m Sprint)

The sprints, usually the much-awaited and favourite amongst all races were the main highlights. For this year, Secondary 3C clinched the top spot for both the Boys and Girls category.

When asked, both teams commented that,

“We are truly glad to have participated in this mini-event even in the midst of the pandemic and even more thrilled as our class managed to get the two top spots.”

The Last Race (4X100m Team Relay)

Secondary 4F ended their last year in school by clinching the first and second place in the 4X100m team relay. The boys’ team comprising of Yojit Nair, Prince Malvin Rustandi, Syahrul Ghuffran Bin Mohamed Fareez, Bhogaraju Rohan took the top spot for the boys while the girls’ quartet had Elle Nur Batrisyia Binte Zuraimi, Louise Heather Calpatura, Iklil Aqilah Binte Zulkifli, and Phoebe Foo clinched the 1st runner-up position.

Rohan, one of the runners for the boys’ team shared that,

“Although it lacked the excitement of a real competition, I’m still glad we won as is our last race.”

Most of them would have liked a better end. Louise captured similar sentiments and she mentioned that,

“I would have liked more spectators as the loud cheers would have egged us on more.”

You Never Know Until You Try (6X100m ace)

Secondary 3 Diligence clinched 3^rd place in the 6X100m track challenge. Helmed by six runners, Kellis Sng, Muhammad Adrie Darwisy Bin Adnan, ChuanTeck Yi, Sahrul Firmansah Bin Safari, Lutfi Adib Bin Yusof and Ms Lim Jia Jing (Form teacher).

It was a last minute attempt at putting together a team who were strongly urged by their Form teacher Mr Ng Choon Hwee. Many felt that they did not have a winning chance.

Lutfi Adib Bin Yusof of Sec 3D mentioned that,

“I was shocked at the results. I am glad I took part in the competition as I would never find out that I could actually win a race.”