Hello everyone, a few of us (both guys and girls) will be going for a run on wednesday afternoon. Guys and girls will be going on separate routes. Eeryone is most welcomed to join us. Cough cough, "go for a run 2 times a week, minimum 30 minutes" - Mr Loke. Ahem.

Bring PE attire and running shoes (obviously I'm stating the obvious).

We'll be meeting in the canteen at 1630. See you there!

-Amos

(this post is directed to all current members of VJCFB)

Hello there. There are 10 team big team bags left. These are the ones that some of the year 2s ordered. They are going at $30 apiece, while stocks last. Please place your orders with Soffian. I haven't got any pictures of it yet, but it's a black and red bag, and it's big. Both girls and guys can order it.

I bid thee a festive season of mugging.

-Amos

Hi everyone. The chalet will tentatively be held from 8 to 10 Dec 2008 (Mon to Wed). All J1s, J2s and IPS are requested to msg or email your respective captains whether you will be able to make it (at least for now), latest by 23rd August 2008 (Saturday), 2359h. Replies from everyone are expected. Please ask those who do not check the blog frequently to follow the aforementioned instructions.

Happy mugging.

-Amos

Dearest J2 seniors
We are going to place the bookings for the chalet from 8-10th december. If any of you can't make it please do let me know asap so I can consider changing the date if many of you are not available. Afterall, the chalet is for you guys, and would be meaningless if not many of you are there. Thanks for all the cooperation in helping us make this a successful & memorable farewell =)

-therese

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(this post is directed to all members of the VJC Floorball team)

Hi everyone. In view of the Senior Dinner & Dance, the chalet has been pushed back to 8-10 December 2008 (Monday to Wednesday). Please voice out any (violent) objections on the box on the right, or in person to Therese or myself.

Thank you.

-Amos

There will not be any consultation session from 20th Aug to 9th Sep as I will be away for reservist.
Catch me if you have urgent problems before I go off.

For 15th Aug (Fri), I have booked T13 from 4.15pm onwards
For 18th Aug (Mon), I have booked T13 from 4.15pm onwards

Sessions will resume again on 12 Sep (Fri).

(this message is directed to all J1 and J2 members of the team)

Hi everyone, here are the details for the study sessions:

Mondays and Fridays
1630h onwards
T-block classrooms

Mr Loke will be available for consultation. Do inform your fellow team members who may not check the blog as frequently, and advise them to check it regularly.

Onward Singapore! (:

-Amos

How does 3-5th december sound for the senior's farewell chalet? Anyone with violent objections please take them to me, and if the majority is fine with this date, we'll go ahead and place the bookings by wednesday, 13th august. Do move fast if you've anything to tell me. Thank you for your kind cooperation =)

-therese

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indeed it took a lot of strength and courage for chia wen to play floorball so soon after her injury,
she really took a gamble with her life (well, she might not be able to play sports or even walk properly again if her knee gave way again). Sometimes, we could still see her limping or running awkwardly, that probably was due to the pain or discomfort she felt in her knee but she never gave up, she tried as hard as anybody else in the team and completed the same workout as everybody else. she never asked for concession or 'discounts', not even when I asked her to take it easy on herself.

chia wen truly displayed the 'team before self' spirit.

thanks, chia wen... (like what stella said, you are really a role model and a source of motivation)

Hi, chiawen here.

For those who don’t know me, am also known as “the one who broke her leg” (by Mr Loke) or the “come back kid” (by Yan)

The seniors have shared quite abit of their experience and given precious advice during the sharing earlier today and I thought I would share alittle about my ‘unique’ experience due to the broken leg (was too sudden just now so didn’t manage to think through but here’s a little addition to what all of them have said)

Like what Mr Loke said during the sharing, my comeback after the injury and operation was unexpected from both the team and even myself.

It was not easy, no doubt about that.

But now that I’ve returned and made it through, just want to share with all of you my two cents worth.

There were a few reasons that helped me to make it through and one key reason was the team itself and especially the girls team.

As an individual, many showed much concern for me, perhaps they were even more concerned than me. This was evident by the squeals and screams made by them whenever I fell or was being tackled by another player.

As a team, they encouraged me with words of motivation said out rightly.

Beyond the surface, the team spurred me on, through their dedication, passion and most significantly, team spirit.

Yes, the pain in my knee did set in at times but some things took the pain away, at least for that moment.

The pain was there when we ran countless suicides but seeing everyone persevering and not wanting to give up till the end, kept me going.

The pain was there when playing games and matches but seeing how my team mates ran their hearts out for every loose ball/ to defend a goal/ score a goal, made me feel that I had to do the same.

Looking back, the pain was not only gone for that moment, but till the moment season ended for us.

My comeback has really got to be credited to the VJ floorball team. It was them that made it possible.

With that, I hope that all of you, the future of VJ floorball will learn and appreciate the importance of team work and its resultant, team spirit.

Floorball is a team sport and I really mean a TEAM sport where individual characters, preferences, styles etc fade into the background, it’s about the team.

Like VJ’s motto- nil sine labore. Truly, it’s nothing without labour, as an individual and as a team.

Whether you’re in guys or girls, IP or JC team, injuries can be sustained, falls can happen and even games can be lost but the team spirit can NEVER be broken.

Impossible has been made nothing for me and I’m sure the same can happen to each one of you.

-chiawen

hey people, just some stuff that i neglected to mention earlier.

as an individual, do not think that training will be enough to make you the best, or to even make you an outstanding player. attending every training does not equate to working hard, since that’s but the bare minimum. hard work comprises of the discipline to work on your abilities outside of training, and learning to incorporate these abilities in training and games appropriately. gaining exposure and conducting self-training are but little steps in which you can take to reach your potential.

of course, always remember that you’re just a building block, and without your team-mates, you don’t make a building.

now that us j2s are gone, it’s a new chapter that all of you are starting on. at every training, take a look at the people around you. these will be the people who you’re going to have to work with through the year, up till july; these will be the ones who will fight alongside you on the court; these will be the people who you will have to rely on in time to come. if you truly want to stand a fighting chance in the nationals, learn to accommodate and help each other, and when the you’re put to the test, you know you won’t be alone or let down by anyone around you.

remember: “Talents win games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.”

through it all, it will not be the memories of victory or defeat that you carry along, but the pride of having been a part of VJ Floorball.

..nil sine labore xD

-jheng

(This message is directed to all members of the floorball team)

Good evening ladies and gentlemen. This is an update regarding the training session for tomorrow (080808). Training will start right after dismissal at approximately 0930 and will last until 1200. Please bring your standard package and sticks. Do inform any of the exco members if you are unable to attend training and state your reason(s).

-Amos

(this message is directed to all year 1 guys and girls)

Greetings. Mr Loke has suggested that from next week onwards, there will be a consultation session for Economics each week. Mr Loke will be available to for consultation, and everyone present will be in one of the classrooms. Details are yet to be confirmed but these are the basics of the idea.
Are you people keen on it? This can be discussed on Friday (080808) after training.

-Amos

(This message is directed specifically to the guys)

Good evening gentlemen. Disregard previous information. Please assemble in the hall at 1700h tomorrow, 060808. Bring your sticks and usual articles.

Apologies for the confusion caused.

-Amos

monday 4th august
girls' training 1700 to 1900

wednesday 6th august
guys' training 1700 to 1900

thursday 7th august
J1 and IP meeting 1615 at LT ava

friday 8th august
combined training straight after dismissal

All training sessions will be held at the VJ hall. Please bring sticks, sprite/coke bottle, towel, above-ankle socks, pe shirt and a white school-based shirt. Non school-based shirts are strictly not allowed. Attendance will be taken.

Hope to see everyone at training =)
-therese

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