2017 Sports Day2017-10-31   Author : Angbeen Muzammil (T1)

RDFZ, Chaoyang Branch School, held it's 4th Sports Day on the 30th of September 2017. As most would expect, the Day entailed an assortment of athletic activities, in which a vast number of students heartily took part.

The Day officially commenced with the different Parades organized by the four houses; Tai Hang, Kun Lun, Qi Lian, and Heng Duan. They involved students marching in neat rows, in synchronization, the leader at the front holding a flag displaying House Pride. The Parades were joyful as it is, but some of the students of Tai Hang house even decided to show their enthusiasm in the form of rap!

Then came the student relay races, which ended up becoming the core of amusement for the  students, as they ardently and passionately cheered and cried out words of encouragement for the contestants.

The entire school came alive on that day, with zealous and enthusiastic students scattered around the premise of the school court. Music could be heard from all around, to which the attendees danced gleefully. On top of that, the weather that day was unexpectedly pleasant, the Sun shone bright and the sky was clear as crystal; the smog from the previous day had completely dissipated. It seemed, there could not have been a more perfect day.

 
Following that were the marathon races that ranged from 800 metres to 1000. A large number of students participated and worked very earnestly in preparation for this task, however only 1 could emerge as the winner: Luke from Kun Lun House. His words of advice, which he revealed upon being interviewed, include practicing fervently daily, which he himself implements, as he is used to running 100 metres every day. He also says to continuously work hard and not to give up.

Lastly, the teachers participated in a 800 metres relay race, which several teachers were a part of. Upon running a certain distance, the teacher would hand over the baton to the next teacher so that they could carry it to the next in line until they reached the last person. At the end of that, mister Harkin's team emerged as the winners. Mr Harkin and his team all celebrated with cheers and hi fives. And with that the event came to a successful end.

Here are a few highlights, enjoy: