SAISA FOOTBALL!!

The Girls Football Saisa tournament took place here at the Overseas School of Colombo from December 3-5th. From the beginning of the year one of my goals was to make the girls football team, which I am very happy about because I have accomplished it.   The tournaments with the other schools from across asia were very competative but in the end we accomplished to come 2nd after the AES school from New Delhi.

 As a team we were able to win all our games except for the finals which was a bit dissapointing, but I think as a team we have built on our individual skills and learnt to play as a team! I myself have learnt a lot and I believe I have achieved a lot from making the girls football team. These skills include: controlling the ball, working as a team, collaborating and putting all my effort and passion into a sport.Overall I have made new friends and been able to develop a lot as a football player. I also think the season was great and I am looking forward to trying out for the team next year again since it will be my last year in school. I also think everyone did a great job in contributing to the team and that it couldnt have been better! The weather was the only trouble we had through the whole tournament because it flooded the field and therefore we werent able to play against Lahore.

Below is a picture of the whole team and plus our coach Mr Shipley:

Now that the girls football season is over I am looking forward to trying out for Track & Field team later next year. However until then I will be working on my motocross skills.

Motocross Driving

Last Sunday (November 14th) I went to drive motocross at a track. I am doing motocross as action for the CAS programmge since it is something I enjoy. In the beginning of the semester I made a goal that I will join a motocross race in 2011. I believe I can achieve this goal if I keep practicing every weekend or whenever I have time. On Sunday I did quite well and I was satisfied with my driving; in order to improve I will have to practice more in turns and I need to practice a bit more at jumping. Overall I have great timing and my driving is smooth which is really important. Next time I'm going driving I will concentrate more on starts and drive more agressively. Below are some pictures as proof that I have actually been driving motocross :)

Football Match

On November 3rd, we had a football game against Lyceum which was a great opportunity for us to be in a game situation. I played right mid filled which worked for me quite well because I kept myself open and in the game. However next time i need to play a bit more in the middle as well and I need to use my left foot as well, which i will have to practice. Other than that i think the match was really great and since the other team wasn't very experienced we were able to focus more on passing and taking time with the ball instead of rushing into something.

This week we have been working on penalty shots, kicking with our left feet, precision, and timing. All these techniques will help us in a real game if we make the team. I think i have learnt a lot from all the practices i have attended and that it will really help me in the future.

Stage and Set Design

In October I was able to attend some sessions for Stage and Set design. In this after school activity we designed two different back drops for the primary production which was really interesting and I was able to use some of my art skills for it. The back drops are really colorful and will probably be great at the primary production which is this week.

However since I started football on Tuesdays i was unable to attend this after school activity. I am now looking for something to do for creativity which will most probably be guitar or instrument such as piano. This would be a challenge but something that I would enjoy because I have always wanted to learn how to play some kind of instrument.

Football

For the last few weeks I have been attending football practices which has been successful. I have been able to improve my football skills quite fast and im really enjoying it. Last Saturday the football team had a game but i wasn't able to attend it because I was sick. However today (Wednesday, 3rd November) we are having a game against Lyceum. This will give me a chance to see how a real game is going to be :)

DAWG

I have successsfully joined the activity DAWG which is held on Tuesday afternoons. So far we have organized a food drive for the primary and the secondary school. All the food and money donated will go towards the sterialization of dogs later in the year and the food will be donated to a dog pound around here in Colombo. The grade which donates the most in primary will get a pizza party while the grade who donates most in secondary school will get free tickets to the movie night which will be held on October 8th.

My first CAS aims.

First of all, what is CAS?

It stands for Creativity, Action and Service and is part of IB diploma. It is a program where an IB diploma student must undertake extra-circular activities in these categories.  This blog will show my participation and involvement in the CAS program over the next two years (2010-2012).

Creativity: “arts and other experience that involve creative thinking”

Action: “physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic work elsewhere in the Diploma Program”

Service: “an unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for the student. The rights, dignity and autonomy of all those involved are respected”
(from OSC Creativity Action & Service Handbook 2010-2012)

For the moment my aims for this year are as follows:

1.       Try out for SAISA (South Asian International Schools Association) track and field and football.

2.       Participate in DAWG on Tuesday afternoons.

3.       Practice more motocross riding and join a race.

These are the aims I am sure I want to participate in, but there might be some more as the year progresses.