IT was busy on and off the track at the sports day organised by Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School. The first day consisted of individual races and other athletic competitions. Law Mun-kuen (3B) and Chan Ying-ming (3C) beat their rivals with superb performances. Supporters, wearing colourful costumes, got the day off to a festive start (pictured right). S5B, with their Flintstone-themed skirts and crowns, shook the stadium with the sound of cymbals and drums. S5C also gave an eye-catching display with their tambourines and pink T-shirts, as did S4B with their multi-coloured skirts. The second day started out wet and cold, but it did not deter S4A from dressing up as monkeys (they spent most of the previous evening making the ears and tails). While Li Wai-hun (S7) and Mok Oi-yung (S3C) impressed on the track, S4B provided an enthusiastic song-and-dance performance in their Red Indian head-dresses. Mok Oi-yung, Yu Hoi-yan and Fung Lai-yin emerged as the individual girls' champions in their respective grades. Li Wai-hun, Law Mun-kuen and Wong Chi-kit did likewise for the boys. S5B claimed the overall championship. The 28th annual athletics meet organised by Hong Kong True Light College was held on January 12 and 13 at Wan Chai Sports Ground. Highlights included the True Light Walkathon and the teacher-student relay. The former was originally planned as a fund-raising event to buy equipment for the school's new wing. But the proceeds will now go to help the victims of the tsunami disaster. Students, teachers, parents and alumni all showed great enthusiasm at the competition. The relay provided an opportunity for teachers and students to bond. All students made an effort to obtain good results. Despite the bad weather, the athletes showed great resilience and set 10 new records. The Red Cross helpers offered warm water and blankets to athletes as soon as they finished their event. The cheering squads designed creative slogans and came up with catchy songs to encourage their house members. Red House won the overall championship, while Yellow House claimed the best cheering team title. The event came to a close with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Vivian Law Po-yan, S4 Anyone living near the Kowloon Bay Sports Ground would probably have known that we were conducting our 18th annual athletic meet there on January 12 and 13 (pictured below). With the starter's gun going off and announcements made frequently, there was plenty of noise, but the biggest cheers came from members of the four houses - Green (Progress), Orange (Persistence), Blue (Perseverance) and Red (Virtue). Each house tried to outdo the other in volume, enthusiasm and team spirit. Banners were blowing in the wind, empty plastic bottles were strung together to make colourful decorations and cheer-leaders raised the tempo with their song-and-dance routines. The athletes performed well and did not allow the drizzle to dampen their determination on the second day. There were many closely-fought races, and four new records were set. The guest-of-honour was Ricky Cheng Siu-chung of the Kitchee football team. The overall champions were 5C. The girls' Grade B champion was Cheung Shui-ling of 3E, while Ng Tze-lui (2E) and Poon Lai-kwan (1B) shared the Grade C prize. The boys' Grade A champion was Chan Tat-ping of 7A, Chan Hing of 4C was the Grade B winner and Choi King Sang (2B) claimed the Grade C title. Virtue won the house championship, while Perseverance took the honours in the cheering team competition. Jenny Wu, NET Ning Po No 2 College The 22nd annual speech day of NT Heung Yee Kuk Tai Po District Secondary School began with the singing of the national anthem. In her speech, principal Kom Wong Kam-lin outlined the events of the previous academic year. She also praised students for their overall academic performance, achievements in extra-curricular activities and participation in inter-school competitions. She expressed her gratitude to all the school staff. Guest-of-honour Legislative Councillor Cheung Hok-ming, chairperson of the Parent-Teacher Association Ms Tsang, and members of the Board of Directors presented certificates. In addition to scholarships and certificates for S5 and S7 graduates, staff members received awards in recognition of their dedicated service. After the head girl delivered a vote of thanks, the audience was entertained by a student variety show, including poetry recitals in English and Putonghua, a piano duet, two songs by the school choir and a performance by the Chinese orchestra.