Overview

The Physical Education (PE) Department and Sports Committee have come a long way since its beginning in 2004. If you could recall in the previous issues that I have likened the department's work to that of a basketball game, we are really warmed up and have entered into the 2nd quarter of the game. The quarter is a crucial one as we have to try to take the lead going into the half-time break. That will also mean that we are quite ready to face up to all the daunting challenges ahead.

Programmes and Activities

The highlight for the year would be the inaugural KRO. In this massive event, almost 100% of the school’s population was able to contribution points to their respective houses and near to 80% of the pupils participated in some form of activities, be it the cross-country run of the inter-house games. This is different from the usual emphasis on the annual sports day that we have been organising. It really gives our pupils the opportunity to learn to be part of a team and get involved in contributing points, making decisions and allowing them to showcase their talents.

The PE department is in charge of all the Sports Activities in Kent Ridge Secondary SChool:

• Structured PE Lessons for Sec 1 to Sec 4/5
• Kent Ridge Olympics (KRO), comprising of Annual Sports Meet and Sports Carnival (Term 1 and 2)
• Kent Ridge Trail (collaborative event organized by all departments of Kent Ridge Secondary School)
• Napfa Test (Term 2 and 3)
• ACES Day Workout
• Staff Recreation
• Post Examination Programme for Sec 1 pupils

Progress and Achievement

• MOE TAF Programme 2006 - Silver Award
• High Participation rate in the Kent Ridge Olympics