1st Training of the Year

Dear all ELS members,
I hoped you've all had a restful holiday. As the new year is approaching, this is a reminder that the tentative date for the first CCA session for scrabble would be on 14th January, Wednesday. For debate, there MIGHT be CCA next week.

Also, the CCA maze is on 6th January, Tuesday. Below are some information on the CCA maze.

Sec 2 to 4 students will be dismissed at 12.05 p.m to give time for the preparation of the booth.

CCA (mainly clubs and societies) assigned to Shaw Hall are to complete their setup by 1.30 p.m, as the briefing will start at 1.50 p.m.

Tentative Schedule

1.50 p.m - 2 p.m Band Perfomance

2.p.m to 2.20 p.m CCA introduction

2.20 p.m to 2.30 p.m CO performance

2.30 p.m to 3.45 p.m CCA Roadshow walkabout

3.45 p.m to 4.00p.m LEAPS 2.0 briefing

4.00 p.m Sec 1 dismissed

Everybody is expected to attend the CCA maze because we need manpower. Anyone who can't make it due to VALID reasons, please inform either the new teacher in charge, Ms Modissa Mok, or anyone from the EXCO.

Any changes/updates on the first CCA session or the CCA maze would be posted on the group so please check this group regularly.

Thanks,
On behalf of Mark Tan

Congratulations!

MIST Results:
C Division 1st, 34 wins, 1 loss, Nicholas Hong won highest score award
B Division 6th
Congratulations to our MIST teams!

Thanks
Ze Ming

MIST 25 Oct 2014

Dear MIST players,

Tomorrow is MIST
Bus will arrive at 7 45, be present at the front porch by 7 30
Attire NORMAL SCHOOL UNIFORM, some of us do not have the CCA shirt, we are not able to wear the CCA shirt tomorrow 
Transport provided both ways
Expected to end at 1-2pm
Good luck to all!

Thanks,
Ze Ming

MIST Training

Dear MIST players,

There will be final training this Friday.(For MIST players only)
2pm at Seminar Room 5. Lower Sec please, meet up with me to collect the sets and start training earlier since we are released earlier.
Reminder: MIST is held on the 25 October, Saturday

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Sec 1 Committee Selection Notice

Dear Sec 1s,

I repeat again, you have to do ALL submissions, regardless of what you picked. (Eg. You picked Secretary, you still have to do for Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Welfare Officer)
Some of you are already submitting it 1 by 1, please read the instructions carefully, submit all in a PDF format AND all files compressed into a Zip format

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Notice

Dear All,

Sec 1 Members:
Please check your email. I have sent out your Phase 2 tasks.
Just a note, i have marked a few of your Phase 1 answers and it is extremely disappointing. Not many of you have taken this seriously, please note this will affect your CCA leadership points. I cannot do anything to help you for your Phase 1, but please put in your best effort for Phase 2!

Scrabblers:
Scrabble training for next friday is only for MIST team members

All:

As of November 14, we need help to change up and decorate the CCA notice board beside the Shaw Hall.

We will inform you of the specific date and time of when we are going to update the notice board

Until then, is there anyone that volunteers?

Thanks
Ze Ming

Important! Please Take Note

Dear All.

Tomorrow is the O level exams(best of luck to our Sec 4 seniors) and so we are not able to use the Exam Room for our CCA meeting
I will need a bunch of people to accompany me to collect the sets before 12 30pm
CCA would be held at the seminar room

Reminder: Exco meeting tomorrow and Sec 1 Committee Selection Phase 1

EDIT: Scrabble STARTS AT 1 50 sharp: Those who come late please have a reason

Thanks,

Ze Ming

Announcements

Dear Scrabblers,
1. MIST Teaming:

See facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/200329870000859/

MIST is on 25 Oct

2. There will be training on Friday(this will be the last training for most of you all this year)

3. ALL SEC 1s TAKE NOTE: Please bring fullscap on Friday's meeting for an "aptitude test"(I will let you know more on Friday)

Thanks,
Ze Ming

CCA Training

Dear All,

CCA will resume on 15 Oct
Prize presentation on 15 Oct,
Be in proper school attire and report at the front porch by 7.20

Thanks,
Ze Ming

SA2 Stand down

Dear All,

There will be no CCA until the end of your exams

Wish you guys all the best

Ze Ming

Reminders

Reminder:

SZC winners (B1, B2, C1, C3) are to be prepared for a photo-taking session. Please be in Marist Polo Tee
Those who have not yet paid for their CCA shirt, please do so by Friday!

Thanks,
Ze Ming

CCA Meeting for Term 4 Week 1

Dear All,

There will be CCA meeting(s) tomorrow(17 Sep) and this Friday(19 Sep)
Reminder: Please bring $16 for the CCA shirt!

To Scrabblers,
2 Letter Word Test and Tile Distribution Test Tomorrow

Thanks,
Ze Ming

CCA Shirt

Dear all ELS members,

Please be prepared to pay $16 for the CCA T-Shirt when you come back for CCA in term 4. I hope that you are able to cooperate with us because we need to get the shirts by the end of the year for MIST and for an inter-CCA T-shirt competition.

Thank you!
On Behalf of Mark

CCA Training

Dear Scrabblers,

There will be no CCA on Friday(for obvious reasons)
When you come back from the September break, be reminded that there will be a test
2 Letters and Tile Letter distribution(passing mark is full marks)

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Excellent Results!

Congratulations to all!

C Division:

C1: Super Zone Champions
C3: North Zone Champions

B Division:

B1: North Zone 4th
B2: North Zone Champions

Prize winners be reminded to return medals and trophies on Wednesday for prize presentation 

All the best to MSHS in future competitions!
Ze Ming

Reminder!

Dear Captains,
Please be reminded to confirm attendance for your team tomorrow to Ms Leng by 10pm today

SZC 31st Aug

Dear Scrabblers,
SZC on Sunday 31st Aug: Report by 7.15am
Bus leaves at 7.30 sharp
Attire: uniform(CCA shirt not ready, maybe next competition)
MRT gate will be closed, use main gate
Team captains, confirm member's attendance to Ms Leng on Saturday
Dismissal: About 5.30pm, bus will drop us at the MRT station

Venue: D'Marqee
Bring jacket as it might be cold
Lunch provided

Shaun and Mark please report at same time

Good luck to all teams, mug hard!
ELS加油， 海星加油！

Thanks,
Ze Ming

CCA on 29 Aug

Announcements:

1. Sec 1s:
Please bring your macbooks to CCA tomorrow

2. Sec 4s who ordered their photos,
We will be distributing photos tomorrow, you MAY(if cannot then we will arrange something for you guys) come to CCA room to collect them
Please help circulate this info

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Final Training Before SZC

Dear Scrabblers,

Reminder:
Scrabble Training starts at 2pm, expect to end late on Friday

Those who have not handed in their forms please do so by Friday or you would not be allowed to enter SZC

SZC is only 4 days away! Learn your words! Improve as much as you can!

Thanks,
Ze Ming

CCA Resumes

Dear Scrabblers,

CCA training resumes on Wednesday 27 August.Those attending the SZC, please remember to hand in the forms to me on  Wednesday.Take Note: The Super Zonal Competition is next weekPrepare yourselves!***MUST KNOW 2 LETTERS BY NOW!!!!

Thanks,Ze Ming

Forms

Dear Scrabblers participating in the SZC,

Be prepared to receive a letter tomorrow morning before school (if not, then during recess find me at the corner of the canteen)
Be sure to sign and hand in the forms by the next training session

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Scrabble Teams (Updated)

Dear Scrabblers,
Here are the updated and most likely the final teams for the Super Zonal Competition on the 31 August:

C Division

C1
Nicholas Lee(C)
Nicholas Hong
Ze Ming

C2
Arnold(C)
Jayden
Wei Hao

C3
Andy(C)
Kynan Lau
Kene

C4
Shao Rei(C)
Xavier
Jia Tai

C5
Jared(C)
Ethan Tay
Jervin

C6
Jun Yan(C)
Hsien Wen
Yeriel

C7
Olery(C)
Niik
Kynan Loh

C8
Liang Wah(C)
Fraser
Cleon

B Division

B1
Kianu(C)
Julian
Kai Wen

B2
Ethan Ang(C)
Hong Kian
Lucas

(C) indicated for captain
Reserve for C division: Shaun
Reserve for B division: Mark

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Super Zonal Competition

Dear Scrabblers,

Here are the teams for the upcoming SZC on the 31st of Aug:

C Division

C1
Nicholas Lee(C)

Nicholas Hong
Ze MIng

C2
Arnold Lek(C)
Jayden Yap
Toh Wei Hao

C3
Andy Lee(C)
Kene Woon
Kynan Lau

C4
Lee Shao Rei(C)
Xavier
Jia Tai

C5
Jared Lim(C)
Ethan Tay
Jervin Ong

C6
Loi Jun Yan (C)
Tan Hsein Wen
Yeriel Nah

C7
Olery Ng(C)
Niik Seah
Kynan Loh

B Division:

B1

Kianu(C)
Julian
Kai Wen

B2

Ethan Ang(C)
Hong Kian
Lucas

Reminder for the Sec 1s: You are still able to join the competition if you group together into 3 and form a team. 

I highly recommend that as many people join this SZC to gain the experience in the interschool level

For those who cannot attend the SZC, email Ms Leng
Update*: Final Submission and updates of teams BY TODAY 14 AUG

Thanks,

Ze Ming

Reminder

Reminder:

There will not be any CCA until CT2 is over

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Scrabble Training Tomorrow

Dear Scrabblers,

There WILL be Scrabble training tomorrow but there will not be training on Friday

Reminder: Bingo Stem Test Tomorrow
Start of Test: 2.30(Be in CCA room by 2.30)
End of Test: 2.45
Others not taking the test please help to set up the room


Also,
For those who have not submitted the google form to Ms Leng, please do so by tomorrow
Link: https://docs.google.com/a/mshs.edu.sg/forms/d/1j5VloBd2zFNAIo8zFL3l11wm0Snsr4Qqp84MSYR2H9w/viewform?c=0&w=1
Those who have not submitted:
Andy
Bo Chun
Wei Hao
Jayden
Nicholas Hong
Kene
Yong Yang
John
Kianu
Paul


Thanks,
Ze Ming

Final Bingo Stem Test

Dear Scrabblers,

For our next Scrabble meeting, we would have our FINAL bingo stem test for the year(so please work hard for this one) 

Tested on RETAIN+?, SATIRE+?, SATINE+?(satire+? and satine+? you guys should already know by now)
Prepare these bingo stems for the upcoming SZC

Reminder: SZC on 31 August

Thanks,
Ze Ming

National Day Celebration

Dear All,

There will be no CCA on Friday due to the National Day Celebrations

Thanks
Ze Ming

No CCA tomorrow

Dear All,

There will not be any training tomorrow, Ms Leng and Ms Doshila will be away for training

Thanks,
Ze Ming

No CCA tomorrow

Dear All,

Since many members will be involved in the Founder's Day tomorrow,

There will be no CCA tomorrow
Next Scrabble Training: 6 August

Ze Ming

CCA Tomorrow

Dear All,

There will be CCA tomorrow,
Pairings for Scrabble will be posted soon and will be going according to grouping(new)

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Scrabble Word Test

Dear Scrabblers,

Take note that the next test will not only be on RETAIN+? but also on SATIRE+? AND SATINE+?
(All three stems in one test)
Date of test to be confirmed

For those absent today, word list for today is posted in the Facebook group
Please join/ask to join group to view
https://www.facebook.com/groups/200329870000859/

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Scrabble Training On 23 July

Dear All,

This will be the final pairings for tomorrow.

Nicholas Lee vs Kianu 
Nicholas Hong vs Julian
Ze Ming vs Wei Hao
Kai Wen vs Arnold
Lucas vs Jayden
Jia Tai vs Hong Kian
Ethan Ang vs Kene
Andy vs Shao Rei
Ethan Tay vs Jared
Shaun vs Kynan Lau
Fraser vs Jun Yan
Yerial vs Cleon
Olery vs Niik
Liang Wah vs Hsien Wen
Kynan Loh (someone might play double board with him)

Just a friendly reminder that your quiz on SATINE (or TISANE) +? (a total of 24 bingos) is on Friday.

Thanks,

Nicholas Lee

Friendly Reminder

Dear Scrabblers,

TISANE+? quiz on next Friday

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Pairings for 18 July

Dear Scrabblers,
Important!: Report to CCA room by 2.15 latest(those able to arrive earlier please do). Test would start at 2.15 sharp no extra time would be given

Here are the pairings for tomorrow:

Kynan Loh Shi Kai VS Yap Wen Jayden

Ethan Tay VS Kianu

Niik Seah Vs Andy Lee

Jared Lim vs Lee Nicholas

Loi Jun Yan vs Yu Kai Wen

Xavier Liau VS Julian

Tan Hsien Wen vs Kene Woon

Cleon Lim VS Zhu Jiatai

Yerial Nah vs Ang Ethan

Kynan Lau VS Hong Nicholas

Fraser vs Toh Wei Hao

Shaun VS Arnold Lek

Jervin VS Tan Ze Ming

Olery Ng VS Lee Shao Rei

Liaw Liang Wah VS Hong Kian

Thanks,

Ze Ming

Notice

Dear Scrabblers,

1. Reiteration of Coach's lesson on tile tracking
Link to game of Nigel Richards VS Panupol: http://event.poslfit.com/cgi-bin/showgcg.pl?id=/kingscup2014/F2;turn=22
Refer to Move 1: FUMIEST, Common use of suffix IEST to form bingo
Refer to Move 13: BAC, BY, By tile tracking, Nigel knew that the chances of Panupol to utilise the triple word is extremely low and at the cost of low scoring and or wasting a blank or S
Nigel has kept J and K so the next move he would be able to play JOKE for 81 points
Refer to Move 17: ENATE, Nigel knew from tile tracking that he would most likely lose, Panupol would most likely have a bingo and or the Z
Nigel played ENATE as a YOLO move, it opens up the possibility of bingoing using the Q(his leave is great for Q words) and the A of ENATE exposes for the Z for 60+ points
According to coach, the move ENATE is the move that increased his chance of winning the most

Most important point: Tile Track, with tile tracking, you are able to end game properly and create a win from a losing game(more on this on Friday)

2. Those who haven't filled in the form, please do so
Link:https://docs.google.com/a/mshs.edu.sg/forms/d/1j5VloBd2zFNAIo8zFL3l11wm0Snsr4Qqp84MSYR2H9w/viewform

3. Bingo Stem test on SATIRE+? on Friday
Passing mark: One of each valid letter for ? (not required to learn ALL of them, just one from each letter)
eg. Satire+a= asteria...... Satire+w= waiters

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Final Reminders

Dear All,
1. Final Ordering of CCA photos
Tomorrow is the last day of ordering the CCA photos,
Those interested, give the form and money to Ethan Ang as soon as possible!

2. There will be debate and scrabble training tomorrow

Pairings posted in facebook group
It will be written on the board also for those who cannot access

Remember Sec 2s and 3s,

The purpose is to point out the mistakes and teaching them how to improve. Winning and trashing them will serve no purpose.

Thanks,

Ze Ming

Training on 9 July

Dear Scrabblers,

There will be training this Wednesday 9 July
Coach would be pairing us

Friday pairings already decided(kind of), it is posted in the facebook group
Those unable to access the facebook group, pairings would be written on the board before training on Friday

Remember Sec 2s and 3s,

The purpose is to point out the mistakes they are making and teaching them how to improve. Winning and trashing them alone will serve no purpose

P.S. Please check the tiles before and after the game

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Division Selection+ Form

Dear All,

All ELS members are to fill in and submit this form

https://docs.google.com/a/mshs.edu.sg/forms/d/1j5VloBd2zFNAIo8zFL3l11wm0Snsr4Qqp84MSYR2H9w/viewform?usp=send_form
Thanks,
Ze Ming

Scrabble Training Tomorrow

Dear Scrabblers,

There is training tomorrow 2 July 2014

Please take note of the time changes
Start 2.30

Those who are early help to set up CCA room

Also, I will need to take your shirt sizes down tomorrow

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Drama Final Week Rehearsal Dates

For Drama Boys: Final Week Rehearsals
Please Do Not Be Late

23rd June(Monday) 9am
Compulsory for all ELS drama members
English teachers will be involved

25th June(wednesday) 2pm to 5pm (3hours)

26th June(thursday) 10am to 1pm (3hours)

27th June(friday) TBA - Full final rehearsal

30th June - Actual performance

Prize Presentation Tomorrow

Dear all prize winners of the Interschool National Scrabble Championship,

Please assemble at the front porch at 7.20am tomorrow

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Grouping

Dear Scrabblers,

These are the teams for internal scrabble events and the writing division

Group 1: Nicholas Hong, Kynan Lau, Xavier, Kynan Loh, Jervin, Kene, Hong Kian, Bo Chun
Group 2 Nicholas Lee, Yeriel, Jun Yan, Olery, Fraser, Jayden, Andy, Lucas, John
Group 3 Ze Ming, Ethan Tay, Niik Seah, Wei Hao, Cleon, Shaorei, Julian, Yong Yang, Shaun
Group 4 Kianu, Jared, Hsein Wen, Liang Wah, Arnold, Jia Tai, Kai Wen, Ethan Ang

Thanks

Sec 4 Leavers Ceramony

Dear All,

Please take note that the Sec 4 Leavers Ceremony is on this Wednesday 28 May
Start 1:30pm, End about 3pm
Food will be provided
All are expected to come, unfortunately, the game has been cancelled

This session will be fairly short, so after this ALL drama boys to stay back for rehearsal

Also, Sec 4s are highly recommended to share a few wise words with your dear juniors
Sec 1s are to be receiving their badges on Wednesday too

I think that is about it, please enjoy your last session of ELS(for Sec 4s) and last session of the term
Ze Ming

Week 10 Schedule

Dear All,

Please take note that next week will be a very happening week for all

Next week, Wednesday, 28 May, will be the Sec 4 leavers Ceremony, attire and timing to be confirmed, all ELS members including Sec 4s are required to be present, Sec 4s are expected to give words of advice to your fellow juniors.

Next week, On Monday and Wednesday, there will be Drama rehearsals
from 1pm to 2pm (Wednesday before the Sec 4 leavers), please think about the continuation to Act 2 and Act 3

Next week on Friday, there will be the Prize Presentation for the Inter School National Scrabble Championships,
All prize winners are to hand in their medals to me or Ms Leng before next Friday (Aaron Yang, Nic Hong, Jun Feng Lim, Jeffrey Lo, Arnold Lek, Julian Poh)
Camera-man required Tan En Liang Mark (most probably) on that day

Info to be updated fairly soon

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Photo Taking

Dear All,
Tomorrow is the CCA photo taking session,
Here is how it is going to be taken
Exco shot for both current and previous(Fun and Formal)(?)
Full CCA shot (Fun and Formal)
Change of plan, please report by 1.55 pm in shaw hall
Attire Marist Polo Shirt

After the session, as another reminder,

Those in drama stay back for more for rehearsal, ALL cast are to be present

Thanks,

Ze Ming

Important Announcements

Dear All,
Everyone please take note of these important announcements,

1.) There will be a meeting on Wednesday for only the following people:
1. NEW Exco. Members (for meeting)
2. Drama boys (for rehearsal)
Other members DO NOT NEED to come for this CCA meeting this Wednesday

2.) This Friday there will be a CCA photo-taking session,
ALL must be at the Shaw Hall by 2.00 for the photo taking(including Sec 4s)
Please help inform the Sec 4s directly if you come across them as they might not be checking the blog anymore

Thanks,
Ze Ming

No CCA For Next Few Weeks

Dear All,

There will be no more Scrabble training sessions for the next few weeks due to the SA1 period,
Please study hard with this break!

Drama Boys,
There will be rehearsal for Week 9 and 10 so you may be pulled out of your activities for rehearsal

Thanks,
Ze Ming

ELS Badges

Dear All(this does not apply to Sec 1s),

Those who have lost their ELS badges, please inform me ASAP
Ms Leng is able to replace your lost badges, please note that you are expected to wear your ELS badge on your school uniform everyday so long as you wear your school uniform

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Results for Inter House Scrabble Tournament

Dear Participants,

Here are the results for the Inter-House Scrabble Competition

Top Scorers:

Ethan Tay +323, Alfano

Tan Hsien Wen +201, Champagnat

Thomas Lim +84, Alfano

Overall Team Results:

1. Alfano, 3 wins, +357 spread difference

2. Chanel, 3 wins, +132 spread difference

3. Francois, 2 wins, -28 spread difference

4. Champagnat(1), 1 win, +113 spread difference

5. Champagnat(2), 1 win, -517 spread difference

There will be a prize presentation next Wednesday, please report there at 2pm

Thanks,

Ze Ming

Announcements

Dear Scrabblers,

2 announcements

1. Someone left his earphones in the CCA room, please claim them by next Wednesday

2. To all who are taking part in the finals of the Interschool National Scrabble Competition, a gentle reminder

Time: 7 15 (This Sunday, 20 April)
Place to gather: MSHS front gate OR front porch if gate is open

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Competition Results

Dear Scrabblers,

Please take note,

Individual results

C division
Nic Hong 2nd in Cup
Wei Hao 3rd in Bowl

B division
Jeffrey 4th in Plate

Prelim(team) result
Both our B division teams have successfully gone through to the finals, congratulations to you all
Unfortunately, Only C1 has made it through to the finals

Congratulations to all of you guys for putting in hard work and effort,
B1, B2 and C1 will meet in school and transport will be provided both ways. Timing to be confirmed

Thanks,
Ze Ming

REMINDER

Dear Scrabblers,
Final Reminder that tomorrow, 12 April, will be the preliminary round for the Inter-School National Scrabble Championships

Time to meet in school          1145 

Place                                   Front Porch

Attire                                    School Uniform 

Transport will be provided back and forth from venue, Downtown East D'Marqee

Team Captains will be informed of their respective members' contact info, please make sure you are able to contact them

Thanks,

Ze Ming

Extra Training

Dear Scrabblers,
Reminder, the Inter School National Competition Prelims is on 12 Apr THIS SATURDAY, REPORT BY 11 45 at front porch
ALSO, there will be optional scrabble training tomorrow from 9am-12pm, since Ms Leng is there
Inform me if you want to go to the training
Thanks,
Ze Ming

IMPT SCRABBLE COMPETITION

Dear Scrabblers, (IMPT)
REMINDER: There is the Preliminary Competition for the Team Event THIS SATURDAY, Held at Downtown East D Marqee
REPORTING TIME: 11:45 at Front Porch, BUS WILL LEAVE AT 12 SHARP

Updated(Finalised) Teams
B Division
B1
Kianu Tan (Captain)
Jeffery
Jun Feng
Charles
Ting Kai
Julian
Daniel

B2
Mark (Captain)
Mulder
Lucas
Aaron
Ethan Ang
Hong Kian
Kai Wen

Reserves for B division: John, Yong Yang

C Division
C1
Ze Ming (Captain)
Nicholas Lee
Nicholas Hong
Toh Wei Hao
Arnold Lek
Jayden Yap
Andy Lee

C2
Wang Bo Chun(Captain)
Kene Woon
Zhu Jia Tai
Yeriel
Lee Shao Rei
Ethan Tay
Jared

C3
Kynan Lau(Captain)
Kynan Loh
Jun Yan
Hsien Wen
Fraser
Olery
Xavier

Reserves for C division: Jervin, Cleon, Shaun

Note, ALL names here are expected to report at Front Porch by 11 45, including reserves
Good luck to all teams, hope all of us will enter the GRAND FINALS

Thanks,
Ze Ming

CCA as usual

Dear Scrabblers,
There is CCA as usual tomorrow, I will need everyone to inform either me, Nicholas Lee, Tan En Liang Mark or Toh Wei Hao your diet restrictions/preferences
Those doing NAPFA, after your 5 items come back to CCA room

A reminder that this Saturday 12 April is the Preliminary Round of the Inter School National Scrabble Championship 2014
Please assemble at the front porch at 11 45 (C1 members assemble at 10 45, request from your captain), Bus will leave at 12 sharp.

Also, the teams of C2 and C3 will be finalised tomorrow by your performance so do your best tomorrow! Adrain will be coming

Thanks,
Ze Ming

Scrabble Teams For Team Event (so far)

Dear Scrabblers, 

The Confirmed Teams so far for the team event of the
Inter-School National Scrabble Championship 2014 on the 12 April(Prelims) and 20 April (Grand Finals)

B Division
B1
Kianu Tan (Captain)
Jun Feng Lim
Jeffrey Lo
Charles Mak
Kyle Ooi Ting Kai
Julian Poh
Daniel Lopez

B2
Tan En Liang Mark (Captain)
Mulder Choo
Lucas Yau
Aaron Yang
Hong Kian
Ethan Ang
Yu Kaiwen

C Division (only C1 confirm so WORK HARD TO BE IN C2 AND C3)
C1
Tan Ze Ming (Captain)
Nicholas Lee
Nicholas Hong
Toh Wei Hao
Arnold Lek
Jayden Yap Wen
Kene Woon Ming Zheng

All of you should start working hard NOW if you are not doing so already, We have 8 days left, cherish the precious time...
Another point, we are in the afternoon session so i expect the stakes to be higher....
Thanks,
Ze Ming XD

Scrabble Groupings

Dear Scrabblers,
Groupings for internal competitions/games/tests (Note TEMPORARY)

Group 1: Nicholas Lee(1) , Mulder(2), Ethan Ang(3), Andy(4), Jared Lim(5), Olery(6)

Group 2: Ze Ming(1) , Julian Poh(2), Kai Wen(3), Shao Rei(4), Kynan Loh(5), LiangWah(6)

Group 3: Nicholas Hong(1) , Ooi Ting Kai(2), Lucas(3), Bochun(4), Jun Yan(5), Cleon(6)

Group 4: Kianu Digamon(1) , Wei Hao(2), Jayden(3), Jiatai(4), Yerial(5), Niik Seah(6), Xavier(7)

Group 5: Jeffery Lo(1) , Charles(2), Kene(3), Ethan Tay(4), Fraser(5), YongYang(6), Jervin(7)

Group 6: Jun Feng(1), Daniel(2), Arnold(3), Kynan Lau(4), Hong Kian(5), Shaun(6), Aaron(7)

Tried my best to equalise teams with skill level
Anyway, this is a temporary group, this group will be used for internal friendly competitions and word list tests
Note: Take note of the number allocated to you on the right of your name,
During internal competitions, the number you are given MUST always play against the other group's member with the equivalent of yours (Example: your number allocated is 3, you HAVE to play against the 3 of the opposing group)
Work hard for your group so that ALL of you will get prizes

Thanks,
Ze Ming and Nicholas Lee

Scrabble Update

Dear Scrabblers


Ms Leng Would Be Organising Internal Els Scrabble Competitions And Games That Would Be Played During Cca Hours. Most Of These Games/Competitions Are Orientated Towards Word Lists. You Will Be Playing/Competing In Groups Of Equal Strengths. There Are Also Attractive Prizes To Be Won. The Competitions Aim To Build A Stronger Friendship In The Els, Unlock Your Full Potential In Scrabble And At The Same Time Encourage Scrabblers To Learn Their Words To Win The Competition(Especially Sec 1 To Learn Their 2 Letters). Your Groups Will Be Announced Shortly
Cheers,

Good Luck On The Competition And Start Learning Your Words Now!!

On Behalf Of Nicholas Lee

Scrabble Word Test

Dear Scrabblers,
I hope you enjoyed the break because of the NAPFA test, and kudos to those who stayed back to practice, please continue to work hard towards the upcoming competition on 12 April and 20 April

Please take note there will be a 2 letter word test soon (most likely going to be on this Friday training session)
You should have ample time to memorise these words
The test will be given before you guys play any game, Sec 1s just have to know 95% or 117 words (+-1 maybe) for the rest of the seniors 124/124 done
Those who fail the test will have to copy 2 letter words and retest the next training day, if fail retest then double the amount of copying of 2 letter words

I expect you guys to work very, very hard for this competition, we have 10 days
All lower secondary students are invited to join our recess training at the canteen end

Thanks,
Ze Ming XD

CCA Update

Dear All (especially Scrabblers),

Please note that ELS Meeting for tomorrow will be suspended due the large number of members, half the membership, involved in the NAPFA.  

Mr Adrian Tay(Our Scrabble Coach) will not be coming.  The training session will be postponed to 9 April

Students from secondary 1 and 3 who are not involved in NAPFA may use the Exam Rooms and sign out scrabble sets for practice.

Note that it is not an official training session and attendance will not be taken.

Thanks,

Ze Ming

Scrabble Competition

Dear Scrabblers,

With the individual competition over, having our individual losses and wins (congratulations to Nicholas Hong), a new challenge is ahead of ALL of us now,
On the 12th of April is the PRELIMINARY ROUND of the TEAM event for the Inter-School National Scrabble Championship 2014
Teams will be announced soon but no matter what team you guys are in, i want you guys to prepare very hard for this competition which will determine whether you will proceed to the FINALS on 20th April  (A tip from Adrian: Expectation for the minimum requirement of entering the finals, 18 wins-3 losses for the 3 games, high spread)

Make sure you guys know your 2 letter words very well and at least know basic hooks of your 2 letters and 3 letters (example: ZO front hook D, A AZO DZO etc.) Bingo stems are helpful for common bingos (SATIRE?,TISANE?,RETAIN? etc.) <-add a letter in the bingo stem will be an anagram of a 7 letter word.
And those who owe Adrian their 2 letter, and 3 letter punishment, be sure to complete them by next training

Another reminder, please check the blog regularly from now on for updates, there are going to be competitions and events happening so check the blog regularly as there may be extra training or cancelled training

Thanks,
Ze Ming XD

ELS Notices

Dear Scrabblers,

Those involved in the 29th March Individual Scrabble Competition are of the following:

B Division 

-Kianu
-Jun Feng
-Jeffrey
-Julian
-Ting Kai

C Division
-Ze Ming
-Nicholas Lee
-Nicholas Hong
-Arnold
-Wei Hao

This event will be held at Masiling Secondary School.Further details will be provided by Coach at a later date.

Scrabble Inter-house tournament

Regarding the manning of the booth next week,please follow the roster provided below.Early release forms will be given to the upper-secondary members.

Please do remember to bring your Scrabble notes every Wednesday.Additionally,install work checkers such as Zyzzyva in your Macbook and bring it whenever possible on CCA days.

Thanks,
Charles

ELS Notice

Dear Members,

There will be no CCA tomorrow(26/2/2014) for all members with the exception of the Secondary 4 debaters as the Common Tests have begun.

All the best for CT1,
Charles

Meeting and Drama Update

Hi Everybody!

Please be reminded that CCA will go on as per normal tomorrow, Friday, 16 January 2014, 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Also, the following is a message from Ms Doshila.

Dear all,
Firstly a warm welcome to those of you who want to join our Drama component under ELS! We are glad to know that some of you are interested in drama.

We want to ensure that each Marist is given the opportunity to reach his full potential and, as such, we are looking for anyone & everyone who is interested to put up skit entitled "Teachers' Day- A Marist Show".

This Friday we will be auditioning for those of you who are interested to participate in this performance which will be performed as part of the English Language Assembly programme sometime in June (Term 3).

Audition details: - The audition will be about 2-5 minutes long for each performer/ group of performers. - Your audition act can be using a musical instrument ( bring your guitar/ flute/ ukulele or any musical instrument that is easy to bring around for the audition) or a song or poem, magical act, juggling act, or anything that you may want to perform or that you think will be interesting to showcase on stage. Remember, IT NEEDS TO BE A GOOD ACT and IT IS NOT about the PERFECT PITCH/ MUSICAL PIECE. - You can perform as an individual or as a group of 2-3 or up to 5, - You can bring in some props as well ( hats, magic wand, ..) to make your audition successful on Friday.

Audition Time & venue: 2:30pm on Friday 17th January, Exam Room 2.
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Last but not least, you will be earning CCA points for the Drama component as well. Those of you who are selected will be joining the Drama Section for rehearsals and practice on Fridays subsequently.

Cheers Ms Doshila

Thank you!