Shared by: Ashley Budiman, Y11P
From the 9th of October to the 14th of October, we held one of the first student council events of the school year: the 2023 NH Lions Cup. Though it was only 6 days, the event’s planning certainly took much longer. There were numerous challenges in preparing for the event, but the end result was well worth our efforts.
From when the sun shone brightly to when the sky was dark and dreary, teams would go against each other in several competitions—from last year’s sports such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball, to new sports such as swimming and chess. The school was packed with players and students from different schools, as well as onlookers who came to cheer on their favourite teams. There were various food booths for spectators to purchase when they were hungry, such as Domino’s Pizza and Taco Bell and even a toy booth and photo booth that everyone clearly enjoyed, judging by all the Polaroids and water guns around the school.
The theme of the event was Subway Surfers, which was mirrored in all of the banners and posters displayed throughout the school. Our aim was to let students show off their talent, and they certainly did. It was incredible how players showcased the principles we wanted to convey through our theme by never giving up when all hope seemed lost. Teams that were behind by six points managed to win and surprise the crowds. Cheers erupted whenever teams scored a point, along with noises of disappointment from the opposing team. Tension filled the air whenever it seemed like the game was about to end, which made even spectators nervous in their seats.
This event would not have been possible without the determination of all the organising committees and workers who have been dedicated to helping the Lions Cup. We sincerely appreciate all their hard work and efforts. We’d also like to thank our wonderful sponsors, Sosro, Wings, Golden Rama, Sushi Tei, Bakmie Queen, Lazery, and United Bikes, who made this event possible.
