East Zone Netball 2009 First Rd Final Match Update

East Zone Netball 1st rd final match

TKP Juniors vs Opera Estate Pri 56-0

Ariqah (GA), player to watch in the juniors competition

The Juniors completed their final match in the first round defeating Opera Estate Pri 56-0. Again, the players were being shuffled around as Mr Njoo wanted to give all the players in the team more match exposure. One of the players that have caught everyone's attention was the team's GA, Ariqah. Although not the tallest player around, she has inspired the juniors with her crisp shooting, swift running and her ever present enthusiasm for the game! She is definately the player to watch in this team. More importantly, she plays with a smile on her face all the time. Of course I must also add that the juniors is not a one-man team - there are talented players all over the court. Natasha, Tiffany and Nadia are forming a great defensive partnership, Depi and Dewi are great attacking midfielders and of course our dangerous marksmen, shooters - Ariqah and Debby. The juniors are shaping well after a tentative start and we look forward to more action from them in the Q-finals. Go Juniors!

TKP Seniors vs Park View Pri 56-8

Rukmini in mid-air

The seniors faced their first setback when Jeraldine, our first-choice defender, sprained her ankle and was ruled out for one week. Mr Njoo, though perturbed, told the team that he has confidence in the team's depth in strength and actually felt it was a good time to let more players have more game time. He has always wanted Josephine and Pepe to step up their game and try to win their places in the first seven. During the game against Park View, their nervousness showed when they conceded 'soft' goals to their opponents. However, both of them soon 'warmed up' and played well, making crucial interceptions and rebounds. Mr Njoo believes that the strength in the 'reserves' is a testimony of how strong the team is and he certainly believes that this is one of his strongest team to date - with very good players in the reserves able to step up to play and more importantly, ability to win games! We hope to see more new faces making headlines during the Q-finals! GO Seniors!

Josephine (Player to watch in Q-final)

Pepe (Player to watch in Q-final)

East Zone Netball 2009 First Rd Update SENIORS

East Zone Netball 2009 First Rd Update

SENIORS

The 'new' seniors had a great start to the year winning the ISSAC League in term one. In addition to that, they have already beaten their closest rivals CHIJ Kellock (National Runner-up), St Margaret's Pri (National 3rd) and St Hilda's Pri (National 4th) on their way to winning the ISSAC league competition. The good start of the year was probably helped by their recent Perth training trip during the year-end holidays.

Seak Im, the captain, jostling for the ball

There were 16 players vying for the coveted 12 players spot for the East Zone Championship. According to our coach, Mr Njoo, he claimed that he had 'sleepless' nights deciding on the final 12 players. Still, he did comfort the others who did not make the squad that he would consider them for the nationals. Although the team lost Isabel Holt, our reserve shooter (left for international school), the team did have strength in depth with Syazana deputising as a reserve shooter.

Jeraldine intercepting the ball

Our 'little' giant in her own right, Xing Hui, our WA

The seniors kicked their East Zone campaign with a bang, hitting last year's 4th place Pasir Ris Pri 53-6 in their first game! It was definitely the statement the reigning national champion wants to make inthe East Zone! Here are the other results:


TKP Seniors vs Pasir Ris Pri 53-6


TKP Seniors vs Haig Girls' 50-0


TKP Seniors vs East Spring Pri 67-0

Rukmini and Fatin in action

With that, let's welcome our seniors of 2009:

GK-Jeraldine Lee
GD-Jamie Wong
WD-Fatin (Asst. Capt)
C-Rukmini (Asst.Capt)
WA-Xing Hui (chili padi)
GA-Seak Im (Capt)
GS-Corrine Kwek
Josephine Yeh
Pepe Bingham-Hall
Syazana
Chalisa
Vanessa Pang

East Zone Netball 2009 First Rd Update

East Zone Netball 2009 1st rd update

(Juniors)

The 'new' juniors started the East Zone campaign winning their first three games convincingly.

TKP Juniors vs Yumin Pri 28-7

TKP Juniors vs Taonan Pri 49-2

TKP Juniors vs East Spring Pri 65-0

The Juniors still have one more match against Opera Estate Pri next Tue but they have already qualified for the quarter-finals. Many have commented that the players that made up the junior team this year were lacking in height. The juniors did not let the comments bother them and prefer to let the results do the 'talking' for them, posting huge victories against their rivals.

Our captain, Depi Teo

Rosemary in action

We had the opportunity to interview their coach, Mr Edwin Njoo, with regards to the team' s chances on winning the east zone championship this year. He mentioned that this year's junior competition is very competitive with very good teams. They are St Hilda's, Fengshan Pri and Pasir Ris Pri. However, he did commented that TKP stand a very good chance too due to the fact that the players have a 'winning' mentality drilled into them from their illustrous seniors who have graced the junior competition and won it since 2005. 'Experience in winning championships is very important during tight games' was his explanation.

Debby, our GS, making a shot

Fang Ying catching a pass

So, to all supporters of TKP netball...Let's welcome the 'new' TKP Juniors!

GK - Natasha Hogan
GD - Tiffany Low
WD - Nadia Amir (Asst.Capt)
C - Depi Teo (Capt)
WA - Dewi Delf
GA - Ariqah (Asst. Capt)
GS - Debby Larissa
Elycia Lu
Rosemary Bingham-Hall
Nurul Amira
Yap Fang Ying
Iman

Perth Trip Day 5

Perth Trip Day Five (LAST DAY)

Final Coaching Clinic by Coach Tracey @ Salvado Rd, Wembley

The final training session was a teary affair. The girls made a nice card for Coach Tracey and presented the card together with our school magazine to her at the beginning of the session. It was a fruitful final session and TKP A played TKP B in a match and were given pointers during the training match. It was soon time to bid farewell and I was quite surprised to see Seak Im giving coach Tracey a hug. If you know Seak Im, she isn't the PDA sort of girl (Public Display of Affection). Jeraldine, one of coach Tracey's favourite player, gave her a hug as well. Coach Tracey certainly has made a great impact on the netballers' stay here in Perth and I sincerely hope the girls would repay her by winning the nationals next year!

School Visit @ Mary Mackillop School

The girls arriving at Mary Mackillop School and were welcomed by their designated buddies arranged by the active Parent Support Group.

Jeraldine posing with her buddy for a photo during the reception party.

Even media crew like me got to enjoy the nice home-made sandwiches and cakes! Yummy!

Classroom experience! Really enjoyed the time in the classroom. We get to learn a song and dance, get involved in a group discussion and also were given a tour of the school by our buddies! Noticed the school likes to use SMARTBOARDS for their lessons. Very interactive and fun!

We showed them our 'hungry' cheer before eating our wonderful subway sandwiches for lunch.

The whole school gathering at the netball court to watch the match between TKP and Mary Mackillop School. Pressure!

It was biz as usual for TEAM A as they strolled to victory against their opponents.

Team B did not play well and succumb to Mary Mackillop's better passing and movement.

Our Buddies@ Mary Mackillop School. We really missed them and hope we will be able to keep in touch with them. SO that's it! Our 5 wonderful days in Perth...Oh and before I forget, our top 3 netballers of this trip (voted by fellow netballers). They are....Seak Im, Fatin and Isabel! Congrats!