Amazing Race @ Sentosa

It almost threatened to spoil the fun. Despite the rain that woke me up at 5.30am, and the drizzle that last till 10am, I had a really great time at Sentosa today. I am indeed very tired but happy right now. Hope that it is the same for everybody who were there for the Amazing Race @ Sentosa. =)

Special thanks to our parent/aunt/sister volunteers - Hong Qing's mama & sis (I forgot to ask for her name), Shaun's mama, Zane's aunt & our CL teacher, Mdm Yeoh, for their superb enthusiasm, understanding and support. =D

This Amazing Race calls for teamwork, organisation skills, strategies, map reading skills, physical fitness and a tweeny bit of intelligence to break the code. =P The whole mission is demanding on the physical fitness. It draws out a person's true characters when one is tired. (",)

The Top 3 Teams to accomplish this "Re-make Sentosa" mission are:

1st: Lame-less 8 (Andrea, Shu Xuan, Lydia, Kimberly, Hannah, Kelly, Xin Xian & HQ's sis)
2nd: Powerpuff Gals (Peijun, Jia Yi, Hui Ee, Malini, Shernise, Wen Fang & Mdm Yeoh)
3rd: FLY (Zane, Benjamin, Yu Yong, Chen Keat, Davian, Song Yang & Zane's aunt)

Powerpuff Gals and FLY will remain as 2nd & 3rd respectively, as the latter was found to break into two sub-teams for the tasks at Siloso Beach.

Team Unknown (Vikaesh, Tino, Ramon, Benz, Pushpin, Benedict, HQ's mama)
Phantom team. Not sighted throughout the mission. There is evidence to believe that there were unresolved conflicts between the group members. Finger-pointings at the end of the mission.

Casualties: Vikaesh (Vying for the post of tourism mascot with the Merlion)

Team The Notorious (Yong Le, Wesley, Aravind, Ryan Toh, Kenneth, Michael & Ian)
7-member team with no adult's guidance. First team to embark on the mission. Team leader, Yong Le/Wesley/Michael, had an up-hill task of ensuring that the members of varied personalites function together as a team. Rapport & teamwork can be better. Some members were not able to cope with the fitness demand of the mission.

Casualties: Ian & Ryan Toh

Team De Resistance (Shaun, Hong Qing, Yu Xuan, Ryan Ang, Song Ze, Yao Guo & Shaun's mama)
The cutest team, seriously. Generally function well as a team. Members are easy-going and receptive of suggestions from one another.

Casualties: Ryan Ang (Another Merlion)

FLY (Zane, Benjamin, Yu Yong, Chen Keat, Davian, Song Yang & Zane's aunt)
Team with the best strategy - starting from the furthest point, and the first team to return.

There's a Chinese proverb that says, "Two tigers cannot live on one mountain". The team was spotted seperating into two sub-groups near Cafe by the Sea, Siloso Beach. Members were also seen shouting at each other over the phone. Cooperation and team spirit can be better.

Casualties: None

Team Powerpuff Gals (Peijun, Jia Yi, Hui Ee, Malini, Shernise, Wen Fang & Mdm Yeoh)
Good teamwork. One member appeared a little unengaged though. Nevertheless, Peijun and Jia Yi were outstanding in leading the team to accomplish the mission. Members were cooperative & motivated, and that contributes to an effective team.

Casualties: Mdm Yeoh (Lack of fitness =P)

Team Lame-less 8 (Andrea, Shu Xuan, Lydia, Kimberly, Hannah, Kelly, Xin Xian & HQ's sis)
Another 7-member team. Good teamwork. Two members appeared a little detached from the group. Members were cooperative and enthusiastic which are necessary criteria of an effective team.

Casualties: Kimberly (Didn't we always say, "An apple a day, keeps the DENTIST away?")

Overall Best Team: Powerpuff Gals

Overall Best Player: Jia Yi (Powerpuff Gals)

If not for the rain, we would have the time to indulge in more fun @ the Sentosa SummerFest (U can still go with your family this June holiday). I had prepared extra clothes and was ready to be "dunked". xD

I am pleased with the overall performance of everyone, in terms of behaviours and enthusiasm. We shall return to Sentosa for beach volleyball, sandcastle building and more after PSLE. The very last chance for u to play and get together with your classmates of 4 years! =(

Meanwhile, do whatever is necessary. =)