Counting down... 22 days!!!

Guys.

The SYF season has officially started yesterday.

Let us wish CHSSB and EL Drama all the best for their SYF tmrw!

May they begin our school's SYF with a big bang.

Anyway,

it is just 22 days more peeps!!!

Work hard, do not slack, turn up for practices ok?

Tmrw's practice is as usual.

Please turn up thanks! =D

Xuan Ming

When the levee breaks

I daresay I am a very imaginative person.
I once imagined that i would lose my first kiss before secondary school.
I once imagined that i would get a scholarship and need not to worry anymore about my future.
I once imagined that CHSCO would clinch 'Gold with Honours' in SYF2006.
They all came true.

I must admit that I have a flair in imagining, but all of them came through when i was still one of the most insignificant arseholes in the century. I even tried to quit back then, because of its insignificance and incompetence. I once thought of it to be an abattoir that gives off the foul stench of rotten flesh with a queue of innocent children waiting to be slaughtered in it. I was vey much an idiot back then.

If that was comparable to Shawshank, then the Redemption must be SYF2006. I still remember the moment when Ms. Leong shed tears in the tuning room; the moment Ivan gave us the simplest encouragement - a handshake with a sincere "Good luck,"; the moment we entered the Singapore Conference Hall, when every audience were staring at our stunning purple blazers; the moment my bow got stuck in my sleeve when the Wind Crescenti's blowing and blowing; the moment Vincent told us to be prepared for a Gold; the moment 5 of us squeezed into a backstage toilet just to listen to the results after being chased out of the hall and lastly, the suffocating silence that enveloped us while the old man was announcing our results. "Catholic High School, Gold," I looked into Kenneth's eyes only to find the same anxiety I was going through, "with Honours." We ran out of the toilet like rabid dogs gone rampage, like what Jamal Malik did in Slumdog Millionaire, and I knew, I wasn't the most insignificant arsehole of the century anymore, I am a part of CHSCO.

And now, 28 days to SYF2008, I'm here, writing this in hope to encourage you all even at the slightest magnitude, even if we had struck the faintest chord.

Sometimes i wonder why did i abandon my discipline stance, why did i stop shouting at YuNan and Alex for their neverending antiques? All i do now is to console myself, "Things could have been worse, they could have been twins." My answer is that wiping random bubbles off a rabid canine's mouth is simply unable to prevent its eventual death. Discipline is no longer a trait that can be drilled into you all, it's dependent on your maturity; it's obedience that can be trained, and the worst of all, out of fear. I wouldn't want to convert CHSCO into a regime. I wouldn't want to be Mugabe. I'm sure Jason wouldn't want it too. (right?) Yet, it's this negligence that has cultivated CHSCO's most augmented strength - our impenetrable bond. We don't need to cheer to attain this, for we are CHSCO.

The reality is, It's already 5 minutes to midnight. The sand is seeping out fast, the clock's ticking and the levee's going to break. 28 more days, the levee will break and unleash its wrath upon us; some will sink beneath the water and fade away in crying shame and some will hold onto a plank and float on the water, surviving the catastrophe as mediocres as they had always been. However, we are different. We will ride on the waves, surf through the tide and clinch our deserved Honours, for we are CHSCO.

This is Catholic High School Chinese Orchestra - Music is our Talent, Winning is our Art.

Counting down... 31 days...

Hey guys!

31 MORE DAYS!!!

Omg it's like so fast, last year was like yesterday, and here we are, approching the final count- down now.

I saw the tagboard, and I thought some posts were... well not friendly at all. =/

Guys, it's not a time for conflict!

Always remember the task on hand, which is to defend the GWH!

I'm sure no one wants CONFLICTS to block our path right? ;)

Let all be forgetten, and get on with life.

School commences tmrw, as well as our final journey to SCH.

It will not be easy... But please hold on during this tough period of time!

If you have comments on the pratices, leave your name on the tagboard and we will take it down alright. (:

Please dun put an anonymous name (Eg. Passer-by)...

Anyway, take note that practices will be as usual next week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Morning practice will resume again.

PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE!!!

The last 31 days.

It has been a long way, I'm sure you would like to make your time for the past year worth right?

31 DAYS!

CHSCO, LET'S GO!!! =D

39 days...

Hi guys!

Term 1 has finally ended.

I believe that it has been a very tiring term, so please make use of the holidays to recharge...

Turn up for your holiday practices ok?

This is the FINAL stopover before we enter term 2 and pia all we can for 5 more weeks.

Dazu times:

Tuesday: 3.30pm-6.30pm

Wednesday: 3pm-6pm

Thursday: BREAK =D

Friday: 3pm-6pm

For xiaozu times, please refer to your respective SLs or ASLs.

The final 39 days will not be any easy.

While "39" might be quite a big number for you,

time flies and before you know it, SYF will be here.

Work hard and PLEASE STAY INJURY FREE!!!

It will be tough, it will be gruelling,

but with perseverance, you can do it!

今日的努力，明日的光辉！

加油! =)

Xuan Ming

Special thanks to Martin for sending this to me a few months back...

hello CHSCO

hello CHSCO, im Hubert from CHSCO batch 2008.

For those who dont know me, you could ask your seniors yups!

But then anyway, im really sorry to all for not being able to go for practice for such a long time. I will really try to make more time for CHSCO!

And and i hope the balloting results has made it very clear to you all that CHSCO is one of the last performance during SYF!

But then, what do you all want to achieve?
Do you all want to have a normal end to SYF, or would you all want to have a resounding ending for SYF? Imagine the applause when the last note is being strummed in unison. Its the end already.

Yups, actually the 20 minutes or so on stage is something u guys have been working hard for. Every week after school, you all would spend time polishing up your own playing skills, and spending time rehearsing. However, at the end of every practice, ask yourself, what have u reallg gained? Have u gained more friendship? Have you gained more musicianship? Or have u just idled and wasted your time away?

Time is a really precious treasure. In a blink of an eye, its gonna be CTs MRs, and whatsoever. And then SYF is right here in your face. By then, is the songs u all have pracced the best u have put in? Do you have confidence in your orchestra? and lastly, have confidence in YOURSELF?
Have u been working hard for the pieces?
When u get up on that stage, the apprehension and tension you gather from the atmosphere would be overwhelming! When you get up that stage, u represent not only a part of CHSCO, but also CHS. U BELONG TO CHS!

And and, At the end of this journey, what do you all want to gain?

Is it just for the sake of participation? Or is the glory that u all yearn?

I guess the Sec 4s are really having a torturous time. Coping with O levels and stuff, guys it really isnt easy. Sometimes, give them a breather, give them words of compassion. Im sure it will lighten up their days! XD

Ask yourselves once again.

What do you all really want!

JIA YOU CHSCO!

LETS OWN ASSES

Balloting Results

Hi guys.

I believe some of you would have been aware of our balloting results.

Anyway here it is:

******

SYF 2009

Catholic High School (Ballot Number 55)

22nd April (Wednesday)

3.30pm (Reporting Time), 4.30pm (Performing Time)

******

It is not going to be easy this time round.

In afternoon session 2 (our session),

we have Jurong Sec (54), HWA CHONG (56) and Seng Kang (57).

Each and every school poses a challenge.

But in this session,

it is obvious that Hwa Chong would be our main challenger in our SYF journey.

I'm sure all of you know about Hwa Chong's standard over the years,

it is fantastic.

Thus,

we would like everyone not to feel depressed or worried,

but work even harder to achieve our goal.

It may seem tough and tiring,

but we believe that,

with perseverance, we can do it.

We can remake what was done 2 years ago.

Let's work hard guys!

SYF is just 46 days away...

While band is just 25 days away only.

JIAYOU JIAYOU! =D

Let's work together as a team to make our dreams become a reality.

You can do it if you believe in it...

Xuan Ming (:

Back...!

Hi guys! =D

Sorry for not posting for so long.

In lieu of the Cross Country, there will not be any dazu practice on this Friday.

However, Wednesday practice will go on as per normal.

Thanks!

Xuan Ming

New song

New song uploaded, hope you guys enjoy it while you study! =D

Wait for the chorus it's great!

丰年祭 (Feng Nian Ji)

SYF '09 HERE WE COME!!!

71 MORE DAYS!

JIAYOU PPL!!! =D

GUYS!

5 MORE DAYS TO SYF REHEARSAL...

JIAYOU! =D

Finally updated

Hi guys.

Sorry for not updating so long.

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! =D

Take note that there will be dazu on Wednesday despite the half-day.

Time will be told in a matter of days.

Meanwhile, please keep that day free.

Thanks!

Xuan Ming

New week...

Hello everyone! =D

Hope you guys are doing fine in your new classes.

Tmrw will be the orientation roadshow (We told you guys before...)

Please report outside in your uniform.

Lower sec at 11.10am, upper sec at 11.30am.

Please put up a good show!!!

I'm sure we want more new members right. =)

And morning practice starts on Wednesday.

More info will be given to you guys tmrw during xiaozu.

Thanks and see ya tmrw!!! =D

Xuan Ming

CHSCO ANNUAL CAMP '08 A SUCCESS!!! =D

Guys.

On behalf of the entire Organising Committee for Annual Camp '08,

We would like to declare it a SUCCESS! =DD

To speak the truth,

none of us expected the first day to be as smooth-sailing as what we saw on the 26th.

It was totally fantastic, and unexpected.

And many thanks for the constructive feedback given to us,

it was really encouraging, most of it.

THANK YOU :D

The End-of-Camp video is not with me now,

but I will get it along with the pictures from Long lao shi ASAP.

Meanwhile, rest well and prepare to go back to school again...

While we hope that this camp has ended your holiday on a eventful mood,

Please do cherish the times that you had.

We hope that you have understood more about the importance of bonding in CO and why each year's Organising Committee makes a great effort in doing this.

Please treasure our efforts, start talking with your new friends,

and who knows?

Communication within our CO may get stronger than what we can expect and imagine.

However, for such things to happen,

it does not occur just simply by attending a camp.

This requires INITIATIVE.

So do your part, get moving,

and get our CO more glued than before. ;)

Rest well,

and wishing everyone a Happy New Year.

Once again,

many thanks for the wonderful memories that everyone has provided for each other within this short span of 3 days.

It is wonderful to see merry faces as the '08/09 batch holds its first and last camp.

THANK YOU =DD

Xuan Ming

Merry Christmas! =D

Hi guys.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AGAIN!!! =DD

Countdown to CHSCO camp is now down to the wire!

Many batches of seniors will also be joining us, about 20+. =D

That makes out total number of ppl to be around 75!

Your SLs should be reminding you again about tmrw, so please follow the instructions given!

For any last minute queries,

do call or SMS any one of us. ;)

With that,

Enjoy your Christmas holiday and SEE YOU GUYS TMRW!!! =D

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聖 誕 節 ** ☆祝您聖誕節快樂

Xuan Ming (:

Camp stuf...

Hi everyone! =D

Counting down 2 days to CHSCO's ANNUAL CAMP 2008!!!

Haha.

Just some final info...

Please gather outside CO Room by 10.30am latest!!!

We hope that everything will go according to plan,

so please do be punctual.

It will be overnight. ;)

And dismissal time will be 11am on Sunday (Estimate).

Planning for camp is going on well,

everything is moving according to plan.

And if the weather plays according to what we want,

we can guarantee you a camp full of fun. =D

For the Christmas Party,

Please remember the gift exchange section.

Budget is 5-10 bucks.

Remember alright? (:

And yes, please bring your consent forms and $10 cash (not cheque) and hand in on Friday as well.

We will ask your respective SLs to remind everyone again tmrw.

GMs and Leaders please meet earlier at 9am ok? (:

Last but not least,

MERRY CHRISTMAS! =D

In this festive season,

let us forgive and forget (sins, not the camp).

Please do not impersonate others on the tagboard alright?

THANK YOU!!! :D

See you guys on Friday, 10.30am, CHSCO ROOM!

2 DAYS MORE,

LET'S GO!!! =D

Xuan Ming

Camp stuff

Hello everyone!

An update on the camp details...

Currently our tally for camp stands at 54/75, including EXCO and Gamemasters.
In your list, there would be 1 item missing,

which is a DRINKING CUP for breakfast and supper and SLEEPING BAG.

We will inform your SLs to remind you a few days later again,

but in the meantime please take note of this change.

For attendance,

I would still need to know the status of the following members:

Dennis, Ivan Yang, Ben Wong, Joshua Ong, Brian Tan.

If you see this please reply to me by Monday latest.

Final details for the camp:

******

ANNUAL CHSCO CAMP

Reporting Time: 10.30am sharp

OVERNIGHT

Report in your school PE attire.

******

Please remember to bring your consent forms and 10 bucks on that day okayy.

And the following members are to attend meetings on Monday and Tuesday at 1pm:

Tai Sheng,

Gwyn,

Glennson,

Ivan Ang,

Dennis,

Ruo Fan,

Leon,

Louis,

Jeremiah

Lin Jie.

Thanks people! =D

Any questions regarding the camp please feel free to contact us.

See ya!

Xuan Ming