NDP 2008, an event i will never forget

NDP 2008 will always be a significant event in my heart. Not only is it my first time performing to a large audience, it is also my first time doing cheerleading. Its a once in a lifetime experience that i guess not everybody will have. 

I remembered the period when we were having mass practices with other jc, I was in doubt whether I should continue with the event. I feared that taking part in cheerleading would affect my promotional exams results. My parents were reluctant for me to join too. However, under Ms Tan's encouragement, i finally persuaded my parents and promised to dedicate my time for the event. In fact, i did not regret being part of the cheerleading team. Although my promotional results were not that well done, I am still able to learn things that i would not be able to in my studies.   

From this event, I've taken a lot of things from it. Firstly, I have made new friends from other CCAs and civics classes. I would never forget the happy memories we had throughout the whole cheerleading programme. Secondly, I've gain more confidence in myself. Performing to a large audience was not an easy task, however, i was able to stay cool and focus during the performance and did the best i could. Thirdly, from NDP, I understood how difficult it was to organize and carry out a large scale event. Timing and precision was vital for the NDP show to be successful. Any small errors would lead to disastrous effect. 

In conclusion, I would definitely consider NDP 2008 to be a significant event in my life.

Zheng Jie Andre (08S05)