Normally, the projects day in Hwa Chong Institution, is held annually, and pupils have to present their projects through different phases- prelims, finals, grand finals. The project choice is separated into different categories, and students can choose which category they would like to embark their project on. Projects day, is mandatory and carries a heavy weight in our IS component ( independent studies) .
Jia Sheng, Jin Xiang and I formed a group, and we brainstormed on the project, which we finally decided to be in category 4, ( resource development), entitled "Sports is for everyone". Basically, we are to set up a website, giving tips on how to start on sports ( especially those who are physically unfit and lazy), and how to minimise yourself from any injuries. On projects day itself, we were half done with the project only, and impromptu work was essential. We, as a group, illustrated magnificent teamwork to accomplish what would have took 3 hours in 1 hour. By then, we had even skipped or recess, and even rushed to the library to print our scripts. It was a stressful day that day.
On the presentation itself, we stood up, boldly, confidently, and presented our powerpoint in fluent and clear pronunciations, and stated the project's motive and methodology very clearly. On the microphone, I was bursting with confidence, and my other team members were readily answering any questions posed by the judges.
The presentation went relatively well, and the judges were pleased with our performance, on and off stage. I think I had gotten used to presenting on stages, but still fearful of those huge auditoriums with hundreds of eyes pruning me down. Essentially, this projects day is a success, albeit the impromptu work!
After one week , I checked the SMB and found out that our group had progressed to the next stage! Since the judges think our project is plausible and feasible, I will work hard and do my best to creating the website, and fulfilling the project's objectives.
All in all, this project so far has bonded me with my team members, through constant and relatively complicating brainstorming. I feel that friendship and bondings can be enhanced not only through entertainment, like games and camps, but also through intellectually educational events, which in this case, projects day- where the times I spent with my team mates were valuable and second to none. I will cherish the times ahead where we have to work as a team, and this project's day has been a moral boost in my studies thus far.
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