Reported by:
Wong Yu Qi Jr3Z(1)
Photography by:
Kuen Cheng Newsletter Club
On the joyous day of 24th May 2025, the annual celebration for Teacher’s Day at Kuen Cheng High School, where many activities such as teacher-student competitions were held. One particularly exciting competition was the tug-of-war final that awaited us at the ground floor of block A.
(Picture 1: Students sitting at block A to prepare)
Junior 3 students and Senior 1 students gathered at the competition grounds in their PE suits, ready to secure the first prize for their class. As this event is a teacher-student event, each class chose a teacher to help and support the participating students. Many students huddled around to cheer on their friends, bringing a lively atmosphere to the place of competition.
Right in the center of the floor, a long thick rope was laid out, with a bright red ribbon tied to the middle. Each side of the ground had a black line to indicate the winning zone. The emcee of the event gave a thorough explanation of the rules, and finally announced the start of the competition.
From the results of the preliminary matches, Jr3Z(5), Jr3S(6) and Jr3M(2) will be going head to head, while Sr1SComA, Sr1ComB and Sr1ComD will be facing each other in this much-anticipated competition.
(Picture 2: Junior 3 students picking up the rope)
The first ones up were the junior three students. Each side gave a cheer, and picked up the rope to begin. “3, 2, 1, start!” announced the referee. Each student gave it their all as they pulled on the rope. As they fought on the competition field, students were cheering with all their might, hoping to give motivation to their friends.
After rounds of gruesome competitions, the winner of the Junior Three category was obtained by Jr3M(2). Cheers filled the school hallways as they celebrated this well-deserved victory.
Up next is the competition for the Senior One category. The students were well prepared, with gloves, powder, and even special shoes. The competition referee counted down, and there it began.
(Picture 3: Students pulling the rope)
With the eagerness to win, each group devised a strategic plan, hoping to hold out until the very last moment. The hallways continued to fill up with exciting cheers, leveling up the vibe of the already lively school. Through many rounds of unpredictable competitions, the winners of the Senior One category had also been decided — Sr1ComD.
Finally, the competition had come to an end. Prizes were given out to all of the classes that participated in the finals as encouragement.
(Picture 4: Students receiving prizes from Madam Chua Wei Ling, Admin Head of the Discipline Department)
This match of tug-of-war was more than just a match of physical strength—it relies on bonds and unity too. As the rope stretched tighter and energies dropped, students could merely rely on trust to hold out till the final moment. By the end of the day, it didn’t matter who won or lost. What truly stood out was the bond built in those moments of struggle and support, and the unity between students and teachers.
