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sports:

MOE Flushed The Netball Courts With Success

ITS a day dominated by the teams from the Ministry of Education (MOE) as they
secured the top three spots in the fiercely contested Public Service Netball
Tournament held at CCAB Netball Court on Saturday, 13 Apr 2013. A total of 30 teams
from 17 government agencies competed in the event.
This year, MOEs players improved on their skill in attack and defence and
the training put in by taking part in friendly matches paid off. With stunning passes,
handwork and footwork, the teams retained its winning title yet again! It was beyond
awesomeness for team captain Irene Heng as it wasnt easy for them to overcome MoEs Netball players: Winners as well as friends
the strong competing teams. The teams passion in netball and its dynamism were
attributes to their victory.
As put by Irene, playing netball involves a positive workout that engages the body physically, mentally and socially. It
is a whole health package where we can look forward to a challenging experience with fun and interaction with others. The
MOEs players have never looked back ever since we were in it! She strongly encourages all to take part in the wonderful
sport.

LTA Masters The Art Of Scrabble Playing

31 teams from 17 government organisations turned up at Club CSC @ Bukit
Batok on Saturday, 18 May 2013 for the Public Service Scrabble Competition.
They engaged in an extensive word play with some delivering triple word scores
and producing the coup de grace on opponents. In the end, amid shouts of joy,
the Land Transport Authoritys (LTA) team emerged triumph in this competitive
mind sport of which expert knowledge of the English dictionary is required.
LTAs team convenor, Lim Sun Kiat said it all started when I joined LTA Undefeated experts of the word game from LTa
and chanced upon my colleagues playing the game. The (words) they used
in the games prompted me to find out the meanings and explore more strange words like
ataxia or zapateo that help players get a high score. Sun Kiat has been playing scrabble together with different divisions
within LTA. Relationships were fostered through the weekly sessions during lunch and after office hours. A bond between
these lifelong lovers of Scrabble was thus cemented. The team thanked the Club for organising the competition and the
knowledge they had acquired that was shared by the participating teams.

All Hail The MOH Tennis Champions!

IT was a battle of the two tennis greats, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and
the Ministry of Education (MOE), in this years exciting finals of the Public
Service Tennis Tournament held at Yio Chu Kang Tennis Centre in the
evening of 6 May 2013. The tournament was participated by 23 teams from
20 government agencies.
In the end, MOH team unleashed powerful strokes, dexterity, stamina
and technique; denied the MOE team the top spot for the fourth year in a Fourth championship title for Team MoH!
row and laid claim to the championship title! MOE had to be contented with
second and third placing. Comprising several doctors, the MOH team had to
overcome scheduling difficulties to train and meet the stiff challenges from other strong teams like the National University
of Singapore which came in fourth place.
Winning the championship title for four straight years, it was not an easy feat for the MOH team. Team members
possessed passion for the game and perseverance which were key to their consistent victory matches after matches.
Three cheers for Team MOHs Tennis Masters!

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