Coined ‘OGDSFD’ by the AHMs, this acronym stands for the
‘Orientation Games, Dedication Service and Founder’s Day’
event and celebrations organised by the staff and AHMs in
Oldham Hall. This year, our annual Orientation Games was held
on 27 February. Decked out in 2016’s turquoise-colored T-shirts,
boarders, staff, AHMs and alumni attended the event with much
gusto. A MRT theme was used this year with the various lines
serving as the different House colors: Blue (Downtown Line), Grey
(LRT), Purple (North-east Line), Red (North-south Line), Green (Eastwest
Line) and Yellow (Circle Line). The members of the different
Houses were identified by pieces of cloths and colored face paint
according to their House color.
The weekend of games and celebrations actually took months
of planning and mini activities. In the weeks leading up to the
games, the AHMs responsible for organising this event had
put their minds together and come up with the various bespoke
games and activities. There were trial runs to ensure the smooth
running of the various games and many briefings for the AHMs
and boarders. All in, it was well worth the effort and hard work.
After an early lunch at 11am, members of the different Houses
started gathering in the Dining Hall to put on their House identities
and practice their cheers before heading towards the Sports Hall
to start the day’s activities with a customary group photo-taking
session. There were snack breaks in between the games and a
sumptuous dinner after. The boarders, AHMs, staff, befrienders,
alumni and OHMC members then made their way to the BRMC
Sanctuary for the Dedication Service. The service was simple yet
meaningful for all the attendees. Supper was prepared after the
Dedication Service at the Dining Hall for all to enjoy. The night
ended with boarders and AHMs dancing on the makeshift dance
floor underneath the skylight in the Dining Hall.
A special Founder’s Day talk delivered by Reverend Norman
Wong during Sunday Assembly marked the end of this fortnightlong
celebration.
While everyone had
fun and enjoyed the
games and festivities,
let us not forget the
teams of people
who spent hours on
planning the frontline
events, behind-thescenes
people who
prepared the F&B
fuelling us for the day,
and definitely our
dear boarders who
participated with much
vigor and passion.
Here’s a big THANK
YOU to everyone! |