The Inaugural Youth Olympic Games 2010


YOG EmblemThe ACSpirit in the Youth Olympic Games

 

Without any doubt, the recent inaugural Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) was a huge success, given the short lead time to organise a mega international event of such scale. Kudos to Singapore for the superb planning and execution of the event!

And kudos also to the ACS family of schools for its multifarious involvement in the YOG – from participation in the Olympic Torch Relay, the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and at the sports competition itself, to dance performances and contributions of art pieces for the Singapore 2010 Friendship Fabric and the Olympic Walk.

Contribution of Art Pieces

The unique Singapore 2010 Friendship Fabric Exhibition is a showcase of individual fabric art installations, each depicting an interesting cultural aspect from each of the 205 National Olympic Committees involved in the Games. ACS (Independent) contributed an art piece through the creative works of Ms Joo Wei Kay and her students Andre Wee and Samuel Tan.

As a symbol of Singapore’s commitment to international friendship and respect, 205 trees were planted, one for each of the 205 participating countries, along the Olympic Walk at Marina Promenade. On the plaque commemorating the tree dedicated to Australia is a motif designed by ACJC’s Jane Marsha Hartono, while that for Great Britain was specially designed by ACS (Independent)’s James Rotanson.

Motif designed by ACJC's Jane Marsha Hartono

Motif designed by ACJC's Jane Marsha Hartono

   

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