J1 Athenians!

I’m sure this has been an exhilarating week for all of  you. Orientation officially ended about 1 week ago, and with the blink of an eye, POP has arrived. I remembered when we were still teaching you all the first 25 secs of the Fac Dance in the School Hall. That day, all of you were so eager and enthusiastic to learn the fac dance. Like our fac heads, we felt our initial apprehension was unwarranted. The thought of all 275 athenians shouting and moving along to the music is what I believe defines our fac dance. The main thing that separates us from the other faculties is you. You provide the energy and feel for the dance to come alive. I’m glad after the first week of school, the week when all of you are busy adapting to new timetables and lifestyles, one thing remained the same — your Athenian spirit.

Today we saw the last fac dance practice session come to a spectacular end. All of the 4 faculties, we were the last to end our session (defined by people leaving the venue after the dance session and not when you were dismissed). You guys have shown me what your batch is capable of, and I do believe no one can deny your sense of belonging to the faculty is one of the strongest! Here’s the evidence: When we “officially dismissed” you all, i could see the numbers barely dropped. Most of you stayed back awhile more to dance you heart out even after a tiring week.

I’ve seen claims of addiction to the fac dance, and today I finally understand why.

Do not think POP as the end of the fun days in school, for FUN is up to you to decide. I think you guys have found your FUN in doing the fac dance. Therefore, the most important thing is to have FUN tomorrow when it is our turn to showcase our Fac Dance. DO NOT be worried or nervous. Know that we are dancing as a faculty to show other people the identity we have created as Athenians. Whatever the outcome, we are already winners and the Fac Comm is already very proud with the progress you guys have made as a faculty.

Rest well and may tomorrow see a beautiful end, and an exciting beginning to the year.

Timing and Venue (subjected to changes): 

Monday – LT5 (3pm to 6pm)
Tuesday – Cental/Inner Plaza (230pm to 6pm)
Wednesday – Banner Painting Area (3pm to 6pm)
Thursday – Area outside Auditorium (3pm to 6pm)
Friday – POP! 

Yours sincerely,
Dance ICs Daryll, Jiaqi and Girvan
On behalf of the athena faculty commitee