No more scrabble this year! *sob sob*

But don't worry... stay tuned to this blog for last-minute updates okay?

And don't stop playing scrabble!! :)

Tip of the week!

Reigning champion Allan Simmons, from Scotland, said becoming a Scrabble master was all about technique and tactics.

“Part of getting better at playing Scrabble is knowing the smaller two and three letter words,’’ he said. ‘‘They are essential to reaching a higher level of the game."

Read the full article here!

1st session of Term 4

Some nice plays by the following pupils: -

Lydia played ABBOT, at the same time paralleling AT, BE, BE and ON for 28 points!!

Nicole found STICKER!

Isabelle's first move was indeed a SWINGER!

In this hotly contested battle, Yun Ting laid down NIPPIER while Natalia responded with the beautiful 8-letter ESTRANGE!

Old boys visit

John Tan

Jian Shun, Tze Hou, Hong Jhun, Clarence and Gaius

THANK YOU FOR DROPPING BY ON TEACHERS' DAY!

Up-and-coming Scrabble pros

Special mention to the following pupils who won 4 out of 5 games:

• Nicole
• Isabelle
• Qian Ying
• Min Ru
• Wensheng
• Sarthak
• Noriman
• Sonia
• George

Well done, people! :)

5th NJSC 2009 CHAMPIONS!

SHPS Scrabble Club sent in 7 teams, some to expose our new members to competitive scrabble, others to bring glory to the school.

After 5 gruelling games, SHPS Team 3 (Hong Wei, Ian, Jacob, Sandra and Eng Yin) have done us proud!They have been crowned champions!

We are proud of everyone who played well, especially those who are new to Scrabble Club.

Enjoy the pics and videos!

Team 7: Yun Ting, Yueying, Sarthak, Clarice and Rachel

Team 5: Nitya, Ivin, Justin, Josiah and Jia Hao
Team 5: Hong Wei, Ian, Jacob, Sandra and Eng Yin

Team 2: Miko, Jaime, Joseph, Jiong Han and Wensheng

Our poor Team 6 with only 3 players: Yong Jing, Janessa and Jean

Team 1: Nicole, Natalia, Qian Ying, Isabelle and Min Ru

Team 4: Noriman, Sonia, Yueyu, Hong Yee and George

Lunch break after 3 games

gobble gobble yum yum

A very hungy Ian

Shy Janessa

Champions of Scrabble!!

Congratulations people! :)

What's so funny? Watch the video below!

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Oops.. this lunch pic should be up there..

Competition Update

5th National Junior Scrabble Ch'ship 2009
Ang Mo Kio Secondary
10th September 2009

7.30 am – Report at SHPS foyer

7.50 am – 8.10 am – Registration

8.10 am – 8.30 am – Welcome Address/Briefing

8.30 am – 9.30 am – Game # 1

9.30 am– 10.00 am – Submission of Results/Pairing

10.00 am – 11.00 am – Game # 2

11.00 am – 11.30 am – Submission of Results/Pairing

11.30 am – 12.30 pm – Game # 3

12.30 pm – 12.45 pm – Submission of Results/Pairing

12.45 pm – 1.30 pm – Lunch provided

1.30 pm – 2.30 pm – Game # 4

2.30 pm – 3.00 pm – Submission of Results/Pairing

3.00 pm – 4.00 pm – Game # 5

4.00 pm – 4.30 pm – Submission of Results/Results Compilation

4.30 pm – 4.45 pm – Prize Presentation

5.30 pm – Reach SHPS