JESS Dubai Netball Evening
On Thursday, 20th March, Tanglin Trust School had the pleasure of hosting Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) from Dubai and the Australian International School (AIS) for an exciting afternoon of netball.
The event saw a total of nine teams competing, with Tanglin fielding four teams two 11&U and two 12&U—while JESS brought four teams from Dubai, and AIS contributed one team. The matches were closely contested, showcasing impressive skill and teamwork from all participants.
The games were played in a friendly yet competitive spirit, reflecting the dedication and sportsmanship of all teams involved. After an action-packed afternoon/evening, players and coaches gathered at Café M for well-deserved refreshments. The event concluded with a plaque exchange and heartfelt words from Mr. Smith, Head of Junior Sport, along with Jolie J and Maya A, who expressed their gratitude to the visiting teams.
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huge well done to all players!
THE LION'S DEN
SEASAC Badminton 2025
Following last year’s success, the challenge of matching that achievement loomed large.
Both our boys' and girls' teams approached each match with confidence and determination, fully believing in their ability to win. However, despite their unwavering effort, luck was not on our side, with several tightly contested matches slipping just out of reach.
That said, nothing can take away from the incredible effort and commitment displayed by our players. On and off the court, they stood by one another, offering constant support and encouragement.
A special congratulations to Ayush P and Ruby F, our well-deserving MVPs of the tournament!
With lessons learned and renewed motivation, we’re back to the drawing boardready to make a strong push for Division 1 next season!
THE LION'S DEN 27 March 2025
Singapore National Age Group (SNAG) Championships
The Merlions made a huge splash at the highly competitive Singapore National Age Group (SNAG) Championships last week at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. Over six intense days of heats and finals, every single one of our 30 swimmers achieved at least one personal best (PB), with the team securing the most finals appearances in its history a phenomenal achievement for our program.
Nathalie R led the charge with a phenomenal week in the pool. She clocked PBs in 6 of her 7 individual finals, breaking six school records, and taking home:
�� Gold in the 50m and 100m Freestyle
�� Silver in the 200m Freestyle
�� Bronze in the 50m Butterfly
Plus three 4th-place finishes in the 15-17 years age group
Her times of 26.10 (50m Free) and 57.18 (100m Free) saw her competing stride-for-stride with Olympic-level athletes in the open field—well done Nathalie!
Eloise L followed up her stellar SEASAC form with more PBs in her favourite Breaststroke events, with;
Broke her own school record in the 50m Breast (32.98) to win Gold
Finished 4th in the 100m Breast (1:14.05, school record)
In her 50m race Eloise claimed 2nd in the Open Final behind a visiting foreign, finishing as the fastest Singapore-based swimmer in the event.
THE LION'S DEN 27 March 2025
Singapore National Age Group (SNAG) Championships
Nathalie and Eloise teamed up with Maddy H and Chloe L in the 4x100m Medley Relay, smashing the school record and placing 5th overall in the Open Final finishing behind only powerhouse national teams from Japan and Indonesia, and beating all other international schools and top local clubs.
Maddy H had standout swims in the 18 & Over category, including:
4th in the 50m Back (30.65, PB)
5th in the 100m Back (1:07.97)
Chloe L also impressed with:
4th in the 50m Breast (34.03)
5th in the 50m Free (27.20 PB)
Natasha C showed fantastic consistency with 5 finals appearances and PBs in both the 200m and 400m Individual Medley events in the 15-17 age group.
In a breakthrough for the boys, Ryan O made the team’s first male finals in years in the 13-14 age group:
Qualified for two A Finals and three B Finals
Set big PBs in all events
Notably clocked 26.27 in the 50m Free, and broke barriers with sub-1:00 in the 100m Free and sub-2:10 in the 200m Free for the first time
Casha K had an outstanding week with 8 finals appearances across all four strokes, winning the 200m & 400m B Finals, both in PB times.
THE LION'S DEN
Junior Merlions Swim Gala
The Merlions team had yet another successful house gala last week with over 150 participants. The competition between houses were closer this time as many of them were achieving personal best times. Overall, it was a great event for both parents to watch their kids race, and for kids to race their hearts out.
Many of them were all smiles at the end of the day.
THE LION'S DEN
March Sports Events
7th – 8th: SAS FNL Badminton
14th – 16th: Junior SNAG
18th – 23rd: Senior SNAG
12th – 16th: SEASAC Gymnastics @ BPS
14th – 15th: Tanglin Lions Netball Tournament
15th: ISCL Round 5 @ IFS + Gala @ TTS
19th: T2 Junior Merlions House Gala
20th – 23rd: SEASAC Badminton @ NIST
22nd – 23rd: UWC Dover Phoenix Gymnastics
24th – 28th: Gymnastics Open Day
26th - 30th: Hong Kong Rugby 7s
27th – 28th: SEASAC Climbing @ UWCD
27th – 30th: Bangkok Harrow Intl 7s Football
