Fencing
About
The art of fencing provides a rigorous physical and mental workout. Fencing boosts both cardiovascular strength and concentration levels, and is an ideal sport for any student. It is a unique sport which combines elegance with speed, assertiveness, discipline and deception.
CHIJ SJC’s Fencing Club started since 1996, and our students have enjoyed taking part in national schools competitions and exchange programme with schools in a sports CCA that not many schools have.
Objectives
- To develop an appreciation for fencing through mastery of the sword
- To be physically fit and active
- To be great sportswomen of good performance and moral character
Activities
- Food collection and distribution to needy families
- Fund raising for outreach activities; e,g, sale of roses & chocolates for Valentine’s Day
- Joint IJYM activities with the four other IJYM schools
- Inter-CCA VIA projects collaboration
- Partnership for outreach projects with community groups / organization
- IJYM Annual Day Camp
CCA Information
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Achievements
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Year |
Name of Competition |
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Achievement |
| 2022 |
National Schools Games Fencing |
‘B’ Division Girl’s Foil and Sabre events ‘C’ Division Girl’s Foil and Sabre events ‘C’ Division Girl’s Epee individual event |
Participation Trina Tan ranked 5th overall in foil Participation Natalie Ong ranked 5th overall |
| 2018 | National Inter-Schools Fencing Championship | –'C' Division Women's Epee Individuals –'B' Division Women's Sabre Individuals | Participation |
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2017 |
National Inter-Schools Fencing Championship |
–'C' Division Women's Epee Individuals
–'B' Division Women's Sabre Individuals
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Participation |
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2016 |
National Inter-Schools Fencing Championship |
– ‘C’ Division Women’s Epee Individuals, -- ‘B’ Division Women’s Sabre Individuals |
Participation |
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2015 |
National Inter-Schools Fencing Championship |
–‘B’ Division Women’s Sabre Individuals |
Participation |
