A Memorable Event

Rockson Wei

Of my seven years of secondary school, there were countless memorable occasions. Amongst them, the most pleasant was the 123rd Open Day organized when I was Form Six.
Despite in the "Honeymoon" year, I had not taken part in the organizing of the Open Day. I went there as a spectator only.

When I arrived I observed that much preparation had been done to create the perfect Open Day. Except for a few fellow students exercising their 'last minute' rush, everything seemed to be in perfect order. There was a large stage erected in the football field and numerous counters set up in the basketball court. Moreover my colleagues also decorated many of the classrooms. I recall that I was quite surprised to learn that my colleagues had set them all up having just one day of preparation.

This day was memorable chiefly not because on how well the decorations were buy also due to the rain that came pouring down as soon as the opening ceremony commenced. Indeed the rain spoilt every effort put onto decorating the football fiend. It was also the only Open Day that I know which had ever experienced cramped weather conditions. It pains me to watch how my colleagues' work was being ruined.

As could be expected, the organizing committee didn't expect such unpleasant weather. Yet the promptness of their response was commendable. They quickly sent students to remove the strips of cloths that decorated the football field before they got soaked in the rain and be unusable. They also moved their headquarters instantly without causing any chaos or confusion among the visitors.

Such surprises, though unpleasant, teaches me to take care of similar conditions if I were an organizer of an event like this. Such experiences will be invaluable. I'm sure future students will also benefit from the experience and continue to make Open Day a further success.