I want Riyan to be active in sports rather than tuck his face into the iphone or ipad playing games. He loves football or what-they-call here, soccer. The thing i like about Australia is that they focus on family and kids. School holidays would mean that kids friendly places such as zoos and the likes are FREE for kids! Even normal day weekends are FREE for kids. Listen up Singapore, do something nice for your kids, huh? It should not be all about the profit.
The norm is for Aussie families to travel out of the state or camping or any family bonding activities say around Christmas. Closer to the starting of new school term, they have sports clinics and camps in Jan. Did i mention he loves soccer? Yes. He does. So this mama looked into anything sporty for him to take part in and mingle with the other Aussie kids. It'd build up his self confidence and maybe communication skills, if he even talks! heheehehehh I signed him up for a half day soccer clinic on one Saturday in Thornbury, under Thornbury United Football Club. Price was affordable at $45 from 9am-12noon. And Alhamdulillah, the timing worked well as I was scheduled for my volunteer training that very same day. Riyan was elated and definitely looked forward to the session though he might not have expressed it.
As usual, he was the outstanding one. Even back in SG, he would either be the only Malay, or the only Muslim in whatever enrichment activities he signed up for... *sigh* For the clinic, he was the only Asian and only Muslim. It's alright. Good to be different, boy!
The clinic was awesome under the perfect weather and great coaches. Of course, the whole clan witnessed his virgin soccer clinic heheheheheheh He learnt proper skills and techniques, got snacks, medal and some freebies for the clinic. He enjoyed it. Thank you coaches for making history for him. :) Lovely!
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| The team that made through the day. The juniors were so adorable! |
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| Getting geared up |
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| That A after his name was supposed to be Amalina... and not Al... they mixed it up... > < hehe |
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| Warming up with Pa |
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| Supporting department |
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| with his coaches... |
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