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By: Coach K

"We play for our children and our community," said Khun Aek about Dragons Family Football. Parents, administrators, teachers, staff, and students from all grade levels play football together and have a great time. Sometimes the sun has already set and no one wants to stop playing. Thank you, Concordian community.

Basketball is better when you're laughing and having fun!

Shooting for the extra point!

Working as a team to achieve our best!

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his team, like in other years, is a team that rose up to the occasion and demands of the season ending, AISAA Tournament!

With motivated and enthusiastic players who love football it was surprising to see them lose the first games of the season in spite of how they were evolving!

It was challenging at times but they continued with their efforts and scoring goals.

But all of that changed when they arrived to the Tournament!

The G5 Under players proved to be one of the best teams from the very first game...working their hardest to earn the Gold for Concordian!

Unfortunately, luck was not on their side and they lost the semifinal by a minimum. I'm proud to say our boys displayed great sportsmanship in spite of this loss and got an honorary and well deserved 3rd place!

By: Coach Joao

A big thank you to our school community-both parents and students- for coming out throughout the year to support our players, especially in the final tournament! Our G5 boys got extra motivation to play their best with the cheering from the stands!

Next year we will see half of our team continuing to grow and develop their evolving skills in the game or the G7U Team!

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Dragons Cup Champion - Puthip Junior Dragons Cup Champion – Zoe Most Improved - Matthew (an incredible 27 strokes from last year) Medal Earning Players – Puthip, Matthew, Zoe, Pei Pei, Kirk By: Coach Michael Wilson

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hey have a big heart and never give up.

They started slow but they finished the basketball season strong!

Congratulations Dragon boys varsity team! AISSA Basketball tournament 3rd place.

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ur first year as a Tennis team is off to a great start. The team has joined a couple of international school tournaments. In February the first AISAA Mixed Tennis Tournament was held at Berkeley. Our top players from middle years, Mammoth (Grade 10), Putter (Grade 6), and Jade (Grade 6), joined the tournament playing against much older competitors.

Putter advanced to the semi-finals playing against the top ranked players of Thailand.

A Tournament was also held in March at Spin and Slice Tennis Academy. Finn (Grade 3), Edward (Grade 5), Titan (Grade 5), Tonchok (Grade 5), Ty (Grade 5), Jade (Grade 6), and Putter (Grade 6) brought their best game in each of their matches. Jade won 3rd place after a tough and exciting tiebreaker game. Putter, who won all four of his matches, earned 1st place from his group.

All players showed great sportsmanship and enthusiasm through their last match of the day.

We look forward to our own new courts and more players next year.

Coach Peachi and Coach Tiew

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hat an incredible season of growth and success for the Dragon Football Players! The UG3 Girls hit the field in October, full of energy and determination to develop their athletic skills and attitudes throughout every practice and game. These twelve girls across grades one, two, and three, loved coming to before and after school sessions. Each player committed themselves to becoming the best player that she could be by practicing... teamwork: cooperating with teammates and making choices that benefit the whole team resilence: both mentally and physically when facing football challenges enthusiasm: finding joy in the learning process and looking forward to the future of a football career.compassion: becoming more caring toward the community of football players in our area, and inquiring into how we might work together to make football more accessible to all kids.

What do they have to show for this amazing hard work and growth? League Chamions!

The Concordian Dragon Football team walked away from the AISAA UG3 Tournament with a First Place trophy and pride in their hearts. We cannot wait to see what next season brings this group of fierce athletes!

Well done! We are so proud of you!

Love, Coach Jen and Coach Heather

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he Varsity Dragons were a defensive team this year and each of our opponents knew that they had played us when the final whistle blew. Next year we have upcoming underclasmen that will really help the team.

Good luck, ladies!

Coach Mari and Coach Dr. Tresa

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he Concordian Varsity Badminton team played well at the AISAA Tournament this year.

Great FORM & Excellent SPORTSMANSHIP Looking forward to seeing you all next school year.

Most importantly, Dragons did their best and showed excellent sportsmanship.

By: Coach Tiew and Coach Yatima

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Boys doubles : Shin&Leng - Gold medal Girls doubles : Eye&Cherry - Gold medal Boys singles : Max-Bronze medal Girls singles : TooTee-Bronze medal

We tried enthusiastically during the tournament to be the Champions but were challenged by 4 Thailand nationalranking youth players from Mahidol. We almost overcame them in final total scores. We came in 2nd place by only 5 points.

Results:

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Varsity, G10-U & G7-U table tennis teams had the opportunity to fully participate in AISAA Table Tennis tournaments this year.

Our table tennis teams for Varsity & G10-U earned the 2nd place (team trophy).

Their efforts and tremendous team spirit were rewarded.

For G7-U, their performance in this tournament was amazing. Spectators were treated to a real demonstration of super table tennis rallying.

G7-U Dragons are the CHAMPIONS of AISAA and all medals for individual boys singles & girls singles went to our players.

RESULTS: G7-U team CHAMPIONS -1ST PLACE TEAM TROPHY boys singles : Mon - Gold medal Jaden - Silver medal Matthew - Bronze medal girls singles : Grace - Gold medal Hui Hui - Silver medal Elia - Bronze medal G10-U team - 2nd place

(team trophy) boys singles : Man - Gold medal Poom - Bronze medal Varsity team - 2nd place (team trophy) boys singles : Kor - Gold medal girls singles : May - Silver medal Almond - Bronze medal By: Coaches Tiew, Yatima, and Kathy

The results of AISAA Table Tennis Tournament (G5-U).

Singles Boys; Zen (G5) - Silver Medal Gumlaap and Suu Suu (G5) - Bronze Medal Singles Girls; Grand (G4) - Gold Medal Im (G5) - Bronze Medal 12

***G5-U Team on taking 1st place in the tournament***

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By: Coach Joe

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e had a talented team, but a tough year. We had a lot of raw and highly trained talent on the team this year. We had depth, skill and strength. We had plans, plays and procedures. We had an active and highly motivated parent fan and support base.

We were better trained and skilled then any of the other teams we played. Unfortunately, that skill and training did not translate into victory.

There is no question, we could have won the league and tournament. At the end of the day however, we didn’t. None the less, this is a great group of boys. There is no doubt in my mind that if they keep up the effort throughout their years at Concordian, they will be champions. The 3rd graders will be an excellent contribution to the G5 and under team next year. The 3rd graders will be missed by their younger friends. Good luck boys in G5 and under football.

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eaming with pride on a great performance, the Concordian Dragons G7-U AISAA Badminton Tournament Champions!!

Boys Singles: First place (Jaden) Girls Singles: First place (Ice) Boys Doubles: First place (Tonnam & Leeung) Girls Doubles: First place (Grace & Quingmi) Mixed Doubles: Second place (Nut & Brim) Thank you Coach Tiew and Coach Yatima!

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his year was a rebuilding year for our Grade 10 and under team with only one returning player. Having said that, the strides in which improvement was made throughout the season was absolutely remarkable! We ended the season with our best game of the year beating The American School of Bangkok in three games! It is clear to see the love these gents have for the game by their dedication and pure excitement when they step onto the court! I have a good feeling about the volleyball years to come with this team! Congratulations to our 2017-2018 award winners: JV PIN: Nippon (G10), Ken (G10), Pat (G10), PaoPao (G9), Best (G9), Robin (G9), Sun (G8), Peak (G8), Tonkla (G8), and Zander (G8)

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