On the night of the 13 of March 2025, the JCAC Academians Night was held at MFH-A, providing a glamorous night of fun and laughter among academians. Numerous activities were held, which consisted of several mini-games that academians could play and win prizes for, impromptu karaoke and just-dance performances, and also scheduled performances by our talented academians. Overall, it was a joyful night for all academians, especially in the midst of the challenging midterm week.

The organizers of the academians night design and great and fun “coin-system”, which essentially provided a carnival like mini-game theme, where academians could play a game, and win coins based on their performances in each game. Academians could then collect coin, and head over to the prize booth, where there are a selection of prizes to claim, in exchange for the coins they have collected. Prizes ranged a grand-prize of laundry pods with a price of 30 coins, to as small as a kitkat bar, for a mere single coin. Academians could choose from a selection of games. There was a bracelet making activity, which allowed academians to make their personal bracelets. A deconstructed game of connect 5, which encouraged academians to challenge their peers to through ping pong balls from a distance and land their balls in an egg carton shell, to construct a 5 in a row ball line. Furthermore, there was a fast cup stacking game, testing their cup stacking performance against the clock. Also, a ring toss game, highlighting their accuracy of throwing rings, alongside a “hole in one” golf challenge, which required academians composure to strike the golf ball with patience. All the games were enjoyed by the academians, and prompted them to collect as much coins as possible.

Besides the games, there were impromptu performances by academians, by a selection of doing a karaoke performance, or joining the occasion “just-dance” games. Academians could earn an extra 3 coins if they join either performances, and there were performances ranging from western songs, mandarin songs, and cantonese songs. Finally, there were great performances by our most talented academians. It was kicked of by Alfa, performing a great piano solo playing the song “claire de lune”, followed by Yip Chung Hon, giving a intriguing magic show with cards. It was then followed by Tomiris, which provided a wonderful fan performance. Next was Thu Shoun Haythi Saing, performing “Just the two of us”, ending it off with a group performance consisted of Calysta, Nathan, Bryan, and Darren, giving a beautiful version of “Rewrite the Stars”. It was an amazing night, where a lot of talented academians displayed their confident skills.

The JCAC Academians Night was a memorable success, bringing fun, talent, and camaraderie to the community. The creative “coin-system” and variety of games kept everyone engaged, while the performances showcased the incredible skills of the academians. In the midst of midterm challenges, the event provided a joyful escape and a night to remember for all who attended.