By Ms. H. Thompson & Mr. Scott Carr, PE/Athletics Department

As all of our teachers, coaches and students are shifting gears from term 1 to term 2 sports, basketball is definitely on the brains for many.

There is a contagious energy bubbling into our gyms, and it is coming from the new grade 6 and 7 girls lunch hour 3:3 programme.

WPGA basketball coaches thought it would be helpful to offer a place for the younger girls to practice their basketball skills, in order for them to gain confidence. Starting with only five girls coming down to the gym and shooting hoops, word quickly spread and in only two weeks, the lunch hour tournaments on Mondays and Wednesdays have expanded to using the full gym. Six basketball hoops offering a place for teams of three girls playing half court basketball to music creates a lot of spirit in the gym! As coaches, we couldn’t ask for more energy, enthusiasm and willingness to take a chance from these girls.

Basketball is a great team sport that challenges teamwork, strategy, accuracy and perseverance. Come out and join us!