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#2824 Sports: invaluable in the lives of the young by Fr. Ambrose Pereira sdb,
Rector, Don Bosco Technical Institute, Henderson
HENDERSON: 21 March 2011 -- “Physical Education
is sometimes not perceived as important, but its role in
developing young people is just as vital as academic
education”, said Gideon Omokirio, Sports Development
Officer, Solomon Islands Football Federation, as he
addressed the staff, students and guests at the opening of
the Rectors Cup at Don Bosco Technical Institute, Henderson,
on 18th March, 2011.
“Sports gives us the opportunity to express ourselves
through our physical skills and trains us to make decisions
quickly in tight situations. What you learn from a
game of football or basketball can one day prove invaluable
in your lives”, continued Gideon as he addressed the young
people.
Drawing from his own life experience, he
encouraged the students to put in hard and dedicated work to
achieve success. “Sports exemplifies that success
comes after hard work”, he said.
The Opening of the ‘Rectors Cup’, an
annual feature for the Institution, was filled with a
display of talent, hard work and creativity. The
afternoon was enjoyable as it brought out the many different
talents of the students.
It was marvelous to see the different
classes dressed in colourful attire with a mascot that
symbolized their trade. The banners and their war cry
– a call for celebration and victory saw the full
involvement of every member of the class.
Ms Camari Bainivalu, principal of Don
Bosco together with her dynamic team were responsible for
the excellent organization and coordination of the entire
programme.
Present for the occasion was Br Jess
Garcia sdb, Economer of the Salesian Delegation of
PNG-SI. He was delighted to note that the students
enjoyed and participated completely in the programme.
The judges for the occasion were Gideon
Omokirio, Sports Development Officer, Solomon Islands
Football Federation; Eddie Ngaitini, Turf Officer, Lawson
Tama and Sr. Sesilia Sala fma, Director, Catholic
Communications.
Fr. Ambrose Pereira sdb, Rector,
congratulated the winners who have now established
themselves on a firm footing for the games to be played in
the months ahead. He reminded the students to build on
team spirit and give of their best, while at the same time
cheering and encouraging the winners and teams as they play
each game.
The Rectors Cup will conclude in
September, 2011.
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