Sparrow Combined School hosts sports and chess day
WESTDENE – Sparrow Combined School participated in sports and chess games against Vuleka Sekolo sa Borokgo.
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Sparrow Combined School hosted Vuleka Sekolo sa Borokgo to a day of sports and chess. Pupils participated in soccer, netball and chess games.
![Pupils play games of chess. Photo supplied.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/03/DSC_6212_23716-520x390.jpg)
Sparrow Combined School head of sport Liam Gallagher said the aim of the event, which was held on 15 March was to create a derby between the schools.
![Vuleka Sekolo sa Borogo and Sparrow Combined School play a game of netball. Photo supplied.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/03/DSC_6253_66715-520x390.jpg)
“This is a great way to build team unity and pride within schools. We had a sports day last year and we decided to formally introduce chess this year too. It also provides an opportunity for the school teams to prepare our netball and soccer teams for their upcoming tours. The netball team has also been entered into the netball league, which is a great opportunity,” explained Gallagher.
The scores are as follows:
Junior Soccer:
- Sparrow Combined School 0 – 3 Vuleka Sekolo sa Borogo
Senior Soccer:
- Sparrow Combined School 0 – 4 Vuleka Sekolo sa Borogo
Netball
- Sparrow Combined School (U15) 8– 10 Vuleka Sekolo sa Borogo
- Sparrow Combined School (U16) 13– 4 Vuleka Sekolo sa Borogo
Sparrow Combined School won the chess competition.
“There were some very entertaining and competitive matches played, the pupils really enjoyed the day,” concluded Gallagher.
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