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National Physical Display Championships begin
The Ministry of Education’s Annual National Schools Physical Display Championships began yesterday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Schools from nine education districts are participating.
Administrator of the Unit of Allied Arts Mrs. Lorraine Barker-King [centre] delivering remarks at the opening ceremony [Ministry of Education photo]
During yesterday’s opening ceremony, Administrator of the Unit of Allied Arts, Mrs. Lorraine Barker-King noted that during the championship the Ministry of Education aims to achieve four objectives.
She said that the objectives are to expand the scope of physical education in schools, promote sportsmanship among students and teachers, to display the talents of children from primary and secondary schools in all regions and to familiarise students and teachers with new and exciting jump ro
Director of NCERD, Mrs. Jennifer Cumberbatch delivering remarks [Ministry of Education photo]
The judges for the Championships [Ministry of Education photo]
She said that exposing the students to physical education and sport will benefit learners in many ways. Gratitude was expressed to Banks DIH Limited for its continued support in this area.
Meanwhile, the Director of NCE
Students of Regma Primary School participating in the Combinations category [Ministry of Education photo]
She said that it is a good sign that schools have shown an increased interest in physical display over the years.
According to Mrs. Cumberbatch, the activity is one that demonstrates the talents of the nation’s children and encourages the acquisition of skills and knowledge while building their capacity for creativity and teamwork.
The categories in which schools are contesting are combinations, pyramids and jump rope. The education districts represented are: Regions One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, 10 and Georgetown.
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