Teachers in action at OlympafricaThe Olympafrica Sports Centre situated in Lobamba was the venue for the latest Teacher/Coaches Rugby Workshop. The workshop was for teachers from schools in the Ezulwini and Lobamba area. Development Coach, Naomi du Pont was on hand to welcome the teachers and thank them for taking time to learn more about the game of Rugby.
Some of the pupils at Nkhanyezini Primary with their SOSIRBKitaidThe Development Coaches handed out SOSIRBKitaid to pupils at Nkhanyezini Primary School following the Coaching Day held at the school on Thursday. Development Coach Naomi du Pont was on hand to give out the Rugby jerseys to pupils who had taken part in the session.
Nkhanyezini PrimaryThe SKRUM Programme visted its 300th school on Thursday February 25th. Nkhanyezini Primary situated just outside of the town of Mankayane hosted the 300th SKRUM Coach Day. Headteacher, Mr. Motsa welcomed the Development Coaches and was surprised to hear that the SKRUM Programme had visted so many schools. "I thank you for coming to Nkhanyezini and introducing the pupils to SKRUM and Rugby, they have been pushing me to call you and so I'm glad you are here today" said Mr. Motsa.
Some of the pupils from Khalangile Primary after receiving their SOSIRBKitaidFollowing the Coaching Day held at Khalangile Primary and with ALL the school watching, the Development Coaches handed out Rugby jerseys and kit donated by the SOSIRBKitaid Programme to pupils who participated in the Rugby Coaching Day held at the school on Tuesday.
Reds vs White, the race is on!Khalangile Primary situated just outside Luyengo turned out in large numbers to participate in the Rugby Coaching Day. After a lenthy discussion with Mrs. Mtsetfwa the sports teacher regarding how many children the coaches can coach, the Development Coaches were each given twenty Rugby hopefuls. This is the second Coaching Day held at Khalangile Primary and the coaches were pleasently surprised at how well the pupils had improved.
Tshaneni Primary pupils with SKRUM CEO, Michael Collinson and their SOSIRBKitaidFollowing the coaching session at Tshaneni Primary on Friday, the Development Coaches haned out SOSIRBKitaid to the participating players. Head teacher Mr. Vilane thanked SKRUM CEO, Michael Collinson on behalf of all the players for such a generous gift and promised the school will practice Rugby everyday.
Tshaneni PrimaryEven 39c heat didn't stop the pupils at Tshaneni Primary in the Lowveld from playing Rugby and participating in the coaching session. The coaching team left the office early in the morning hoping to beat the heat, but it wasn't to be. Head teacher, Mr. Mduduzi Vilane apologised to the coaches for the heat, but assured them the youngsters were eager and waiting to play Rugby.
Students from Salukazi Methodist Primary after receiving their SOSIRBKitaid Rugby kitSalukazi Methodist Primary School received a donation of Rugby kit from the SOSIRBKitaid Programme. After the Coaching Day held at the school the Development Coaches gave out Rugby jerseys and kit to the participating students. Sports Teacher, Cindi Mabuza led the pupils in three cheers to SOSIRBKitaid and thanked SKRUM and the Rugby Union for their kindness.
Naomi du Pont at the SSSA AGMThe Swaziland Schools Sports Association invited the Swaziland Rugby Union and the SKRUM Programme to their AGM today in Manzini to give a presentation on the game of Rugby and the SKRUM Programme. New Development Coach, Naomi du Pont was on hand to deliver both presentations.