Springbuck, Springbok, whichever way you would like to say it, but a Bok remains a Bok! Springbuck have become quite a familiar sight on the roadside to Witsand, but what a surprise to find a young “Bokkie” in our midst. No really, we have one and what is really strange is that it is a two legged one. Confused? Well actually I am talking of the Rugby kind. We have in our school, a young man who has achieved outstanding results after attending a Rugby clinic in Stellenbosch. I will write down what this young man’s father had to say….. I, Ian, enrolled Awie for a 3 day rugby clinic which was held at the Stellenbosch Rugby Academy. This clinic was presented for junior school scholars and Awie thoroughly enjoyed himself. The players were divided into 4 groups and according to the age groups represented, Awie was not supposed to play as he was too young and was not supposed to play with the older boys.Awie however was so enthusiastic about the game, that the coach gave Awie an opportunity to practice with the “bigger” boys. Awie did so well, that the coach on the last day of the clinic, chose 2 captains from each group of 4 teams, and Awie turned out to be one of the captains. Every captain was then asked to choose their own team, which then made up 8 teams. Awie as captain went on, together with his team mates, to win the “bigger boys” match. This young man led the “bigger group” to a wonderful victory, which made them the best team of the day. Awie was awarded a medal for his efforts from the coach and to crown it all, he was also given the opportunity to place the medals around the necks of his fellow team mates. Well done Awie, we are very proud of you. You have strong leadership qualities, and this is evident inyour team winning the match of the day. We are proud of you!
Baie blessings !
