Men In Black

Over the last week or so, the keen interest in rugby has been reignited, particularly for Jasper, Eneri, Charlie, Laker, Elijah and Theo. Yesterday, Charlie and Eneri brought in their rugby balls and the game began. As soon as the team was organized and positions were agreed upon, the game was about to begin, until Jasper reminded the group that they had yet to perform the Haka. This was performed with such energy and enthusiasm, but just as the team was ready to do battle, Elijah was quick to indicate that they had not yet sung the National Anthem by linking arms and insisting they all sing. After a little help with the words they were again ready for kick off, but no, another interruption, Eneri noticed that the cheer leaders were missing, leaving the field to find "The girls, the girls". The very next minute the field was empty as the team ran off to assist Eneri in his mission to get some support for the team. On successfully getting the girls together the game began with lots of "Good on ya and Good kick" being bantered around the team, not to mention the support from our wonderful cheer leaders, Tyra, Chardanae, Libby, and Jacqui, and supporter, Donnagh.
It was a great pleasure to watch these children involved in something that is of great interest to them, and to observe the confidence they had in participating at the level they chose. These children are developing a sense of responsibility and respect for the needs and well-being of the group, including taking responsibility for group decisions, and what fun was had while all this learning is taking place. Monica