After a day of fun and learning at school, all the boys were geared up for an afternoon of football. Initially we had planned to play the game on the beach, so everyone would feel free to play or swim accordingly, but since everyone was so enthusiastic to play a serious game of ball, we decided to quickly take a vote and see who would rather play in a football pitch. After a unanimous decision, football pitch it was! The verdict was made literally five minutes before we set off, but I guess that’s the beauty of spontaneity, it keeps everyone on their toes! Our Director of Studies immediately took the initiative to call Luxol Grounds to book a pitch for 5pm that afternoon.
None of us were disheartened by the heat, as we enthusiastically walked from Maltalingua to Pembroke. Fortunately (or possibly, unfortunately!), I decided to take the safer route for us pedestrians. However, little did I know that the direction I took, although safe, was rather long. It’s a good thing Angelo kept me good company, as the others tagged along. I somewhat felt like a lost tourist trying to find our way in time for our booking. I was rather embarrassed to ask a random stranger if I was in the right direction, especially since I myself am a local, who doesn’t live so far away from there. I guess it was the heat and the excitement that clouded my better judgement and sense of direction, or lack thereof!
Finally we managed to get there just 10 minutes late, and to the guys’ delight, we were kindly given an extra 15 minutes to play, which was great because they made full use of every last minute. It was awesome to see all the students play together. We were such a sizeable number that students decided to play 10 minute games alternately, so everyone got the chance to play. All of us had such a good time. Even Yutaka joined this energy packed activity despite having refused the day before, because he was feeling slightly tired. He actually ended up being one of the students who played the most!
This was yet another successful activity our school planned so as to give students the opportunity to spend quality time together in a friendly competition. It was so lovely to see the majority of our students play ball together, especially since not everyone shares the same class, they were given the chance to share a few games. Needless to say, there was a great sense of team spirit, some talked, others played while others preferred to be an audience and help me take some memorable photos. But enough talking, evidently the pictures speak thousands of words!
written by Michaela Griscti
looks like fun but must have been pretty hot!