On Wednesday 27 May, our Head of College, Mr Richard Ford, our Year 3 to 6 students and some special guests gathered together for the official opening of our Ga Ga Ball Pit.
The funding and construction of the Ga Ga Ball Pit has been a joint project between the Scots All Saints College Parents and Friends (P&F) Association and the College.
Mrs Melanie Jacobsen (President) and Mrs Elissa Houghton (Vice President) were in attendance representing the P&F Association, and Mr Paul Daymond (Builder) and Mr Brett Hotham (Property Manager) were also invited for their contribution towards the construction of the facility.
Ga Ga Ball is introduced to the Junior School students at the Year 4 Cru Camp at Galston Gorge.
Members of the Junior School Student Representative Council first brought the idea to a fortnightly SRC meeting, and then, over 12 months, the proposal has reached fruition.
Ga Ga Ball is a variant of dodgeball that is played in a Ga Ga “pit”. The game combines dodging, striking, running, and jumping, with the objective of being the last person standing. Players hit the ball at each other with their hands, and are eliminated if the ball strikes them on or below the knee. The game can be played by a group of individual players or with teams, as well as in one-on-one matches. It is an active game that all students love playing.
We thank all members of the Parents and Friends Association for their ongoing support of the College.
Mr Chris Jackman, Head of Junior School
