INTERVIEW. Jenerali Ulimwengu said sport in schools it encourage positive energy in society.

Sports Activities at the St. Jude School in Moshono 

The Sports Culture Officer at St Jude School named Jenerali Junior Ulimwengu spoke with us about the kind of games taught in the school. The sporting activities on campus are split between winter and summer sports. All of the necessary equipment and grounds for each sport are available for the use of students and staff. 

Winter

• Martial Arts
• Tennis
• Dancing
• Athletics
• Handball
• Rugby     

The school is especially proud to offer and showcase the game of Rugby, due to its absence in most other Tanzanian schools.

Summer

• Football
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Athletics

Participation

All primary and secondary students at St Jude must participate in sports for the purpose of maintaining healthy bodies and minds as well as to build confidence and encourage growth. 

Schedule

Every student participates in sports practice two days a week and bi-weekly games are organized within our school and with other school teams in the area. 

St. Jude provides uniforms and equipment for every sport we offer, but sometimes the children become so excited about participating that they end up secretly donating money to buy items like football jerseys. 

Partnerships

Each sport that is offered by the school has its own coach and is affiliated with the relevant government association. All of the following partners have the shared goal of developing and improving the talents of the next generation of Tanzanian athletes. 

Netball Association of Tanzania (CHANETA)

Tanzania Football Federation (TFF)

Tanzania Volleyball Association (TAVA)

Chama Cha Judo Tanzania (JATA)

Tanzania Rugby Union (TRU)

Conclusions

St. Jude School believes in a bright future for sports in Tanzania and is committed to making sporting activities more accessible for the next generation. It is well understood that physical exercise promotes success in academics and makes children happier and healthier. It is important for St. Jude to set a good example for the nation by facilitating sporting competitions in order to promote the school at home and abroad. Overall, we believe that sports have great power to encourage positive energy in society.