Walla Rugby Day - Friday 12 September
EdRugby, in partnership with Panasonic, invited schools around Australia to get involved in Walla Rugby Day on Friday September 12, 2008 - the eve of the Qantas Wallabies v All Blacks Bledisloe Cup clash in Brisbane.
On Walla Rugby Day schools were encouraged to get active by playing Walla Rugby, a modified non-tackle version of rugby union.
Over 5000 students around Australia involved in the day, and it was a tough job for the judges to select winners for the major prizes.
Prize winners were as follows
First Prize: a Panasonic Elite Panaboard Interactive Whiteboard (UB-T780) and Panasonic Compact Camera (DMC-FS3-K) (valued together at $3,328).
Blackwater State High School - QLD
Blackwater SHS Walla Rugby Day included an opening ceremony, team cheers, game play, closing ceremony, and certificate presentation. Students were involved with set up, initial planning, posters and promotion, media and creating a DVD.
Second Prize: a Panasonic Elite Panaboard Interactive Whiteboard (UB-T780) (valued at $2,999).
Orange High School - NSW
The staff at Orange HS got behind Walla Rugby Day and dressed in old rugby jerseys. Students were asked to wear gold or their favourite rugby gear for the Walla Rugby lessons. Some classes would sing the National Anthem before the start of their matches. The school also sourced prizes from NSW Rugby to present to players during the day.
Third Prize: a signed Qantas Wallabies jersey (valued at approximately $2,000).
West End State School - QLD
West End SS had year 2 students adopt a Rugby Nation, and learn about the national emblems, the flags and what they represent. Older students refereed the games, and boys cheered and supported the girls playing and the girls did likewise when the boys played. Parents came along to watch, and create a tournament atmosphere.
Fourth & Fifth Prize: a Panasonic Compact Camera (DMC-FS3-K) (valued at $329).
Coogee Public School - NSW
Bourke Walgett School of Distance Education - NSW
Honourable mentions (and will receive a special rugby prize)
Niangala Public School
Beverly Hills Girls High School
Schools involved?
Schools that were involved in the Walla Rugby Day need to send us a completed Walla Rugby Day Report and evidence of your students playing Walla Rugby.
Rugby Prize Pack
You school will be rewarded for getting active by receiving a free rugby prize pack – and the more that played, the more you’ll receive! Walla Rugby Day Reports need to be submitted before rugby gear is sent out. Prize packs are currently being delievered, and schools should receive them in November.
Panasonic BONUS OFFER for EdRugby Schools
Purchase an UB-T780 Elite Panaboard Interactive Whiteboard and you could receive a BONUS Panasonic PT-LB51E Projector valued at RRP $1649 for your school. Click here for more details.
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