Volleyball and More Volleyball!

This weekend, some of our students were fortunate to attend the John Knox Volleyball tournament in Bowmanville. This huge tournament is organized and run by many volunteers in the Bowmanville Christian School community who have a love for the sport. Around thirty schools, both Christian and Catholic schools, attended this tournament.

Beacon sent both a boys and girls teams made up of Grade 7 and 8 students. Opening devotions were followed by two games for each team on Friday evening. Both teams won one match and lost one that evening. Friday night was spent camping out in two respective churches (thanks for the hospitality!). The girls enjoyed an evening of "Sardines in the Dark" (only one minor injury), Knots (otherwise known as "Doctor, Doctor!") and a few other games. It is rumored that the boys watched a movie and laid low. Minor amounts of sleep were had by all.

Saturday began bright and early with a pancake breakfast and followed by a day of very exciting volleyball. Both teams faced tough opponents but continued through quarter and semi finals. The finals for both teams kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Both teams won one game and lost one, leading them to a final game. The boys pulled out a 16-14 victory, while the girls pulled out a 15-11 victory. Great sportsmanship was shown by both Beacon teams and their opponents.

Thank you to Mr. Pot and Mrs. Campbell for all the time, effort and expertise afforded these teams!

It was wonderful to see the students work together.

It was wonderful to interact with many different parents, students and coaches from schools around Ontario (the girls' final opponents being from Windsor!).

It was wonderful to see teams win and loose gracefully (after the final, the Windsor team applauded our girls and said "Good game".)

It was wonderful to be blessed with safe travels and parents willing to drive.

It was wonderful to see the fruits of the labour of hard work.

It was wonderful to see students blessed with health and talent.

To Him be the Glory!