SEK Qatar joins QPPSSA 2016-2017

 - by Dalila Rodrigues

On Tuesday, 8th of November, SEK International School Qatar had its first participation on the Qatar Private Primary Schools Sports Association (QPPSSA). This sports league programme is designed to implement, and promote sports events between schools with primary years education. Together with Ms. Dalila Rodrigues and Mr. Diego Encinas, a team of grade 4 and 5’s pupils travelled to the International School of London Qatar (ISLQ) to compete on the QPPSSA Grade 5 Girls’ Football tournament. Despite the lack of experience, and little practice, the team kept a very enthusiastic and cheerful mood throughout the tournament.

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QPPSSA G4 & G5 Girls’ Football
Grade 5
Pool A: Doha College West Bay, Dukhan English School, Nord Anglia International School Al Khor
Pool B: Qatar International School (QIS), SEK International School Qatar, International School of London Qatar (ISLQ), Al Khor International School (AKIS).
Grade 4
Doha College West Bay, Nord Anglia International School Al Khor (NAIS AK), International School of London Qatar, Qatar International School.

Each match was played up to 10 minutes. On Game 1, SEK faced QIS, losing 4-1. Marta Abella scored the goal for SEK Qatar. The team then watched Game 2 ISLQ vs AKIS, and Game 3 QIS vs ISLQ. On Game 4, AKIS and SEK opposed each other on a close game which, resulted on a win for AKIS 1-0. Game 5, and last on Pool B saw ISLQ vs SEK. ISLQ played a very good game, and won it with six goals to nil. After conclusion of the Pool B matches, SEK Qatar and NAIS AK played a friendly match before heading back to Al Farouq Street. Well done to all the girls who showed great sportsmanship.

Squad: Al Maha Al Dehaimi (Grade 4B), Essma Nechi (Grade 4B), Julia Ramírez (Grade 4B), Lucia Fernández (Grade 4A, captain), Lujayne Bouaoud (Grade 5A), Mahrya Arif (Grade 4A), Marta Abella (Grade 5A), Naia Manjón (Grade 5B), Paula Manjón (Grade 5A).

A big thank you to ISLQ for organising and hosting the competition.

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