U19 Boys Hockey 7's

On the 19^th of May the under 19 boys traveled to Ndola to play hockey. There were five teams including Amano. We began the day by entertaining Trident at this point of time both teams were not fully awake and so the game was played at a slow tempo with many fouls given from both teams, both teams had chances to break the dead lock and both teams did not take their chances so the game ended In a goalless draw.

L-R Musonda, Mwansa and Philip scoring in the Lechwe game comeback

Our second game was against Lechwe and in the early moments of the game we let them score two soft goals due to some mistakes in defence, which was a wake up call to the team. We started attacking and our efforts paid off with Mwansa and Philip scoring in the first half. In the second half the story was the same as we attacked and they defended. Near the end of the half Musonda scored the winning goal the final score was 3-2 to Amano.

Musonda diving to try score.

Our third game was against Chengelo the game was played at high intensity with both teams attacking. Dalitso, our goalkeeper, kept us in this game with some outstanding saves so at half time the scores were 0-0. The second half was similar, but we had more of the ball and so through some good moments we managed to create some space which we took advantage of leading to a goal that was scored by Musonda. The final score was 1-0 to Amano.

Captain Ilunga clearing to start another attack

Our last game was played against the host, Simba. We started the game on a high note with Amano having more ball possession and more attempts on goal but somehow Simba managed to shift the ball from one wing to anther so quickly that the defence could not keep up, leading to a goal. We needed a quick response to that goal to keep us motivated and the strikers linked up with Philip charging at the opponents, then crossing the ball to the far post were the ball found Mwansa and Musonda waiting with a combined effort from the brothers the ball found itself at the back of the goal, so we drew that game 1-1 which meant we came out in second place. I would like to commend Conglin and Dalitso on their outstanding performance and their contribution to the team. I would also want thank God for the protection during the games and after during our travels back to school.  

Dalitso did a sterling job in goal

Report by I. Lukanga

U19 Girls Hockey - Simba

On Saturday the under 19 girls team went to play hockey at Simba. We played four games in total, the first being against Lechwe. We really were not prepared for this game and they scored within the first few minutes of the game starting. During the second half of the game they scored again ending that game 2-0 for them. We had no communication and we were trying to attack down the middle of the field.

Naomi making the tackle

  The second game was against Simba and unfortunately this game ended 3-0 for them because of, again, lack of communication and good passing. After the game we rearranged the players, so we did a little better against Chengelo, although that game still ended 2-0 for them. 

Thoko stopped many attempts as goalkeeper

The last game was against Trident. During the first half we had quite a number of chances to shoot and finally Rosemary put one into the goal. During the second half though, we let in two goals ending that game 2-1 to Trident.

Halayna, Naomi and Thoko defending a short corner

I want to thank the team for working hard especially in the last two games, also Rosemary for scoring the only goal that day and Thoko for saving so many shots on goal. I also want to thank Mr Grove for driving us and coaching us for the last game and Diana for cheering us on! I also want to thank God for a good and fun day.  

Report by N. Ronald

The May Fair

This year's Amano May Fair took place on Friday 25th May. Here are some comments by some of the Primary School pupils:

 

Grade 1

Allen - The Water slide was scary. I splashed the teacher.

Lucas - I went on a big horse.

Grade 2

Emily -  At the May Fair I got my face painted as an Ice princess and I got to get a pony ride. I ate a cupcake and I was playing on the jumping castle. 

James -Our stall did a quiz and you could win a prize. I was at the May Fair. I won a prize from the grade 6’s stall, it was a sweet. I liked the wire art stall.

Layla - I was on the water slide. I put the tail on the kangaroo. I won a prize and it was K5. I was on the wood and I hit Iman with the pillow. I was helping Evie with her stalls.

Michaela - I saw my friends. We won prizes. I saw lots people. I put the tail on the kangaroo. I did tug of war and our team won. I bought some candy. I did a pillow fight with Layla.  But I won.

Chimwemwe - I was playing at the May fair, jumping and eating then I was helping Miss Sichula. I was part of the tug of war, our team was third.

Grade 3

Chilekwa - At the May Fair I was on the waterslide. I got wet and I splashed. I wore French clothes. We all played tug of war. 

Mwaka - At the May Fair there were games and sweets to win and my favourite thing was riding a horse I think her name was Pegasus. I won Lots of prizes the prizes were Fizzers and Lollipops. My brothers stall Egypt his stall was nice I should know I played there.    

Takhondwa - The staff and secondary, primary had stalls. The staff’s stall was selling cupcakes and samosas and chickens and drinks. There were amazing things you can win and buy. There was a water slide and pillow fighting and face painting. All kinds of stalls. The theme was countries from the world cup.

Grade 4

Abel - The May Fair was very fun. First I played pillow fight with my best friend.  Then I went for penalty shooting it was very fun.  In the pillow fight I won the first round against Chuzi.  Then I ate a very sour lollipop before I ate lunch. My lunch was a beef samosa and it tasted very spicy and I saw my mother working and she looked very busy. After that we played a football match it was kids against grown-ups, the match was very fun.  Then me and my family went home.   

Chloe - Most of the stalls were colourful some had sweets and some plants and some had models and there was a rhino, rabbit, sheep, giraffe, gecko playing a drum, hippo, buffalo, owl, and an elephant and they were all made out of little beads and they looked a bit real. I loved the band and the band played stand and sing of Zambia. And there was candy floss and it was sweet. The water slide was fast, slippery and wet. I entered in a pillow fight with Marlene and I won I was very happy.

Grade 5

Aiesha - The May Fair was an amazing day. We had anything you can imagine. We had games, face painting, a waterslide, a marching band, food and drinks and much more. It was on a Friday 25^th May 2018. Each grade got a chance to win a trophy for running the best stall. Every child did give their best thoughts and effort into helping their stall. Our stall {grade 5} was about Egypt we had games like guess the right coordinates and stand a chance to win an amazing pyramid cake or a trophy. The waterslide was from the top of the ant hill to the ground. It started at 9:00am and ended at 3:00pm. In the end it was an amazing day and I can’t till the next one in 2019!    

Linda - On the 25^th of May 2018 was May Fair at Amano Christian School. It was fun because there was a water slide and many other things like tip water on the teacher or key fishing. I enjoyed the water slide the most. The waterslide was on an anthill. On it there was a tarpaulin which many children slid down. You could put soap on so that you could go faster. There also was a water fight which I enjoyed. Our stall was about Egypt. Had two different games. One you had to throw a ball, when you hit a pot you got the things which are inside there. The second game was about finding the right coordinates on a map of Egypt to win a prize.