Monument Park High School hosted Africa Genesis Archery (AGA) Western Cape Bullseye and 3D competitions on 9 April 2022. Archers from the following schools participated:  Labori High School, Stellenberg High School, Hugenote High School, DF Malan High School, Bellville High School, Durbanville High School, Curro Durbanville, Protea Heights Academy, Monument Park High School, Piketberg High School, De Villiers Graaff High School (Villiersdorp), Eben Donges High School, Gene Louw Primary School, Bastion Primary School, Watsonia Primary School, Olifantsvallei Primary School (Citrusdal), Teneo Homeschool, Durbanville Academy, Pomario Private School (Citrusdal) and Cape Town Homeschool.

High School Monument Park archers:

Mbali Pondo

Ethan Isaacs

Kirstie Marcus

Liam Petersen

Sandra van Eck AGA coordinator for Monument Park High School

Tinase Nkonzo

Front row L to R:  Charnette van Eck, Anika Louw, Cadence Olifant Back row L to R:  Left 2 Right – Ethan Isaacs, Egan Marcus, Connor Davids, Ethan Sedras, Tinase Nkonzo

Why do archery?  By participating in archery students are learning focus, self-control, discipline, patience and the life lessons required to be successful in life.

Schools and scholars interested in taking up archery may contact the chairperson of AGA-WC, Antoinette Swanepoel, via email at chairman@aga-wc.co.za.  More information is available on their website http://aga-wc.co.za or Facebook page AGA WESTERN CAPE.

The next competition is scheduled to take place on 23 April at Durbanville High School. Spectators are welcome.