A TOTAL of 30 students from Jerudong International School left for Bangkok yesterday to take part in the Primary FOBISIA Games, an annual South Asian sports festival for schools in the region.
The team is represented by students from Years 4, 5 and 6.
They will compete in athletics, swimming, football and T-Ball.
Participating countries include schools from Thailand, South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, China and Brunei with a total of 276 students and 58 teachers.
“We are incredibly proud to have 30 talented students representing JIS at the FOBISIA games in Bangkok.
The JIS contingent poses for a group photo
“At JIS we wholeheartedly believe in the values of sportsmanship and leadership.
“The FOBISIA games will give our young athletes the opportunity to gain experience and hone their skills in a friendly and competitive environment,” expressed Principal, Barnaby Sandow.
The team have been training for 6 months and are well prepared as they head into the competition.
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