Fourth school adopted by Oxbow Xerox

The school, situated in the Dunoon township, received 'Tag in a Bag' equipment and their first coaching lessons by skilled Tag Rugby coaches, supported by Oxbow Xerox staff.

This is the fourth school out of six in Oxbow Xerox's corporate social investment initiative. The other schools already on the programme are Levana, Zilreda and Capricorn Primary Schools. These schools are all now part of the national SARU Grassroots Development Programme that will give the schools the opportunity to play in Tag Rugby leagues and to enter tournaments run by the Tag Rugby Association.

"With the Tag Rugby Adopt a School Programme, we are attempting to get children off the streets and away from the ills they are confronted with on a daily basis to enjoy sport with other children," said Stuart McConnell, executive director of the Tag Rugby Association.

Improving children's lives

"Making a difference in the community through improving the quality of children's lives is our social responsibility focus this year," Brett Furlong, managing director of Oxbow Xerox commented. "Tag Rugby is a reputable association and this allows Oxbow the opportunity to make a direct contribution to local schools by making a difference and dedicating valuable time of our people to a worthy cause. We are making a difference because we want to be part of the positive future in the Western Cape and we encourage other corporates to adopt more schools through the Tag Rugby Adopt a School programme."

By using Tag Rugby - which requires no infrastructure and rugby experience - the learners in under-privileged areas with no facilities enjoy the feeling of playing sport and having fun with their peers. Tag Rugby can be played by boys and girls and there is no contact, so the fear of injury is removed from the game.