tennis in Lae through its programs especially in junior development and providing opportunities for young players to learn the sport, develop skills and build confidence. More information from junior development coordinator Martha Nakaio on 7078 8594. Inflight magazine donation to schools As part of the airline’s support for education, PNG Air staff this year initiated a magazine donation drive to schools in the Port Moresby area, starting with those in close proximity to its airport head office. The first presentations were made on March 1 to St Peter Chanel Primary School (Erima) and Wildlife Primary School by a PNG Air team led by Trophimus Yakwes. corporate social responsibility and Then on March 7, the next week, the team visited the Jack and Jill School, that includes elementary,
preparatory, kindergarten and preschool classes in Gordons. But donations are not just limited to these schools. Any schools wishing to collect copies are welcome to contact the PNG Air head office. School children from neighbouring suburbs regularly arrive at the office, having walked there in groups, to request magazines for articles and information about aspects of PNG’s history, flora, fauna, cultural festivals, natural attractions, top tourism destinations, sports, the arts and more, the magazines are learning tools for the students who can immerse themselves in reading about the beautiful places to visit in their own country, the activities to do there, and also about some truly inspiring Papua New Guineans. Thank you to the themselves and their classmates. Filled with feature
teachers of St Peter’s, Wildlife Primary and Jack and Jill for welcoming the PNG Air team and recognising the value of the inflight mags for class learning helping our leaders of the future reach their full potential,” an airline spokeswoman said. PNG Air softballers take runner-up trophy PNG Air for the first time fielded a mixed team of softball players from staff and dependents as a fundraiser for the Port Moresby Men’s Softball Association (PomMSA) 2024 Corporate 7s Tournament over two activities. “We see this as a small but significant step in
weekends (March 16-17 and 23-24). Having traditionally had more involvement in netball, volleyball and futsal at organised corporate sporting challenges, it was truly a team effort to make it to the grand final of the bowl play offs with no seasoned softball players in the midst. Regardless, there is no better way to bring people together than through sports, and it was a good chance for colleagues to create bonds and network. Congratulations to all who took part, and for bringing home the runner-up trophy behind Digicel 1, the better team on the day. Next time the team is determined to come back bigger and better.
LEFT: Pitcher Josta Peril in action during the bowl play off against Digicel BELOW: The PNG Air softball team with their runner-up trophy
BELOW: Jack and Jill School students with donated PNG Air Magazines for their library
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