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SPORTS OVERVIEW

Wynberg Boys’ Junior School aims to be the leading sporting school in the Western Cape, fostering a rich sporting culture among its 700 learners. The school offers a wide range of sports, with teams participating in:

  • Rugby 18 teams
  • Cricket 18 teams
  • Hockey 20 teams
  • Water Polo 10 teams
  • Tennis 2 teams
  • Squash 2 teams
  • Athletics
  • Swimming
  • Cross-Country
  • Chess

Foundation Phase Activities

In addition to traditional sports, Foundation Phase learners engage in:

  • Mini rugby
  • Mini rugby festivals
  • Mini cricket
  • U9 hardball cricket training and matches
  • Splash polo – Grade 2
  • Flipper ball – Grade 3
  • Mini hockey
  • Sports skills programs, supervised by learnerships

All learners from Grades R-7 receive weekly Physical Education lessons, which include strength and conditioning components.

Extramural and Private Sports

The school also offers private extramural sports like karate, judo, and golf, enriching the overall sports experience for the learners.

Tours and Exchanges

Wynberg Boys’ Junior School has a robust programme of tours and exchanges, enhancing its reputation nationally and internationally. Highlights include:

Annual exchange with Grey (Gqeberha), hosting 4 Grey cricket teams each February and a mid-year sport & culture exchange program.

  • U13A Rugby Team: Competing at the Durban Prep Rugby Festival.
  • 1st XI Cricket Team: Participating in the Cape Schools Cricket Week Festival.
  • U13A Hockey Team: Participating in the King Edwards National Hockey Festival.
  • Water Polo: Representing WBJS in the Grey National Water Polo Festival, SACS National Festival and WBJS hosting the U11 & U12 Co – Ed Festival.

In the past the school also welcomed visiting teams from countries like England, Kenya, Dubai, and New Zealand, as well as local teams from Johannesburg and Durban for various fixtures.

Commitment to Fitness and Conditioning

Recognizing the importance of fitness in sports, Wynberg Boys’ Junior School integrates strength and conditioning into its Physical Education curriculum, ensuring that the learners are well-prepared for competition through regular assessments and training.

Wynberg Boys’ Junior School is dedicated to nurturing athletic talent and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle, making significant strides toward its goal of being the premier sporting school in the region.

Summer Uniform

Winter Uniform

All year Uniform

CRICKET

Wynberg Boys’ Junior School is deeply committed to cricket, fielding six teams in the Mini Cricket league on Tuesday afternoons, and four teams each for the U10 to U13 age groups. Our A teams also compete on Saturday mornings. The school has a proud history of producing exceptional cricketers, including legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis and recent addition David Beddingham, who made his test debut in 2024.

We emphasize a strong dress code both on and off the field, nurturing the spirit of Supera Moras (overcoming difficulties) among our learners. Good sportsmanship is a cornerstone of our cricketing ethos, and we prioritize dedicated coaching to support the development of each player’s skills and well-being.

Athletics

Athletics is graded as a B-category sport.  As a school, we have our Interhouse Athletic competition.  From the results of this event, our school team is selected.  Our school team competes against the other Boys schools.  We enter our team into the annual Bishops hosted Quadrangular.  We also compete in the annual Pentangular. 

Every year a different boy school gets to host the Pentangular. In term 4 of every year, we also compete in the Paarl Boys Night Athletic meeting.  This is a unique event where we can only register 22 athletes.

Sports Noticeboard

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