Request for Assistance - P.E. Department of WGSS

The school’s Physical Education department is currently in need of several items in order for it to run efficiently.

If you are in a position to donate even 1 item, or know of willing sponsors please do not hesitate to contribute.

The following is the list as provided by the WGSS Physical Ed. Teacher.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR WGSS P.E. DEPARTMENT

• Road marking paint, 4 gallons of each listed colour to paint over and/or paint courts in the school's courtyard: white, blue, yellow, red, orange and green.
• DVDs on teaching/training/coaching
in different sporting disciplines
• Interactive DVDs related to Health and Physical Education
• Books on different sporting disciplines
• Books related to Health and Physical Education
• 12 basketball suits - 9 medium & 3 large
• 12 basketball socks
• 10 volleyball jersey (for boys) - 8 medium & 2 large
• 16 volleyball jerseys (for girls) - 2 extra large, 5 large & 9 medium
• 1 ball cart
• 24 white long-sleeved jerseys for cricket - 5 extra large, 9 large & 10 medium
• 6 competition bats (boys requested MRF)
• 3 pairs of batting pads
• 3 pairs of wicket keeping gloves
• 4 boxes of five and one/half cork balls for competition
• 3 large trolley bags (for transporting equipment to venues)
• 24 white caps

Mailing address:
Woodbrook Government Secondary School
Physical Education Department
41-45 French Street, Woodbrook, Port-of-Spain
Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies

PLEASE ADDRESS ANY QUERIES/QUESTIONS/CONCERNS to wgssealumni@gmail.com

Review of the WGSS Alumni Association May Day Lime 2009

The WGSS Alumni Association (official alumni association) staged their annual MAYDAY affair on Sunday May 3rd 2009 at the School compound.

Music was supplied by the sensational A&D Sounds Ltd which is owned by Mr. Darren Drayton, ex pupil who is well making a name for himself in the fields of I.T. and Sound Engineering.

The start was kind of shaky with the rains threatening to create havoc in the early stages. But yuh know Trini .... Rain does only wash out CRICKET. SO from very early ... the ball jumbies arrived and took centre stage making the thing as homely as was possible.

Hayden Francois, Neil Lashley, Marlon Beddoe, and all the other well known "BALL SPIRITS" (men who play football all in their dreams, living rooms, cars etc.) took to the field and made the thing begin to fall into place.

It was the biggest Mayday event ever hosted by the Alumni since its inception. Well over 100 persons were in attendance on a rotational basis and lent their support either monetarily or just by lending their "GOOD VIBES" to the moment.

Eats and drinks of all sorts were in abundance and special mention must be made of the Class of 87' crew and in particular, Mr. Roger John who in his usual sneaky way said " it have a lil ting in a bottle here fuh yuh to try, yuh go like it".I make two twist and come back with a cup and by the time I reach the bottle ... it dun. Woodbrook people never change.

The showing of persons went as follows. Classes of the 70's and early 80's was phenomenal. Persons like Daryon Marcelle (ex WGSS Football Goalkeeper), persons from the banking sector, communications sector, and a few surprise guests were in attendance. Mrs. Annette Borely, Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Berkitt and other past teachers were there.

Two former Principals of the school were also present showing their support. The all fours was a success but the other little games and stalls were of minor appreciation.

Joel Stewart, Marcus Hart, Ayanna Bowrin represented for the E-Alumni-Executive.

Mention must be made of the President of the Alumni Association. Mr. Keith Wood.

He made sure to acknowledge the input of the E-Alumni and tell everyone that we were the new blood that the group was waiting for. We were introduced to all present and asked to strive to make the organization a success and to continue to partner with the existing Alumni to make the shared vision a reality.

NOW .... the 'Pièce de résistance' .... THE SHOWING OF THE YOUNG ALUMNI!!!!!!!!

We had a visual contingent of at least 25 young members that made up the 2008 graduating class of WGSS.

They were of course cliqued in their own little group, but they were present nonetheless and were having a visible good time. Drinking races, "Chanting over the riddim" of the DJ and doing their "dances".(?) Ah old ... what yuh expect! lol.

Quotient by number .... the class of 87' outshone all by virtue of their "fun" level. They were slightly ... but only slightly outdone by the entire 70's and early 80's contingent. They had a time and even tried to mingle with the kids a bit. Class of 88' could only number about 7, but we were all over the place. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that Class of 89' could only muster 1 person. His presence was greatly appreciated though because it shows that the word reached all persons regardless of how busy they were.

A great time was had by all with familiar faces in an all too familiar environment - What else do you expect from the school which turns out the highest number of underrated overachievers in the North West region.

Thanks to all that came.

review submitted by Joel Stewart

Basketball Scholarship & Steelpan side tour

**BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. Chris John, alumnus of WGSS has extended the following opportunity to one or two female student athletes for a full Basketball Scholarship opportunity at Grand Canyon University in Arizona. The student must be performing well academically and is ready to enter College as a freshman at a NCAA Division 11 school in August 2009.

**STEELBAND
Again, Mr. Chris John has made a commitment to assist the alumni association and to adopt WGSS as one of his schools of choice, to be the recipient of scholarship opportunities for the students. He has indicated that he is interested in inviting and hosting the school steel band in Texas, USA, to perform at the Carnival of steel pan at Richland College 2010.

The festival consists of various bands from around the area and nation, Steel band clinics, Guest Artist Concert as well as Caribbean Food and Clothing displays.
For more information on this event please visit http://www.richlandcollege.edu/carnivalofsteel/


The E-alumni wishes to express thanks to Mr. John and hopes that other WGSS alumni who are in positions whereby they can assist current students and/or graduates of the school to continue to excel in their chosen area, step forward and indicate their desire, willingness to do so.

Reunion 2009 - Highlights

Alumni of the Woodbrook Government Secondary School met at Veni Mange Restaurant - Ariapita Avenue on Saturday 28th Feb for a long awaited reunion.

Some classmates having not seen each other in over twenty years took the opportunity to catch up and relive the memories of years spent at WGSS and of course to enjoy the wonderful authentic Trinbago flavours provided by Allyson & Roses at Veni. Dishes included local delicacies such as geera pork, souse, bake and shark and much more.

Year groups from 1973 onwards were in attendance and a great time was had by all as evidenced in the photos captured.

The WGSS reunion was organised by members of the E-Alumni.

The E-alumni reunion committee consists of past students Vicky Herbert, P. Denise Darlington, Desiree Myers, Ayanna Bowrin, Joel Stewart, Marcus Hart, Jason La Croix and Georgette Koo.

On board the group as well are other members serving as 'online' officers assisting in planning various activities in their individual regions – USA, London, Canada, etc.

The WGSS E-Alumni committee wishes to thank everyone for attending in 2009 and looks forward to another successful reunion in 2010 - AIM HIGH.

A word from Joel Stewart

Welcome to Word Song Power

The spot where we share Poetry Songs Music and inspiration in tribute to the ones of us who can paint pictures with words and make music on canvas breathing air to the spirit as the ones of old did in lives gone by.

Please feel free to post on anything you read and to post your own pieces. All are welcome.

Joel graduated from Woodbrook Government Secondary School in 1988 and is a founding member and admin of the WGSS E-Alumni Face Book group.

Donations & Contributions to WGSS

Recently we were informed by Mr. Davis of graduating year 1988, that a few members of this group who currently reside abroad are desirous of donating football gears for the WGSS team and have started making the necessary movements.

To contribute to this venture, please contact
Robert Davis
email address: ahlikeit@yahoo.com
Phone: 1 347 707 4939

Also, Mr. Wayne Henry, a former alumnus, who is currently an Athletic Director in New York has offered his services to the WGSS football team and will be heading to T&T to train the team in pre-season.

Should you be in a position to assist the school/ students or fellow graduates please feel free to let us know.
email: wgssealumni@gmail.com

Welcome & General Information - WGSS e-Alumni Blog

WGSS E-Alumni is an online (internet based) past student networking group via social site Face Book, hence the E-Alumni in the name (electronic alumni) of over 300 past students of Woodbrook Government Secondary School, spanning the year groups from 60's to 2008.

The group was started on Face Book by a past student in June 2008 and fast became 'the spot' to re-live many a WGSS memory and picong, catch up with old friends and plan various 'limes'.

On board the group serving as 'online' officers are twelve other past students assisting in planning various activities in their individual regions – USA, London, Canada, etc.

WGSS E-Alumni, was also recently given approval and E-linked to the WGSS Alumni Association.

This blog will be an extension of what takes place on our Face Book group.


Should you have something that you think is relevant to the WGSS E-alumni community -eg: an event being organised by a WGSS graduate and needs support, a job vacancy, etc, please forward it by email to wgssealumni@gmail.com and the admins will post as necessary.



P. Denise Darlington graduated from WGSS in 1989. She is one of the founding members of the WGSS E-Alumni and is responsible for Communications, Blog creation and updates for the group.