Coordinated by South Primary educator Luke Moodie, he and his students have designed basketball jerseys for primary school children to wear while competing.
Moodie had students create their own designs, and he then incorporated elements into his own design to create the final concept.
“It's a really positive experience for students to have an opportunity to showcase ideas and have input into something like this, that we will now have for our official school Indigenous design that we can use across more products and ideas” Mr Moodie had to say about the design and design process.
The design and concept for the trophy was taken to the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) for approval, which they were more than happy to give.
“It is named the George Day Trophy to pay tribute to a local person who has impacted both basketball and education for many years, and who is highly respected for his impact,” Moodie said.
Uncle George Day had worked at Edward Public School for many years, and the indelible mark he had on the school's community and its students is still felt today.
Uncle George was also a handy basketball player with the Moonacullah teams at the Deniliquin Stadium, thus the naming of the tournament after him.
“I made contact with George for his approval (to name the competition after him).
“He replied that it sounded like a super idea, and that he would be honoured if the competition was named after him.”
The tournament will have three different pool groups, where competing schools will enter a boys, girls and mixed team.
As well as the three groups, there will be modified rules for the day's play.
The basketball tournament named after Uncle George Day will be played on Thursday, October 31, at the Deniliquin Stadium. Deniliquin primary schools will be involved.
Play is expected to start at 9.30am, and run through until about 2.15pm.
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