St Anne's Primary Students Awarded Through Hoops for Schools Programme

Gibraltar Government Press Releases

Published March 31st, 2026

Detected March 31st, 2026

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The Gibraltar Department of Education and GABBA celebrated 300 Year 3-5 students at St Anne's Primary School for completing the FIBA/GABBA Hoops for Schools basketball programme. Each class reached the 1,000-point milestone and students received school bags as rewards for their participation in this global initiative targeting children aged 5-12.

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Three hundred Year 3-5 students at St Anne's Primary School in Gibraltar were recognized for their participation in the FIBA/GABBA Hoops for Schools programme, a free global initiative promoting physical activity and basketball skills among primary school children. Students successfully reached the 1,000-point milestone and were presented with school bags by GABBA Schools Development Officer Jason McMahon and Youth Coach Nadine Delgado.

This is a routine informational announcement with no regulatory or compliance implications. No action is required from any regulated entity. The document serves solely to publicize the achievement of participating students and acknowledge program contributors including the Gibraltar Department of Education and Mi Pro Ltd/Deselec Ltd.

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March 31, 2026

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Three hundred Year 3–5 students at St Anne’s Primary School have been recognised for their outstanding participation in the FIBA / GABBA Hoops for Schools programme, with each class successfully reaching the impressive 1,000-point milestone.

The programme in Gibraltar is delivered by GABBA Schools Development Officer and Minibasket Coordinator Jason McMahon, alongside GABBA Schools Development and Youth Coach Nadine Delgado, both recognised as FIBA “Naismith” educators.

To celebrate their achievement, students were presented with school bags, rewarding their enthusiasm, teamwork, and commitment throughout the programme.

The initiative was delivered in collaboration with the Gibraltar Department of Education, with valued support from Dylan Rocca of Mi Pro Ltd / Deselec Ltd.Their contribution has played an important role in enhancing the overall experience for participating students.

Hoops for Schools is an innovative and free global initiative developed by FIBA, targeting primary school children aged 5–12. The programme promotes physical activity while introducing basketball through an inclusive and engaging approach. It combines sport with education by providing teachers with accessible 45-minute lesson plans, a gamified digital platform, and activities focused on health, sustainability, and essential life skills.

By integrating sport into the classroom in a fun and structured way, the programme continues to inspire young people to stay active while developing key social and personal skills.

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