The importance of school sports in a rounded education

Don Bosco said the way to be a saint is simple: be cheerful, work hard, say your prayers and play games.

Headmistress Sr Mary Oliver greets Kevin Keegan on a visit at his old school in 1973.
PHOTO: ALAMY/TRINITY MIRROR/MIRRORPIX

There is more to being a good school than coming top of the league tables for academic performance. Catholic education promotes “fullness of life” – including organised sport.

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