News from Viscount Alexander Public School

July 1, 2025 admin

Viscount Alexander P.S. shoots for the stars!

Scott Macklin

Basketball season truly energized Viscount through the month of May, culminating in a tournament at Glashan Public School and a field trip for the junior students to see the BlackJacks at Lansdowne Park. Grade 4 student, Om, describes the field trip to the see the Ottawa BlackJacks in action:

On Wednesday May 14th, our class went to the BlackJacks basketball game. We went on a bus with all the students in Grades 4 to 6. It took about 30 minutes to get there. When we got there we took the tickets and went inside the TD Place. We went to gate number 18 and sat down. The mascot music was playing. On the jumbotron it said, “Make Some Noise” and everyone started yelling and screaming. The BlackJacks and Allstars started their warm-ups. Their mascot, a bunny, was walking around high-fiving some people. As the game started some people in our group held up a sign that said “BlackJacks!” We tried to get on the jumbotron but it was hard because we were so high up. After an hour, the BlackJacks were leading 67 to 50. It wasÊall because of Justin Jackson and this guy who was 6 foot 10 who kept scoring 3-pointers and Justin Jackson kept slam dunking. At the end the BlackJacks won 109-81 and we all got BlackJack sport sacks at the end of the game.

**Viscount Alexander students Norah, Friida, Skyra and Amen enjoying the Ottawa BlackJacks inaugural School Day Game at TD Place on May 14**.
*Photo: Viscount Alexander files*

At the highly anticipated Glashan Middle School tournament on May 7, our school proudly fielded two teams. Each comprised twelve boys and twelve girls who committed to several weeks of intensive practice sessions. These sessions were guided by our dedicated coaching staff: Ms. Bruin, Mme Annie, Ms. Leet, and Coach Noah. The teams showcased their honed skills and teamwork during the tournament.

Through their perseverance and competitive spirit, both the boys’ and girls’ teams achieved commendable results, each earning second place overall in their respective divisions. This achievement reflects the significant effort invested by our student athletes and coaching team.

Scott Macklin is Principal of Viscount Alexander Public School on Mann Ave.