Allen House kicked off the semester with tennis lessons, a must-do activity, especially in autumn. This programme was held in three sessions, the first two on consecutive days (21–22 Sep) and the third on 28 Sep.

A total of 25 students participated over the three sessions, with about 8 to 9 students per session, which was the ideal number of players for the two tennis courts available on campus. Students with varying levels of skill all came together and learned the basics of the sport, helping each other improve.

The two-hour sessions were marked by the students’ passion for a new sport and some visible improvements as they continued practising. The overall programme was successful in that it encouraged the students to try a new sport and learn alongside peers, an experience at the heart of any team activity.