Midrand Primary School athletes made their mark after leaving this year’s Greater Midrand District 9 Cluster School Athletics Competition with a winning 23 gold medals.
The Noordwyk-based school was one of 11 schools in the greater Midrand area that participated in this year’s competition which took place at Halfway House Primary School on February 11.
Organiser and teacher at Halfway House Primary, Khazamula Mathebula said the athletes competed in track and field activities including high jump, 100m, long jump and shot put. Mathebula said Riversands Primary School came in second place with 12 gold medals followed by Sefikeng Primary School which bagged eight.
“The gold and silver medalists will proceed to represent the Midrand cluster in the District Championship that will soon follow. “This event is important as it is the highlight of every learner, to participate in this event and showcase their talents. It allows them to be recognised and identified to become top athletes in the country,” added Mathebula
He said the Midrand cluster had produced top athletes in the past who went on to represent Gauteng in the National Championships. He mentioned Amanda Sebetha (Mayibuye Primary School) and Tshegofatso Masethe (Kaalfontein Primary School) as two athletes who had achieved this. Fisokuhle Sikhosana, teacher and sports facilitator at Midrand Primary School welcomed the results with joy. Sikhosana said they were proud of their athletes for what they achieved in such a short amount of time.
“If one can recall, we did not have a lot of time to prepare, also there was a lot of uncertainty going into this year because we did not know whether we would get the go-ahead to do these sports or not, but we are proud of the kids,” added Sikhosana Sikhosana hoped they would have similar results when they competed in the district and provincials, and hopefully have one or two learners who would make it to nationals.
Details: Halfway House Primary School 011 805 1919.
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