Learners show off their athletic abilities
MIDRAND – Dawn Schmitz said that the learners acquired basic skills required for athletics through fun games.
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Christ Church Preparatory School and College recently held a mini-Olympics event for the Grade 1 and 2 learners at the school.
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Dawn Schmitz, marketing personnel at the school, said over the course of the past two weeks, the Grade 1 and 2 learners participated in a mini-Olympics event named The Games.
She added that the learners ran sprints and long-distance races and also played various games. “The Grade 2s participated in shot-put using a tennis ball, long jump and shooting hoops,” she added.
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Schmitz said it was a wonderful experience to see the learners on the fields. “As the events were held outside with strict social distancing protocols applied, masks were permitted to be removed for strenuous activities only and immediately reapplied on completion of the event.
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“Well done to pupils and staff on making this event such fun.”
Details: Christ Church Preparatory School and College 011 318 2481.
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