Parents, teachers and learners enjoy Tree Top Montessori’s sports day activities

Principal Jenny de Kock said she believes everyone had a great time at the school sports day event.

June 7, 2024

Sphiwe Masilela 1 minute read

Vedhavathi, Yuvuna KK and Jitendra Elugubanti pose for a picture. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

The Tree Tops Montessori Pre-School held a successful sports day on their premises in Crowthorne’s Jubilate Primary School on May 25.

From the parents and teachers playing tug of war and competing in running races, to the young learners running and navigating obstacle courses.

Dr Winnie Sikhosana and her daughter exchange colour splashes. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

School principal Jenny de Kock said the school organised the event with an unusual twist in a bid to please and excite the learners.

“It all ended in a colour jamboree, with young and old joining in the fun. That’s what memories are made from. The event started with a march past, with children shaking their shakers and shouting their war cries. Parents joined in and the atmosphere was electric. And overall, I think we had a superb day; it was really just lots of fun for the children. It was important to encourage team spirit.”

Simthembile Vuma enjoys colour splash. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

She said it was not about winning and losing, because all the children were winners, and they received a medal of participation and were so proud to show off their skills.

Dr Winnie Sikhosana splashes her daughter Samuella with colour powder. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

De Kock said it is vital to encourage all their learners to be secure and find comfort in parents, guardians and teachers’ love for them and to have self-esteem.

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Simthembile Vuma splashes a young learner with colour powder. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

“The whole event was a confidence booster for our little ones. This philosophy does not end on the playing field though, it extends into the classroom. We don’t cap their learning and there are only 14 learners in each class, ensuring individual attention and a wonderful environment to grow and learn in. We are a 100% family-oriented pre-school, for us parent participation is important.”

De Kock thanked all the parents, parent committee and sponsors who supported the event.

Jubulate Primary School grounds packed to the rafters by both parents, teachers and learners. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

She added a special thanks to Sharnam Kasipersadh from BetterBond, Roseland Property Group, Kim Sebastian Khan Attorneys, Dykes Van Heerden Attorneys
and ATS School Transport.