Lourie sprints to the win at Rand Park High

RANDPARK RIDGE – School spirit reigned as Rand Park High School gathered to compete against each other.

Senior Victor Ludorum is awarded to Andrew Dresser, Grade 12. Photo supplied.

Rand Park High School hosted its annual Interhouse Athletics Day on 22 July.

The school’s grandstands were jam-packed with pupils sporting each of their house colours. Each house put forward athletes who competed in track events such as the 100-m sprint all the way up to the 1 500-m long-distance run.

Throughout the day, pupils bellowed from the stands and fields adding to the spirit of camaraderie.

House Winners:

1st Lourie with 558 points
2nd Martin with 482 points
3rd Bishop with 436 points
4th Shrike with 390 points.

Trophies went to the following pupils:

Junior Victor Ludorum – Hayden Millard, Grade 8

Junior Victrix Ludorum – Shakira January, Grade 8

Senior Victor Ludorum – Andrew Dresser, Grade 12

Senior Victrix Ludorum – Unathi Ndlovu, Grade 11.

Details: Rand Park High School, 011 793 1246.

Bishop house displays their support for their fellow athletes.

Colours of their houses are seen as a blur as runners sprint to the finish.

Fast moves are seen during the relay races. Photo supplied.

Martin house wins the spirit cup after the Rand Park High interhouse.

Rand Park High athletes hand over the relay baton. Photo supplied.

Grade 12 pupils line up for the 200m run for the Rand Park interhouse.

Martin house wins the spirit cup with the shield. Photo supplied.

The 100-metre sprints from the senior boy athletes as they make their way to the finish line.

Senior girls push hard as they close in on the finish line.

On your mark, get set, go!