A Kingsmead College Junior School learner achieved silver in the Bar and Beam at the South African gymnastic nationals in an advanced level 8 competition. Dale Hefer, the mother of multi-sport athlete Grace, shared that the gymnastic nationals took place on October 7 in Pretoria.
Asked how her daughter Grace felt about the achievement, Hefer said, “She was proud, as she trains very hard, about three hours, six days a week. And this competition represented the best in the country.”
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The proud mom added that Grace was selected as the Kingsmead College Junior School diving team captain this year and, “Is enjoying it very much. She encourages team spirit and guides the younger grades where she can.”
On October 6, Grace won the inter-school diving competition between Kingsmead College in Rosebank and St Andrews School for Girls. In September, Grace won the 800m athletics competition between Kingsmead, St Mary’s School and St Andrews.
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