Laerskool Orion swimmers make a splash at Super 12 gala
Laerskool Orion’s swimming stars showed determination and perseverance at the Super 12 swimming gala, securing multiple top-10 finishes and an 11th-place overall result.
Laerskool Orion’s swimming team showed determination and fighting spirit at a recent Super 12, finishing 11th overall despite an incredibly hot, challenging day.
The school’s young swimmers rose to the occasion, gave their best in every event, and earned a series of notable individual placings.
The school said its swimmers “persevered, showed great determination, and gave their absolute best in every event” throughout the competition.
Their efforts earned one second-place finish, two third-place finishes, one fourth-place finish, two fifth-place finishes, and one sixth-place finish.
The team also secured seven seventh-place finishes, four eighth-place finishes, seven ninth-place finishes, and 11 tenth-place finishes.
The results reflected the swimmers’ discipline, hard work and commitment in the pool.
In the overall standings, Orion finished 11th, with the girls placing 12th in their division and the boys securing 10th place in theirs.
The school expressed pride in the team, celebrating the courage and perseverance every swimmer displayed.
“To every swimmer: We are incredibly proud of you,” the school stated, adding that “every placing, every second, and every effort counts.”
The swimmers’ performance highlighted the importance of dedication and teamwork, with the school celebrating the true Orie spirit shown throughout the demanding gala.
Laerskool Orion also thanked its sponsors, Bossa Mulbarton, Waterbek and VM Admin Services, for their support.
