Christ Church kids are ready to race

NOORDWYK – Christ Church Preparatory School and College hosted their annual prep gala.

February 10, 2020

Andrei van Wyk 1 minute read

The U13 girls freestyle competitors get ready. Photo: Andrei van Wyk

The Christ Church Preparatory School and College was filled with excitement as they hosted their annual prep gala on 30 January.

The school pool area was abuzz with high spirits and competition as the learners from grades 3 to 7 participated in the war cries and various swimming events.

Zinhle Thwala and Siya Sibanyoni are all smiles. *Photo: Andrei van Wyk*

Nize Qutu waits to swim at the gala. *Photo: Andrei van Wyk*

Deputy principal of the school William Mckee said, “The gala is great day out for the preparatory school pupils. Though the Grade 1 and 2 pupils do not swim on the day we push participation among all our students.”

Uakona Netshisaulu at the Christ Church Preparatory School and College gala. Photo: Andrei van Wyk

Tyne Storer and Ayanna Tsiba-Roua at the gala. *Photo: Andrei van Wyk*

He added that the day gives a sense of belonging to a lot of the learners as well as the opportunity to work and spend the day together in their individual houses while fostering a sense of community among them all.

Han Lee and Ethan van Tonder at the gala. *Photo: Andrei van Wyk*

The U11 girls get ready to compete in the backstroke event. Photo: Andrei van Wyk

The day saw the school’s houses – Acacia, Cedar and Olive – go head-to-head. At the end of the day, Acacia came out on top winning the overall gala, with Olive and Cedar took second and third place respectively. The House Spirit trophy went to Cedar house.

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