The StudyXpress Athletics meeting that took place on Friday, February 27 at Mooivallei was another one for the books with seven private schools from Potch and Klerksdorp battling for supremacy.
Saints Christian School took the victory with 711 points, followed by StudyXpress in second on 525 points and Redwood in third place on 246 points.
What began three years ago as a small opportunity for learners from private schools in Potchefstroom has grown into a much-anticipated annual athletics event.
See more photos here: (Photo: Wouter Pienaar)
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With events ranging from long-distance runs and sprints to turbo javelin and shotput, every athlete had the chance to showcase their talent.
The atmosphere on the pavilion was electric. Learners cheered not only for their own schools but for competitors from other schools, embodying true sportsmanship. Athletes were seen congratulating and encouraging each other, demonstrating the character-building power of athletics.
See the video here of Shooting For the Stars Montessori leading praise and worship at the Athletics Day
@shootingforthestars2020 Inter private schools athletics day 2026🙌😁 SFTS leading praise and worship 🙌
If a school’s focus is to nurture character, then events like this athletics day are essential. Providing learners the opportunity to participate, compete, and celebrate together is a cornerstone of developing well-rounded individuals.
Final points table:
- Saints Christian School: 711 points
- StudyXpress: 525 points
- Redwood College: 246 points
- Kingston Private School (Klerksdorp): 227 points
- Natanja Christian School (Ottosdal): 166 points
- Homeschoolers: 136 points
- Shooting for the Stars (Montessori): 48 points
Some of the records broken include:
- Leanny Makusha – Saints (U/14 Turbo Javelin): 26.25m, breaking the previous record of 12.33m
- Joy Olaniran – Saints (U/10 Girls 1200m): 5:10, previously 6:00
- Emmalee Dykes – StudyXpress (U/13 1500m): 5:56, previously 6:37
- Jannes Brace – Homeschool (U11 Shotput): 9.12m, previously 6.25m
- Ivandri Burger – StudyXpress (U19 Shotput): 8.05m, previously 5.13m
- Abinel Marava – StudyXpress (U18 Shotput): 12.93m, previously 8.48m
- Jessica Joshua – Saints (U16 Turbo Javelin): 24.86m, previously 14.2m
- Diarabilwe Ngubeni – Saints (U16 200m): 29.25 sec
- Letabo Kgamanyane – StudyXpress (200m): 23.79 sec
