The sports grounds at Kingsway Christian School were filled with energy and excitement on March 26 as learners from all grades gathered to compete in the school’s annual sports day.

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Parents, teachers, and volunteers rooted for the learners as they participated in different races, including cross-country, sprints and short distances.

Among the attendees was Thabo Gumede, a proud father who had come to support his nine-year-old son. He explained why it is important for parents to be involved in such events. “It is to give the kids courage for sports and school and to encourage them to attend school to get an education,” he said. Gumede added that it is of utmost importance that schools host events such as sports day because outside of school, children do not get to be involved in such.

The learners were grouped in four teams, namely, the Tigers, Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs. These teams competed against each other, allowing learners to engage in teamwork, team spirit and make friends.
Patience Basiano, the Tigers’ coach, highlighted how they performed throughout the day.

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“Generally, I can say they were trying their best even though there were some problems where some of them were slowing down before passing the finishing line, but above all, everything was fine,” she said.
Students from eta College volunteered their time to assist the school with the sports day to ensure that everything ran smoothly.

Student Kelebogile Seopa said events such as these were good for learners because they get to showcase their talents and discover things about themselves they never knew.

@caxtonjoburgnorth WATCH: Learners cheer before the races start to uplift each other on March 26, 2026. Video: Thato Modopi #Randburg #sportlover ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North

At the end of the day, it was clear that Kingsway Christian School’s sports day was about more than competition; it was about introducing teamwork, confidence and fostering physical activity among the learners.

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