War cries dominate Parktown High School for Girls’ swimming gala
Inter-house events such as the gala play a role in creating school spirit.
Applauds, cheers and war cries dominated Parktown High School for Girls’ swimming gala on January 24.
Headmistress Gail Davidson said the gala was a success.
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“So many girls were fully involved by dressing up in house colours and cheering on their teams,” she added. “The beautiful sunny day made jumping into the pool a welcome relief and the spectacular array of bright colours was worthy of a masterpiece painting.”
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Davidson said inter-house events such as the gala played a role in creating school spirit, which was wonderful to witness and take part in. This was part of the holistic, all-round education that the school offered.
She added the gala traditionally culminated with three events including ‘an awe-inspiring diving display and a rather enthusiastic yet controversial staff vs matric water polo game.’
“The Grade 12s then get to make a big splash as they sit around the pool chanting their house names and finally jump in dressed in their pyjamas.”
Overall, it was a happy, day filled with war cries, laughter, and fun concluded the headmistress.
Interhouse Gala Placings:
- 1st: Dryads (120 points)
- 2nd: Nereids (100 points)
- 3rd : Alseids (93 points)
- 4th: Pleiades (89 points)
- 5th: Oreads (87 points)
- 6th: Hesperides (78 points).
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