Fynnland Primary School kicks off at winter sports day

Fynnland Primary School's annual Winter Fun Sports Day brought The Bluff community together in a lively celebration of sports.

August 9, 2024

Dillon Pillay. 1 minute read

Brighton Beach Senior Primary learners reach for the ball as Dirkie Uys Primary School learners also go for it. Photos: Andile Sithole.

FYNNLAND Primary School’s annual Winter Fun Sports Day united the Bluff community through an exhilarating celebration of sports on August 3.

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The school’s field buzzed with excitement and competitive spirit as 25 teams engaged in various sports, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere.

Eunet Pattinson, principal of Fynnland Primary, expressed her joy at the event’s success, stating, “Winter Fun Sports Day is our effort to bring the Bluff community together through sports. It’s wonderful to see everyone enjoying themselves and supporting the teams.”

Perez Meruna from Brighton Beach Senior Primary School makes a run down the wing.

The event showcased a variety of sports, including mini-soccer, junior soccer, senior soccer, girls’ soccer, rugby and netball. Victories were claimed by Fynnland Primary School in mini-soccer; Brighton Beach Senior Primary School in junior soccer; Fynnland Primary School in senior soccer; Van Riebeck Park Primary School in girls’ soccer; Fynnland Primary School in rugby, and Dirkie Uys Primary School in netball.

Despite an average turnout, Pattinson noted that the atmosphere was incredible. Both spectators and participants enjoyed the festive environment, enthusiastically cheering on their favourite teams and celebrating the spirit of community and sportsmanship.

Mika Philips of Brighton Beach Senior Primary attempts to pass as Dirkie Uys Primary School defenders try and block the shot.

The success of the Winter Fun Sports Day underscores the importance of such events in fostering community spirit and providing young athletes a platform to showcase their talents.

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August 9, 2024

Dillon Pillay. 1 minute read

Dillon Pillay

He is a relatively new face in the journalism scene as he just recently graduated. He has a Bachelor in Journalism degree with a major in television. As a journalist at Southlands Sun he focuses on a variety of beats of news from hard news to social events and sports. He works as a multimedia journalist utilising his love for the camera and social media to good use.