The annual Interschools Athletics took place on Thursday, 30 January 2025 at Hoër Volkskool. It was a warm afternoon with good competition and excellent participation from both schools.
Congratulations to Xavier Barlow, whose exceptional abilities earned him the title of Victor Ludorum at the Interschools athletics. Xavier clinched 1st place in both the Long Jump (6, 24 m) and 200 m (25,55 s) for Boys u19. He also achieved 2nd places in the 100 m and High Jump
The girls didn’t stand back and Farronique Booysen achieved two 1st places – in the Long Jump and 100 m for Girls u19.
The following learners must also be congratulated on their first places:
N Murray: 800 m (Girls u/15)
A Mayekiso: Shotput (Girls U/16)
J van Den Berg: 400 m (Boys U/19)
A Neill: 1 500 m (Boys U/19)
B Lemke: 800 m (Boys U/19)
Q Solomon: High Jump (Boys U16)
L Makaula: 200 m (Boys U/16)
M Botha: 400 m (Girls U/19 – she took part in the u19 age group although she is u15)
C Hoffman: 200 m (Girls U/19 – she took part in the u19 age group although she is u15)
Union led the way at the beginning of the event but unfortunately Volkskool secured a win with 860 points against Union’s 757 points.