Mitchell’s Plain Schools Triumph in Gqeberha Marching and Drill Competition
by Schools4SA
Mitchell’s Plain Schools Triumph in Gqeberha Marching and Drill Competition
Key Items
- Spine Road High School
- Beacon Hill High School
- Wavecrest Primary School
- West End Primary School
Four schools from Mitchell’s Plain have displayed outstanding talent and discipline by winning multiple trophies in the 9th annual Eastern Cape Schools Marching Drill Competition 2024 held in Gqeberha. Competing against 48 groups, Spine Road High School, Beacon Hill High School, Wavecrest Primary School, and West End Primary School brought home several accolades. Particularly noteworthy, West End Primary School was the overall winner among 35 primary schools, taking top honours in categories like drumline and drum major. Spine Road High School and Beacon Hill High School also excelled in several categories. The event, held on August 17 and 18, saw close to 500 pupils travel by bus to Gqeberha, supported by the local organising committee (LOC), including police officers, community members, and MIDEA promotions. The triumphs were celebrated at a community event in Bo-Kaap, where pupils and organisers reflected on the importance of discipline, balance between academics and extracurriculars, and the pride in representing the Western Cape. The LOC and MIDEA promotions are gearing up for the Cape Town Marching Drill competition set for October 12, 2024. For more details and participation inquiries, interested parties are encouraged to contact Captain Cornelia Louw.
Mitchell’s Plain schools brought home marching and drilling competition trophies. Four Mitchell’s Plain schools brought home trophies after competing against 48 marching and drill troupes in Gqeberha. Spine Road High School, Beacon Hill High School, Wavecrest Primary School and West End Primary School, finalists in the SAPS Mitchell’s Plain schools’ marching and drill competition last year, participated in the 9th annual Eastern Cape Schools Marching Drill Competition 2024, a two-day event on August 17 and 18. West End Primary School with the highest points was the overall winner out of 35 primary schools. They won second place for grand march pass; second for exhibition; first for drumline; and first for drum major. Spine Road High School won first place for drum major; second for grand march; and third for exhibition and drumline. Beacon Hill High School won first place for grand march pass. Wavecrest Primary school took second place for best dress. The local organising committee (LOC), including police officers, Mitchell’s Plain Community Police Forum (CPF) members, neighbourhood watch members, coaches, teachers and MIDEA promotions’ team accompanied the close to 500 pupils who travelled by bus to Gqeberha. They hosted representatives from Mitchell’s Plain schools at a celebratory evening at the Ghoema Theatre, in Bo-Kaap on Thursday August 22. Captain Cornelia Louw, public relations officer of the LOC, said: “We are here to celebrate ourselves and thank our lifeline partners.” Speaking to the pupils, she said: “You really made us proud. You worked together and you were disciplined. Pupils shared their experiences, saying that they have learnt to be disciplined, balance their academic, sports and cultural activities and were proud to be part of the team representing the Western Cape. READ Gifted hurdler, 16, crowned SA champThe LOC and MIDEA promotions will be hosting the Cape Town Marching Drill competition 2024 at Goodwood sports facility, in Hamilton Road, on Saturday October 12, from 7am. For more information, to donate and to participate email Captain Louw on [email protected]
Main Takeaways
- Mitchell’s Plain schools triumphed in Gqeberha competition.
- West End Primary School had the highest total points among primary schools.
- The competition fostered discipline, teamwork, and pride among pupils.
Reference:
https://www.plainsman.co.za/news/plain-schools-bring-home-marching-and-drill-trophies-acf5e6b2-09fa-4a2e-8a04-b15d341c395f
