Windermere Primary School learners bagged several trophies at the Metro Central District Marching Competition.
The event took place at Rhodes High School in Mowbray from 25 to 26 September.
The competition, organised by the Western Province Marching Association (WPMA) together with the Western Cape Education Department’s Metro Central School Enrichment and Metro Central Safer Schools programmes, sees various schools battling it out for the top prize.
Altogether 30 learners from Grades 4 to 7 flew the Windermere Primary School flag high despite tough competition.
- 2nd position for best dressed in category C
- 2nd position for grand march pass in category C
- ranked second place for exhibition in category C
- Promedi Ongwe received a trophy for best drummer in category C
- drum majorette Charlene Tabvuma won 1st position in category C.
- They were also announced overall winners in category C, while learner Noella Mbedi was chosen to represent WMPA at provincial level.
The team is managed by teachers Charis Abrahams, Jaqueline Fernandes and Darwesa Salie.
Salie said she is thrilled with the learners’ performance considering that this is their second year participating.
“I’m happy with their performance. It is a lot of hard work, they were good. We try to practise at least once a week.”
Rodney Page, principal of the school, said the learners put in a lot of effort.
“They did lots of training from external coaches. And I’m very proud of the great management in our educators for their commitment and dedication.”
Our learners, parents and educators have to make many sacrifices and I’m forever grateful, but it pays off at the end.
Page said competitions such as these provide the learners with opportunities to showcase their talents.
“I want our learners to be exposed to as many extra-mural activities as possible so that they can grow in confidence, expertise and develop strong and healthy relationships with other learners from different schools.”
Delia van Schalkwyk, chair of the WPMA, said the purpose of the association is to keep young people off the street.
“We want to instill leadership and discipline in these children. Most of the schools
