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Speed and spirit shine at Cannons Creek Athletics Day

Staff Reporter|Published

Riverside House captains Joshua van der Vinne and Naledi Siswana stand victorious with the house shield for winning.

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Cannons Creek Independent School held its annual inter-house athletics competition on Friday, February 6. Pupils divided into Peak House, Lonsdale House, and Riverside House competed in the 800m, 400m, 200m, 100m, and relay races. An egg-and-spoon participation race was also introduced, enjoyed by pupils, staff, and parents. Riverside House emerged victorious on 341 points, with Peak House winning the Spirit Cup.

Inez Ronné, Kelsey Ingram, and Michaela Goldstein run the Girls U14 100m sprint.

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From left are Peak House Grade 8 supporters, Emma Roets, Olivia Middleton, and Emma Shepherd.

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Lonsdale House supporters caught in action, cheering their housemates on.

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Parents, staff, and pupils are concentrating during the egg-and-spoon race.

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Peak House Captains Liam Ingram and Dana Moores stand proudly with the Spirit Trophy, with the school’s head of sport, Lucy Twani.

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