Drum majorettes take centre stage at contest

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Groote Schuur Primary School’s Leah Lawrence and the rest of the squad impressed the judges enough to take first, second and third place in a number of categories. Picture: Fuad Esack

Drum majorette squads representing schools from across the city took part in the Western Province Majorettes and Cheerleading Association’s (WPMCA) group competition, held at Groote Schuur Primary School (GSPS), at the weekend.

Hosts Groote Schuur Primary and The Jetz (a team comprising of members from various schools including neighbouring Groote Schuur High) were among the five primary schools and five high schools who competed for honours.

Groote Schuur Primary was crowned the winner of the juniors division, while Hottentots Holland High School and The Jetz were the winners of the seniors’ divisions.

From left, GSPS squad members, Ella Horn, Kelsey Cogill and Areej Oliver during the flags competition. Picture: Fuad Esack

Saturday’s gathering was the third competition for the year and the first large drill competition in 2023.

GSPS performed well, winning first, second and third places in some of the categories.

The WPMCA will host one more competition for the groups as well as a large drill before its big groups and drill championships in June. The association’s small groups championships will be held on Saturday May 20, at Helderkruin Primary School, in Kleinvlei.

The national championships will take place at Durban’s Queensmead hockey stadium in July.

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Groote Schuur Primary School drum majorette Ella Horn and her teammates go through their paces during their turn in front of the judges and crowd, at the weekend’s Western Province Majorette and Cheerleading Association’s (WPMCA) third competition for the year, held at Groote Schuur Primary School. Picture: Fuad Esack

GSPS’s Hanan Jardien and the rest of the squad wrap up their routine. Picture: Fuad Esack

GSPS squad member Lyanla Gayiza all focused during heir team’s flags routine. Picture: Fuad Esack

GSPS’s Rania Adams and crew rounding off their routine during Saturday’s WPMCA competition held at Groothe Schuur Primary School. Picture Fuad Esack

Kelsey Cogill flies the flag for GSPS during Saturday’s competition. Fuad Esack