Kirstenhof Primary piles on the fun

Staff Reporter|Published 1 year ago

The “dunk the teacher” attraction proved to be a crowd pleaser at the Kirstenhof Primary School Fun Run. PICTURE: SUPPLIED

More than 2000 people took part in Kirstenhof Primary School’s 40th annual fun run on Saturday March 9.

Pupils, their families and the wider community took part in a 3km run followed by a school fete that included a variety of games as well as food, craft and charity stalls.

“At Kirstenhof Primary, we foster the spirit of community and belonging through our various annual events which rest on the foundation of parent and child involvement. When children know they belong, they will feel valued for who they are," said school principal Stuart Payne.

Yolande Shean, chairperson of the parent-teacher association, which organises the event, said they had a team of 45 parent and teacher volunteers "who give huge amounts of time to the school and encourage participation across the school community. We also have grade leaders and class representatives who dedicate a lot of time to supporting school initiatives".

Grade 7 Kirstenhof Primary pupil Jesse van der Merwe won the race for the Grades 4 to 7 pupils. PICTURE: SUPPLIED

Families and friends of Kirstenhof Primary School gathered on the sports field for a day full of rides, entertainment and games. PICTURE: SUPPLIED

The fun run is organised by the school’s parent-teacher association whose chairperson, Yolanda Shean, left, and vice-chairperson, Tracey Wessels, are seen here with the school’s mascot, Hoffie. PICTURE: SUPPLIED

Learners and parents who buy presale tickets before the race get awarded chips which are collected and added to house points. The winning house gets a prize. PICTURE: SUPPLIED.