Colin Mann Primary was among the schools that made it to the semi-finals of the Let\u2019s Play Physical Education Challenge.<\/p>\n
Also in the semi-finals were Benoni\u2019s Farrarmere Primary School and Rivonia Primary School.<\/p>
The three schools beat almost 100 competitors from across the province in a range of exercises that were standardised among the 500 primary schools that competed nationally.<\/p>\n
The challenge was held simultaneously at the different schools on September 21.<\/p>
The ultimate aim is to emerge as the fittest school in South Africa, to coincide with SuperSport\u2019s Let\u2019s Play brand’s celebration of its 10th birthday.<\/p>\n
The inaugural challenge is targeted at Grade Four boys and girls and Active Education facilitates the course for Let\u2019s Play.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have been partnered with Let\u2019s Play for 10 years now and, among other things, we help to run this challenge and many other activities,\u201d said Tebogo Makofane, a manager at Active Education.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe semi-finals also served as the Gauteng finals and the winners are heading for the national finals, which will take place on November 5.\u201d<\/p>\n
The primary objective of the challenge, which was enthusiastically received across the country, is to reinforce the curriculum-oriented physical education and to promote physical activity in all primary schools.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been an extraordinary experience,\u201d said Let\u2019s Play\u2019s Vaughn Bishop.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe enthusiasm and energy of the children and their teachers proves that there is a great appetite for physical activity.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is more, the competitive spirit between the schools was very encouraging. I couldn\u2019t think of a better way to celebrate Let\u2019s Play\u2019s success after 10 fruitful years.\u201d<\/p>\n
Staff and peers at the local school cheered the participants throughout the challenge.<\/p>\n