The first leg of the National Schools Physical Display Competition kicked off at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Friday morning, with much pomp and celebration – the event forms part of the activities for Mashramani celebrations.
The audience exuded energy and the performances in the various categories
These primary school students were proud to showcase their formation during the Physical Display Competition
matched the mood of the spectators gathered, as the students gyrated to some of the rousing sounds, including the popular “bang bing” song.
There were shouts of excitement as each group took centre court; however, the crowd erupted in loud cheers when the South Ruimveldt Secondary School preformed their piece titled “the Amazon Warriors”, which was undoubtedly one of the their favourite performances during the competition.
Clad from head to toe in Amazon Warriors costume, the students danced to the popular warriors’ theme song with cricket bats in hand.
The competition displayed innovation, as most of the schools brought new moves to the stage, which included double dutching (with jump ropes) – a North American leisure time activity.
However, the students put a new twist to the move, as they danced and performed
These students incorporated jump ropes in their routine
push-ups, while jumping rope.
The event generated great excitement and allowed the students to display their talents.
The Children’s Mashramani Competition saw students at the nursery, primary and secondary level preforming in categories, such as the physical display six-11 years; physical display 12-17 years; skip-be-fit 12-17 years; and individual 12-17 years.
Some of the participating schools were St Angela’s Primary, Anais Private School, F E Pollard Primary, St Johns College, Lodge Secondary and Charlestown Secondary.
The National Physical Display Competition began as a part of the Children’s Mashramani Events in 1992. This is a display of gymnastic movements put together for its aesthetic expression.
The competition continues next week where the winners in each of the regions travel to Georgetown to compete for top prizes and trophies.
