A Day of Records and Triumphs! On Friday the 12th of January, St Andrew’s School Welkom was a bustling arena of competition and camaraderie as Bishops and Founders clashed in the annual Inter-House Athletics showdown! Record-Breaking Moments that took place: Prisca Muteba, Girls under 17, broke the record for Long Jump, Shot Put and 300m. She also accumulated the most points of the day. Tshepi Thabana, Boys under 19, broke the record for Discus and Javelin. He also accumulated the second most points of the day. Jaywon Berries, Boys under 17, broke the record for 300m and 200m. Ashton Mimba, Boys under 17, broke the record for 300m and 100m. Ashlynne Janke, Girls under 10, broke the record for 300m. Kabo Lefakane, Girls under 10, broke the record for 300m. Mason Mugadza, Boys under 10, broke the record for 300m. Ntando Bovungana, Boys under 13, broke the record for 300m. Linda Klaas, Girls under 13, broke the record for 300m. Catrice Ravhura, Girls under 14, broke the record for Shot Put. Refuwe Hans, Boys under 16, broke the record for 300m. Nyakallo Potsisa, Boys under 16, broke the record for 300m. Tintswalo Mashele, Girls under 16, broke the record for 300m. Bino Lekama, Boys under 17, broke the record for 200m. Ben Tshitenge, Boys under 19, broke the record for Long Jump. Mark Mugadza, Boys under 19, broke the record for Long Jump. Relay Records Toppled: Bishops soared in Girls U10 and U12, while Founders dominated Boys U11. Trophy Honors:  Ashlynne Janke (Girls U10) and Ntando Bovungana (Boys U13) claimed Senior Primary Victrix and Victor Ludorum. Prisca Muteba (Girls U17) and Tshepi Thabana (Boys U19) earned the coveted titles of High School Victrix and Victor Ludorum. Class Participation Champions: Junior Primary: The Grade 2’s stood tall with an impressive 91.7% participation! The Grade 4 and 12 classes securing a second and third place with their excellent participation. Overall Triumph: Founders emerged as the overall champions, amassing an impressive 903 points and securing the coveted Spirit Trophy!

Dear St Andrew’s School Welkom community We are thrilled to announce that tomorrow marks the much-anticipated annual derby against CBC Bloemfontein! This cherished tradition brings together our school community for a day of spirited competition and camaraderie. Our teams will be showcasing their talent across various disciplines, including soccer, hockey, and chess. It’s a testament to the dedication and hard work of our players, coaches, and support staff that we are able to continue this tradition. As we embark on this journey, we extend our best wishes to all players, coaches, and parents. Safe travels to everyone making their way to the fields. Let’s remember the essence of sportsmanship, supporting each other, and most importantly, having fun. Here’s to a day filled with thrilling matches, memorable moments, and friendships forged on the field. Go, St Andrew’s!  Hockey:  Good luck with your first hockey match u/8 girls!! Do your best.“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid for the Lord your God goes with you.” Deuteronomy 31:6-Mrs L Rademeyer Good luck to the under 10 hockey girls team.”But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” 2 Chronicles 15:7-Teacher Debie Best of luck to the under 13 girls hockey team!Remember, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13-Teacher Tanya & Mrs Bekker Give your best and God will do the rest!All the best to the u18 hockey girls. Remember:To WIN the game is GREATTo PLAY the game is GREATERTo LOVE the game is the GREATEST than all.Give your best and God will do the rest!-Mrs Lloyd-Evans Soccer: Best of luck to the U/9 soccer team. Play to the best of your ability, and the result will take care of itself.“Let the field be joyful and all that is in it.” Psalm 96:12-Mr R Santos, Mr K Lenong, Mr E Molelekoa Good luck to the u/11 soccer team, and may each player play to the best of their ability.“Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively. If one of them falls down, the other can help him up.” Ecclesiastes 4-Mr R Santos, Mr K Lenong, Mr E Molelekoa Wishing the u/13 soccer team the very best for their match against CBC.“With God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26-Mr R Santos, Mr K Lenong, Mr E Molelekoa Go out there and give it your all, U/16 soccer team!Remember, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13″-Mr R Santos, Mr K Lenong, Mr E Molelekoa Wishing the U/17 team the best of luck for the derby!Remember, “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7-Mr R Santos, Mr K Lenong, Mr E Molelekoa Hey u/19 soccer team, you’ve got this! Believe in yourselves and play with all your heart in the derby.Remember, “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11-Mr R Santos, Mr K Lenong, Mr E Molelekoa Chess:  Good luck to the High School Chess. This is it! Don’t get scared now. May the checkmate be ever in your favor.-Mr K Lenong Staff:  “Your response and attitude to winning make you a winner or a loser” – Harry SheenyGood luck to all our players competing tomorrow.-Mrs Botes Wishing all the hockey, soccer, and chess players competing on CBC Day in Bloemfontein the best of luck! Play with heart, focus, and determination. Make every moment count and enjoy showcasing your skills.You’ve trained hard for this, so go out there and give it your all. Have a fantastic tournament!-Mrs Janke To all our Saints players participating tomorrow; good luck and may God be with you every step of the way. As you play tomorrow, may the words of Proverbs 3:5-6 resonate within you: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.