Sports Week 2016
American Prep International students and staff looked forward to the annual Sports and Fun week. The activities kicked off this past Tuesday with an official welcome and opening ceremony. The lively music, large banner and colourful balloons that decorated the playground set the scene and created an atmosphere that inspired large and small.
The first few items, like always, were allocated to the Kinder Department and caused quite a stir amongst the visiting parents and other onlookers. It is always a heart-warming sight to see the little ones hopping, running and skipping on their short little legs. Most of the time they seemed to be quite bewildered by the cheering of their supporters and the music in the background.
Later in the week more serious competitions took place between the three teams with all manner of ball games, table tennis championships and basketball throwing.
The highlight of the week, however, came on Friday, 16 September, when many parents visited the school and even participated with their children in a variety of fun activities. Parents also brought many snacks and food dishes to keep the hunger pangs at bay. This is much appreciated by the school staff and all participants.
The Sports Week came to a grand finale when the trophies were handed out. The Blue team was declared the winners with the Red and White teams short on their heels. Every participant received a medal to take home. Of course, the cherry on the cake was the fact that afternoon classes were suspended and all could go home early.
The APIS Sports and Fun week for 2016 was a huge success and the school wishes to thank all who participated in the planning and preparation and also those who participated so cheerfully in all the events!
