The 9th – 13th of March saw Westville Primary School’s own Mr Adamson take part in the 37th edition of SAMS National Swimming Championship, held at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town. This is the second time that Mr Adamson has competed at the SAMS National Swimming Championship, his previous time being in Germiston in 2020. Mr Adamson was entered into six individual races and five relay races. The individual races that Mr Adamson took part in were 50m, 100m and 200m Backstroke, 200m Individual Medley, and the 50m Breastroke and Butterfly. Mr Adamson gave it everything he had in all his races and ended the Championship with 1 gold medal, 4 silver medals and 6 bronze medals. Mr Adamson’s gold, came from his favourite race, the 200m Backstroke. The next goal for Mr Adamson is to compete at the World Masters Swimming Championship to be held in 2023. Well done, Sir!

The 17th of February 2022 saw the return of the much anticipated Gelofte Night Series. Westville finished 4th in the 2020 edition and were eager to show a great improvement on that previous result. Westville were placed in pool A with Kloof, Penzance B and the hosts Gelofte. The first match against Kloof showed great excitement from the

Westville boys as finally after two years, spectators were able to sit and watch these young men play a game that they love. Westville started the Night Series with a well structured and classy performance against Kloof. Westville ran out 46-0 victors, making it look like they had not missed a rugby game during the pandemic. The following week, Westville came up against Penzance B team. Even with many errors and missed chances, Westville were able to put out a solid performance to win 41-0.

The final pool match against Gelofte turned out to be an unofficial playoff match as both teams were unbeaten in the previous games. Westville showed their dominance through good build up play and a structured defence throughout the game. Westville ran out 29-0 victors, setting up a final against Penzance A team. The final against Penzance A team was a much anticipated encounter as both teams had displayed real dominance in all their pool matches. The final was played with a full crowd of supporters, making the encounter all the more exciting. Westville held strong early on in the match as Penzance pushed hard on attack. Once Westville were able to take control of the ball on attack, the boys worked hard to build the phases and march up the field towards the try line. Eventually the pressure mounted and Forwards captain Rorke Stirk managed to get over the line to score the first try. Halftime saw the score at 5-0 to Westville. Shortly into the second half, good build up play managed to let Penzance get over the line to score a converted try and lead the match 5-7. The following moments of the game were played in the Penzance 22m area. Eventually, a quick sniping run by replacement scrumhalf Rhougen Maullin saw Westville get over the line. Jamie Hasselbach converted the kick and Westville led 12-7. A late penalty kick by Jamie Hasselbach saw Westville lead 15-7 before the final whistle was blown, Westville being crowned 2022 Night Series champions. Well done to the Westville 1st XV Rugby squad and coaches on this achievement.

Congratulations to Rebecca Bainbridge, Saajid Goga, Farah Singh and Dahlia Mahomedy who worked as a unified team to battle it out against seven other regional winning teams to become the Champions at this year’s South African Final of the Kids’ Lit Quiz held at Roedean School in Johannesburg on 5 March. In the world of Children’s Literature, this prestigious international competition, which recently celebrated its 30th birthday, is referred to as the ‘Olympic Games of Reading’. The World Final, which was scheduled to be held in Australia this year, will unfortunately not be held due to continuing Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Congratulations to CJ Esau, Muhammad Asvat and Anthony Els who were selected for U11  PADSSA cricket. CJ Esau and Muhammad Asvat made the PADSSA side and Anthony Els made the Invitational Side.

Congratulations to Grade 6 learners, Georgia Lombard and Emma-Lee Boem who both attained their ‘Leaping Wolf’ badge, which is the final, and most challenging badge that can be awarded to a cub.