Athletics

Whitfield Academy participates in Athletics during the 1st term in line with the department’s guidelines and year-plans. In Athletics, we offer a range of disciplines including sprinting, middle distance, long jump, high jump and shot put. Our annual Athletics Day takes place at the beginning of the year. This is a very exciting time at our school because all the learners in the Intermediate and Senior Phase (Grade 4 – 12) are involved and get a chance to participate. The Inter-house spirit is encouraged by our various house heads. The Foundation Phase (Grade R – 3) have their own athletics day, usually early in the 2nd term, where they get to participate in different disciplines. The day usually includes parent-participation as well. All learners in that phase are included in this exciting fun-filled day.

Following the Inter-house Athletics Day, the best athletes are selected to train and participate in the Zonal Athletics meetings, and proceed to participate within the region, and province should they win. Our athletes have done extremely well at this event in the past. Some have even been chosen to be part of the Provincial Team.