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Thursday, March 3, 2011

Aberdeen Athletics Stars

At the recent trials held in Graaff-Reinet, 24 learners from Aberdeen were chosen to represent Camdeboo district primary schools in athletics. The Camdeboo team represents 13 different primary schools in the area, and they will compete against teams from Ikwesi, Blue Crane, and Baviaans. The top athletes from this will represent the Karoo at the Eastern Province trials in Port Elizabeth.

The Aberdeen Primary athletes with teacher in charge Mrs L Basson
Juanet Lammert, Howard Saaiman, Hillary Finnis, Keith Lawrence,
Nadia Maarman, Doneve Noni, Chrezilia Jack, Liaan Cedras, Denzil van Rensburg

Kamdeboo Primary learners with coach Mr H Jantjies
Back: Lorenzo Mars, Caden-Wade Finnis, Enzo Smith, Andrewnica Swarts, Gabriel Jansen, Zuretia Tenteni
Front: Duané Williams, Gode-Lee Witt, Caseley-Anne Job, Hugoline Saayman, Dingetjie Nortje, Shervonia September

Luxolo Intermediate: Shanaaz Khan, Miss N Nonnies, Fernando Kombani

Aberdeen is very proud to have so many learners chosen to participate for their region and wishes them well.

Article By: Sue Shaw