Primary Sports Day

Last week, Josh and Charlotte participated in Primary Sports Day, which was a full day of fun track and field activities. HOPAC students are divided into 4 houses - just like Hogwarts - and these houses are based on the colors of the Tanzanian flag.  We are in Green House!  It was fun to see all the kids wearing their house colors and cheering wildly.

The early morning was devoted to the running events and was divided into age groups and gender.  There were two "heats" for each category.

Josh ran in the 200 m and the 4 x 200 m relay.  Here he is receiving the baton

Charlotte ran the 50 m, 200 m and the 4 x 200 m relay.

Every student also participated in the long jump, softball throw, and obstacle course (which I helped to run).

The afternoon kicked off with tug of war, which Green House totally dominated!

The day finished with some relay races.

Then it was time for the victors' stand.  I am a proud mama to report that Josh won a 1st and a 2nd place, and Charlotte won 3 2nd places and one 3rd place!  I thought it was really funny that her two BFFs took 1st and 2nd, and she took 3rd in the 200 meter race.  Speedy girls she hangs with.

Josh and the Green House relay team took first place!

It was a really fun day for everyone...and even though we spent a good 6t+ hours in the sun and did sweat, it really was not too hot.  Woohoo - winter is here!  The kids were really tired after such an action-packed day and Josh asked to go to bed by about 7:00 p.m.

Best news of all - Green House took overall winner!