Cover Photo: Supplied | EEPS
Learners from Ermelo English Primary School proudly represented their school at the Valentine’s Athletics Meeting held on Wednesday, 11 February at Ligbron Academy of Technology.
Throughout the day, EPS athletes demonstrated determination, teamwork and true school spirit on both the track and in field events. The strong medal haul, relay victories and record-breaking performances highlight the depth of talent at the school and the commitment of its young sports stars.
First Places
- Lethu Masilela – 80m Boys U10
- Amahle Vilakazi – Long Jump Girls U12
- Chiamaka Ekegbunam – High Jump Girls U13
- Ulilitha Dladla – 150m Girls U12
- Sandile Shabalala – 80m Boys U8
- Fisokuhle Mango – 100m Boys U13
Relay Wins:
- EPS Girls 8yrs Relay
- EPS Boys 8yrs Relay
- EPS Boys 10yrs Relay
- EPS Girls 12yrs Relay
- EPS Boys 13yrs Relay
Second Places
- Luthando Zwane – 70m Hurdles Boys U10
- Lesego Moloi – 70m Hurdles Girls U11
- Mpilenhle Zimu – 70m Hurdles Boys U11
- Amahle Vilakazi – 150m Girls U12
- Yamikhani Phenyani – 80m Boys U11
- Zenande Mkhonza – 80m Boys U11
- Sinazo Gama – 60m Girls U8
- Sandile Shabalala – 60m Boys U8
- Latifah Dube – 60m Girls U9
- Luthando Zwane – 80m Boys U10
Relay Second Places:
- EPS Girls 9yrs Relay
- EPS Girls 10yrs Relay
- EPS Boys 11yrs Relay
- EPS Girls 13yrs Relay
Third Places
- Mpilonhle Jele – 70m Hurdles Boys U10
- Uma Thwala – 75m Hurdles Girls U13
- Inami Mbokane – 60m Girls U7
- Udoka Ikewote – High Jump Boys U13
- Hoyozelani Bvuma – 800m Boys U13
- Chiamaka Ekegbunam – Long Jump Girls U13
- Sanele Mkhwanazi – 1200m Boys U12
- Iminathi Zulu – 80m Girls U7
- Chiamaka Ekegbunam – 100m Girls U13
Relay Third Places:
- EPS Boys 9yrs Relay
- EPS Girls 11yrs Relay
Other Top-5 Finishes
- Ziyanda Maseko – 80m Girls U10 (5th)
- Minenhle Nhlapho – 80m Girls U8 (6th)
- Hope Ekegbunam – 80m Girls U9 (6th)
- Cebo Dlamini – Long Jump Boys U13 (5th)
- Snethamba Jele – Shot Put Girls U12 (5th)
- Mpilonhle Jele – High Jump Boys U10 (4th)
- Asanda Mthembu – High Jump Girls U10 (5th)
New Records Set
- Ulilitha Dladla – 20.66 (150m)
- Amahle Vilakazi – 20.97 (150m)
- Ulilitha Dladla – 13.40 (100m)
- Amahle Vilakazi – 13.65 (100m)
- Fisokuhle Mango – 12.44 (100m)
- Fisokuhle Mango – 25.28 (200m)
The meeting proved to be a memorable one for EPS, not only for the medals collected but also for the sportsmanship and dedication displayed by every athlete. The school community has every reason to be proud of its young competitors who continue to raise the bar with each performance.