Cannons Creek Independent School celebrated the opening of the 2024 Olympic Games on Friday July 26 by holding its own opening ceremony with staff and pupils forming the five Olympic rings on the field.
Head prefect Chris Lee and Grade R Ava Nivison with the school’s “Olympic torch”.Grade 6 pupils dressed in Olympic colours pass on their good-luck messages to Team SA. Back, from left, are Maria Stamatiadis, David Jacobs, Jesse Hughes, Luc Nasson and Daniel de Villiers. Front: Julia Gay, Grace Clarke, Emma Shepherd, Lene Middleton and Kaylee Hendricks.Grade 5 teachers Mike Ford and Kim Storey, flanking Grade 5 pupils Katherine du Plessis, Rae Dorasamy and Aaliyah Kahaar, show off their French accessories and decorated classroom. Grade 3 pupil Maariya Desai during the hurdles simulation.Grade 1 pupil Julian Plastow simulates an Olympic tennis match.