The Francis Baba Lastic Ground in Gros Islet erupted with youthful energy on Friday, February 6th, as students from The Montessori Centre (TMC) competed in their annual track and field meet. The event showcased a spirited yet friendly rivalry among four houses—Guava, Mango, Soursop, and Sugar Apple—culminating in Guava House securing back-to-back championship titles with a dominant 399-point performance.
Leading Guava’s charge was Under-9 boys’ champion Xzavier Sammy, who delivered a spectacular all-around performance. Sammy dominated the sprints in his division, claiming gold in the 60m (9.40 seconds), 80m, and 100m events. He further demonstrated his versatility by securing a silver medal in the open 600m, two bronze medals in fun sports, and additional gold and silver medals in relay competitions.
Despite a formidable challenge from Mango House, which finished second with 379 points behind the exceptional efforts of national swimmer Miles Andrew, Guava maintained its lead. Andrew shone in the Under-11 boys’ category, notably defeating Sammy in the open 600m and winning the 100m and 150m races.
A significantly improved Soursop House, powered by Zy Hilton’s sweep of the Under-13 boys’ sprints (80m, 150m, and 200m), captured third place with 350 points. Sugar Apple finished fourth with 295 points, but not without standout performances. Emerald Alfred, competing up an age group in the Under-13 girls’ division, dominated her events by winning the 80m (12.50 seconds), 150m (27.60 seconds), and 200m races. Khaya Prospere finished as runner-up in all three events before claiming victory in the open 600m.
Other notable achievements included Meghan Bartholomew’s triple gold in the Under-11 girls’ 100m, 150m, and sack race, and Joseiah Monrose’s narrow victory over Liam Price in the Under-11 boys’ 80m.
TMC teacher Neeta Chowtie praised the collective effort behind the successful event, which engaged the entire school community of just over 200 students. ‘Everybody is engaged, and we have full parental support. At Montessori, it’s teamwork all the way,’ Chowtie remarked, emphasizing how participants competed in sprints, middle-distance races, relays, and fun sports like the sack race and three-legged race, making ‘everybody a winner.’