James House triumphed at the Ave Maria Girls Primary and Infant School track meet last Friday, securing victory with a dominant 224-point performance. The athletic competition, held at Mindoo Philip Park, showcased emerging talent from young female athletes across multiple track and field disciplines.
Pierre House claimed second position with 212 points, followed by Egan with 192 points and Hennecart with 180 points in the closely contested meet. The event highlighted exceptional individual performances across different age categories, with three athletes earning victrix ludorum honors for their outstanding achievements.
Amelia Alfred of Pierre House captured the Under-9 championship title, while Chriselle Lionel of James House secured the Under-11 crown. Sarah Harrow of Hennecart claimed the Under-13 victrix ludorum trophy, demonstrating the depth of talent across participating houses.
Kayla Thorpe, physical education teacher at the infant school, emphasized the educational value of athletic competition in an exclusive interview with St Lucia Times. “Sports provides one of the few environments where students can experience spectacular failure in a completely safe space,” she noted. Thorpe explained that losing a race cultivates resilience and critical thinking skills more effectively than academic setbacks, while team sports teach students to prioritize collective success over individual ego.
The event successfully blended competitive athletics with character development, offering participants valuable life lessons beyond traditional classroom learning methodologies.