AFTER a three-year hiatus as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest Catholic Board of Education primary school sporting event, the Archdiocesan Track & Field Meet, made its triumphant return.
The meet was held over the course of two days, kicking off on Thursday, May 4.
Young athletes from St Francis & Joseph School bested competitors from three other CBE New Providence primary schools for the victory.
This win is the eighth (8th) consecutive one for the SFJ Shockers.
“Hard work, determination, resilience and heart; yields great results,” said Ricardo Freemantle, coach of St Francis & Joseph.
In addition to their overall win, St Francis & Joseph School also won the primary division.
The Shockers lost the Junior Division to St Thomas More School.
The annual meet offers CBE primary school students the opportunity to exhibit their skill, dexterity and endurance in track and field events.
Catholic Board of Education (CBE) schools are dedicated to the education of the whole child through development of the intellectual, physical and spiritual dimensions of every CBE student. Athletics is an integral part of the total education programme of CBE schools.
“For the Catholic Board of Education, sports provide an outlet through which students can channel their energy in organised and objective activities,” Freemantle said.
“Sports allows opportunities for several kids whether, scholarships or representing their country and may lead to a professional career path. Sports is sometimes the only way out for some kids while for others it is just recreation.
“Balancing sports and academics are key in developing a rounded individual.” Catholic Board of Education primary schools have a sporting legacy, which is evident in the number of alumni who have gone on to achieve success in athletics both nationally and internationally.
As with all CBE sporting competitions, the Archdiocesan Track & Field Meet fosters school spirit, healthy competition and provides a fun environment for students, parents, teachers and administrators. St. Cecilia’s School placed second overall at the 2023Archdiocesan Track & Field Meet. St. Thomas More School was 3rd and Xavier’s Lower School finished 4th.
Overall Standings
1st St. Francis & Joseph School 768 points
2nd St. Cecilia’s School 752 points
3rd St. Thomas More School 701 points
4th Xavier’s Lower School 603 points
Primary Division
1st St. Francis & Joseph School 509 points
2nd St. Cecilia’s School 494 points
3rd St. Thomas More School 400 points
4th Xavier’s Lower School 364 points
Junior Division
1st St. Thomas More School 301 points
2nd St. Francis & Joseph School 259 points
3rd St. Cecilia’s School 258 points
4th Xavier’s Lower School 239 points
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