Whether you loved it or loathed it, school sports day is an institution to be enjoyed – or endured – by virtually every pupil at some point in their education.
It’s that time of year again where many children gather at playing fields and local parks to test their athleticism and agility.
For young competitors it’s all about trying to stay upright in the sack race, balancing an egg (or potato in Aberdeenshire) on a spoon while trying to run in a straight line, and praying your three-legged race partner isn’t a foot taller than you.
There was always one who would try to sneakily hold their egg on their spoon with their thumb, or find the sack with the convenient hole in the bottom.
At secondary school things got a bit more serious: weeks beforehand, janitors would have the grass perfectly manicured and the running track painted out in preparation.
Only the top pupils from PE classes would be selected to represent their houses on the track and field, and for the less athletic, it was a delightful afternoon off to cheer on pals.
Sports day is all fun and games for the children, but one highlight is always seeing your mum or dad getting competitive – and maybe a bit embarrassing – for the parents’ race.The sports day used to start with the opening speech of Chief guest followed by our march-past, Then races,pt-display and other stuff. This time was the best time of our academic year as we used to roam and enjoy the freedom given to us and most importantly watch our crush look stunning in the outfit.
Everyone used to cheer each other and it was hell of a chaos but indeed a good one. We ever someone reminds me of the school days and specially sports day, tears roll down as I have lost the best time of my life plus lost my childhood friend . Those days won’t ever be replaced . Best time as we had no idea about stress, frustration and anxiety.
