Yesterday was my son’s first sports day. He had been excited for over a week since he had been practising during normal classes last week. The day before sports day, he pleaded for me to go and watch him. He knows that I am not a fan of sports. Anyway, on this hot and sunny day, I sat on the grass along with all excited parents and their family. Some of them even brought their own picnic, blankets and chairs. I, however, was equipped with mobile, iPad and camera!
According to the school, we are not allowed to share or post photos of the events which is a shame! I have video of him winning sprinting! He may be shorter than anyone else in the class, he is very good at sprinting! Children in reception have two special races which is the Monkey Race and Little Angel Race. Mr. K participated in the Little Angel Race where they put a ring on their heads to balance and cross the finish line as quickly as possible. He managed to come in 4th place for that one.
Of course, how can a sports day not end with parent tug of war! It was excellent to see so many mothers participate in the sports. There was no room for me to stand to hold the rope so I took the photos! The most exciting part was dads tug of war! One side was parents of Key Stage 1 while the other was Key Stage 2. They were pulling with such synchronicity you might easily have thought they’d been practising together for some time! Well done to those parents!
It was a brilliant day to see my son achieve so much in a year and I am looking forward to Ms C’s Sports Day on Thursday.
I absolutely hated sports day, I loved swimming day however…
My son used to hate sports day, I remember one year when instead of running to the finish line he came flying down the field and ran straight over to me sitting on the side line. If only he had run to the finish line at that speed he would have probably won the race ha ha!!
I managed to take one picture, then I got on picmonkey so I could make sure no one else was visible! Love the idea of parent tug of war, sounds like a giggle 🙂 x
I wasn’t able to take photos because my two year old was running around like a mad thing the whole time so I had my hands full 😀 The Parents tug of war sounds fun. Love how competitive the parents are when the children are just happy to be there enjoying the sunshine.
Aww well done!! Looks like the perfect weather for it!! Such a special time for you!!
love going watch the kids sports days. today was my 7 year old sons sports day and needless to say i was a very proud mumma
Beautiful weather 🙂
Glad he had a great time!! I hope he won some ribbons 🙂
Aww, what a wonderful experience watching your child’s very first sport’s day! There is something so special and precious in watching their determination to succeed! Each and every sports day I have attended (and still have to attend) with my children gives me special memories and treasured photos.
Looks like he has great fun! I hope he enjoyed himself 😉