The marathon for us was to sit for six hours in the boiling sun. Overall though a great experience, much mingling with a crowd of parents, pupils and many local youths in the grounds of the Methodist Boys High School in Kissy.
Grace and I were supporting Swindale House (Red), and were joined in this by Sarah Frost and Andy Meek. Swindale House came third out of four in the overall results. Alpha House (Yellow) came last. No fixing of the result by the establishment on this occasion!
Lined up to sing the Sierra Leone National Anthem. A stirring tune, listen here:
The opening march past was very impressive and several people on the team commented that it was amazing that one Derby Church was contributing to the education of so many youngsters. Actually we were not, but we did not know this at the time!
Swindale House (Red), motto "We lead others follow" is leading the procession, followed by Valcacell
(Blue) "Victory is our aim" and Alpha House (Yellow) "With God all things are possible". Bringing up the rear, but out of the photo is Miezal House (Green) "In God we trust". They were the winners on the day!
Sarah Frost talking to some competitors.
We started off with seats in the shade, but later moved to the other end of the field to watch the ceremony of the African Queens. Each house was judged on how well they presented an 'African Queen' and her attendants in traditional dress.
If you favoured a particular 'Queen' you could put money in her bowl!
At the end of the day came the presentation of prizes. As the distinguished guest who had consented to distribute the trophies, Councilor Abdul Salam Kanu, was unable to be present - a substitute had to be found.
Fond memories of Swindale House. Hope you all do better next year!
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