Cadets shows off their marching moves

Staff Reporter|Published 1 year ago

Some of the cadets with their trophies, from left, are Mutheerah Maasdorp, Kangawo Silihasa, Jaydine Engelbrech, Nosicelo Mangaliso, Kiara Anthony, Natasha Philander, Lukhona Pita, Emihle Makapela and Sadique Smith.

Nine teams from seven schools and two community groups participated in the Cape Metro Marching Association’s annual marching-band festival at Zwaanswyk Academy in Tokai on Saturday September 23.

The association’s secretary, Denzil van Graan, said that despite rain on the day people had come from far and wide to support the cadets.

Lourier, Pelican Park, Parkwood, Ukhanyo, Jupiter, and Sonwabo primary schools; Ocean View Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN); Delft Community Cadets; and New Horizons Community Cadets showed off their marching moves, and each received a trophy for taking part.

There was also a display by a SAPS ceremonial drill squad, and the Hillview Drummers entertained the crowd.

Sergeant Jenovan Adams, of the Western Cape SAPS Ceremonial Drill Squad, with Ocean View LSEN cadets in the background.

The SAPS Ceremonial Drill Squad in action.

Hillview Drummers entertaining the crowd.

Trophies for the cadets were donated by the Metropole South Education District Safe Schools Directorate and the School Enrichment Office.

The Cape Metro Marching Association president Roy Prinsloo welcoming cadets and spectators.