Another first for St.Hilda's

In line with our external CCA policy, St.Hilda's Primary fielded its first Gymnast for the annual National competition. Anthea Low (in white facing us in picture) is only in Primary 2 but already she has experienced a competition at the National level. Last Wednesday she participated in the Rhythmic Gymnastics Nationals. Her event, the Rope and Ball, had about 40 participants. There was a good crowd and a great atmosphere with both competitors and spectators enjoying a low-key, yet high quality competition. Here are some interesting facts about the rope and ball competition;The rope may be in hemp or of a synthetic material which retains the qualities of lightness and suppleness. Fundamental requirements include leaps over the rope and skipping. Other elements include swings, throws, circles, rotations and figures of eight. For the ball, it is made of rubber or synthetic material and is 18-20cm in diametre. It should rest in the gymnast's hands and not rest against the wrist or be able to be grasped. Fundamental elements include throwing bouncing or rolling, The gymnast must use both hands and work on the whole floor area whilst showing continuous flowing movement. Anthea's Mom, Mrs Low and her daughter, Anthea. She finished a respectable 19 out of 35. Not bad for a P2 girl.