All the students are divided into teams with at least one child from each grade. Within each team the seventh and eighth graders are paired up with a child from kindergarten and first grade. The big kids teach the little kids a cheer and basically "show them the ropes".
The older kids were incredibly cute and patient with the younger kids. And you should've seen how the little kids looked up to the big kids - pure adoration!
Lily was on the Orange Team. Orange you glad, Orange you glad, Orange you glad you're orange???
The goal of the day is to earn the most points for your team. Of equal or greater importance was to display good sportsmanship within your team and towards other teams.
The kids could earn points by completing a range of different activities (sack race, jump rope, obstacle course, etc.). The teams did not have to stay together the entire time so the kids were also able to run around with their friends.
The kids did a WONDERFUL job cheering each other on. Don't get me wrong, each team wanted to win...but they didn't let that get in the way of supporting their friends and just plain having fun!
Lily counted down the days to Sports Day with a Christmas morning-type anticipation. The day did not disappoint! Lily loved every single second - especially having Daddy there to share in the fun!
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