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Students from across the province touch down in Anzac to participate in the 2024 Northland Games

Posted on September 24

Check out the photo gallery below!

Once again, the Northland Games lived up to all the hype at Anzac School and Bill Woodward School! Hundreds of student-athletes from across the province came together to participate in traditional games and track and field events. 

Before the competition began in Anzac, an opening ceremony was held to welcome all of the athletes, staff, and volunteers. The ceremony included:

  • Opening prayer by Elder May McKenzie.
  • Oh Canada performed by students from Anzac School.
  • Welcome message from Tanya Fayant, Vice-Chair, Board of Trustees
  • Welcome Message from Cal Johnson, Superintendent of Schools/CEO

Following the opening ceremony, the NSD student-athletes competed in a number of traditional games and track and field events:

  • 40 Meter Race
  • Obstacle Course
  • Ball Throw
  • Standing Long Jump
  • Bone Toss
  • Dog Sled Race
  • Hoop Toss
  • Walrus Push
  • High Jump
  • Discus
  • Shot Put
  • 100 Meter Race
  • 200 Meter Race
  • Cross Country
  • Kneel Jump
  • Sash Relay

Thank you to the Northland Games Committee and to all of the volunteers who made the 2024 Northland Games a major success. Congratulations to all of the student-athletes who participated. You made your school community proud! Check out the photo gallery below!