Last Tuesday, Class 5 students, teachers and parents from Glenaeon, Kamaroi and the Blue Mountains Steiner Schools gathered at Glenaeon’s ‘Olympic grove’ to stage our very own Ancient Greek Olympics. 

Organised into the four city states of Athens, Sparta, Thebes and Corinth, the students competed with a friendly spirit in the marathon (400m), 100m sprint, long jump, discus, javelin and wrestling, and in spectacular chariot races. 

The Opening Ceremony featured dance, music and poetry before the god Zeus came down from the waterfall to declare the Games open. This was followed by a day of great achievement in the running, jumping and throwing events, of fine food prepared by our generous parent community, and, a day of friendship and fun. 

Medals were won and ribbons awarded for sportsmanship, grace, beauty and determination. A big thank you to Glenaeon’s Year 9 PE Extension students, who did a superb job running and judging the events throughout the day. 

Our Ancient Greek Olympics is a true Steiner community event in which parents, teachers and the students in our care create something wonderful and unique that will linger in our memories for a long time. 

Thank you to all who contributed to this fine day!