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The second interprovincial drilling and marching competition<\/a> at Jan Burger Sports Complex in Parow last week showcased not just precision and discipline, but the lasting bonds between schools that transcend competitive rivalry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of this year\u2019s success story is Miko Klein, whose journey from West End Primary to Spine Road High School exemplifies how drilling mentorship creates ripple effects across the education system. Klein\u2019s achievement as part of Spine Road\u2019s winning squad has his former primary school coach, Dawood Abrahams, beaming with pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Miko
Miko Klein and Amarah Akiemdien both won trophies at the competition and were both trained by West End coach Dawood Abrahams.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh my god! It\u2019s amazing. It\u2019s more amazing to see how these learners succeeded and witness hard work paying off,\u201d said Abrahams. \u201cMany people are calling it the big five. In three years we have won five competitions and that is including the Eastern Cape competitions. I am extremely proud of these learners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Klein joined Spine Road High School\u2019s squad for the first time this year, but under Abrahams\u2019 tutelage at West End, he was no rookie. His primary school foundation proved invaluable as Spine Road clinched the overall high school championship, demonstrating how early drilling education creates long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spine Road High School coach Franchkino Booyse couldn\u2019t contain his excitement about the team\u2019s back-to-back victory. \u201cThe feeling for the squad this year has been overwhelming as most of our team members are new to the sporting code,\u201d Booyse explained. \u201cThey have done drilling before but not the level of high school, so to win for a second time in a row with new members was quite an amazing experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The school\u2019s victory was particularly impressive given their limited practise schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe practise only twice a week for three hours max as most of our kids are in matric and have after- classes or workshops,\u201d Booyse noted. \u201cOur time was most of the time always against us.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spine Road dominated the high school categories, claiming first place in both Grand March Pass and Exhibition, while securing second place in the Drum Major competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

West End Primary School maintained their reputation as a drilling powerhouse, claiming the overall primary school championship. Their comprehensive victory included first places in Grand March Pass and Drum Major categories, with second place in Exhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The school\u2019s success extends beyond trophies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur kids had the opportunity to open up for our local celebrity Robin Peters, did an event for Vodacom,\u201d Booyse reflected on the broader impact. \u201cSome of our ex cadets went on to study and become extremely successful \u2013 doctors, navy candidates, accountants \u2013 and it\u2019s beautiful to see the end results of what is installed in our young adults of tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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West End’s drumline perform their winning routine blindfolded.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Competition highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The competition featured diverse categories across primary schools, high schools, and community teams. Wavecrest Primary School impressed with victories in Best Dress and Grand March Pass categories, while Uitsig Community Cadets dominated the community division, claiming overall victory and excelling in Best Dress and Grand March Pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new addition this year was the Trash Can Champs category, won by Spine Eco Warriors, emphasising environmental consciousness alongside traditional drilling skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The competition, which began as Major General Jeremy Vearey\u2019s response to declining school discipline in 2007, continues to demonstrate its transformative power. The cross-pollination between schools \u2013 exemplified by Klein\u2019s journey from West End to Spine Road \u2013 shows how drilling creates a network of mentorship and excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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