Fun and sun at Panama Road School athletics day

Omexom New Zealand recently volunteered at a local school’s athletics day. The event saw the collaborative effort involving school teachers, staff, parents, and four volunteers from Omexom.

The day was filled with various athletic events, including 100m and 200m running races, long jump, discus throw, relay races, and shot put.  To add to the fun, two of our volunteers also joined in a ‘fun race’ with the staff and kids after the main events.

Approximately 150 students participated in the athletics day.   The presence of Omexom volunteers certainly helped reduce the workload for the school staff, allowing them to focus more on the students’ performance and enjoyment.

The collaboration strengthened the sense of community and partnership between Omexom and the school, whom we’ve supported for many years.  The students benefited from a well-organised and enjoyable athletics day, which was made possible through the combined efforts of all participants.

Our volunteers found the experience incredibly rewarding.  Spending the day ‘out on the field’ not only allowed them to contribute meaningfully, but also provided an opportunity to engage with the community.  Most of all, the success of the event was evident in the smiles and laughter of the students.