Now you may be a bit confused with the title of this blog post as eating cake and running a cross country race don’t seem to go together, but traditionally (Ridley College is a school deep-rooted in tradition after all), the participants of the Lower School cross country race would receive a piece of cake upon completion of the annual event. This year, the students received a brownie and fruit!
Although the treat at the end of the race is enticing, gaining points for your tribe seemed to be a great motivator as well! Yesterday, the entire Lower School headed outside to enjoy the fall weather and get some exercise during the 111th annual cross country race. All students from Grades 4-8 ran in the race and the younger students cheered them on!
The whole school is divided into four tribes (each student represented their tribe by wearing a specific colour – hence the sea of blue, red, yellow and green). The tribe system was established in 1925 as a way to foster internal competition and encourage participation in all aspects of Lower School life. In the case of the cross country race, the students were running for tribe points. The Iroquois tribe had the best overall time and was awarded a trophy. During the school year students earn points for their tribe through academic, athletic and community service achievement and at the end of the year the points are tallied and the tribe with the most points earns a trophy. 
Congratulations the following award winners:
Under 11 Girls
1. Alex N.
2. Vanessa F.
3. Payton L.
Under 11 Boys
1. Noah S.
2. Tim S.
3. Emin K.
U12 Girls
1. Gabrielle C.
2. Ella C.
3. Issy T.
Under 12 Boys
1. Owen L. (Col. Frank Reid Trophy – first overall boy)
2. Niko S.
3. Henry L.
Under 13 Girls
1. Nicole C.
2. Cameryn C.
3. Marlize V.
Under 13 Boys
1. Ben M.
2. James S.
3. Gleb P.
Under 14 Girls
1. Abbey B. ( Cadeau Cup – first overall girl)
2. Emme S.
3. Sarah B.
Under 14 Boys
1. Mauricio H.
2. Roberto M.
3. Riley M.
To view pictures of the award winners and more pictures from the day, please click here.