Let’s be honest, no one supports Fourways quite like Fourways students. Give us a reason to get behind the school, and suddenly everyone’s reposting, sharing links, voting and convincing their friends and family to do the same. Whether it’s a sports fixture, a production or a national competition, Fourways students know how to show up.
That was exactly the case when Fourways High took part in the 5FM War Cry Challenge, a nationwide competition celebrating the spirit and traditions of schools across South Africa. The challenge gave schools the opportunity to showcase their war cries while rallying their communities to vote, and Fourways did exactly that.
From the moment our entry was announced, support came from every direction. Instagram stories were filled with voting links, teachers reminded classes to cast their votes, parents got involved and alumni proudly shared the challenge too. For a few days, it felt like every second conversation started with, “Have you voted for Fourways yet?”
What made the challenge so special wasn’t just the competition itself, but the way the entire school community came together. It didn’t matter whether you appeared in the video or simply voted from your phone. Every share, every vote and every conversation helped build momentum and reminded us just how much pride people have in Fourways High.
School spirit has always been one of the things that makes Fourways stand out. Wearing our red, blue and white represents far more than a uniform or a badge. It represents a community that celebrates each other’s achievements, supports one another and never hesitates to get involved when the school needs it. The 5FM War Cry Challenge was another example of that spirit in action.
After days of voting and incredible support, Fourways High proudly placed third in the co-ed division. Competing against schools from across the country, finishing on the podium is an achievement worth celebrating and a reflection of the enthusiasm shown by everyone who got involved.
While a top-three finish is certainly something to be proud of, the biggest takeaway from the challenge was the overwhelming support shown by the Fourways community. It’s easy to support something when you’re asked once, but seeing students, staff, parents and former learners continue to share the challenge and encourage others to vote showed just how connected our school community really is.
Sometimes school spirit isn’t about the loudest chant or the biggest crowd. Sometimes it’s about thousands of small moments, sharing a post, casting a vote or encouraging someone else to do the same. The 5FM War Cry Challenge reminded us that when the Fourways community comes together, great things can happen, and third place is something every person who supported the challenge can be proud of.