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ATHLETICS
It was no surprise that the athletics term was action-packed , and with the growing popularity of the sport , we witnessed some extraordinary achievements both on and off the track .
Athletics could appear to be a daunting choice , but our numbers are booming and this is a consequence of the many attributes it can help develop both physically and mentally . These range from the
determination and solidarity developed by the teams qualifying for the ESAA T & F Cup regional finals to the excitement felt by students picking up a javelin for the first time .
The experiences and opportunities provided throughout the term have challenged our students and we are proud of their achievements , many of which are detailed here .
Jamie Cullen
NEW SCHOOL RECORDS
Middle School
O Brooke
Year 11
Long jump
6.30m
Previously held since 1994
200m
22.61s
Previously held since 1977
300m
36.14s
400m
50.69s
Previously held since 2007
A-S Bremans
Year 11
300m
39.80s
400m
55.94s
A Scotiniadis Year 10 Triple jump 10.35m Previously held since 2005 E Christopherson Year 9 Shot put 9.84m Previously held since 2006
H Medlen
Year 10
100m
12.35s
Previously held since 1995
200m
25.33s
Previously held since 2005
Lower School B Catchpole Year 8 1500m 4 mins 41s Previously held since 2013 A Adekoya Year 8 Discus 25.18m Previously held since 2005 B Kuranga Year 7 Shot put 8.55m Previously held since 2000
PERFORMER OF THE YEAR 2022 : OLIVER BROOKE , YEAR 11
Oliver enjoyed a mightily impressive season , deserving a special mention . His commitment and discipline was evident in his consistent training and performance , along with travelling the length and breadth of the country to compete during the same term as his GCSE exams . Having broken many longstanding records , Oliver competed at the English Schools Championships and the Combined Events National Finals .
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