Athletic prowess on show at Sports Day 2025
First to Fourth Year pupils put their best foot forward as they represented their House at Sports Day 2025.
An energetic crowd voiced their support as athletes from Arden, Nicholson, Vernon and Warren competed in a range of track and field events.
The morning activities focussed on the field events – long jump, high jump, triple jump, discus, shot and javelin.
After lunch the attention turned to the track with race distances varying from 100m to 1500m.
In each year group, the Victor Ludorum and Victrix Ludorum were awarded to the boy and girl respectively who competed in at least three events and, in turn, contributed the most points to their house by means of podium finishes.
In First Year, Alex Bailey (Nicholson) picked up the Victor Ludorum and Emmy Darnley (Warren) was awarded the Victrix Ludorum.
Archie Buck (Vernon) and Hali Dealey (Nicholson) were presented with the awards in Second Year, Rudy Whittle (Arden) and Anika Sijuwade (Vernon) were the Third Years that picked up the awards and Ted Deans (Warren) and Holly Stead (Vernon) were the outstanding Fourth Year athletes.
The Athletics Challenge Bowl, which is given to the winning House once the points from all four year groups are counted, was won by Warren.
Reflecting on the day, Head Mrs Sarah Capewell said: “Sports Day brought a spirited display of teamwork and determination, as pupils competed passionately for the coveted Fallows’ Shield.
“Congratulations to all who took part, and a special well done to Warren House for their well-earned victory!”
During the day, the incoming Senior Charity Prefects were raising money for Francis House Children’s Hospice by selling scrunchies, ribbons and temporary tattoos.
