SPORT A fantastic athletics spectacle
Perfect weather and a very positive atmosphere made for a memorable Athletics Day on Friday 24 February.
Several weeks of preparation and some strongly contested heats leading up to the finals gave all boys the opportunity to get involved. “The boys have to be proactive, get out there,” says Master in Charge of athletics, Graeme Christey. “There’s something for everyone and the more they participate, the more chances they have to earn House points.” Harper won the House competition, but was pipped at the post – by one point – by School House for the Field Events trophy. Five new College records were set in U14 1500m and 3000m, intermediate 3000m and 100m hurdles, and senior pole vault. There was a tie between Sam Idiens and Louis Gunn in the U14 individual championships. The prefects were victorious in the Staff vs Prefect Relay. Old Boy and current parent Neil Allen won the Corfe Cup, in a race that has been part of the athletics programme since 1872. Te Reo and Japanese teacher Mr Steve Everingham managed a well-timed walk to victory in the inaugural Ardi–Lucy race. Donated by retired biology teacher Graeme Worner, the Ardi–Lucy Cup for Bipedalism is named in honour of the first of our hominin ancestors to master the art of upright walking.
House trophies Overall House Champion – Harper Field Events Champion – School Relay Champion – Harper Non-Championship Trophy – Julius Individual champions Under 14 – Sam Idiens and Louis Gunn Junior – Luke Hamilton Intermediate – Cody House Senior – Sam Averill Ardi–Lucy Cup for Bipedalism Modern Languages – Mr Steve Everingham
Graeme Christey says such an event relies on the enthusiastic support of all staff and he is very grateful to his colleagues who helped make it happen. He was also thrilled to see so many parents come along. “It’s a fun day and a great way for the College community to get together and enjoy the spectacle.” Five new College records Sam Idiens 1500m Under 14 (4:41.00) Sam Idiens 3000m Under 14 (10:01.53) Dion Houston 3000m Intermediate (9:31.25) Cody House 100m hurdles Intermediate (14.79s) Samuel Bennetts Pole vault Senior (3.61m)
Corfe Cup Neil Allen (8444)
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