While the school congregated on the field for the Track Finals on 8 May, the action was not limited to just that afternoon – throughout the week before, brave individuals were getting involved in the heats for the races during Lunchtimes and Games periods. From the 100m to the 1500m, students from each year group were participating for their house, earning points and places in the finals to come. What was most heartwarming to see was that the cheer extended to the House Officials, who were there every Lunch ferociously cheering on the racers with creative signs and clapping their hearts out. The immense talent on display was shown through speed on the track and the grace shown off-track through support for each other regardless of House, especially in the longer distance events. Rain or shine (more rain for Year 7s), the competitors showed up for their races in a great standard and some graciously filled in for those who unfortunately couldn’t make it, showing true sportsmanship throughout the events. Special mention to Steve from Beaufort (as well as Matilde) for committing to the atmosphere of cheer despite the horrid weather. 

As results were being totalled and places in the Final were being allocated, the Field events took place on the 7 May with events ranging widely from discus and long/high jump to shot put and javelin. It was fascinating to see the contrast between the strength and power used in shotp ut, javelin and discus to the immense technique seen in high jump as competitors soared over the bar seemingly effortlessly.