Sports Day Review
There are few days in the school calendar that bring as much colour, chaos, and sheer delight as Sports Day. This year’s event was no exception. The sun made an appearance, the house flags waved enthusiastically in the breeze, and boys of all ages took to the field with a mix of nerves, excitement, and quiet determination. The best part? We had actual winners. Trophies. Glory.
In a world where participation medals sometimes steal the headlines, it was genuinely refreshing to see boys not only compete, but want to win—and do so with grace, grit, and good humour. From the tiniest of Year 3s hurtling down the 75m track with laces undone, to the seasoned Year 8 boys mastering baton changes and field events with surprising efficiency, the whole day was a festival of effort, energy and excellence.
Yes, there were some questionable calls from teachers manning stopwatches with the enthusiasm of Olympic officials but perhaps not quite the precision. And yes, a few events had to be “reviewed” (i.e., re-run, re-measured, or quietly recalculated), but in the end, the rightful winners stood proudly—eventually with trophies in hand.
Sportsmanship, of course, was the silent hero of the day. The handshakes at the end of races, the cheers for teammates and even rivals, the help offered to those who fell, all pointed to something far more valuable than a finish line: character. Boys learned to compete with integrity, to lose with grace, and to celebrate others’ successes as well as their own—lessons that will last well beyond the school field.
And then there were the moments of sporting magic. Philip A (Year 8) delivered two performances that can only be described as phenomenal. Smashing school records that had stood since 1981 (before many of us were born or, at least, had knees that worked), he soared 5.55m in the long jump and an astonishing 10.85m in the triple jump—an event he only learned four weeks ago. The boy could go far. No pun intended. Well, maybe a little one.
In all, it was a day to remember: competitive, spirited, joyful—and just the right amount of chaos. Exactly how prep school sport should be.
The following boys were not mentioned as winners but on review were meant to be.
Year 4- Victor Ludorum Sebastian W
Year 5- Victor Ludorum Thomas S
Year 6- Victor Ludorum Matteo P
Year 7 200m Seb S
Year 7 Javelin Barney G
Reported by Mr. D. Robinson
U11 Tennis vs Caldicott
The boys played superbly well against Caldicott on Tuesday evening and were victorious winners, three matches to their one.
Henry L and Leo M playing the first pair, lost 4-8 to a strong Caldicott pairing. The second pair of James M and Oliver K used their superior athleticism to record a fine 9-1 victory. Matteo P and Rufus H also performed very well and secured a close 7-5 win. The fourth pairing of Henry W and Evan S played some sublime tennis and were comfortable winners by 9-2.
Well done to all of the boys who took part and for a very impressive victory!
Reported by Mr S. C. Winter
The Beacon U9A team produced a dominant all-round performance to secure a convincing 71-run victory over Caldicott in a thrilling encounter.