What a fantastic Sports Day we had at Maes Y Llan on Monday! The school grounds were a vibrant sea of red, blue, yellow, and green as Oswald, Burnaby, Donne, and Spooner Houses students gathered for a day of thrilling competition and camaraderie.

Despite the slightly cloudy and cooler weather, conditions were perfect for our long-distance runners who kicked off the event with the 1500m and 800m races. The day began with an impressive house parade, where pupils showcased their spirit in the best house dress, colourful banners, and creative costumes ranging from sharks to tutus.

Throughout the day, students participated enthusiastically in various field events, from the shot put to the triple jump, showcasing their athleticism and determination. The tug of war, always a highlight, was fiercely competitive with memorable victories for Oswald in the Junior category, Burnaby in the Inters, and joint winners Donne and Oswald among the Seniors.

New additions to this year's program, including 'old school games' like the egg and spoon race, hula hoop obstacle course, and the beloved three-legged race, added a nostalgic touch and were enjoyed by all. Following a well-deserved lunch break, the afternoon was filled with thrilling sprint races on the track, culminating in the highly anticipated staff egg and spoon race, won by Mr. Price for Spooner House.

We also celebrated outstanding achievements in individual events, with Annabelle W setting a new school record in the Junior Girls 100m, and Annabelle D breaking a long-standing record in the Triple Jump for Burnaby House.

Junior Boys: 1st place - Oswald 2nd place - Burnaby 3rd place - Donne 4th place - Spooner

Junior Girls: 1st place - Donne 2nd place - Oswald 3rd place - Burnaby 4th place - Spooner

Intermediate Boys: 1st place - Spooner 2nd place - Donne 3rd place - Burnaby 4th place - Oswald

Intermediate Girls: 1st place - Burnaby 2nd place - Oswald 3rd place - Spooner 4th place - Donne

Senior Boys: 1st place - Spooner 2nd place - Donne 3rd place - Oswald 4th place - Burnaby

Senior Girls: 1st place - Oswald 2nd place (joint) - Burnaby and Donne 4th place - Spooner

As the day drew to a close, Oswald House emerged as the overall champions with an impressive 737 points, followed closely by Burnaby with 711 points, Donne with 694 points, and Spooner with 661 points. Special recognition goes to the OzBiz team for raising £145 through their efficient operation of the tuck shop.

Our winners of the Victor and Vixtrix Ludorum will be announced at Speech Day. These are awarded to the individuals who have performed, based on results, the best during the course of the day. 

A huge thank you to all the staff who organised and supported this fantastic event, and a special mention to our PE team for their hard work behind the scenes. Your dedication and enthusiasm made Sports Day 2024 a memorable success for everyone involved.

Let's give a round of applause to all our participants and winners. Well done to each and every one of you!