Athletics Day CAMARADERIE AND COMPETITION

Athletics Day 2023 was an exciting day filled with adrenaline, sportsmanship and friendly competition. With house points on the line, students from all year levels pushed themselves to their limits in a range of athletic events.

As each house took to the track, the stands erupted in cheers and chants, with students waving their house flags and wearing their distinctive colours with pride. From sprint races to long jump, each event was fiercely contested, and the sense of camaraderie amongst the houses was palpable.

With every race came a chance for each house to earn valuable points towards the coveted Athletics Day trophy. As the day progressed, the house point tally continued to climb, with each house hoping to come out on top and, after meticulous score counting, Berwick was named the winner of 2023 House Athletics Day.

Following on from the records set in 2022 was a difficult feat, as last year saw seven new records set. However, two students were up for the challenge. Lucy Humphries, Year 7, claimed the first school record with a Shot Put distance of 7.89m and Tia Pavihi, Year 13, set a new Senior Discus record of 30.29m.

But beyond the points and the competition, the true spirit of Athletics Day shone through. Students displayed exceptional sportsmanship, congratulating their opponents on their efforts and cheering on their own teammates with equal enthusiasm.