Pocklington School Sports Day on Saturday 30 June was held in glorious sunshine, with just enough wind to cool the athletes down.

Families arrived on the school field, to sit down and enjoy the afternoon’s sporting event which was organised by Mr Spruyt.  The audience were well looked after by the South Africa Sports Tour refreshments stall, who sold cool refreshments and cream teas.  The Friends of Pocklington School Committee also attended, helping raise funds for one of the School’s chosen charities – WaterAid – by selling plants grown by the Lower School Gardening Club.

Mr Spruyt, teacher i/c athletics said: ”The atmosphere was excellent and the standard of athletics was probably the best for a number of years. This resulted in a large number of Sports Day and School records being set, which is a testament to the amount of hard work that a number of students have invested into athletics this term.”

This year, Dolman House were named the overall winner of the Champions Cup and were very proud to receive their trophy. Well done to all the participants from all four houses for a great day of competitive athletics.

The Sports Day House Competition results are summarised below:

Wray Cup
Best performer - Lower School Girl
Carmen Brooks

Bradley Trophy
Best performer - Lower School Boy
Henry Rodmell

Wood Trophy
Best performer - Middle School Girl
Amelia Addinall

Todd Challenge Trophy
Best performer - Middle School Boy
Bob Clark & Billy Spruyt

Pocklington School Lower School Athletics Trophy
Lower School House Winners
Dolman

Pocklington School House Athletics Trophy (first presented in 1919)
Middle School House Winners
Wilberforce

Champions Cup
Overall House Winner
Dolman

G W Holmes Victor Ludorum Medal
Best athlete overall
Lukas Bradshaw

To view the Sports Day 2018 Flickr album please click here