QPHS magazine - Spring Term 2025 - Magazine - Page 37
ATHLETICS
Flying High
A big congratulations to Freddie
in Year 7. Not only is he a
standout player on the
basketball court, but he9s also
soaring to new heights in
gymnastics! Alongside being a
valued member of the school
basketball team, Freddie has
been selected for the British
Gymnastics DMT (Double Mini
Trampoline) Junior Programme
- a fantastic achievement that
reflects his hard work and
commitment.
One of his favourite moves is
the Back In Full - a challenging
double backflip with a twist.
We9re really proud of Freddie
and look forward to seeing how
he continues to grow in both
sports.
Year 8
Athletes give it their all on the track and field
A massive well done to our Year 7
and Year 8 teams who put on a
fantastic display of determination,
energy, and team spirit at the
Chester and District Indoor Athletics
Competition in January.
This popular event provides a
fantastic opportunity for our younger
students to showcase their athletic
talents in a competitive high school
setting.
The event was held locally, at
Chester Catholic High School.
Taking on a range of track and field
events including speed bounce,
vertical jump and the thrilling 8-lap
paarlauf, the boys pushed
themselves to the limit,
demonstrating their resilience,
competitiveness, and a real hunger
to perform.
Speed bounce for all those new to
the sport is where the participant
jumps two-footed from side to side
over a 200mm foam wedge as many
times as possible in the allocated
time limit 3 a real test of speed,
agility, co-ordination and stamina!
Paarlauf translates to 8pair run9 and
is a special form of continuous relay
race where two athletes run in turns.
Special mentions go to Joseph H
and Elliot for their powerful jumps
and impressive speed bounce, and
to Mason W and Elliot JR for their
relentless endurance on the track as
they raced to victory in the 8 lap
paarlauf.
Meanwhile the girls certainly did not
disappoint as Hattie, Olivia, Lulu and
Heidi powered through to win the 4 x
2 lap relay, while Olivia J and Lulu B
showed great determination also
winning their 2 lap race!
We are so proud of all our athletes
who gave it their all and represented
Queen9s Park with pride.
A huge shout-out to all our students
who competed for their enthusiasm
and commitment - well done! We
look forward to seeing these athletes
in action again when they take on
the outdoor competition in the
summer term.
Year 7
The standard was set high as our
athletes ran, jumped and
competed to the best of their
ability with successes across
both the girls and boys teams.
Mrs Cutler, Assistant Headteacher
