BVGS Newsletter
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Sports Day 2012
Sports Day proved once again to be a fantastic date in the school calendar with the weather holding out for the third year in a row after torrential downpours all week. With the leader board changing hands throughout the afternoon, the relays at the end, with double points on offer, were the deciding factor in the race for this year's winners. The competition was fierce across all age groups and for the first time Bishop Vesey's had female competitors in a variety of different events including the 4x100 relay to finish. Individual performance to note: David James Yr10 who beat the school record in the 800m in a time of 2.11secs. Many thanks to all the staff and competitors that helped and participated on what was another great day of athletics. The final standings saw RED and BLUE share first place with GOLD in second two points behind and WHITE house 15 adrift in 3rd.
Birmingham Cup Final
Dan Venables meets Joe Glanfield Olympic sailing coach and former silver medallist who gave a presentation to Year 7 this April on how to compete at the top.
Finally out in the cup‌... Against a very strong BMET College side, the B’ham Cup Final was a tougher task than expected, especially after a string of injuries and absences stripped to the bare minimum, what had been a very fit and talented Vesey 1st XI . Vesey started well and, in blistering heat, found themselves still in the game at half-time. In the second half the team continued to battle hard and secured two consolation goals from Alex Comfort (whose celebration matched the finish!) and from Connor Hunt who helped to make the score line respectable. A great cup run and a creditable performance in the final.
World Champion Dan Venables in action on his way to a win at Graftham Sailing Club