Red Arrows Rocket Over Races at Bishop Luffa

This year’s Sports Day at Bishop Luffa was a truly unforgettable event, packed with record-breaking performances, vibrant house spirit, and a thrilling finale as Ridgeway and Wilson were crowned joint overall winners after ratification of the results.

From the moment the Red Arrows soared overhead in a breath-taking flyover towards the end of proceedings, there was a real sense of excitement in the air. The sun shone brightly throughout the day, adding to the energy and colour brought by students proudly wearing their house-coloured tops and face paint. Whether competing, cheering or helping to run events, every corner of the school field was filled with enthusiasm and teamwork.

In a day filled with fierce but friendly competition, eight school records were broken, a testament to the incredible talent and determination of our athletes. Record breakers included:

• Marnie Powell (8Wilson) – new record in the 150m. 
• Reuben Shewan (9Wilson) – records in both the 200m and 400m. 
• Elodie Hill (10King) – beat the record that had sat since 2018 by two tenths of a second in the 1500m. 
• Sophia Haskins (8Otter) – set a new best in the triple jump. 
• Lukas Mikolatis (10Wilson) – delivered a standout performance in the boys’ multi-event within a very competitive field.
   

The results across year groups reflected strong performances across all houses. Year 7 was won by Sherborne, Year 8 by Wilson, Year 9 by Otter, and Year 10 by Ridgeway. After all points were tallied, Ridgeway and Wilson emerged as joint overall winners of Sports Day 2025 – a fitting end to a day defined by close competition and House pride.

More than just a sporting event, Sports Day brought the whole school community together. The support from students, staff, and families on the side-lines created an atmosphere of unity and encouragement. Whether setting records or simply giving it their all, every student contributed to a memorable day.

We have included a selection of photos below but please click on this link to view them all.

Congratulations to everyone and thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success. Here’s to an even bigger and better Sports Day next year!

Tim Godfray, Team Leader of PE