Ruth writes:
It was a great honour for me to be invited to open Headington World Schools Sports Day on Tuesday morning at the Community Arena in Marsh Lane. The event attracted funding from a number of sources, and I elected to allocate £254.50 from the Headington Ward budget to help with transport for Headington Schools Partnership children from Windmill School, St Andrew’s School and Cheney School among others.
Warming up for Headington World Schools Sports Day
Children from each of the schools formed teams representing different countries of the world and pledged that they would take part in the spirit of true sportsmanship and friendship, just like the athletes at the Commonwealth Games in 2 weeks time.
The number of sports on offer included:
- lacrosse
- boccia
- basketball
- ju-jitsu
- rugby league
- tennis
- football
- table tennis
- tri-golf
- handball
- dance
- athletics
- volleyball
- dodgeball
- hockey
- cricket
- handball
and a great time was had by all – even the coaches!
Congratulations to Lesley Williams and the Headington Partnership for organising it all.