Virtual Race vs The Oratory

Last week the Shiplake pupils competed against The Oratory School in a virtual running race. A total of 196 runners from both schools took part across the 48 hour designated time period, with those in Years 7-9 running 3km and Years 10 and above running 5km. Runners recorded their runs on Strava as part of the Shiplake Strava Club.

The weather on those two days was not kind and indeed most pupils were faced with freezing temperatures and snow flurries. Head of PE and Physical Wellbeing, Mr Dan Bradley was pleased with the turnout and determination as a result.

There was a range of runners and walkers out for the purpose of representing their respective schools. It was much more about the joint effort however and to see so many pupils challenging themselves to brace the freezing conditions was fantastic. The Oratory produced an extra 4% turnout, whereas Shiplake had a combined average time of 12 seconds quicker than The Oratory. So a 1-1 draw! 

Years 7-9 Results (3km)

Total of 35 runs (25% of pupils) = average time 18min:56sec

Fastest 3km 

• 1st place Daniel Johnson-Greenwood (Year 7) with 12.54  
• 2nd place J Lucking (Year 9) with 13:03

Years 10-13 Results (5km)

Total of 52 runs, with an average time of 27min:56secs. In addition nine students walked 5k (average time 54mins) - 18% of pupils took part.

Fastest 5k boy = Tom Lebeau (Year 10) with 18:40

Fastest 5k girl = Georgina Garner (Year 12) with 26:27

Sport Next Half Term

Next half term we will continue to Google Meet with pupils during our afternoon games sessions. These will focus on a variety of activities, similar to the half term just completed. In addition we now have a new focus to release to all families The Shiplake Activity Bingo Card. Please print out the Bingo card and pop it in your kitchen. As a family why not decide on some rewards for completing the activities. It could be a daily or weekly reward. Maybe a favourite pot of 'pick-n-mix' or being allowed an extra hour on your favourite game. Download the Bingo Activity Card here. Please send in photos of you completing any of the challenges to [email protected].