On Friday 28th March Panathlon visited Cambridge for our 2014 final at the incredible sports centre at the University of Cambridge. We had 67 students competing from 3 Boroughs with 7 students from Cambridge who could not compete as they did not have enough for a team but tried all the events on the day and thoroughly enjoyed their experience. A great day of competition between all Schools but the title was between rivals South Cambs and Hunts who every year can only be seperated by the smallest of margins. This year was no exception both finishing the day on 54 points and equal amount of wins, with the title having to be decided on head to head games. South Cambs came out on top winning 3 out of the 4 head to heads. Congratulations to South Cambs for retaining the title of winners 2014. With Hunts second and Witchford thrid. For the full set of result see here.
A big thank you to all the leaders from Granta Special School, Linton, Impington and Comberton Village Colleges and Netherhall School you did a superb job! Also a thank must go Fran Williamson and Harriet Lee both Paralympic Swimmers who were there to help inspire the children and present medals.
“It was a fantastic competition and a brilliant experience. It was my first time being a leader for Panathlon and it is definitely something I wish to repeat in the future! The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves as did the teachers who accompanied them.” – Veronica Giuliani, Leader Netherhall Sixth Form
“All the staff were fantastic and the sports leaders were really enthusiastic. All our young people had a great day.” – Hunts Teacher
A great facility and friendly, helpful support staff. The students have enjoyed trying different sports and winning medals”- Hunts Teacher
“Today has been a special day. I like it because we got to meet new people and we got to challenge ourselves.” – Student from Hunts
South Cambs-Granta/Comberton VC
Hunts- Samuel Pepys/Spring Common/St Ivo/St Peter’s/Hinchingbrooke
Witchford- Highfield
Cambridge- Castle