The annual Sports Presentation Evening at Harrogate Ladies’ College saw pupils win an array of medals for their sporting achievements.
Pupils' sporting achievements recognised at annual Sports Presentation The sporting achievements of Harrogate pupils have been celebrated at a school's annual Presentation Evening. The event at Harrogate Ladies’ College saw Sports Captains and pupils win an array of medals and cups for their sporting achievements over the last year locally, regionally and nationally in sports ranging from swimming, netball, lacrosse and rounders to athletics and tennis. The Head of Sport at the school, Nikki Priestley praised the hard work and commitment of pupils through the year.
“We have competed in events up and down the country with some incredible individual and team success, and most importantly lots of fun, camaraderie and team work. “We have a great tradition of sporting excellence, superb facilities and a joyous ‘can do’ attitude towards taking part in different sports.”[caption id="attachment_74076" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Sports Presentation Evening at Harrogate Ladies College.[/caption] The event was attended by "epic runner" Sam Boatwright, who ran 50 miles a day in 50 days. He told the audience that anything is possible if you have self-belief and resilience. Sam gave an inspirational speech urging pupils to follow their dreams in whatever walk of life they choose. The audience heard how Sam left school at 16 and joined the armed forces but never set out to be a long distance runner. He said:
“Ever since I changed the course of my life, I’ve been driven to share the message that believing in your self and having a passion for what you enjoy can shape the way you live your life and the goals you can achieve. “Challenging yourself to try new things, believing that anything is possible and motivating yourself to achieve new things are great lessons in life."Parents and pupils at the awards ceremony heard how he set out on the open roads in September 2017, and with a second-hand bike and a couple of pairs of trainers, covered 3,000 miles crossing the American coast in 32 days. He ran 50 miles one day and cycled 150 miles the next day on a journey that took him through 14 US states and helped raise £30,000 for Help the Heroes. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.
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