Brentwood Prep Incipe 2019

Brentwood School Preparatory 90 Sports Report Sports Day - A running commentary 9:50 Coming closer. The sound of marching feet. To the beat of the Bayman bell, the Blue Army appears over the brow of the hill. They chant louder with every step. “We are Bayman, we are proud, Come on Bayman, sing it loud, Blue Army, Blue Army, Bayman!” 9:52 A strange humming fills the air as a sea of yellow jerseys follow their mascot Hugo on to the track. Hello Heseltine. 9:55 Ever hopeful Quennell apply their sun cream while Lawrence limber up ready for action. 9:57 Parents return to their cars to retrieve more blankets and coats as the sky turns black! 10:00 Sound check - Mr Sawyer assures everyone that the sun will make an appearance. The Houses go wild! 10:05 The Sprint Races - Miss Mitchell is poised on the finishing line with her camera at the ready. Olivia has butterflies in her tummy, Elizabeth’s legs feel like jelly! 10:20 Bayman and Quennell Year Three boys are neck and neck - a photo finish! 10:30 Matron’s tent is filling up. Hay fever, nose bleeds, sprains… 10:40 The first record of the day is broken by Tobi - Year Five boys 80m in 11.82 seconds. Well done! 11:05 Another record is broken by James - Year Six boys 80m in 11.62 seconds. Congratulations! 11:10 Scores so far: L - 138, B - 216, H - 234, Q - 258 . The new House flags flutter in the gentle breeze as Mr Sawyer’s prediction comes true and the sun appears! 11:15 Now for the serious business, the fun races! 11:16 Year Three Sack Races. Caitlin dives over the finish line to take first place. 11:34 Year Four Egg and Spoon Races. Three wins for Bayman. 11:51 Year Five Shuttle and Spoon Races. Tactics from the boys - “I really stuck my arm right out at the end” - William. “I literally jumped over the line” - Toby. 12:02 Year Six Obstacle Races. Eggs, spoons, hoops and sacks - this race has it all! 12:15 A mini presentation for the field event awards. Mrs Faiers, our guest of honour, dressed elegantly in a rainbow of House colours presents the trophies for the High Jump, Long Jump and Cricket Ball Throw to the senior girls and boys. Scores before lunch: L - 306, B - 382, H - 384, Q - 418 12:20 Lunch! Refuelling the bodies, refilling the water bottles and reapplying the sun lotion ready for round two!