Gordano School is celebrating another outstanding sporting achievement after the Year 7 girls’ indoor athletics team were crowned Avon Schools Champions this week. 

Demonstrating determination, teamwork and resilience at every stage, the team made up of Megan S, Martha K, Isla H, Sophia T, Naila C, Charlotte L, Flick G, and Seren B secured their place at the county finals by winning both the North Somerset preliminaries and the North Somerset finals. Their success saw them progress to the Avon Schools Championships, held at City Academy in Bristol. 

The finals brought together the top two schools from Bath, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, creating a highly competitive afternoon of indoor athletics. The girls competed across a demanding programme of events, including relays, middle-distance races, sprints, jumps and throws. 

With consistently strong performances across all disciplines, the Gordano team emerged as overall winners, securing a well-deserved first-place finish and the Avon Schools title. 

Emma Harradine, Head of Physical Education at Gordano School, praised the team’s achievement: 

“This was a brilliant display of commitment, teamwork and confidence from every athlete involved. The girls supported each other throughout the competition and gave their best in every event, which is exactly what we encourage at Gordano. Achievements like this show what can happen when young people are empowered to dream big and believe in their ability.” 

Ms Harradine’s comments come as she continues to gain national recognition for her work in developing female athletes and coaches. She is currently involved in the two-year national ‘She Coaches’ programme, which aims to create a new generation of female talent and performance coaches, and has recently featured in media interviews for her contribution to coaching and sport education. 

This fantastic achievement reflects Gordano School’s core values of Dream Big, Do Your Best and Give Back, as well as the school’s long-standing reputation for sporting excellence and strong team spirit. 

Huge congratulations go to the eight girls who represented the school so proudly. Their commitment, hard work and support for one another truly paid off and they are a credit to themselves and the wider Gordano community.