Blazing Heat and Blazing Speeds: Gordano School Sports Week 2025

Gordano School's annual Sports Day returned this year in spectacular fashion—set against one of the hottest days the event has ever seen. With safety as the top priority, organisers made the decision to limit afternoon events to competitors only on the far field. Despite the reduced crowd, the spirit of competition remained as strong as ever.

Over 400 students took part in a thrilling programme of races, including the 100m, 200m, and the ever-popular 4x100m relay. The heat didn’t dampen the energy or determination on display, and the afternoon saw some truly outstanding performances.

Notably, two school records were broken. Year 9 student Rosie D delivered a standout run in the 200m, breaking the record with a time of 26.65 seconds—beating the previous mark by just 0.02 seconds. Meanwhile, the boys of class 8B2 made history by breaking the 4x100m relay record for the second consecutive year. Their remarkable time of 53.44 seconds eclipsed a record that had stood since 1976. The question now is: can they make it three in a row next year?

The final house standings were as follows:
1st – Portland
2nd – Biscay
3rd – Fitzroy
Joint 4th – Shannon & Lundy
6th – Cromarty

Emma Harradine, Head of the PE Department at Gordano commented, “This year’s Sports Week truly showcased the resilience, talent, and team spirit of our students. Despite challenging weather conditions, everyone rose to the occasion, making it a memorable celebration of school sport.”

A huge congratulations to all the students and staff who contributed to an exceptional week. With records broken and spirits high, Gordano School Sports Week 2025 will be remembered for years to come.