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A week in the Arctic Circle was fun for all! During the February On Saturday, 24th June, we held our annual sports day at Eirias Park. It was
half term, what more could you want than snow, dogs, ideal conditions as the weather was dry and not too hot. The three houses
northern lights and of course more snow? The group of six were out in force and all the students pushed themselves to the max. All of
were lucky enough to experience a thrilling and the pupils that participated should be very pleased with their achievements as
unforgettable husky sledding expedition in Kiruna, Sweden. they did their houses proud.
We managed to cover a distance of 180km along the
Tabaco Trail on our sledge as we journeyed through the In the lower Junior Boys, Gilbert Vaughan dominated, coming first in his
wilderness of Swedish Lapland - thanks to the very three track events. Archie Grant also came first in two events for Cader.
determined Alaskan huskies! Tryfan won the relay. Oliver Hughes should be commended on achieving a
Our accommodation varied from basic huts without new record in the Discus in his age group.
electricity to sleeping out under the stars at
temperatures below -27⁰C. However, the most
comical evening for all was when staying at Josh Davies stood out in the Junior
a local reindeer farmer’s hut, who was Boys, winning all of his three events
determined to get the vegetarians to eat and almost breaking the record in
reindeer and moose meat. the 100m. In the Junior Girls
category, Gaia Gausden and
We have many memorable tales to tell
Maddie McMillan-Fendley
from the trip, and another funny both came first in two
moment springs to mind when Harri and events. There were new
Ian took an extended detour! The records in all events for
stunning Arctic landscape and the sports day this age group.
amazing Aurora Borealis are memories we
will never forget. As well as celebrating a
successful trip in the impressive Ice Hotel, and Mackenzie Best shone in the Middle Boys category coming first in
not forgetting the drinks from ice glasses at the ice three track events for Tryfan. Tomos Roberts and Dan
bar. Jones, both in Snowdon, came first in two events.
It was an incredible experience which I would love to do again!
Summer Best, keeping it in the family, smashed
it in the Middle Girls category, breaking
records for her three track events 200m,
800m and 1500m. Valerie Fahmy and Lily
Tesni Lloyd-Jones
Leong came first in 2 events.
In the Senior Boys, Harri Mostyn excelled,
coming first in his three events. Aiden
O’Leary and Roy Enyiagu also came first in
their two events in this category.
Kiani Geldard was outstanding in the Senior girls
coming first in all of her three events and
breaking her record in the high jump.
Lois Lee also came first in two
events and broke the record in
both the 800m and 1500m.
husky
Lapland adventure The overall winners of
the competition were
Cader with 573. A
massive well done to all
of those that took part.
In Elle Jones and Dan Lycett
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