Over 400 enthusiastic students from Years 7 to 10 converged on the Wilnecote School playing fields today for the highly anticipated Sports Day 2025. Representing their houses – Cuttlestone (green), Offlow (purple), Pirehill (red), Seisdon (yellow), and Totmonslow (orange) – students competed with determination and flair for the coveted title of House Champions.

The day saw each year group battling it out across three key events: rounders, softball, and the ever-popular relay races.

The rounders tournament proved to be a major highlight, drawing in a vast number of competitors and delivering a series of intensely close and highly competitive games. Cuttlestone house showcased remarkable dominance, clinching victory in all four year group tournaments:

• Year 7 Rounders: Cuttlestone emerged victorious, with Pirehill as runners-up.

• Year 8 Rounders: Cuttlestone triumphed again, with Pirehill securing the runner-up spot.

• Year 9 Rounders: Cuttlestone continued their winning streak, with Totmonslow finishing as runners-up.

• Year 10 Rounders: Cuttlestone completed a clean sweep, with Seisdon taking second place.

While the softball tournament involved fewer participants, the level of competition was just as fierce, with several games going down to the wire. Seisdon and Pirehill demonstrated their prowess in this event:

• Year 7 and 8 Softball: Seisdon claimed the top spot, with Offlow as runners-up.

• Year 9 and 10 Softball: Pirehill secured the win, with Offlow finishing in second place.

The day reached its crescendo with the whole school gathering to witness the relay event. An electric atmosphere permeated the air, filled with palpable excitement and tension as students from each house raced for the fastest time in their year group. A massive number of students risked everything for house glory, with many houses fielding multiple relay teams. The Year 7 competition alone saw over 20 relay teams entered, a testament to the students’ dedication.

The relay results were:

• Year 7 Relay: Cuttlestone powered to victory, with Pirehill close behind as runners-up.

• Year 8 Relay: Cuttlestone continued their strong performance, securing first place with Seisdon as runners-up.

• Year 9 Relay: Offlow stormed to victory, with Totmonslow taking the runner-up position.

• Year 10 Relay: Cuttlestone secured another win, with Pirehill as runners-up.

Throughout Sports Day 2025, the four core values of Wilnecote School – Pride, Ambition, Respect, and Kindness – were abundantly clear. Competitors displayed immense ambition, risking it all to achieve success for their house teams. The spirit of kindness and respect for each other’s efforts was evident across the board, with students wholeheartedly supporting their house teams and individual athletes. Staff were full of praise for the outstanding pride shown in collective performances and the consistently supportive and positive attitude demonstrated by students across the school.

As the points were tallied, the final results crowned Cuttlestone House as the champions:

1. Cuttlestone

2. Pirehill

3. Seisdon

4. Offlow

5. Totmonslow

In a stunning display of consistent excellence, Cuttlestone were crowned Sports Day champions for a third consecutive year, cementing their legacy in Wilnecote School’s sporting history. The question on everyone’s lips now is: who will be champions next year?

Team PE extends their heartfelt thanks to all students, staff, and parents/carers and guardians for their invaluable support in making Sports Day 2025 a truly memorable occasion for the entire Wilnecote School community.