Host of achievements from pupils
Jonathan Osbourne
Jonathan Osbourne picked up the U11 Athlete of the Year from Colwyn Bay Athletics Club at their end of season presentation awards.
It has been a memorable first season of competitive action for the 10-year-old, who has achieved a number of notable successes in both the 75 metre sprint and long jump.
His first outing saw him win the U11 75m sprint in a superb time of 11.8 seconds in a Cheshire League meet and was the only young athlete to go under 12 seconds in his age group, which consisted of 40 performers.
The pupil has since gone on to break three personal bests (11.6 seconds) in what has been a fantastic summer, and he has now begun using the facilities at the Senior School, where he will be working with the school’s Strength and Conditioning staff to enhance his development.
Mr McLeod, said: “Congratulations to Jonathan on his award, which is a testament to how well he has performed throughout his first season at the club.
“He is an immensely talented individual with a great willingness to get better, which is sure to bring with it even more success next summer.”
The Swimming Squad
Swim stars descended on the pool for a hotly contested evening of action on Wednesday, October 12, where they competed against each other in a series of races at the annual Squad Gala.
After a competitive gala, Nathan Richards came away with the top boy award in the Year 3 category, with Ellie Knight coming away with the top girl in the same class.
Novice Cieran Milligan won the top boy in Year 4, while Gracie Tavernor produced a fine effort to come away with the top girl prize.
James Gilman and Isabella Peevor won the top girl and boy Year 5 groups respectively, and the Year 6 awards were won by Zac Roberts and Ariana Milligan.
Head of Swimming Mr Ruszkowski, said: “It was a very competitive gala and all the squad are to be congratulated for their fine efforts.
“The quality of performances on display shows just how much talent and potential we have within our prep school swimming squad, and it bodes very well for future success.”
Competitors: Lily Copeland, Archie Jeeves, Ellie Knight, Nathan Richards, Cieran Milligan, Freya Berklay, Gracie Tavernor, Ethan Akroyd, Liam Farrell, James Gilman, William Rutherford, Isabella Peevor, Zac Roberts, Laurence Richardson, William Tavernor, Ariana Milligan, Matthew Stubbins, Lily Davies, Isabella James.
Will Glanville and Felix Griffin, Year 3 and 2 pupils, will be part of the Conwy Jackdaws U8 side after impressing at a recent trial.
The talented duo made their debuts for the club in a friendly against Llandudno recently, and will look to make a further impression next weekend when they take on Llysfaen.
Manager Matthew Gilmour commented on Will’s incredible pace, while Felix narrowly missed out on a debut goal when a fierce shot rattled the Tudno crossbar in the friendly encounter.
Mr McLeod, said: “Congratulations to Will and Felix on their selection, who are two very talented young pupils.
“We have a rich sporting tradition here at the school and potential like Felix and Will have displayed ensure that this is going to continue long into the future.”
Conwy Borough ply their trade in the Huws Gray Alliance and have a number of academy sides under the guidance of director Paul Braithwaite.
No fewer than five pupils achieved another step on the karate black belt ladder on Sunday, September 18 at Parc Eirias.
The karate kids, who are part of the Little Dragons class at John Lynn’s Black Belt Academy in Colwyn Bay, trained for three months leading up to the exam and were rewarded for their efforts after impressing judges.
Floyd Curtis and Dominic Chamberlain gained blue belt tabs, while Lucy Ranales-Griffiths and Ellie Knight gained purple belts.
Year 2 pupil William Cheesley rounded off the success by getting his hands on an orange belt.
All pupils will now be working towards future success under the guidance of Master Yoshi, an 8th dan black belt and owner of the karate school.
Mr McDuff, said: “Congratulations to all five pupils for their marvellous efforts as part of John Lynn’s Black Belt Academy.
“Learning a martial art is both demanding and rewarding in equal measure, and our pupils have shown a tremendous commitment to developing their skills over a prolonged period of time."