The much-anticipated Oakhyrst Grange Sports Day 2025 was a resounding success, bringing together children, teachers, and parents on what was a wondering afternoon. The event was helped by ideal weather conditions; enough for parents to get their picnic blankets out and watch their children race.
The afternoon kicked off with a procession by all children from all year groups, each serenading their own country flag in time with their respective National anthems. Mrs Dance (DJ Dance) then got the Macarena going with everyone participating in the famous dance to get our afternoon underway.
Each class then took it in turns to complete their respective sprint races, all of which were very, very close. Medals were awarded to the top 3 boys & girls from each class. Luckily video technology was available on the finish line as some of the races were so hard to call. Between the sprint races, children were called up to receive medals for the long jump, beanbag throw and Javelin throw events which had taken place prior to sports day.
The second half of sports day saw each class compete in a ‘novelty race’. Although they were fun events, they were all still very important as they still rewarded teams will points towards their final total. We had novelty races such as dressing up race (Year 6), Circle race (KG & Year 1) and hockey dribble (Year 4).
After all the points from sprints, novelty races and field events were collated, it was time to announce the winners. This years Sports Day winners were… Stanstead House!!! Congratulations to everyone involved!!
The day concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Mr Gear on what was his last sports day at Oakhyrst Grange. I would like to thank him for all his efforts and support during sports days during his time at OGS, and for him to know that he is always welcome back as a guest appearance!
A special thanks should also go to the following staff, as well as all OGS staff involved:
Main organiser: Miss Lomax
Scorers: Mrs Agathocli & Mrs Jefferson
Starter: Mr Gear
Sweepers / medal presenters: Mrs Cox, Mrs Evans & Mrs Stevens
Here’s to Sports Day in 2026. Watch this space!
Mr Smith
Head of Sport