Successful (continued)
Falling was effortless in comparison, but it took a lifetime. I’d finally mustered enough courage to die.
The water stung – more than anything, but beneath the surface the world was ethereal. Sunlight danced across my skin, illuminating scars from a life lived recklessly. An overwhelming desire to breath took hold, to choke on the water that suspended me.
Resist. Let yourself fade away. Don’t fill your lungs. Let your brain shut down first.
Just as it became unbearable, darkness crept into the edges of my vision. Dying carried with it an unusual serenity; in mere moments I’d be nothing more than an empty shell. Fish food.
But this wasn’t right. Death isn’t peaceful. Life is an outcry. Submission isn’t in our nature for a reason. My joints ached and my body was bruised, but I could no longer be compliant. I thrashed and screamed, the water tried to take me, but I wouldn’t let it. My fate was still to be written.
A boat, far away, but still visible.
The tranquillity was disrupted, the world around that had once seemed beautiful was now filled with spite; it wanted me gone. I wouldn’t go quietly. Louder! Shout louder! My throat was hoarse but it was nothing compared to the panic that had gripped me.
Had I caught their attention? My life line headed out towards the horizon. I guess not.
Jessie Leech (11.4)
SPORTS AWARDS EVENING 2018/19 This year has once again proven to be an outstanding year for sport at Matravers with a number of individuals and teams gaining success locally and at county and national level. This year’s sports awards evening saw students and teachers come together to celebrate the highlights of the year. The Department is extremely proud of every student’s efforts. The variety of sports on offer at the school has seen the highest participation rates ever.
A number of awards were presented on the evening culminating in the main award of Sports Personality of the year. This year’s nominees for Sports Personality were once again nominated by students and staff at the school. The nominees were Abby Price (Year 7), Grace O’Connor (Year 8), Lauren O’Connor (Year 9), Todd Pearce, (Year 9), Rachel Godden (Year 10), Sammie Kirk (Year 10), Tiffany Crockford-Ward (Year 12), Brad Hill (Year 12). Each nominee has been nominated for his or her outstanding contribution to school sport.
Other performances were also recognised on the evening with the 6th Form Boys Football team winning
team of the year, for their amazing County Cup run where they lost to the eventual winners 1-0 in the Semi-Final. Another footballer in Sam Pym, won the Standout Performance Award, for several key performances in goal for the year 9 boys football team. The year 9 football team played particularly well this year resulting in Sam North winning the Most Improved Award for his commitment and performances in both matches and training this year. Captain of the year was awarded to girls this year for the first time, with Emma Price demonstrating leadership beyond her years with the year 9 netball team, leading by example and encourage the team to a 3rd place finish at the West Wilts Tournament and the Winners of the Plate Tournament at the International Spain Tournament. Emma Price in year 8 was awarded the most improved sports person for her efforts in netball, as she has become an integral part of the netball team this year. The award introduced last year, demonstrates how popular sport is with several nominees this year. The winner has attended more clubs than anybody else and represented the school in multiple sports, congratulations to Keira Strachan.
The PE department has always been proud of the leadership and officiating qualities that our curriculum develops, none more so than Tiffany Crockford-Ward (Coach of the Year), Maddison Hill (Sports Leader of the Year) and Lewis Smith (Official of the Year). Tiffany has demonstrated that students can balance a busy A Level curriculum alongside a passion for sport by attending clubs alongside KS3 and KS4 students and passing on her knowledge and understanding of several different activities. Maddison participated in the year 10 Sports Leaders programme and was nominated by Primary staff for her attention to detail and enthusiasm during the Sports Leaders Festivals with over 200 Primary students. Lewis became the youngest badminton official this year to officiate the annual West Wilts Badminton Tournament. Surrounded by students in year 11 and 12, Lewis stood out for his communication skills and fairness to win the official of the tournament, officiating in the final. The core values of ambition; creativity; dynamic; happy; success and resilience are important qualities for any sportsperson. The KS3 awards were won by Sophie Norcott in year 7 and Nick Taylor in year 8 along with Harry Smith and Philippa Dutton-Ward both in year 11.
Once again the PE department recognised the efforts of a student in year 7 and two in year 10. The Andy Ellett award went to Abby Price in year 7 following her efforts in nearly every sport this year, representing the school in Cross Country, Netball, Football, Basketball and Athletics. The Trish Richie award recognises the commitment of two year 10 students that go above and beyond for the PE department. Sammie Kirk and Nathan Lintern were awarded the Trish Richie Award for their dedication to sport over the past 4 years.
The Chris Millard Academic PE Award was awarded
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