Paralympic star presents awards as young sporting talent recognised
Holy Rood’s Tri-Golf Team proudly show off their award. (Image: Three Rivers & Watford SSP)
Gold-medal winning archer Danielle Brown handed out the prizes when some of the brightest young sporting talent in the Watford and Three Rivers area was recognised at an awards ceremony.
The Paralympic star, who won archery gold in Beijing and London, was the guest at this year’s Three Rivers & Watford School Sports Partnership awards at Rickmansworth’s Watersmeet Theatre where awards were presented in 11 categories, celebrating sporting and leadership successes.
A total of 38 infant, primary and secondary schools make up the partnership which is hosted by Rickmansworth School, whose pupils Erin Mulholland, nominated for Key Stage 3 to 5 Outstanding Contribution to School Sport, and Harveer Seikham, nominated for Exceptional Performer Award in the same age group, both picked up second-place awards.
Watford Observer: Two lucky pupils get to hold Danielle Brown’s gold medals.
Two lucky pupils get to hold Danielle Brown’s gold medals. (Image: Three Rivers & Watford SSP)
School Sports Partnership Manager Matt Harrington said: “The awards evening is a unique opportunity to celebrate multiple achievements from across our partner infant, primary and secondary schools.
“This year we were fortunate to have Danielle Brown attend to share her fantastic journey with sport, providing valuable messages for the pupils and students in attendance.
“Thank you to all headteachers and staff that spent time to recognise all the individual and team successes this year. We are proud to be part of such a strong network that all strive to enhance the PE and sport opportunities in schools.”
The award winners were:
Key Stage 2 Outstanding Achievement: 1, Ivy Chirita, Sarratt; 2, Mark Baldovinescu, St Josephs; 3, Leo Joseph, Arnett Hills.
Key Stage 2 Team of the Year: 1, Girls Football, Little Green; 2, Basketball, St Marys; 3, Tri Golf, Holy Rood.
Key Stage 3 to 5 Sports Leader of the Year: 1, Callie Myerthall, Future Academies Watford; 2, Lily Coole, St Joan of Arc; 3, Matilda Reid, Reach Free.
Key Stage 3 to 5 Young Official of the Year: 1, Romeo Rojas, Parmiters; 2, Grace Smithard, Croxley Danes; 3, Isla Williams, Future Academies Watford.
Key Stage 3 to 5 Outstanding Contribution to School Sport: 1, Samuel Walters, Reach Free; 2, Erin Mulholland, Rickmansworth; 3, Oyindamola Awoyemi, Croxley Danes.
Key Stage 3 to 5 Exceptional Performer: 1, Hui Xin Sezille, Parmiters; 2, Harveer Seikham, Rickmansworth; 3, Lauren Bowe, St Joan of Arc.
Key Stage 3 to 5 Team of the Year: 1, Girls Football Team, Croxley Danes; 2, Girls Football Team, St Clement Danes; 3, Girls Football Team, Reach Free.