Greenshaw Learning Trust Hosts Inaugural Athletics Championships at the University of Bath
The Greenshaw Learning Trust (GLT) hosted its inaugural Athletics Championships on Monday, 7th July at the prestigious University of Bath. This landmark event brought together over 400 talented student athletes from 17 GLT secondary schools for an unforgettable day of competition and celebration.
The championships featured a comprehensive programme of track and field events, including shot put, high jump, discus, long jump, 800m, 1500m, 200m, 100m, and thrilling 4x100m relays. Throughout the day, students demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship, determination, and remarkable collaborative spirit, embodying the core values that define our Trust.
📹 Video Highlights and Live Coverage
Relive the energy and excitement of the day through the highlights video, expertly captured and produced by the Bristol Video Company.
The finals reached even wider audiences through our live broadcast, drawing an impressive 7,000 viewers across our schools.
You can view both the edited live stream here and the highlights video below.
Official Standings
The GLT Athletics Championships concluded with a formal awards ceremony, recognising outstanding individual and team achievements across all categories.
Category Winners
| KS3 Girls | KS3 Boys | KS4 Girls | KS4 Boys | ||||
| School | Points | School | Points | School | Points | School | Points |
| Park House School | 134 | Wallington County | 138 | Greenshaw High School | 147 | Wallington County | 137 |
| Broadwater School | 126 | Greenshaw High School | 134 | Orchard Park High School | 142 | Orchard Park High School | 127 |
| Yate Academy | 118 | Holmleigh Park High School | 129 | Broadwater School | 138 | Henley Bank High School | 125 |
🏆 Overall Championship Standings
Congratulations to Broadwater School, crowned overall champions with a total of 484 points.
- Broadwater School – 484 points
- Greenshaw High School – 463 points
- Orchard Park High School – 449 points
- Henley Bank High School – 448 points
- Holmleigh Park High School – 444 points
- Park House School – 443 points
- Yate Academy – 441 points
- Five Acres High School – 434 points
A Collective Achievement
The resounding success of the GLT Athletics Championships reflects the dedication and collaborative spirit of our entire community. The overwhelmingly positive feedback speaks volumes about the day's impact, with participants such as Issy Woods noting that "it was evident how much hard work and thought had gone into the day."
Behind the scenes, countless colleagues contributed to making this event possible - from managing logistics and officiating events to providing pastoral support and guiding students throughout the competition. Their combined efforts ensured everything "ran so smoothly" and created an environment where every student could perform at their best. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed, both in the lead-up to the event and on the day itself.
GLT is committed to fostering opportunities for partnership, and the Athletics Championships will become an annual fixture in the trust’s calendar. Building on this year’s success, we are already looking forward to bringing the community together once again to celebrate athletic excellence and teamwork.
