THE ESAA (English Schools’ Athletic Association) Track and Field Cup took place at Exeter Arena on May 8. 

Fifty two Mount Kelly pupils from Years 7 to 10 competed. All pupils competed in only two events each and points were amassed for performance instead of race position, so this truly was a team event. The day saw some outstanding performances along with pupils stepping up to the mark and giving events a go for the first time to gain valuable points.

The 12 girls representing the school in the junior girls’ category claimed top spot. They will be the first team to represent Mount Kelly in the latter stages of the cup in the regional finals in June.

The 14 boys selected from across Years 7 and 8 did tremendously well against some very large schools in the junior boys category, finishing in a creditable fourth place. 

Highlights for the inter teams included a first in the 200m for Jamie, second in shot for Emily, first in the 200m and long jump for Ben, first in the 300m and third in the triple jump for Sandor and a seconnd in discus for Tom. Overall both the inter girls’ and inter boys’ teams finished fourth.