Athletics adventures

At UHPS we enjoy Athletics sports. This year was no exception. Here are some people's experiences from the UHPS Athletics sports day.

Long Jump. By Natasha A

One more person until my turn. I was at Athletics day. I was doing long jump. After what felt like a million hours it was finally my turn.
"Ready...Go!" said Miss Byers.

I ran as fast as I could. I saw the mat and jumped. But I accidentally stepped over the mat. So my jump was considered a no jump. Luckily we got two turns each. I went to go line up again for my second turn. I was so nervous I couldn't stand still. Finally it was my turn again. This was my last chance. 
"Ready...Go!" said Miss Byers to me for the last time.

I sprinted as fast as my legs could go. I could feel the wind rushing in my face. I jumped as high and far as I could. I was so happy with myself when I found out that I came second place! This was definitely the best athletics day ever!


High Jump. By James E

When I was running around in a horse shoe shape, I thought, "How am I going to jump that high bar?" I tried to concentrate on my jump and planted my foot and jumped... and made it!

"Phew!" I'm glad I made 1 metre 5. Now it's time for 1 metre 10. There's no way that I'm going to make it. 

I run up and jump... and hit the bar off and I said, "No!" The feeling of disappointment flooded through my brain. 
"Never mind," I said to myself, "You tried your best."