St. Catherine's U11, U13, and U15 squads had an unforgettable and transformative trip at the The World School Games (WSG) in Dubai in January. Showcasing exceptional talent, sportsmanship, and dedication, our students returned tired but elated as they've not only represented our school with distinction, but also achieved remarkable success on an international stage!

This year's WSG was a testament to the hard work and preparation of our young athletes and PE department. They've returned with lots of medals, personal bests and broken records all demonstrating the high standards and competitive spirit of St. Catherine’s. A standout moment was the U15 boys' squad securing 2nd place in the football tournament, displaying exceptional teamwork and skill throughout the matches. Similarly, the U15 mixed squad's achievement of a 2nd place overall trophy reflecting the depth of talent and commitment amongst our students. An outstanding accomplishment!

These achievements are more than just victories; they are milestones in both the personal and athletic journeys of our students. Behind each achievement lies a story of perseverance, resilience, and growth. The medals and records symbolise what can be accomplished with dedication and the support of peers and mentors. Our PE Department also deserves a round of applause for their outstanding efforts, as their dedication and support have been instrumental in preparing our athletes for the challenges of the WSG. Their commitment to excellence in sports education has clearly paid off, as evidenced by our students' outstanding performances.

Congratulations to all the athletes, coaches, and staff involved in this year's World School Games. Your hard work, spirit, and achievements have brought honor to St. Catherine's, inspiring us all to strive for excellence in every endeavor. As we celebrate these accomplishments, we're reminded of the unifying power of sports in our community. The success of our students at the WSG highlights what can be achieved with passion, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence as a team and as individuals. Here's to building on this success and reaching new heights in the future!

Finally, we would like to share with you some record breaking final scores from the World School Games. We are so proud of all of our athletes for your accomplishments!

*TRACK*
U11 Boys Hurdles - Achilleas Papadimitriou - 3rd
U15 Boys 200m - Nicholas Laskaridis - 3rd
U11 Boys 300m - Rafael Benedicto - 3rd
U13 Boys 400m - Aris Tsolakis - 1st
U11 Boys 600m - Ioannis Anglos - 1st
U11 Boys 4x100m - 2nd
U13 Boys 4x100 - 2nd
U13 Girls Hurdles - Arianna Memou - 1st
U11 Girls 75m - Artemis Stefanou - 1st
U15 Girls 100m - Iliana Stylianou, Aria Karamanli, 2nd & 3rd
U11 Girls 150m - Sofie Hamlander - 3rd
U13 Girls 200m - Nefeli Garafa - 2nd
U15 Girls 200m - Iliana Stylianou, Nastazia Tsikopoulou - 1st & 3rd
U15 Girls 400m - Lauren Shore - 3rd
U15 Girls 4x100m Relay - 1st
U13 mixed relay - 3rd
U15 mixed relay - 3rd

*FIELD*
U13 Boys Triple jump - Aris Tsolakis - 2nd
U13 Boys High Jump - Aris Tsolakis - 2nd
U15 Boys Long Jump - Stelios Chatziargyris - 3rd
U13 Boys Discus - Pantelis Zachariadis - 2nd
U13 Boys Javelin - Pantelis Zachariadis - 1st
U11 Boys Shot Put - Ioannis Christodoulatos - 2nd
U13 Boys Shot Put - Tasos Sorokas - 2nd
U13 Girls triple jump - Nefeli Garafa - 3rd
U15 Girls triple jump - Regina Louli - 2nd
U11 Girls High Jump - Midori Piperakis - 3rd
U15 Girls High Jump - Nastazia Tsikopoulou - 2nd
U11 Girls Long Jump - Artemis Stefanou - 1st
U13 Girls Long Jump - Ariana Memou - 1st
U15 Girls Long Jump - Nastazia Tsikopoulou - 1st
U15 Girls Shot Put- Lauren Shore - 1st
U11 Girls Javelin - Xenia Warren - 1st
U13 Girls Discus - Daira Ifantis - 1st
U15 Girls Discus - Lauren Shore - 3rd

*SWIMMING*​
U15 Boys 50m Freestyle - Teo Ward - 3rd

*FOOTBALL*​
U11 Boys - 2nd place
U15 Boys - 2nd place

*OVERALL*
St Cats U15 - 2nd place

Well done to all our St Cats students and staff! What a result to be proud of!