422 SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2025 THESALESIANGAMES Salesian Games The annual Salesian Athletics Meeting took place on Friday 6th June at the Sportbox Leisure Centre in Woking, drawing together over 300 student athletes from Salesian schools across the country for a day of competition, teamwork, and Salesian spirit. Thornleigh Salesian College was proudly represented by nearly 60 enthusiastic students! This year also marked a special milestone with St Michael’s Catholic College, Bermondsey - one of our Salesian associate schools - joining the event for the first time. Their presence added a new dimension of friendship and collaboration to the day. The event was expertly organised by Salesian College, Chertsey and ran smoothly thanks to their dedication and hospitality. We extend our heartfelt thanks to them for making the day such a success. It was an early start for everyone, with students gathering at school at 5:45am before setting off on the long journey. Fortunately, the weather was brilliant, providing perfect conditions for a day full of competition and fun. The day proved to be hugely enjoyable for both students and staff. Many athletes achieved personal bests, and numerous medals were awarded for finishing in the top three of their events. A particular highlight was the Year 7 girls’ 1500m race, where the school’s Salesian record was smashed by an impressive 4 seconds! In terms of team results, our girls performed exceptionally well: • Year 7 girls finished 2nd • Year 8 girls placed 3rd • Year 9 girls claimed 1st place • Year 10 girls came 2nd Overall, the girls’ teams secured an excellent 2nd place behind hosts Chertsey.
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