In a night filled with an air of anticipation, athletes gathered at the esteemed Broadoak Academy Sports Personality of the Year Awards Evening 2024 to celebrate excellence and recognise outstanding achievements in sport, not just in school but in the wider community.
The event brought together students from various sporting disciplines, showcasing excellence and participation. Sports such as windsurfing, athletics, boxing, gymnastics, horse-riding, and many more were represented on the night.
Among the many awards given out on the night there were awards for positive contributions award, after school sport award, outstanding achievement award, recognising achievement award, student choice award, and PE student of the year.
Parents/carers and students were greeted with drinks and nibbles, setting the stage for what would be an unforgettable evening and the first of its kind for Broadoak Academy.
One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the coveted Sports Personality of the Year award itself, a distinction reserved for the student who has demonstrated unparalleled skill, leadership, and sportsmanship. The recipient of this prestigious accolade, Oliver Bishop in Year 8, stood as a paragon of athletic prowess, embodying the spirit of perseverance and determination.
Moreover, the evening served as a platform to recognise the invaluable contributions of their parents/carers for their unwavering commitment and dedication behind the scenes to ensure the student athletes were equipped with the tools, encouragement and guidance needed to reach their full potential.
Principal Danny McGilloway said: “What an amazing evening. To be surrounded by such sporting talent was a real privilege, and I am very proud of what our students have achieved and continue to achieve with their sports in and out of school. We know that this is the first of a reoccurring annual evening that we will hold to celebrate our young sports stars, and we look forward to seeing how our students grow and develop in sport over the next year prior to our 2025 Broadoak Academy Sports Personality of the Year Awards.”
