BVE students broke some records at the District Track Meet

By Arwynn Russell, Brodie Patry and Sam Folden
Begbie View Elementary students

After our wonderful BVE track meet in May, many athletes from Grades 4 to 7 qualified for this year’s District Track, which was held last week at the Centennial Track.

Everyone did their best and had fun.  We wanted to thank our teacher sponsors, give a special recognition to Ms. Sarah Newton and a thank you to parents for cheering on all he students — not just their own kids.

We had a rare event as a number of records were broken at District Track by our BVE runners:

  • Kaity Herle a Grade 7 student, broke the 400-meter record from 1990 by 1/10th of a second;
  • Amy Harder a Grade 6 student, broke the 100-meter that was set in 2004 and beat it by 1/3 of a second; and
  • Fia Cameron a Grade 5 student, broke the 800-meter set in 1982 by 1 second.

BVE runners showed that they have great teamwork too: Grade 4 boys, Grade 5 girls, Grade 5 girls, Grade 6 girls and Grade 7 boys won the 4 x 100 metre relay for BVE this year at District Track.

Here are some photos from the event that we hope you’ll enjoy:

Mr. Hicks, our new principal for next year, gives BVE athletes a pep talk before the 200-metre race. Photo courtesy of School District 9
Mr. Hicks, our new principal for next year, gives BVE athletes a pep talk before the 200-metre race. Photo courtesy of School District 19
This photo shows the Grade seven 4 x 100 metre hand off from Carlos Serrouya to anchor Adam Carter. Photo courtesy of School District 9
This photo shows the Grade seven 4 x 100 metre hand off from Carlos Serrouya to anchor Adam Carter. Photo courtesy of School District 19
This shot shows all our runners who competed at District Track from BVE! Not only were the great runners but they had awesome team spirit and respectful behaviour! Photo courtesy of School District 9
This shot shows all our runners who competed at District Track from BVE! Not only were the great runners but they had awesome team spirit and respectful behaviour! Photo courtesy of School District 19
Amy Harder, Kaity Herle, Fia Cameron, and teac her Sarah Newton rpose after a ceremony in the BVE gym where this year's record breakers were recognized. Photo courtesy of School District 9
Amy Harder, Kaity Herle, Fia Cameron, and teacher Sarah Newton pose after a ceremony in the BVE gym where this year’s record breakers were recognized. Photo courtesy of School District 19

 

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