ATHLETICS

County League Athletics – Match 2

Date : Wednesday 6th May 2026

 

On Wednesday 7th May the BMS Junior and Senior athletics teams were competing in the second County League Athletics match of the season. This match saw the teams competing with Tring, Kings Langley, Hemel Hempstead and Reach Free schools. On a very competitive evening of athletics we had a number of very pleasing performances with the PE staff really impressed with the attitude and efforts of all of our students. Special mention to K Walker Senior Boys 100m, E Silver Senior Boys Shot, A Chaudhry Shamas Senior Boys Discus, S Atodiresei 1st Pole Vault, Y Khan Senior Girls Shot, A Bateman Junior Girls 200m, E Wurr Junior Girls Discus who all won their respective events. Well done to all those who took part as we look forward to the remaining 4 matches. 

 

Commended performances :

 

JUNIOR GIRLS

Team score – 39 points

M Preston – 2nd 100m and 2nd Javelin

A Bateman – 1st 200m

F Shire – 3rd 300m

V Olas – 2nd Long Jump 

Relay – 3rd 

E Bain – 2nd High Jump

E Wurr – 1st Discus

 

JUNIOR BOYS

Team score – 37 points

J Osundia – 2nd 100m

D Hope – 2nd 1500m

N Cunningham – 3rd Long Jump

S Atodiresei – 1st Pole Vault

M Thomas-Buck – 3rd Shot

S Isles – 3rd Discus

 

SENIOR GIRLS

Team score – 21 points

Y Khan – 1st Shot

J Isles – 3rd Triple Jump

E Gillett- 3rd 800m

 

SENIOR BOYS

Team score – 48 points

K Walker – 1st 100m 

I Mwandira – 2nd 400m

Z King – 3rd – 800m

F Francos – 2nd 1500m and 3rd Long Jump

C Munyoro – 3rd Hurdles and 2nd Javelin

Relay – 3rd

G Fogden – 2nd Pole Vault

E Silver – 1st Shot

A Chaudhry Shamas – 1st Discus

 

The dates and venues of future matches are shown below : 

 

MATCH 4: Tuesday 19th May 2026

Venue – Woodside Athletics Stadium, Watford

MATCH 5: Tuesday 2nd June 2026

Venue – Woodside Athletics Stadium, Watford

MATCH 6: Monday 8th June 2026

Venue – Woodside Athletics Stadium, Watford

DISTRICT ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP

Wednesday 17th June 2026

WOODSIDE ATHLETICS TRACK, WATFORD

 

County League Athletics – Match 3

Date : Tuesday 6th May 2026

 

On Tuesday 12th May it was Bushey Meads turn to host the third County League Athletics match of the season. This match saw the teams competing with Berkhamsted, St Clement Danes, Royal Masonic, Watford Boys and Westfield schools. It certainly proved to be the toughest match of the season for our students with some of the top schools in the league competing. Special mention to all the additional non PE staff who helped out with a range of officiating tasks to make the event run smoothly.Thanks to Mrs de Groot, Mrs Isles, Mr Newton, Miss Booth, Miss Sumpter, Mrs Atchuthan, Miss de Alwis, Miss Denton and Mr Cox for their help and also to our 6th Form Sports Leaders (Violet H, Scarlettt D, Mathew T, Lucy D, Aleisha P and Justin A) who were excellent on the evening. On a very competitive evening of athletics we had a number of very pleasing performances with the PE staff really impressed with the attitude and efforts of all of our students. Special mention to K Walker Senior Boys 100m, F Francis Senior Boys 1500m and D Hope Junior Boys 1500m who all won their respective events. Well done to all those who took part as we look forward to the remaining 3 matches. 

 

Commended performances :

 

JUNIOR GIRLS

Team score – 26 points

M Preston – 3rd 100m 

A Bateman – 3rd 200m

V Olas – 3rd 1500m

E Bain – 3rd High Jump

 

JUNIOR BOYS

Team score – 25 points

D Hope – 1st 1500m

A Nguyern 2nd High jump

S Isles – 2nd Discus

 

SENIOR GIRLS

Team score – 15 points

 

SENIOR BOYS

Team score – 44 points

K Walker – 1st 100m 

I Mwandira – 3rd 400m

Z King – 2nd 800m

F Francos – 1st 1500m 

C Munyoro – 2nd Hurdles and 3rd Javelin

G Fogden – 3rd Pole Vault

E Silver – 3rd Shot

A Chaudhry Shamas – 3rd Discus

A Cohen 3rd – Triple Jump

 

The dates and venues of future matches are shown below : 

 

MATCH 4: Tuesday 19th May 2026

Venue – Woodside Athletics Stadium, Watford

MATCH 5: Tuesday 2nd June 2026

Venue – Woodside Athletics Stadium, Watford

MATCH 6: Monday 8th June 2026

Venue – Woodside Athletics Stadium, Watford

DISTRICT ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP

Wednesday 17th June 2026

WOODSIDE ATHLETICS TRACK, WATFORD

 

FOOTBALL

Watford FC Under 18 Football Tournament

Date : Thursday 7th May 2026

Results : v Longdean L1-0, v Nicholas Brakespeare W2-1, v Bucks College (Copnstruction) D1-1, v Bucks Coillege Sport L2-1, v Wixhams D1-1

Squad : A Muraj (GK), S Mowle (Capt), J Allan, J Akuoko, L Johnson, K Fung, L Fearnside

Comment : On Thursday last week an U18 football squad comprising of the boys studying the CTEC Sport course plus 2 students who studied GCSE PE entered the Watford FC 6-a-side tournament in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire. The tournament was aimed at promoting sports based qualifications. A very enjoyable afternoon of football played in the Watford FC training dome saw the boys acquit themselves really well and were extremely unlucky not to qualify for the semi-finals after somje very competitive group games. The boys were an absolute credit to the school and their conduct throughout was commended by the event organisers. 

Stoke Mandeville National Junior Sports Festival

9 May 2026

Mr James 

 

On Saturday 9th May 2026, 2 students from Bushey Meads embarked on an unforgettable adventure to the Stoke Mandivelle Stadium, and what a day it was! The event was hosted by Wheelpower and their primary focus was encouraging students who have certain disabilities to take part in a wide variety of sporting activities. Throughout the day students took part in various activities such as: Handcycling,Wheelchair racing, Boccia, Cricket, Archery, Athletics, Tennis, Golf, Rowing simulator and Fencing. All of the activities that the students took part in were always accommodating their needs to ensure they had a positive experience. We also had the pleasure of seeing Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, who was in attendance coaching young people in wheelchair racing.

The day was not only packed with activities, but it also gave students the chance to buildconfidence outside the classroom. Finally, as staff members we were especially proud of how respectful and engaged students were throughout the visit. The trip was a huge success and we hope to go again in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participant views

Edward 8 Willow – “I really enjoyed taking part in the Handcycling” 

 

Cruz 10 Sycamore – “I really enjoyed taking part in the wheelchair racing” 

PE kit

It is essential that students have the full correct PE kit for all lessons. This includes shinpads and black /yellow socks when participating in football lessons and also a pair of white sports socks for all other activities. Students will be reminded when activities change. Students not bringing the correct kit will instantly receive consequence points.

Girls should be wearing plain black shorts which are longer than the length of their PE shirt or hoody. Leggings should be black sports leggings and not see through.  Black tracksuit bottoms are also permitted.

ALL jewellery should be removed prior to the start of the lesson, including earrings, and hair should be tied up.

 

For any parental enquiries about any aspects of PE contact the Head of PE and Health Faculty Ashley Cartledge cartledgea@busheymeads.org.uk . For any specific issues related to Girls PE and girls fixtures contact Sarah Cooper coopers@busheymeads.org.uk.

 

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