Wallace pupils at School Games

Eleven pupils from Wallace High School enjoyed a terrific experience last week as they represented Ulster at the UK School Games.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Sep 2013, 19:00 BST
Wallace High School Year 13 pupil Ryan Getty who helped the Ulster badminton team to a bronze medal at the UK School Games in Sheffield last weekend.Wallace High School Year 13 pupil Ryan Getty who helped the Ulster badminton team to a bronze medal at the UK School Games in Sheffield last weekend.
Wallace High School Year 13 pupil Ryan Getty who helped the Ulster badminton team to a bronze medal at the UK School Games in Sheffield last weekend.

The event kicked off in splendid fashion for Wallace when Year 11 pupil Jasmine Kirkwood, who was in the Ulster hockey squad, was chosen to carry the flag at the Opening Ceremony. Jasmine said: “I was really delighted to be asked to carry the flag at the Opening Ceremony.”

Athletes Ikenna Nzewi and Jonathan Whan competed in the world famous Don Valley Athletics stadium. Jonathan knocked an unbelievable 30 seconds off his personal best in the 3000 metres. Swimmer Rachel Bethel produced a series of excellent performances. Ryan Getty helped the Ulster team to a bronze in the badminton event and also reached the last 16 in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Graham Malley finished fifth in his judo category.

The hockey players celebrated double gold as four Wallace boys and two Wallace girls helped the Ulster under 16 teams to victory.

All at Wallace are very proud of the pupils who took part.

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