It is tempting to look at those who achieve success and simply say that they are blessed.  Perhaps talented people are born with genetic good fortune but for the athlete, the academic or the musician to truly celebrate an achievement, it is always preceded by hard work.

The Inter-House competitions this term were as closely contested as usual, but Atalanta's never-say-die spirit saw them pick up most of the trophies.  They won the indoor football, volleyball and skiing titles.  Only Diana's victory in the unihoc prevented a clean sweep.

In Inter-School competitions, the swim team led the way in January with yet another outstanding display.  Amongst a host of medals won by our pupils in Basel, Juliet Pearce picked up 3 individual gold medals.  You might be interested to know that on most mornings Juliet is already training hard in the pool before any of us have even got out
of bed.

Elsewhere in the water, Natalie Attar, Sara Bosshart, Chloe Harty, Filipa Mendes and Tamara Paquin all became qualified life-guards after attending a lifesaving course.  They organised this on their own.  Congratulations on your initiative and commitment girls.

At the ADISR badminton championships in Geveva, Isabel Edwards and Victoria Sergueeva were placed second and fourth respectively.  Along with Ticiana Turbay they also won the girls' team cup.  Joining them on the podium were Rahul Nariani and Branden Stobbs who won silver and bronze medals in the junior boys' tournament.

At the end of term the SGIS volleyball championships took place in Lausanne.  Our B team were placed third in Division 2 whilst the A squad were runners up in Division 1.

In skiing, one name to watch for in the future is that of Adelaide Wood from Year 7 .  Not only did she win 2 bronze medals at the ADISR championships in Gstaad, but she also beat all the seniors in the downhill at our own Inter-House races.

Special mention also this term goes to Ed Harty who became the first person at St. George's to complete all the badges in the Swiss Snow League! Congratulations Ed.

The Ski Trips to Morzine were once again a huge success.  The staff all agreed that the good behaviour of our students made them a pleasure to be with.  Well done to everyone and thank you.