The King Edward’s School U16 indoor rowing team made an impressive debut at the Birmingham School Games on Thursday, 9 February 2017, by winning three medals.
Year 11 pupils Matt Gissen, Ben Coward, Arinze Okemuo and Shiv Bharakhada represented the School in both the team and individual indoor rowing events. The boys finished first in the team race, winning by almost 100m, while Matt and Ben finished in first and second place respectively in the individual race.
It was truly amazing to be surrounded by such history, dating back millennia, built as a symbol of Athenian pride that still stands today.
In our studies, the question of ‘Shylock: villain or victim?’ has often been raised, and in this adaptation, it was clear that Shylock, along with her community, were cruelly marginalised and harassed.
The day was a fantastic final celebration of the Mathematical talent that exists in our young people across the city and wider region, and we are so proud to remain key hubs for bringing such talent together – we’re already excited for next year!
Beyond sharpening my public speaking and critical thinking skills, MUN left me with incredible memories and a deep appreciation for diplomacy. It was an exhilarating experience, and I can’t wait to do it all over again!
