The actual race was done in pairs starting with a run to 2nd pagoda and then a swim of 16 lengths. In true Nansen spirit there was a competitive edge to the afternoon especially when the staff started! For some individuals the run and swim was not too difficult but what was so admirable was seeing some of the younger students determined to finish 16 lengths even if swimming was not their sport.
Fastest runner Bernard Luk/Philip Leung
Fastest swimmer Yasmin Daswani
Fastest pair Rishabh Mulchandani Deep Vaze
Fastest soloist Mia Lau
Prizes were also given for the individuals who raised the most sponsorship money. An amazing amount of money was raised by Angus Reid-Kay 12N ($20, 230) and Derrick Tan (13, 500). This was a great achievement and both boys should be very proud of their efforts. The class sponsorship prize went to 9N who raised $13, 826 and they will be having a lunchtime pizza meal as their well-deserved reward. At the house assembly the week before the event we had set a realistic target of $50,000. At the last count we had raised a staggering amount of $96, 720.90!! This is a tremendous amount of money and we are very proud of everyone in the house for their efforts.
A big thank you needs to go to 12N for their help with the organisation of the afternoon especially Emeline Sandt and Kevin ‘Mr Spreadsheet’ Chan!
Amy was a very special student and she is sorely missed, both in Nansen and Island School. Amy you will always hold a very special place in our hearts and we will never forget you.
Cath Hopkins
Senior Head of Nansen House
