Results are in and Tunbridge Wells came 3rd in the final VTA competition of the year, moving up to 5th overall! This is a massive achievement, to beat some much bigger schools and jump up two places in the year’s rankings.
Everyone did really well, especially those competing for the first time. Medal or not, all the students conducted themselves with great courtesy and honour. The medalist are:
Amelia James bronze spec tech, silver patterns
Byron Richardson gold spec tech
Calum Scott silver spec tech
Darcy Bandali silver spec tech, silver patterns
Dayne De jesus silver sparring
Donna Rye gold power, silver sparring, bronze patterns
Eva Dillon gold patterns
Grace Adams gold spec tech, silver sparring
Jake Burchill silver patterns, bronze sparring, bronze spec tech
Jamaya Magondacan silver sparring
Jessica Wallace silver spec tech, bronze sparring
Jose Africa silver sparring
Luke Forte bronze sparring
Richard Scott silver patterns, bronze sparring
Rojus Joksas bronze sparring, bronze patterns
Rosie Grove bronze patterns
Many thanks to Miss Pearson, Mrs Budd and Mr T for refereeing all day and special thanks to all the parents who brought the kids and supported Tunbridge Wells.
You can view all the photos of the Tunbridge Wells students here.