And that was just the case for these pupils from Buxton Community School, who competed for honours back in 2013.
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1. Sports day
The start of the year seven girls 100m races. Photo: Jason Chadwick
2. Sports day
James Stainer winning the year ten boys discus Photo: Jason Chadwick
3. Sports day
The start of the year seven boys 100m Photo: Jason Chadwick
4. Sports day
Sophie Mellor sets a new record for the year nine discus. Photo: Jason Chadwick