It is a great thing that our local schools are working together to provide greater opportunities for young people across the area, academically and socially. A sunny day in July was perfect for the Inaugural Federation Fishing Competition - the sun was high in the sky and the fish were biting!
Martyn Rafferty of Purbrook Park School in Waterlooville explained: “The Federation of schools in the local area were all invited to take part in the first Federation Fishing Competition held at MBK Leisure’s, Coloured Ponds, Rake. The competition was organised by myself and Mandy Tricker of The Prospect School, Leigh Park to give pupils a chance to represent their school in a sport that is not given the recognition it deserves. “
Teams from Purbrook Park, Prospect School, Park Community and Horndean Technology College took part.
The prizes and trophies were sponsored and donated by Kings Tackle shop, South Downs College, Dynamite Recruitment and MBK Leisure.
All pupils caught fish and learned new skills. Bobby Fisher, year 8, from Horndean caught the most fish winning that award, Jake Hutchinson, year 8 from Prospect won the specimen trophy for catching a beautiful Golden Carp. Billy Steadman from Park Community won a rod and reel donated by MBK for his carping efforts but the day was won overall by Callum Gordon and Callum Flynn from Purbrook Park with an overall weight of 34 ½ lb containing 9 carp.