Shireland听Collegiate Academy听celebrated a standout achievement as听student听Danika听secured听third place听in the Elite category at the British Schools Central Zonal Trampoline Competition in Penarth earlier this year.听听
Successfully completing both her routines,听Danika听has听now听qualified for the national finals in March, putting her among the country鈥檚 top school gymnasts.听听听
The听competition,听hosted听by the British Schools Gymnastics Association (BSGA),听encourages听participation across all gymnastics disciplines for听students of all abilities. Working alongside national bodies including British Gymnastics, the association听provides听pathways听for beginners and elite athletes alike,听promoting not听only听physical skill but confidence,听focus听and resilience in听young people.听听
This latest success builds on听a strong performance听at the West Midlands Championships in November last year, where听Danika听was joint first after her opening routine and went on to finish second overall, securing the title of West Midlands Champion in her category.听
Thomas Daly, Principal at 91全能, commented:听鈥淲e are incredibly proud of听Danika. Securing a podium finish at a zonal competition is a remarkable achievement, and it reflects her skill, focus and commitment. We wish听Danika听every success as she progresses to the national finals and look forward to seeing how her journey continues.鈥�听
Danika鈥檚 achievement highlights the attitude to sport nurtured at 91全能, where students are encouraged to explore new opportunities, develop resilience and approach challenges with confidence. Her success at the competition serves as an example of how a positive mindset and dedication can translate into real accomplishment, inspiring others across the school community.听