Congratulations to all involved in organising the 21st Annual First Year Mile. Over one hundred first year students took part in what has become an eagerly awaited athletic event in the school calendar. The mile route was mapped out from early in the morning, the sun shone and a large number of students and staff were on hand to encourage all those participating in the run. First past the post in the girls competition was Olwyn followed closely by Andrea and Emer in joint second place.
Lee took the honours in the boys race with Seth and David in second and third place.
During the presentations in the Sports Hall, Mr. Sutton congratulated all who took part in the run and pointed out that this years' winners joined a list of illustrious past winners which includes former Olympians and Irish Athletic record holders.
Last years' winners, Harry and Lizzy, presented the winners trophies to Lee and Olwyn. Congratulations to all involved in this event.
World Book Day was celebrated in Villiers School with a series of literary events promoting the enjoyment of books and reading. First up was the literacy initiative 'Drop and Read' when all students and staff in the school stopped what they were doing, picked up a book and read for twenty minutes. During lunch time there was a 'Bring and Buy' book sale and in the afternoon the English Department organised a Literature Quiz for Form 1 students. All involved were encouraged to dress up as well know book characters with the prize for best dressed going to quiz master Mr. White! 
