Manchester was the setting for this year's UK School Games which is like a Schools Olympics for the under 17's who take part in 7 sports. Athletics takes centre stage with athletes competing from all regions of the UK. Two of Harriers brightest prospects added silver medals to add to their trophy cabinets. Pole vaulter Jessica Swannack cleared 3.70 metres to finish runner up, just failing at 3.80 metres. Hammer thrower Ed Jeans threw 65.49 for silver just 1 metre short of his personal best.