Student Achievement

Congratulations to Sonny R in Year 8

Sonny recently returned from the UK where he participated in an ITF Wheelchair Tennis tournament with great results. Sonny was very happy to share with all of Year 8 in assembly what he had been up to and we are so proud of his achievements.

Here is Sonny’s report:

Hi my name is Sonny Rennison and I’m 13 years old and in year 8. I play wheelchair tennis quite competitively as I have a rare disability that affects my hips, ankles and shoulders. Anyway, recently I went to England to play an International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament at a really high level. I was the only Aussie junior player there and the rest of the players were from around Europe. I have been playing wheelchair tennis for about 9 years and this was  my first time going to England to play a tournament. I loved every second of it and I’m so grateful and privileged for this amazing opportunity. I played some of the best tennis I have ever played in my entire life while I was over there and that really paid off. First of all I beat two players in the first round of the tournament which was pretty awesome. Then I had to play a kid who is higher ranked than me in the world rankings. We had a very close match and it was so evenly balanced the whole time. But in the end I came out the winner! I was super proud of myself and it was also a massive achievement being able to go to my first ever international final. In the final I played a kid who is number 3 in the world! Unfortunately I couldn't get it done but it was a great experience and I definitely learned from it. After the tournament I sit at number 7th in the world for under 18 junior boys! Super happy with myself and very proud!

Sonny with his trophy

Sonny with one of his coaches

Sonny being interviewed by Ms Gregory in the Year 8 level assembly last week