The excitement was palpable on 11 December 2024 as the annual BISP Pull-Up Competition returned, bringing students and staff together for another round of friendly rivalry and house pride. From Year 1 to Year 13, students took to the bar, pushing their limits to score points for their house and showcase their strength.

The rules were simple yet challenging: complete as many pull-ups as possible to earn points, and to encourage as much participation as possible there was also a hanging option for those who can’t do an independent pull-up. The competition saw an incredible display of determination and camaraderie, with classmates cheering each other on and creating an electric atmosphere throughout the event.

Results and Highlights

This year, individual champions stood out across year groups, earning gold, silver, and bronze medals for their efforts:

• Year 1 Girls: Sienna (Gold)
• Year 2 Boys: Patrick and Vlad (Gold), Aidan (Silver) and Jonty (Bronze)
• Year 2 Girls: Nastya (Gold), Rue (Silver) and Marchaya (Bronze)
• Year 3 Boys: Semen (Gold), Jake (Silver) and Itan (Bronze)
• Year 3 Girls: Kiki (Gold), Kalya (Silver), Victoria and Bella (Bronze)
• Year 4 Boys: Harry (Gold), Henry (Silver), Oscar and Michael (Bronze)
• Year 4 Girls: Sophie (Gold), Vanessa (Silver) and Isobel (Bronze)
• Year 5 Boys: Andrew (Gold), Flynn (Silver), Kirill and Elisei (Bronze)
• Year 5 Girls: Juliet, Vivi and Jenya (Gold), Katie (Silver) and Taylor (Bronze)
• Year 6 Boys: Arseniy and Arsenii (Gold), Jenson (Silver) and Rafa (Bronze)
• Year 6 Girls: Sasha (Gold), Issacha (Silver), Annabel and Adeline (Bronze)

In secondary school, the top competitors and their results were:

• Year 7 Boys: Nicolas (12) 
• Year 7 Girls: Pangpon (4) 
• Year 8 Boys: Roman (17)
• Year 9 Boys: Nikolai (20)
• Year 10 Boys: Leonid (15)
• Year 11 Boys: Gabriel (25)
• Year 11 Girls: Shuhan (3)
• Year 12 Boys: Chuan and Nir (22)
• Year 12 Girls: Bonnie (9)
• Year 13 Boys: Jeff (20)
• Year 13 Girls: Ember (4)

After an intense competition, the Yellow Leopards emerged victorious with a remarkable 205 points, dominating the leaderboard. The Blue Sharks followed with 159 points, closely trailed by the Green Cobras with 141 points, and the Red Tigers with 81 points. Congratulations to the Yellow Leopards for securing the top spot this year!

A heartfelt thank you to the Shaburov family for initiating and sponsoring this pull-up competition. Their continued support has not only made this event possible but has also brought our community together. We deeply appreciate their generosity and the spirit they bring to BISP.

More than just a competition, the event was a celebration of school spirit. We extend our gratitude to the students who made this event a success, showcasing the power of teamwork and encouragement in achieving remarkable feats. Congratulations to all the participants and champions—you’ve made this year’s Pull-Up Competition one to remember!