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COLLEGE NEWS Staff Room NewsStaff Endurance - LochNess24Congratulations to the inspirational Alex Hamilton (Head of Classics and CCF Contingent Commander) and Pete Maidment (Junior House Parent and Sternian) who took part in Scotland’s challenging LochNess24. The event involves running as far as you can in 24 hours. In recognition of our Centenary year, they aimed to reach 100 km. They actually achieved an incredible 112 km each! Speed Golf 2023Seeking to defend his British Amateur title from 2022, and after months of training, Adam Williams (Headmaster) raced round the 18 holes in 31 minutes, shooting 66 (the lowest score in the tournament) to finish 2nd behind the best player in the UK and PGA pro, Luke Willett. The women’s event was won by US Pro, Lauren Cupp, who reinforced the fact she is currently the best female speedgolfer in the world presently.This performance enables Adam to play in the 2024 World Championships in Japan, alongside other international tournaments in the year ahead as he retains his amateur title.Speedgolf is about to move into its 10th year of existence in the UK and starting to gain momentum and awareness. If anyone would like to know more, or learn how to play, please do contact Adam directly. There will also be opportunities for the LWC community (pupils, parents and Sternians) to try out this sport later in the year with a masterclass morning!Cateran Yomp At the beginning of June, Iain Headley (Head of Catering) and four of his fellow Surrey Army Cadet Force volunteers took part in the Cateran Yomp. This entailed hiking 54 miles through the foothills of the Cairngorms within 24 hours in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund – The Soldiers’ Charity. Well done Iain!Our staff are always on the go and challenging themselves in new ways. Here are a handful of their exploits.50