On Thursday 3rd November 14 pupils from KS2 competed at Temple Park Leisure Centre in the South Tyneside Cross Country Finals.

Each child completed in their respective year group events, comprising of between 40 and 50 children from various schools in the borough.

All of our children, wearing our eye catching new kits, in our wonderful school colours performed with great vigour and determination.

Outstanding performers were:

Lucas Dunn (Captain) lead his Y6 Boys race for part of the first lap, before fading slightly, he roared down the finishing straight too just miss out on a medal – finishing in a fantastic 4th place. He was ably supported by Ashton Defty who excelled to finish in 7th and Kai Muir was 18th – for a team total of 29 points and runner up position.

Another highlight was Alexa Reid was a fabulous 6th in the Y3 girls race, pacing her efforts well. Jessica Paul was 23rd.

Other results included:

Y3 Boys Jack Reah 19th

Y4 Boys: Robbie Frame 16th

Charlie Bates 25th

Marc Shone 34th

For a team total of 75 points and 7th place

Y4 Girls: Elli Lowdon 12th

Y5 Boys: Kieron Jerry 19th

Y5 Girls: Ruby Henry 22nd

Laurie McFadyen 30th

Y6 Girls: Francesca McFadyen (Captain) 12th

I am so proud of all of you. Every mile counts…

Mr Rogers