Well done to all schools that competed in the Essex KS2 Cross Country Finals at Garon Park, Southend today. The rain held off and the fantastic atmosphere created by the children, supporters and music made the cold wind worth the effort.
We were delighted to see so many young people running with such determination and commitment to succeed. The Southend West Schools Sports Partnership were amazed at the camaraderie between everyone. It was lovely to see so many children supporting one another.
There were some exceptional performances despite the bitter cold and chilly winds. Individual and team winners came from all over the county.
Individual champions
Year 3 Boys Aaron Tyler East Hanningfield
Year 4 Boys Joe Rowson Theydon Boys
Year 5 Boys Thomas Keevil Long Ridings
Year 6 Boys Jake Young St Teresa’s School
Year 3 Girls Caitlin Betteridge St Michaels
Year 4 Girls Bernadette O’Hara Our Lady of Lourdes
Year 5 Girls Courtney Cordon St Francis
Year 6 Girls Sinead Clark Grovewood
Team Results
Year 3 Boys 1st Chalkwell Hall
Year 4 Boys 1st Holland Park
Year 5 Boys 1st Long Ridings
Year 6 Boys 1st Holland Park
Year 3 Girls 1st Little Thurrock
Year 4 Girls 1st Moulsham
Year 5 Girls 1st Kents Hill
Year 6 Girls 1st Baddow Hall
A special thanks to The Eastwood School for providing young leaders who showed excellent skills of motivation and organisation to all participants as well as haring the races.
Thanks to Si Watkins the team manager from Essex Schools Athletics; whose expertise was invaluable. Thank you also to all the PDM’s and other individuals especially The Essex Competition Managers, St John Ambulance, the ladies from Essex Triathlon Club and the rest of the SWSSP team in helping out throughout the day.
Photos from this event can be found on www.DEphotos.co.uk. www.dephoto.biz/swssp
We look forward to seeing you all next year when we hope to continue the growing success of this event.
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