Following on from our participation in the Regional ISA Cross Country competition back in February, six of our pupils qualified to compete in the National Cross-Country Finals in Leicester. They combined together with other children to form a ‘London South’ team who then competed against other regions across the UK.
Facing off against some of the best young runners in the country, they took on a tough 2km course with over 60 competitors in each race. After what was a very long journey, our runners put in outstanding performances, finishing in the following positions:
U9 Girls:
Isabelle L – 11th place
Ophelia W – 17th place
U11 Girls:
Vivienne L – 11th place
Isla G – 40th place
Bonnie B – 44th place
A special mention should go to Isla G who ran most of the race with one shoe on after a slight mis-hap with the mud! A huge thank you to all the parents who supported the team, both in traveling to Leicester and cheering them on throughout the event. Congratulations to all our competitors for representing the school so well at this National. The whole school are very proud of your efforts.
Mr. Smith & Miss. Lomax