Sportshall Athletics Competition 28/11/17

On Tuesday 28th November, a team of children from Y5 and Y6 represented our school in an athletics competition at Newcastle Academy. They competed against 6 other local school in a range of track and field events including:

  • 2x1 lap running race
  • 2x2 lap running race
  • obstacle race
  • 4x1 lap running race
  • triple jump
  • long jump
  • push throw
  • javelin
  • vertical jump
  • speed bounce

All pupils participated in two track and two field events in order to earn points. At the end, the winning team was the team which had earned the most points in total. 

During the course of the competition, the children certainly demonstrated characteristics of an athlete. They applied the skills that they had learnt in lessons, demonstrated high levels of fitness and worked well as part of a team. They also showed how much they have developed in our new Secret of Success - 'To Compete'. They were determined to succeed, pushed themselves to achieve their potential as well as showed a competitive spirit. They were great sports and encouraged their team mates to do their very best.

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I was so impressed with their performance, particular in the track events. In our heat, we either came either second or won each event. Overall, we came 4th out of 7 schools. 

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Well done children! I was so proud of you and I know you thoroughly enjoyed participating in the competition. 

Don't forget our saying:

“After each game I want to be able to say: I gave it all I could, I gave it my best.” Anon

Mrs Kuffour