MSSP Year 5/6 Challenge Run

The MSSP Year 5 & 6 Challenge Run took place at Joseph Hood Recreation Ground throughout the afternoon of the 23^rd March 2018. We were lucky enough to enjoy a sunny day with a refreshing breeze; ideal conditions for running.

A fantastic number of schools took part in the event this year. 28 schools in total competed at the event meaning there was a maximum of 196 students running in each race and over 330 children took part overall! Seven boys and seven girls from Year 5 and from Year 6 entered; the Year 6's running for individual and team honors while the Year 5's were racing for personal glory.

The Year 6 runners were the first to run and it was really great to see everyone giving it their all throughout the race. Both the boys’ and girls’ races were incredibly close with many runners coming in one after another, while all runners were cheered on from the side lines by school-mates, teachers and parents. The Year 6 results were then submitted to be compared and ordered.

Meanwhile, the two Year 5 races were run in the same manner with all competitors trying their absolute best right up until the finishing line.

Individual Placings:

For the Year 6 team races, the top five runners in each team counted towards the schools’ total and, therefore, their overall position. It was evident to see that each individual ran their hardest to do the best they could for their team.

The teams waited nervously as the officials worked out the final results and it was extremely close.

Top Six Placings:

Congratulations to everyone who took part; the effort, determination and perseverance on display from all of the athletes was outstanding!

Thank you to Sue Taylor and her team from Links Primary School for organising the event, and to Raynes Park High School for providing the leaders. Finally, thank you to all schools for bringing your teams and to all the spectators who came to cheer on the athletes.