YEAR 6 GIRLS RELIVE LAST YEAR’S CROSS COUNTRY TRIUMPH

There was a distinct sense of deja  vu at the Level 2 Cross Country qualifier event. In almost an exact repeat of last year's race St. Andrew's Year 6 girls displayed complete dominance by claiming 1st (Mia), 2nd (Rosy), 3rd (Millie) and 6th (India). Not to be outdone our Year 4 boys' team, who were 2014 county finalists, showed their sporting credentials by taking 5 out of the top 7 positions, including 1st (Oliver) and 3rd (Jacob). There was a double gold celebration for brothers Zac and Seb. Narrowly beaten last year, Eleanor came back more determined than ever and this time won her race with a majestic sprint down the home straight. Determination was also the order of the day for Jack and Katie as they both battled hard for their 3rd places. A wonderful afternoon of athletic success and sportsmanship means that 38 children will qualify to represent St. Andrew's at the Level 2 Cross Country Finals at Notley Discovery Centre on Wednesday, 11th March. Team results (1st place teams qualify for the Level 2 finals) 1st Year 6 girls Mia, Rosy, Millie, India, Lucy, Hannah 1st Year 6 boys Jack, Ben, Liam, Sam, Bradley, Oliver 2nd Year 5 girls Eleanor, Amy, Fern, Katy 2nd Year 5 boys Zac, William, Joshua, Thomas L, Thomas M, Louis 1st Year 4 girls Katie, Angel, Yasmin, Daisy, Jemima, Ruby 1st Year 4 boys Oliver, Jacob, Jamie, Ben, Joe, Jack 1st Year 3 girls Freia, Mia, Connie, Daisy, Holli, Rosie 1st Year 3 boys Seb, Sunny, Jonathan, George, Harvey, Finley Individual results (1st 2nd 3rd qualify for the Level 2 finals) 1st Mia (Year6), Eleanor (Year 5), Zac (Year 5), Oliver (Year 4), Seb (Year 3) 2nd Rosy (Year 6) 3rd Millie (Year 6), Jack (Year 6), Katie (Year 4), Jacob (Year4) 4th William (Year 5), Angel (Year 4), Sunny (Year 2) 5th Ben (Year 6), Jamie (Year 4), Freia (Year 2) Congratulations to all our runners and a special thank you to Louis and Ruby who stepped into the team at the last minute. We are extremely grateful to Mrs Pilgrim, Mrs Challis, Mrs Ingleby, Mrs Martin, Mr Partridge, Mr Poter and Mrs Press for their invaluable assistance in preparing the children for their races, both on the day and in the training sessions. The support of so many parents and grandparents at the competition really encouraged our runners and enabled them to perform at their very best.