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ST. ANDREW’S PRIMARY ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS

Mon 22 Sep 2014

Laden with jumping mats, vortex, relay batons, 3 silver trophies, the school banner and, of course, the mascot bear, St. Andrew’s team set off for the Halstead District Athletics competition hosted by the Ramsey Academy. We felt excited, anxious, determined and proud, all at the same time!

First off were three of our youngest athletes, Freia Challis, Seb Poter and Gracie Hamilton. They set the standard for the day with impressive wins in the standing long jump, 50m sprint and vortex throw respectively. Katie Higgins followed. With her super sprinting speed and formidable throwing power she dominated her events, demonstrating why she is county champion. Refusing to let the occasion overwhelm them, Daisy Harrington, Jessica Howard and Sunny Percival also took gold in their very first athletics meet.

St. Andrew’s athletes displayed great technique in the field events. In the lead up to the competition new girl, Angel Danil, had established a lower KS2 standing long jump record of 1.84m and she did not disappoint on the day. Ben Johnstone used all his experience when under pressure in the vortex event and produced a magnificent personal best throw of 38.77m.

The competition on the track was fierce and our runners battled hard. The highlight was Mia Toms majestic sprint down the home straight to win her 600m race. The diligent practice of the relay runners paid off as all four relay teams combined slick changeovers and fast sprinting to win both the Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 trophies.

St. Andrew’s were crowned champions and awarded the Primary Athletics trophy, having won a total of 19 individual events. Congratulations to all 29 athletes who contributed to this success, almost one quarter of our KS2 children. The squad showed great team spirit, sportsmanship and effort, making them very worthy champions. The three silver trophies have returned to school for the 13^th consecutive year.
Well done to:

Finley Bacon
Samuel Bell
Rosy Bird
Katie-May Blower
Bradley Cattermole
Freia Challis
Joe Coburn
Angel Danil
Harrison Dixey
Gracie Hamilton
Daisy Harrington
Jamie Hartnup
India Hook
Jessica Howard
Katie Higgins
Ben Johnstone
Thomas Leader
Thomas Martin
Eleanor O’Neill
Ben Partridge
Sunny Percival
Seb Poter
Zac Poter
William Press
Oliver Prince
Jack Renshaw
Amy Skeet
Ryan Skeet
Mia Toms

This week's cup winners

Fri 12 Sep 2014

Sports Trophy: Pufflings: The Whole Class - Trying new things
Wow - what a fantastic class the Pufflings are! Trying new things, playing and tidying away. a brilliant beginning to your time at St. Andrew's. Well done all of you!
Kangaroos: Archie Smith - Imagine
All of Kangaroos have been amazed and astounded by Archie's imaginative ideas and knowledge this week

Chipmunks: All of Chipmunk Class - Imagine
Chipmunk class have been buzzing with ideas since they came back from their summer holidays. Mrs Argent was bowled over by their amazing literacy work, Rainbow red words, alliteration, super sentences .... wow!
Penquins: Harry Webb - Don't give up!
Wow Harry! You have impressed Miss price by sticking at tasks! What a perfect penquin!
Spider Monkeys: Sophie Taylor - Work hard and concentrate
Sophie has strived for accuracy and precision this week and has worked hard to be the best she can be! Well done Sophie!
Wolves: Jessica Howard - Respect yourself and others
Jessica has been extremely helpful to others in the class - what a star!
Owls: Charlotte Caswell - Don't give up!
Charlotte has had an amazing first week in Yr. 5, showing determination to succeed, enjoying new challenges and putting in the hours at home! What great learning!
Sports Trophy: Freia Challis
Freia has shown great determination, courage and skill to achieve 2nd place in the British BMX Championships. Many congratulations Freia!