Crackley Hall’s Junior Schools Cross Country Challenge

The children were all keen to compete and ran with plenty of energy and enthusiasm, demonstrating determination and perseverance as they wound their way round the course and over the obstacles.

The Year 5 girls’ race was the first to get going and it was a closely matched affair. Park Hill Juniors took overall first place, but Crackley Hall’s girls ran a strong race to finish in second place. Lexi-Jean was first home for Crackley just missing a medal after finishing in fourth place.

The Year 5 boys were next, with pupils giving their all and showing fabulous team spirit. Leo was second across the line to take the individual Silver medal. Priors Field took team first place with Crackley Hall’s boys claiming team second place.

The Year 6 girls showed grit and determination. Fantastic running from Eloise saw her finish second overall, to also claim a Silver medal, helping the Crackley Hall Girls team claim another team second place.

Finally, in the Year 6 boys’ race, the runners set off at a fast pace. Patrick ran hard to keep up with the leaders and his perseverance helped him claim an individual Bronze medal after finishing in third place overall.

The individual races were followed by the Relay Race, where teams of four competitors ran a shorter course. Congratulations go to the Saturn House team (Sienna, Amy, Issy and Scarlett) who won the Girls Relay Race and to Crackley Hall’s Boys team (Ryan, Josh, Harry and Alex) who claimed victory in the Boys Relay Race.

There were fantastic performances by all of Crackley's pupils, of which we are very proud, not only whilst running but also for their support of one another, cheering and encouraging all the runners along.

Many thanks to Princethorpe’s young sports leaders who supported the event and especially to Lower Sixth Former, Ben, who ran as the hare in all five races!

It was a super afternoon of community cross country fun.