Cross-Country

Race 4:

Another fantastic race from our cross-country team!

Even though it wasn’t idea underfoot, we had 7 personal best times. Well done! Layla joined us for the first time and seemed to really enjoy herself.

We had top 10 finishes in 3 of the 4 races with Elin in 3^rd in the Year 3/4 girls race. In the Year 3/4 boys race, Henry came 3^rd despite not being sure if he was running or not and Joel came in a 1^st! Flo came in 3^rd in the Year 5/6 girls race.

The effort and the smiles from our children was lovely to see.

The photos from the race are on the website in ‘Galleries’ and the link to the full results can be found here: https://stockportharriers.co.uk/shac_schools_xc24_race4

The next race is on Saturday 18^th January.

Race 3:

What an event! Our children were fantastic and the effort everyone put in was exceptional. Well done everybody, we are very proud.

Despite the conditions being slightly boggier, we had lots of personal bests. Well done to Joel, Lucas, Harry, Hugo, Isla, Oliver M, Mia, Flynn and Frazer.  We also had some first timers come along, well done to Olivia and Jude. A smiley Zoe made her debut in the longer Year 5/6 race.

We had top 10 finishes in every race again with Elin in 4^th in the Year 3/4 girls race. In the Year 3/4 boys race, Joel came 2^nd and Lucas came 6^th. Flo came in 4^th in the Year 5/6 girls race despite her footwear not wanting to stay on and Flynn came in 6^th in the Year 5/6 boys race.

All of the children who took part should be very proud. Thank you to Ollie, Oliver B, Abel, Dexter, Pippa, Zara, Adelaide and Jake who all showed great determination.

The photos from the race are on the website in ‘Galleries’.

Here is the link to the full results: https://stockportharriers.co.uk/shac_schools_xc24_race3

On here you will be able to see the inividual and team places. 

Team places so far:

• Year 3/4 girls are currently in 2nd place overall
• Year 3/4 boys are currently in 3rd place overall
• Year 5/6 girls - need a few more results and then we will have a place
• Year 5/6 boys are currently in 8th place overall

Overall positions can change a lot as they are based on the best 4 results over the whole season. 

Next race: 

Saturday 30^th November

Year 3 and 4 girls: 10.30am
Year 3 and 4 boys: 10.50am
Year 5 and 6 girls: 11.10am
Year 5 and 6 boys: 11.40am

Race 2:

Another fantastic cross-country event! The children ran so well and it was lovely to see them cheering each other on. Whether it was their first race or they were setting a brand new PB, all of the children represented our school proudly.

With the good conditions, 9 children managed to set a personal best time.

Just like last time, we had top 10 finishers in every race. In the Year 3/4 girls race, Elin came 3^rd.  In the Year 3/4 boys race we had Joel in 4^th. In the Year 5/6 boys race Flynn came 6^th and Flo had a back and forth race but just managed to outsprint another runner to claim victory in the Year 5/6 girls race!

I was so impressed with the effort from everyone who ran. It would be very easy to give up when tired, but the children from our school always seem to find that little bit of extra effort.

Here is the link to the full results: https://stockportharriers.co.uk/shac_schools_xc24_race2 

There are 2 races in November and we are always looking for new runners.

Saturday 2^nd November

Saturday 30^th November

Year 3 and 4 girls: 10.30am
Year 3 and 4 boys: 10.50am
Year 5 and 6 girls: 11.10am
Year 5 and 6 boys: 11.40am

Race 1:

Well done to all of the children who took part in the first cross-country event at the weekend. You represented our school fantastically!

A big well done to our first timers: Mia, Florence, Frazer and Lucas. We hope you enjoyed it.

After the amazing success last season, it looks like everyone is wanting even more. We had top ten finishers in each of the four races. Well done to Elin in the Year 3/4 girls race, Joel, Lucas and Henry in the Year 3/4 boys race, Flo in the Year 5/6 girls race and Flynn in the Year 5/6 boys race for all coming in the top ten!

It always amazes me how much effort the children from our school put in during the race but was is more impressive is the support that the children give each other as they are racing. It really makes a big difference.

Next race: Saturday 5th October 

Here is the link to the full results: https://stockportharriers.co.uk/results-archive

General information:

Running is great fun as well as good for your health and our school is full of fantastic runners.  Last year a many of our pupils entered the Stockport Schools Cross Country events and did very well.  Races are held at Woodbank Park on Saturday mornings (dates and times below) and there are 2 races for boys and 2 for girls depending on age.  We would like to enter Great Moor Juniors into the Schools Cross Country running competition which is organised by Stockport Harriers.  The route is clearly marked. Previously there have been around 80 runners in each category from all different schools.  We are looking for runners in all categories.  Last year, we had over 30 different runners from our school.

School will pay for the team so there is no individual charge and children are awarded certificates in our Friday assembly. There will be staff at each race so that you know where to go. Miss Seeds will be at the first race and she will be stood just inside the gate at the athletics track. Children will be given a GMJS t-shirt so we can see them in the race.

The cross country events are great fun and we want to put a big emphasis on co-operation and teamwork. 

This page will be updated after each event. 

If your child would like to take part, it would be great if you could email Mr Garnett beforehand so we can have a list ready for the day so staff can look out for them.

joe.garnett@greatmoor-jun.stockport.sch.uk

Please scroll down to see the flyer from Stockport Harriers about the races. 

The events start and finish at the Woodbank Park Athletics Stadium. The best Post Code for car park access SK1 4BN. It does get busy on the day.

Last season results:

The top 3 individual results from our school from our four best races contribute to our team score. 

Year 3/4 girls: 3^rd overall
Year 3/4 boys: 1^st overall
Year 5/6 girls: 7^th overall
Year 5/6 boys: 8th overall

These are the best team results we have ever had. Well done to everyone who took part for this incredible team success. We had some individual success too with 4 children coming in the top 10 overall. Well done to Flo (2^nd), Rory (2^nd), Flynn(5^th) and Joel (9^th).

The season as a whole was brilliant. We had 37 different children represent our school over the 6 races. The way in which the children supported each other was fantastic. All of the children should be very proud of themselves.

Cross-Country Hoodies:

If you would like to purchase a Great Moor Junior School Cross-Country hoodie please follow this link. On the front of the hoodie is the school logo. 
https://www.pfpshop.co.uk/product/great-moor-crosscountry-hoodie/

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