Inter-house Cross Country Run

Next week, all of our Year 3 to 9 learners will take part in an Inter-house Cross Country run, around the school campus. This will be an opportunity for all learners to 'have a go' and challenge themselves. Primary learners will run 1.5km and secondary learners, 2.2km. The focus of the event will be on participation in a fun and encouraging environment, whilst also allowing learners who enjoy running to have a competitive experience. Children have had an opportunity to practise their running and pacing in HPE, in preparation for the event. Learners will come out to race and then return to class, so they will need appropriate equipment for lessons. Please note that spectators are limited to staff and learners only, due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Date: Tuesday, 8 December: Year 4 - 6

Wednesday, 9 December: Year 7 - 9

Thursday, 10 December: Year 3

Venue: Around the Nexus School Campus

Spectators: Learners and staff only (due to Covid-19 restrictions)

Please ensure your child/ward has the following equipment on the day:

• Children should come to school wearing their house t-shirt. Alternatively, a plain t-shirt of the correct colour may be used (your child’s house colour is available on the Parent Portal). If neither is available, a school HPE shirt can be worn.

• Black HPE shorts

• Suitable running shoes/trainers

• Hat and sun block

• A full water bottle

• Learners may also choose to show their house spirit by wearing wigs, caps or face paint in their house colour

• School uniform to change into, in case of wet weather (the event will only be cancelled in the event of lightning/ heavy rain)

We look forward to seeing all of our Year 3 - 9 learners showing their house spirit in the first Inter-house event of the year!

Ms Andrea Webb

Learning Area Leader, Health and Physical Education