Cross-Country

Race 4:

We were unsure if Race 4 was going to take place, but the sunshine came out and it was great day for cross-country! Our children put so much effort in. We had 21 children down for race 4, three of which were making their debut. 

We had four top ten finishes, Flo in the Girls 3/4 race and Rory, Flynn and Joel in the Boys 3/4 race. Harry and Zara produced PB times and Jake, Sam and Elin finished in their best positions yet. Well done!

Click the link below for the full results and overall standings:

Race 4 Overall Results and Standings

There is no race in December. The next event 2 events are:
- Saturday 20th January 
- Saturday 24th February

Race 3:

What an amazing event we had at Race 3 of the Cross-country league. Even though it was some of the muddiest conditions we have had, the children did brilliantly!

The muddy conditions didn't put 19 runners off giving it their all. 

We had some of the best results we have ever had. 3 children even managed to get PBs despite the poor conditions. 

We had three top 3 finishes: Flo came 2nd in the Year 3/4 girls race, Rory came 1st again and Flynn came 3rd in the Year 3/4 boys race. We had 2 other top 10 finishes in this race with Ollie and Joel. 

Teams

The three best results from each race for Great Moor will count towards the team results. At the end of the season, the best 4 results from the 6 races will count towards the league table. Currently, the Year 3/4 boys are in 2nd place. I am sure they will be pushing for 1st! 

To see the full results from Race 3 and the current standings overall, please click the link below. 

Race 3 Full Results and Overall Standings

Miss Seeds and I were most impressed with the effort that everyone gave and the support that you gave each other. Well done to all of the children that represented our school so well. 

The next race is on Saturday 25th November. 

Race 2:

Despite the boggy conditions, the children who took part in event 2 were amazing! 23 children stepped up to the start line and did brilliantly. 

Over the 4 races we had 13 new PBs. 

In the Year 3/4 girls race we hand another top 10 finish, Flo came 2nd! 

In the Year 3/5 boys race we had 3 top 20 finishes. Rory in 1st! Flynn in 4th and Henry (debut) came 17th.

In the Year 5/6 girls race with had a top 20 finish with Elyssia in 17th. 

The Year 5/6 boys had the toughest race of the day with the ground conditions getting worse throughout the morning. 

Teams

Year 3/4 girls team: 3rd overall
Year 3/4 boys team: 2nd overall

Year5/6 boys and girls: We have now had enough children to score as a team. 

Link to full results from Race 2 and overall standings: Race 2: Results/overall standings

Race 1: 

All of the children that represented our school at the first event should be very proud. Miss Seeds and Miss Moston both said they were fantastic! Well done everyone. 

With Year 6 at PGL for the weekend we were slightly depleted with numbers. 15 children took park in the first event. 

We had 2 top ten finishes, one in the Year 3/4 girls race and one in the Year 3/4 boys race. This is amazing!

4 new PBs were set by returning runners. 

After the first race, the Year 3/4 girls are in 5th place and the Year 3/4 boys are in 2nd place. 

We didn't quite have enough children in the 5/6 races to make a team, but hopefully we will at the next event. 

if you go to 5 or 6 races, you get an endeavour medal at the end of the season. 

Here is the link to the full results: Race 1: Full Results

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/

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 bib 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. There is a parent WhatsApp group that you are welcome to join. Just ask at any of the events.

Theis page will be updated after each event. 

If your child would like to take part in the first race, 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

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.

Match 1 Saturday 23rd September 10.30 – 12.30

Match 2 Saturday 7th October 10.30 – 12.30

Match 3 Saturday 4th November 10.30 – 12.30

Match 4 Saturday 25th November 10.30 – 12.30

Match 5 Saturday 20st January 2024 10.30 – 12.30

Match 6 Saturday 24th February 2024 10.30 – 12.30

Presentation Day 23rd March 2024

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