Cross-Country
For the full results of the final race and overall standings, click on the link below:
https://stockportharriers.co.uk/shac_schools_xc24_race6
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Race reports and results
General information, dates and timings
Last season results
Images
End of Season
It was a delight for me to give out lots of awards at the end of the cross-country season.
The Year 3/4 girls and boys teams were both able to come 2nd overall in the team standings. This was a fantastic achievement and something they have worked very hard to achieve. Well done on getting two team trophies!
We hope to have more Year 5/6 children down so that their teams can be just as successful. Well done to the children who are already on the teams for doing so well.
We had some individual awards too with Joel finishing in joint 2nd and Flo finishing in join 3rd. Both of them have received an individual trophy from the league. Elin (4th) Lucas(8th) and Flynn(9th) have received certificates for finishing in the top 10 in the overall standings.
By far the best thing about the whole season was seeing the children from Great Moor Junior School supporting one another. For anyone running, the last bit of the race can be quite hard work, but to see a familiar face or hear your name being shouted really does give you a boost.
Fantastic team spirit and co-operation which is one of our school values.
Race 6:
What an amazing final race of the season! We were so impressed with the effort that all of the children put in. 20 runners took part in the final race of the season. 4 of our runners finished in the top 10. Well done to Elin, Joel, Henry, Flo and Flynn.
10 children managed to get a PB in the final race too! Well done to Oliver B, Ollie C, Isla, Layla, Dexter, Mia, Flynn, Elin, Frazer and Adelaide.
Overall season results:
The top 3 individual results from our school from our four best races contribute to our team score.
Year 3/4 girls: 2nd overall
Year 3/4 boys: 2nd overall
Year 5/6 girls: didn’t have enough races with 3 or more in
Year 5/6 boys: 9th overall
These are great team results. Well done to everyone who took part for this incredible team success. We hope to have even more girls in Year 5/6 competing next year.
We had some individual success too with children coming in the top 10 overall. Well done to Joel (2nd), Lucas (9th), Elin (4th), Flynn(9th) and Flo (4th). Mia and Evelyn both came in the top 20 overall, well done girls!
There will be a presentation on Saturday 29th March for any children that finished in the top 10 in the final standings. Mr Garnett will let you know the times. Medals for children who competed in at least 5 out of the 6 races will be presented in assembly the Friday after this. These are given to the children by the Stockport Cross Country League.
The season as a whole was brilliant. We had 28 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 because we are very proud of them.
The information for next year will be provided to us just before the summer. The first race is usually in September. We cannot wait for it to start all over again!
Race 5:
Race 5 was brilliant. Despite the cold conditions, it was lovely to see so many smiling faces. Even though conditions underfoot were not ideal, 3 children managed to get a personal best time. Well done to Mia, Elin and Frazer. Dhilan joined us for the first time and seemed to really enjoy himself. We had four top 10 finishes, well done to Joel, Lucas, Flo and Elin.
The best part of the day was seeing the bright colour of our t-shirts coming up the hill on to the ridge, in the Year 3/4 boys races there were 5 boys all next to each other working hard together and supporting each other.
The Year 3/4 girls and Year 3/4 boys are both currently in 2nd place overall. We would love to see as many children down at the last event to help our teams do the best they can. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t raced before, every person will help our teams. The children in Year 5/6 could especially do with some extra support in the final race.
Children who race in at least 5 out of the 6 races will receive an endeavour medal from the league in March, Mr Garnett will collect these and give them out in assembly. He will also let you know if you have received a certificate or trophy for a team or individual position.
Photos are in galleries, please check the very bottom of the page for this.
Link to full race 5 results and overall standings:
https://stockportharriers.co.uk/
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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 3rd in the Year 3/4 girls race. In the Year 3/4 boys race, Henry came 3rd despite not being sure if he was running or not and Joel came in a 1st! Flo came in 3rd 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/
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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 4th in the Year 3/4 girls race. In the Year 3/4 boys race, Joel came 2nd and Lucas came 6th. Flo came in 4th in the Year 5/6 girls race despite her footwear not wanting to stay on and Flynn came in 6th 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/
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On here you will be able to see the individual 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.
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 3rd. In the Year 3/4 boys race we had Joel in 4th. In the Year 5/6 boys race Flynn came 6th 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/
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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/
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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. Mr Garnett and Miss Seeds will be at the races and we 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.
Match 1 Saturday 21st September 10.30 – 12.30
Match 2 Saturday 5th October 10.30 – 12.30
Match 3 Saturday 2nd November 10.30 – 12.30
Match 4 Saturday 30th November 10.30 – 12.30
Match 5 Saturday 18th January 2025 10.30 – 12.30
Match 6 Saturday 15th March 2025 10.30 – 12.00
Presentation Day 29th March 2025 (Mr Garnett will let you know if you are to receive a certificate or trophy)
Race time | Approximate distance | |
Yr 3-4 Girls | 10.30 | 1500m |
Yr 3-4 Boys | 10.50 | 1500m |
Yr 5-6 Girls | 11.10 | 2500m |
Yr 5-6 Boys | 11.40 | 2500m |
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: 3rd overall
Year 3/4 boys: 1st overall
Year 5/6 girls: 7th 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 (2nd), Rory (2nd), Flynn(5th) and Joel (9th).
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.
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