Towamba Public School held its annual cross country carnival on Friday, with eight different families pitching in to help staff create a memorable day for the students.
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Each of the school’s 26 students were involved, with those who were unable to run assisting to run the event.
Relieving school principal Louise Hopson said the children were well prepared for the day after weeks of practice.
“We started their training last term, and they’ve been running around the school for 20 minutes each day as part of the daily fitness program,” she said.
“It’s something they definitely look forward to, and it was a mammoth effort from the kids.
“We’d also like to thank all of the families who volunteered.”
The students were split into three age groups for the run, with each group running a different distance course.
They ran 1.8km, 2.2km, and 3km respectively, dependent on their age, while Kindy Start program children had a short run as part of only their second ever day at school.
The results from the 2014 Towamba Public School cross country carnival are as follows:
5-7 Years Boys
1st – Ted Faichney
2nd – Oliver How
5-7 Years Girls
1st – Jasmin Cooper
2nd – Alexis Sophios-George
3rd – Rainy Mehl
8-10 Years Boys
1st – Hayden Walker
2nd – Ty Bossink
3rd – Ezekiel Cooper
8-10 Years Girls
1st – Uluka Richardson
2nd – Louise Faichney
3rd – Grace Burns
11-13 Years Boys
1st – Drew Walker
2nd – Lachlan Wilson
3rd – Saxon Wilson
11-13 Years Girls
1st – Mabel Ashburn
2nd – Alicia Matthews
