Recently, I was fortunate to attend the Primary School Cross Country Championships held at PlockCourt and witnessed outstanding performances from three of the children from our Community.
Finlay Hawkins aged 10 and Sisters Victoria and Katherine Barnsley-Sutton, aged 10 and 9 respectively are all from the Barnwood. Although, they were representing St Mary’s Junior School in Churchdown, Victoria and Katherine live in Armscroft whilst Finlay lives on Barnwood road.
Between them, they won 3 of the 6 races on the programme. Katherine won the year 4 & 5 Girls race, before Victoria and Finlay each won their respective year 6 races.
It was a unique achievement, for each one of them, led their races from Start to Finish. There were over 130 competitors in each race and with wet and muddy conditions to contend with, it must have taken great stamina and determination for each one to achieve their victories. These were tremendous performances for which they should be highly commended. All received medals for their efforts with a certificate and the opportunity to represent Gloucester City Primary Schools at the County Championships in March next year.
We are always looking to promote achievement in the Community and this a particular instance which clearly demonstrates just how talented and gifted our Community children are.
Finally, when questions are being asked about the legacy from last year’s successful Olympics, look at this outstanding example of achievement; surely, these young athletes are ample proof that the Olympic legacy is still alive and running!
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