North East Educaton News

Issue 129

Welcoming hundreds of young runners, families, and visiting staff the events delivered fantastic competition and proved once again why this weekend is a highlight of the calendar for so many. The action kicked off with our Pre-Prep Cross Country Competition. Pupils from Years 1, 2, and 3 took on custom courses ranging from 1.04 km to 1.30 km, navigating a mixture of terrain designed to challenge and inspire our younger runners. With cheer, enthusiasm, and plenty of determination on display, every pupil from every school gave their all from the starting line right through to the finish. The afternoon ended with a celebration of effort, as children gathered for refreshments and the presentation of medals. On Saturday, the momentum continued with the Prep School Invitational Cross Country Competition. Mowden Hall was proud to host visiting teams from across the region, including RGS, Dame Allan’s, Barnard Castle, and Hunter Hall among…