Cross Country
On Tuesday 22nd of September, some KS2 children went to Longcroft to run in a cross country event against other schools. Year three and four pupils had to run about one mile whilst those in years five and six had to run approximately one and a half miles.
They all tried their best and ran well. Robby, Freddy and Kyle were all in the top five. Both Robbie and Kyle were chosen to represent Swinemoor in the next stage of the competition. Well done everyone!
Reported by Joel Newton and Christopher Whomsley
Further information below:
https://www.thessp.org.uk/news/longcroft-cross-country-2015
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