Marathon
Our Marathon challenge was kick-started today as Year 5 returned to school. We are planning to run the 26.2 miles (42,000m) in 19 days, meaning we are running around 2000m a day. This half term the marathon is our PE and links to our Greek topic. This is going to be a tough but rewarding challenge for us all. Year 5 are ready and raring to go over the next 4 weeks. We will update you on our progress!
We’re over half way!!
Today our Year 5 superhero’s reached the half way point, 89 laps down, 79 to go. That’s a total of 22,250m ran so far. They are all doing such a great job, persevering and pushing through the challenge. So much determination from them as they continue to raise money for their chosen charities. Well done Year 5!!
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We did it!
Today we completed the last mile of our epic Marathon challenge. We wore orange and blue to support our two chosen charities. Year 3 came to watch and cheer us on. It was such an inspiration to see everyone running, making a huge effort to complete the challenge to the next of their ability. What a year group! Everyone was awarded with a special medal and ice lolly!
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