Stopfordian 2010–2011 - Stockport Grammar School

The Stopfordian 2010–2011
SPORTS DAY 2011
INFANT SPORTS DAY
A huge well done to all of the Infant and Nursery children who
took part in sports day on Friday 24 th June. We were
exceptionally lucky to get the only dry afternoon of the week
and the children made the most of the opportunity to run,
jump and throw, showing off their skills to proud families.
The children seemed to have an exciting time and happily
paraded their winning stickers and described their successes.
Thanks to staff, Year 6 children and SPA who made the event
run so smoothly.
Final results:
Overall Sports Day Results
1st ARDEN 429 points
2nd WARREN 358 points
3rd NICHOLSON 331 points
4th VERNON 329 points
C. Nichols
JUNIOR SPORTS DAY
As the sun cream was applied by the Years 5 and 6 pupils and
water bottles collected, the rain clouds gathered overhead. A
downpour followed which delayed the start but the hardy staff
and pupils carried on with the event putting as much effort
and enthusiasm into the activities as always.
Many close finishes were observed in the track races and a
number of excellent performances were enjoyed in the long
jump and ball throw. We did manage to finish the morning
with exciting relay races, Nicholson enjoying victory in both
the boys’ and girls’ races.
The afternoon had a more promising start with only light
clouds and the temptations of the SPA cake stall threatening
the children’s performances.
The Year 3 children seemed to thoroughly enjoy the new
experience of Junior Sports Day and some surprise results
were seen on the track. For the first time the Years 3 and 4
children finished their event with a shuttle relay which
brought the afternoon to an exciting climax. Vernon were
victorious in the girls’ relay and Arden in the boys’. Well done
to the Junior children for their effort and determination in
both sessions to make such a successful Sports Day.
C. Nichols
GRASMERE
On Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 June, the Year 3 children
embarked on a residential trip to Grasmere in the Lake District.
The children were very excited and also slightly apprehensive as
some of them had never been apart from their parents before.
The first stop was Brockholes, the children enjoyed spending
time in the adventure playground before boarding the coach
again for our next stop.
We sailed across Lake Windermere wrapped up against the
biting wind and arrived at the Aquarium. The children were
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