We are pleased to announce that Coleham School will be taking part in the Shropshire Primary Schools’ Half Marathon again this year. This event was very popular last year with our pupils with 150 taking part ranging from Year 1 to Year 6.
This is a cumulative Half Marathon (13.1 miles) where, over the course of the Spring term, children will complete the first 12 miles of the challenge. We intend on running each of these miles on a weekly basis, during break time (any child may participate in this part at break times). The children will then complete their final 1.1 miles at the West Mid Showground on Saturday 22nd April 2023 from 9am. Here they will get the full event experience including race bibs, a fully marshalled route, music and a start and finish line gantry. As they cross the finish line wearing their Half Marathon T-shirt they will be presented with their Half Marathon medal.
It is important to explain that this event is not a running race: it will not be chip-timed, nor will there be prizes for the “fastest” children. It is an inclusive personal challenge where, over a period of time, we hope they will develop a desire to exercise regularly, with no pressure to compete, whilst at the same time completing something as challenging as a Half Marathon – a wonderful achievement for everyone involved.
To compete in this event there is an entrance fee of £12 for each child entered and you must be able to commit to bringing your child to the event at the West Mid Showground. This event is open to all our pupils in Years 1 to 6. If you would like your child to take part then please make the payment via Parentpay. If you require financial assistance, then please contact the school office.
The deadline for this is 12pm Thursday 2nd February as we need to give final numbers to the organising committee.
We are looking forward to being active and completing this challenge!
Many thanks,
C Lewis & M Venn
Miss Lewis and Mr Venn
PE Coordinator & Sport Coach