Even by cross country standards, the weather tested arrangements.  Unfortunately, due to the immense amount of rain and exceptionally saturated ground, the time and the place was changed and the Year 3 and 4 races postponed on the morning of the event.  This was very disappointing for our Year 3 and 4 competitors but we look forward to their races being rescheduled in the near future. 

The Year 5 and 6 races moved to Stratford Court playing fields as this was a safer venue for the difficult running conditions.  Cross country is a test of strength, courage, resilience and determination and our competitors, all volunteers, should feel very proud indeed with the way in which they represented Woodchester.  All of our runners deserve much praise for giving everything and running to the very best of their ability.  Towards the end of the event, a lady approached to tell me that some of our children had taken the time and trouble to encourage runners who were struggling to finish and wanted me to know how our children’s kindness had helped to motivate them to continue.  Receiving this news was one of the highlights of the afternoon.