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Fast girls at St Swithun’s Junior School
Four sporting stars from St Swithun?s Junior School, Winchester took part in the British Modern Biathlon National Championships in February, having qualified through a series of events in October. The event, which involved an 800-metre run and 50-metre swim, saw the girls race against the best in their age groups from schools and clubs across the UK.
Representing the school in the U10s category was Hermione Murray, who placed 6th overall with a new personal best in the swim. Mia Goodale finished 8th overall in the U11s event, and was joined by Grace Clark and Imogen Watson to form the St Swithun?s Junior U11s team. The girls all set new personal bests, and placed 4th overall. Storytime at Brabyns Preparatory School
Pupils at Brabyns Preparatory School, Stockport recently enjoyed a visit from award-winning author, Ruth Eastham, as part of National Storytelling Week (28th January to 4th February). Eastham, whose debut novel, ?The Memory Cage? was shortlisted for the Waterstones? Children?s Book Prize, ran creative writing workshops with the students.
?I was so impressed with the children?s creative writing,? the author said. ?We journeyed through the Amazon rainforest in search of El Dorado, and I heard marvellous memories inspired by objects that children in Years Five and Six brought from home.?
Headteacher, Lee ...