“Well done to everyone who competed in the Bute House Cross Country on Monday 22nd September! All the girls selected from Years 4 – 6 definitely tried their hardest in both the individual and relay races.

Particular mention to Ava in Year 5, who was willing to run in her year’s race and up a year – a true display of Falkner House spirit! Not only that, but she managed to run fast enough to secure the Year 6 team – Myself (Celia), Naia and Clemence – 3rd place! Our other relay victory was a Year 4 3rd place – well done to Victoria, Juno, Adelaide, Eleanore K and Nada.

Earlier, in the solo races, the team’s supportive nature still shone through. Everyone was so encouraging to the girls that were running and were all cheering on the sidelines. I was really proud of myself for coming 1st place – followed closely by Naia who secured 2nd for the Year 6 team.

Of course, these events can never run smoothly without the staff who work so hard behind the scenes. Thank you very much to our own PE staff, Mrs Gardener and Miss Tucker, who transported us all to Bute House and supported us all so much. Finally, thank you to the spectators. That friendly, encouraging atmosphere cannot be achieved without you.

Congratulations everyone!” Celia – Falkner House Cross Country Captain