PSSP Year 3/4 Quadkids Event at Foulston Park — Tuesday 2nd June

The PSSP Year 3/4 Quadkids athletics festival returned to Foulston Park on Tuesday 2nd June, bringing together 12 primary schools for an energetic morning of running, jumping, throwing, teamwork, and sunshine-filled competition. The atmosphere was buzzing from the moment teams arrived, with pupils eager to represent their schools and give their all across the four classic Quadkids disciplines.

🌟 A Day of Determination and Team Spirit

Each child took part in four events — the 75m sprint, 600m run, standing long jump, and vortex howler throw. The format meant every competitor contributed points to their team’s overall score, encouraging pupils to support one another and celebrate each performance.

The sprint events were a highlight, with pupils exploding off the start line and showing impressive speed and focus. The 600m run demanded grit and pacing, and the determination on display was outstanding — many children pushed themselves further than they thought possible, cheered on by teammates and staff.

In the field events, pupils demonstrated excellent technique and enthusiasm. The standing long jump saw some huge leaps, while the vortex throw produced powerful efforts and plenty of proud smiles.

🏅 Celebrating Achievement

While scores were collected and tallied, the real success of the day was the spirit shown by every participant. Pupils displayed sportsmanship, resilience, teamwork, and joy, embodying the values at the heart of the PSSP programme.

Whether it was a personal best, a brave first attempt, or a moment of cheering on a friend, the event was full of achievements worth celebrating.

🎉 A Big Thank You

A huge thank you goes to the staff and young leaders from Coombe Dean (pictured below) who made the event possible, and to all the schools who attended and contributed to such a positive, memorable morning of sport.