Quad Kids

32 of our Junior pupils descended on Hornchurch Stadium to represent Hacton in Quad Kids, Havering's primary school athletics championship. First up was the turn of our Year 5 and 6 squad. Some of our successful athletes from previous years joined new members in four events; a sprint, long distance run, vortex throw and standing long jump. Team Hacton did a great job, with stand-out performances including a 32m throw, sprints ranked top 10 (in a field of 132 Year 6 girls), and even a spectacular 4th placed run.

A week later was the turn of our Lower Junior pupils. With 11 new athletes joining 5 experienced squad members, the team came armed with ice-cold drinks and plenty of sun block to withstand the extremely hot day. After getting off to a brilliant start in the sprints, the team worked hard in the field events before finishing the competition with some blisteringly quick 400m runs. Our excited crowd of supporters were treated to some nail-biting endings in which Hacton pupils produced many first place finishes. There were numerous impressive performances including sprints that ranked top 20 (in a field of 148 Year 3 boys).

Following a third place finish in the borough Indoor Championships last year, our Year 4 team were raring to go. They soon delivered the goods, achieving many top 20 ranked performances; in the sprint, in the jump, in the throw and in the 400m, with many of our pupils also finishing highly in the overall scores. A special well done to one Hacton pupil (you know who you are!), who was the fastest Year 4 girl in Havering and our highest ranking individual performer. The team finished a fantastic third, behind Ardleigh Green and St. Edwards.

A big thank you to all the supporters who cheered the team on, and a huge well done to all of our talented children who took part.