CROSS COUNTRY

On Tuesday June 6, Mansfield Primary School held their prep to year two cross country.

The whole event was organised by the eight house captains who organised the course layout and supported the runners throughout the day.

The other year six students were all given jobs, such as helping students get to and from races, entertaining students while they waited and marshalling the course.

The MPS music team also helped brighten the day by dressing up, cheering on and playing instruments.

Thankfully, the weather held off long enough and we were able to complete the event just as the rain started to sprinkle.

The course took place around the main oval and Mansfield Primary School.

There were six races held, and first to fourth place students won a ribbon.

While the runners did not know, the year sixes were looking out for great sportsmanship and effort throughout the day.

The prep to twos were patient and well behaved while waiting for their race to start.

The preps ran 1.2 kilometres, and the year ones and twos ran two kilometres.

It was challenging work for most of them, but they gave it a go and tried their best.

Thank you to the year six students and MPS teachers for their help and support on the day.

Well done to the students who participated and the students who won awards for sportsmanship and effort.

And a huge thank you to the Mansfield Newsagency for donating the prizes.