The Shiplake College Primary and Prep Schools’ Cross-Country Competition returned once again on Saturday 1 February. On a day for excellent running conditions, we welcomed 118 girls and boys from Years 1 to 6 to Front Field to tackle runs of varying lengths. With buzzing support from so many spectators - and even some parents running alongside their children - it made for a wonderful event and a fantastic way to start the weekend!
What was also wonderful was seeing many familiar faces and schools who had attended this event in previous years. It was also great to welcome new runners to the event and new schools including Herries Nursery and Preparatory School, St Andrew’s Berkshire, Micklands, and many more.
The Headmaster, Mr Howe, along with his dog, Simba, were waiting at the finish line to award gold, silver and bronze medals to the first three finishers of each race. Additionally, every participant was given a certificate with their position marked on the front. And to add to that winning feel and provide a championship atmosphere, the Shiplake podium returned on which the top three finishers stood upon to receive their medals and everyone's applause.
The Director of Sport, Mr Bradley, was on duty at the start line and we some of our pupils, as well as members of staff, on duty throughout the morning acting as marshals and recording results. Thank you to everyone who gave up their Saturday morning to ensure that the event ran smoothly.
Congratulations to the following runners and schools:
Year 1
| Girls (7 Runners) |
Boys (13 Runners) |
| 1st: Jessica Rose (Trinity) |
1st: Harrison Baar (Rupert House) |
| 2nd: Alice Reed (Emmer Green) |
2nd: Theo Wilkinson (Trinity) |
| 3rd: Isabella Benfatti (Trinity) |
3rd: James Purpee (Kidmore End) |
Year 2
| Girls (8 Runners) |
Boys (9 Runners) |
| 1st: Penny Newport (Goring Primary) |
1st: Joshua Mattingly (Shiplake Primary) |
| 2nd: Lily Sibbald (Oratory Prep) |
2nd: Jacob Newth (St Piran's) |
| 3rd: Freya Petit (Goring Primary) |
3rd: George Gibbons (Trinity) |
Well done to Joshua and Jacob who again came 1st and 2nd respectively in last year's Year 1 race.
Year 3
| Girls (15 Runners) |
Boys (11 Runners) |
| 1st: Freya Hammond (Kidmore End) |
1st: Seb Ciccone (St Piran's) |
| 2md: Soren Banbridge (St Piran's) |
2nd: Miles Sturgess (Sonning Common) |
| 3rd: Grace Parr (Herries) |
3rd: Joe Seers (Danesfield) |
Well done to Freya who continued her trend of going one better each year! 2023 saw a 3rd place finish in the Year 1 race, 2024 saw a 2nd place finish in the Year 2 race and this year saw her take 1st place!
Year 4
| Girls (8 Runners) |
Boys (8 Runners) |
| 1st: Isabella Bromley (Trinity) |
1st: Harry Newth (St Piran's) |
| 2nd: Sophie Longden (Oratory Prep) |
1st: Teddy Holland (Kidmore End) |
| 3rd: Florence Smith (Rupert House) |
3rd: Hughie Moorcroft (Oratory Prep) |
Well done to Isabella and Sophie who both improved on their respective 2nd and 3rd place finishes in the 2024 Year 3 race. Well done also to Harry and Teddy who came 1st and 2nd respectively in their 2024 Year 3 race
Year 5
| Girls (10 Runners) |
Boys (8 Runners) |
| 1st: Olivia Greaves (Peppard) |
1st: Cillian Sheers (St Piran's) |
| 2nd: Emilia Potter (Maltmans Green) |
2nd: Dexter Baker (Valley Road) |
| 3rd: Maisie Osborne (Trinity) |
3rd: William O'Connor (Trinity) |
Well done to Olivia who improved on her 3rd place finish in 2024 and 2nd place finish in 2022 to take 1st place this year!
Year 6
| Girls (9 Runners) |
Boys (12 Runners) |
| 1st: Freya Wright (St Piran's) |
1st: Lucas Robinson (Moulsford Prep) |
| 2nd: Lily Jones (Oratory Prep) |
2nd: Ronnie Warner (Watlington Primary) |
| 3rd: Harriet McClain (Trinity) |
3rd: Gabriel Eapen (Moulsford Prep) |
Well done to Freya who improved on her 3rd place finish in 2024 to take 1st place this year. Well done also to Lucas who continued his trend of going one better each year! 2023 saw a 3rd place finish in the Year 4 race, 2024 saw a 2nd place finish in the Year 5 race and this year saw him take 1st place!
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