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St Mary's CE Primary School Hosts Olympic-Style Sports Day

Pupils from Years 3 to 6 participated in various athletic events, competing for house honours.

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Published: 25 July 2026High Barnet Edition • Verified Local News
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St Mary's CE Primary School Hosts Olympic-Style Sports Day

St Mary's CE Primary School organised an Olympic-style Sports Day for its pupils in Years 3 to 6. The event saw students engage in a variety of athletic challenges designed to foster competition and participation among the school's houses.

Athletic Activities and House Competitions

The day's activities included disciplines such as archery, a basketball shoot-out, the long jump, and the high jump. Younger pupils also took part in running, throwing, and jumping events, including the sack race. The school's houses, Eagle, Grove, Priory, and Rectory, competed for sporting glory. Eagle house emerged victorious, claiming the Church Lane Sports Day Cup, while Grove house secured the Rectory Gardens Cup. The event also featured traditional fun races and a competitive parents' race.

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Jack Oakley, the school's specialist PE teacher, was thanked for his role in organising the day. The school aims to provide an inclusive range of activities to ensure all children can participate and enjoy the event, which is a highly anticipated fixture in the academic year. The event took place during warm weather, with temperatures in the high 20s.

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