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Heathfield celebrate Pennine biathlon success out to be the first school to have their name engraved on the winner’s shield. That honour went to Heathfield because of what Pentathlon GB’s Liam O’Neill described as, “their strength in depth.”
The Heathfield Pennine Biathlon launched in glorious spring sunshine on Tuesday 8 March 2011. Year 4 & 5 pupils from schools in Cumberworth, Elland, Lightcliffe, Luddendenfoot, Rishworth, Sowerby Bridge and Triangle raced against the clock in the warmth of the Heathfield swimming pool and the bracing air of the bottom pitch as they swam and ran their hearts
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The winner for the Year 4 boys was Reon Todd from Hipperholme Grammar Junior School; Year 4 girls, Hannah Speakman from Heathfield; Year 5 boys, Carrick Keighley Payne from Triangle CofE Primary; and Year 5 girls, Kiera Baillie from Hipperholme Grammar Junior School. The full results and an extended report are available on the Families Pennines website www. familiespennines.co.uk/biathlonsuccess Saddleworth mum Nicola Donnelly is delighted with her son Max’s room. “We wanted it to be fun,” she explains. “Carl came and chatted to us, found out what Max likes and created a fantastic mural. Max is 4 and loves aliens so Carl has painted cheeky aliens on the wall – we love hearing Max and his friends chuckle as they discover new things about it.” Carl studied art after leaving school, planning to be a teacher but his career took a different path until his love for art was rekindled with the birth of his own children. As Carl explains, “At 14, I was painting my friends’ bedroom walls with Che Guevara and Iron Maiden album covers – the difference now is that I get parents’ permission first.” If you want to find out more, ring Carl on 07773 036593.
Parents and supporters from all seven schools were delighted by the spectacle. Luddendenfoot parent, Rebekah Bell, praised the event, saying, “It’s brilliant to see all the schools mix together in a good atmosphere – and if some are better than others, then it gives everyone something to aim for.” The next Heathfield Pennine Biathlon will take place on Tuesday 11 October –so if your school would like to be in with a chance of having their name engraved on the shield, email Heathfield’s Deputy Head, Chris Bouckley, cbouckley@heathfieldjunior.co.uk or ring 01422 823564.
Party in the Park with 400 year old Hulme Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools invite you to join The Greatest Fake That in celebrating their first 400 years in the town at their Party in the Park on Saturday 2 July. Organised by the same team that put together the hugely popular annual Delph Party in the Park, it will be in the Schools’ Chamber Road grounds from 1-9pm. An outdoor covered stage will host a variety of talented musicians of all types: classical, rock, jazz and blues, with headliners The Greatest Fake That on around 7.30-8.30pm. There will also be a Summer Fair where you’re welcome to take your own picnic or sample the food and drink on offer, including a barbeque and licensed bar, as well as a variety of stalls. To book tickets ring 0161 630 6181.
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