Sports Day Programme 2025 Saturday, 21 June st
Welcome to Sports Day 2025!
Good Morning and a Warm Welcome to Sports Day 2025!
We’re delighted to have you join us for one of the most exciting days in our school calendar. Today is a celebration of resilience, enthusiasm and collective house spirit. Whether you ' re here to cheer on your child, support your House, or simply soak in the vibrant atmosphere, we ’ re so glad you are part of it.
A heartfelt thank you goes to our sports department and all the staff who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this day to life. Your efforts make all the difference.
To our young athletes, embrace the challenge, support one another and give it your all. Compete with the true PETER’s spirit: with pride, effort, teamwork, enthusiasm and respect. Awelcomefromthe HeadofStPeter’s8-13
Given the current heat health warning and a busy and exciting few ahead on the school calendar please could we offer the following advice:
Please remember everyone needs to 'slip, slap, slop and slurp!'.
Slip on a t-shirt and into the shade where possible. Water sprays/wetting hats can also help.
Slap on a hat (preferably wide brimmed - esp for spectators and children attending sports fixtures)
Slop on suncream (factor 50 is best but needs to be reapplied)
Slurp! Make sure you are dinking plenty of water and replacing electrolytes
- Children need a minimum of 3L water a day, adults 4L unless otherwise advised by a medical expert. A bottle of elecrolytes (lucozade), a pack of crisps for salts and fruit which is high in potassium (bananas/organges/apples - anything!), will all help to replace electrolytes.
We know that the risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion increase in this weather along with the risk of sudden cardiac events. Hydration and keeping cool are the best way to reduce these risks and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Please note the following advice sourced from our friends in Australia (who have more than a little experience in this area):
The single most important difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke is that heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency. Both heat conditions are caused by a dramatic rise in body temperature.
Heat exhaustion is a likely event when a person ’ s body temperature rises above 37° C — the body’s normal operating temperature is 36°–37° C.
When body temperature goes over 40° C, the deadly threat of heat stroke enters the picture.
Dehydration causes a deficit of water and essential salts (electrolytes) in the body, reducing its ability to sweat. To deal with excess internal heat, the body would normally pump blood to the surface of the skin and release sweat.
This loss of body fluids and salts caused by decreased blood pressure and blood volume after prolonged exposure to high heat (including overnight) leads to fatigue — one of the major signs of heat exhaustion.
The main signs to look out for are shown here:
Symptoms of heat exhaustion may also include:
Rapid, shallow breathing
Low blood pressure or light-headedness when standing up or bending over Muscle weakness / cramps
Cold, pale, damp skin, sometimes accompanied by goosebumps
Irritable or aggressive behaviour Red, flushed face
Symptoms of heat exhaustion in children are similar to those in adults and may also include:
Being excessively tired or being unusually thirsty
Have cool, clammy skin
If they are old enough, they might complain of stomach or leg cramps
It is important to treat a child with heat exhaustion immediately.
There are two types of heat exhaustion:
Water depletion – signs include excessive thirst, weakness, headache, loss of consciousness.
Salt depletion – signs include nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps, dizziness.
Heat exhaustion, although not as serious as heat stroke, is serious nonetheless. If proper intervention is not forthcoming, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke.
With prompt and appropriate treatment of heat exhaustion, symptoms of heat exhaustion will begin to improve within 30 minutes. In most people, full recovery is expected within 24-48 hours. Medical attention should be sought if symptoms show no sign of improvement after 30–60 minutes.
So please, look after yourselves and your loved ones and enjoy this amazing weather safely!