Moray school pupils take part in flagship cross country event

The Active Schools Primary Cross Country event took place at Gordon Castle, Fochabers with around 1,000 spectators gathering to enjoy the festivities.

The event - organised by the Moray Active Schools and Community Sport team in partnership with Sportscotland and Moray Council – included a fun run for primary 1-3 pupils, and a number of competitive races for older children.

Chair of Moray Council’s Education, Communities and Leisure Services Committee, Cllr Kathleen Robertson, said: “It’s fantastic to see so many young people enjoy this event, which I hope will not only encourage them to keep active; but help them develop a lifelong passion for sport.

“Congratulations to all of the winners, and to all that participated – and thank you to the spectators who turned out in force to create an exciting atmosphere on the day.”

The results of the competitive races were as follows:

RESULTS

Primary 4/5 girls

1: Skye Hughes (4.02 mins)

2: Heather Cook (4.09 mins)

3: Isla Harrison (4.13 mins)

Large School Team: 1 – Milne’s (28 points); 2 - Bishopmill (52 points); 3 – West End (53 points)

Small School Team: 1 - Mosstowie (52 points); 2 - Dallas (60 points); 3 - Hopeman (103 points)

Primary 4/5 boys

1: Luca Jones (3.56 mins)

2: Harris Hepburn (3.59 mins)

3: Finn Anderson (4 mins)

Large School Team: 1 - Bishopmill (17 points); 2 - Applegrove (46 points); 3 - Kinloss (57 points)

Small School Team: 1 - Dyke (16 points); 2 - Rothes (106 points); 3 - Mosstowie (109 points)

Primary 6/7 girls

1: Henriikka Blunden (8.46 mins)

2: Ava Gourlay (9.03 mins)

3: Nina Wilkinson (9.04 mins)

Large School Team: 1 - Bishopmill (23 points); 2 – St Gerardine (54 points); 3 - Kinloss (58 points)

Small School Team: 1 - Gordonstoun (84 points); 2 - Portessie (100 points); 3 - Mosstowie (115 points)

Primary 6/7 boys

1: Roger Long (7.40 mins)

2: Hugo McPherson (8.15 mins)

3: Jacob Forgood (8.15 mins)

Large School Team: 1 – Milne’s (28 points); 2 – New Elgin (31 points); 3 – West End (48 points)

Small School Team: 1- Knockando (65 points); 2 - Portessie (95 points); 3 - Lhanbryde (113 points)