Peckover Primary School in Wisbech hosts first-ever colour run to celebrate National Sports Week

Peckover Primary School recently marked the end of National Sports Week with its inaugural Colour Run.

Organised by the Wisbech school’s PE lead Tom Driver, the event was a resounding success, filled with laughter, excitement, and vibrant bursts of colour.

The day began with a dynamic mass warm-up session on the playground, setting an energetic tone for what was to come. Dressed in white t-shirts and beaming with excitement, students eagerly took their positions at the starting line.

As they navigated the course, they encountered a variety of obstacles and enthusiastic staff armed with water pistols, ensuring the event was as entertaining as it was colourful.

Reflecting on the event, Tom Driver shared: “It was a great way to end National School Sports Week 2024 and such an incredible experience for the children. I am sure they won’t be forgetting it anytime soon.”

Positive experiences like the Colour Run are integral to the well-rounded education provided at Peckover Primary School.

Such events not only promote physical activity, which is crucial for a child’s development, but also foster a sense of community, encourage teamwork, and create lasting memories that enrich students’ educational journeys.

Kate Kendal, the principal, expressed her delight at the day and said: “It was so wonderful to watch all the children and staff enjoying a physical activity altogether, with huge smiles on their faces. The more colour they had on them, the bigger their smiles were.”

The success of the Colour Run has established a new tradition at Peckover Primary School, promising to become a cherished end-of-year tradition for years to come.