Manor Press 5 February 2010
Thought for the Week:
"Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide."
"When the mind is thinking, it is talking to itself."
Plato
Cross Country
Our Cross Country Team took part in the ISA North Area Cross Country competition in Cheadle on Wednesday. Mr. Lengden and I accompanied a very plucky group of children from Years 4,5 and 6 on a very cold and snowy afternoon. As we got off the coach, it was evident that the competition would require guts and determination. The course was long and quite slushy in places and, with about ten schools participating, we knew the going would be tough but nothing was going to deter our youngsters. There were four races – Year 6 boys, Year 6 girls, Year 5 and under boys and Year 5 and under girls, with over 100 children in each race.
Our Year 4 and 5 girls were first away and they certainly laid down the ground rules. The girls fought their way through the start and all completed the course. This race was followed by the Year 4 and 5 boys. TB led the way for the first part and eventually finished a very creditable 16th. He was closely followed by TD, GR, WA and WL and HM from Year 5 and JG, TB, JS and ET from Year 4. Our Year 6 girls were valiant in their efforts. Congratulations go to AB, OB, DR, RS, FM and EC. Finally, came the Year 6 boys race and we are so proud to let you know that CC came 2nd. He was ably supported by HK. CC received a beautiful silver medal and will go on to represent ISA North in the National Championships later in the term. This is a wonderful achievement. Well done. We are looking forward to supporting you in this competition. The standard at this competition is always high and we are very proud of all of our pupils.
Our boys’ football team go to Grimsby soon to take part in the ISA North Football Tournament. We wish you every success boys!!
Firefighter
We are indebted to Mr. E for arranging for a firefighter to visit Firwood Manor soon. Mr. D is one of Greater Manchester’s firefighter hero rescuers who helped save two year old Mia from earthquake ravaged Haiti. He will speak to the children about the difficult conditions they worked in and will bring a rescue dog to demonstrate the fantastic work these dogs do.
