Hove Park School's 5k fun run was held today, after an absence over the last couple of years. It was a sell-out event where 300 students, children and staff ran together to make this the biggest community event for some time. Raising money for Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice the students showed us just how unphased they were with the 45mph winds and lashing rain.
With two generous sponsors, a1carsearch.co.uk and Sunninghill Construction we were able to provide every student with a rather impressive goodie bag. Local supermarkets, Tesco and Waitrose supported us by giving Easter Eggs and apples. Our catering company, Innovate, also provided much-appreciated oranges and flapjacks. Cotswold Outdoor Store gave us some outstanding gifts to add to our already healthy spot prize list and the Hove Park maths department gave us some exam pencil cases to give away.
Matt Lambert, Personal Trainer, founder of Hove Hornets running club and co-owner of Hove Fitness and Squash treated the students to a fun warm up before the race. He then led the students down to the start line before starting the race and cheering everyone on. Matt also provided the two winners trophies!
Staff at Hove Park School, too many to mention, came together to make this a real community event. We were delighted to welcome Goldstone Primary School as well with a very strong group of young runners!
Even the two St John’s Ambulance staff want to cover the event again next year! Thanks, Brianna and Declan.
Our winners this year were Naomi and Rowan.
A fantastic way to end the Spring Term!
Watch this space for the total raised.
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