Children across Furness take part in MegaMAT Games

The Primary MegaMAT Games is a full calendar of multi-sports competitions including hockey, netball, swimming and a host of other sports. It is organised by Chetwynde, which joined the Furness College-led South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust (SCMAT) in September this year.

The parents cheered their children on (Image: South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust)

Organiser Katy Costa, Chetwynde's PE teacher, said she was delighted with the growth of the event.

“Last year we had 13 schools with 150 pupils taking part but the response this year has been phenomenal. We are over the moon to see so many children enjoying themselves and taking part in sport," she said.

“There was a bit of rain but they were all fantastic and showed great determination to complete the course and we’ve had so much positive feedback. A big thank you also to our senior pupils who helped out guiding the runners around the course.”

The winning group (Image: South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust)

The winners were from Year 3 to Year 6 across a range of schools. Dexter from Dane Ghyll won the Year 3 boys, Jacy from Low Furness won the Year 3 Girls. Year 4 race winners were Nathan from Sir John Barrow and Emilie from Low Furness. Alfie from St Columba’s Primary and Izzy from Parkside were first in Year 5 while Noah from Sir John Barrow and Imogen from Yarlside crossed the line first in the Year 6 event.

One of the winners receiving a medal off Professor Andrew Wren (Image: South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust)

Last year’s winners were Chetwynde, runners-up were Yarlside Academy and Holy Family Primary won the award with the highest number of participants.

Winners were presented with their medals by Executive Head Teacher and CEO of South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust Professor Andrew Wren alongside Chetwynde Headteacher Steve Jefferson.

The cross-country run (Image: South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust)

“When we launched this event, we could only dream that it would grow so quickly and for the benefit of so many pupils,” said Professor Wren. “It is open to all schools, not just those in our Trust, as we are committed to help all pupils build their confidence, leadership and teamwork through sport.”