As part of the school's Rewards Lunch Scheme the Cross-Country team were recognized last Thursday 28th January.
Every two weeks a group of students is selected to have a free lunch with the Headteacher, Mr McCullagh and other members of the Senior Leadership Team. They are chosen as they have striven to live up to the school's mission of 'Aspiring for Academic, Cultural and Sporting Excellence'
They would also have demonstrated some of the school's Christian and Shared values and in particular for the Cross-Country team Service, Enjoyment, Perseverance and Respect
There are limited places for these lunches so the Senior Team who represented the school at the Knole Race were chosen to attend, and to demonstrate the younger age group 4 students from KS3 were also invited to attend. There will hopefully be further opportunities in the future.
Mr McCullagh spoke to the boys and warmly congratulated them for their success this year. With the National Relays in Coventry upon us he encouraged those experienced runners to pass on their knowledge to the first-time runners. He agreed with Miss Tomes that a top-ten finish at the National Relays would be an outstanding achievement.
Mr Gold, Head of PE, also spoke at length to the boys about how much the school values their success and dedication to cross-country. He re-iterated his belief that the XC runners are the toughest mentally in the school and also wished them every success in Coventry.
With the season drawing to a close it is not yet time to reflect on what has been a fantastic season with major races yet to come. This lunch however reflects the pride that John Fisher has in its athletes - all who have run this year, be it twice or every week.
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