Slideshow: Youngsters compete in St John Fisher cross country championships

Primary schools from across Batley and Dewsbury were represented at the St John Fisher Schools Partnership Cross Country Championships last week.
St John Fisher Schools Partnership Schools Cross Country Championships. Pictures: Jake OakleySt John Fisher Schools Partnership Schools Cross Country Championships. Pictures: Jake Oakley
St John Fisher Schools Partnership Schools Cross Country Championships. Pictures: Jake Oakley

Almost 280 children from Birstall, Bywell, Field Lane, Headfield, Holy Spirit, Ravensthorpe, St Joseph’s, St Mary’s, St Patrick’s, St Paulinus, Thornhill and Windmill took part in the event, staged at Batley Sports and Tennis Centre.

Youngsters were competing for places in the Kirklees finals and ultimately, places in the West Yorkshire finals in February.

Read this week’s edition for a full report.

Pictures: Jake Oakley