Cross Country Event –
Monday 23rd February 2026

We’re pleased to inform you that your child has been selected to represent St Anthony’s at a Cross Country event at Kingsley Playing Fields on Monday 23rd Feb. This is a Key Stage 2 event for children in Years 3–6. To make you aware this will be the first day back after half term. Should you have any problems before the event please let us know asap.
 

📅 Timings

10:30am – 12:30pm

• Children should arrive at the venue by 10:15am
• Races will begin promptly at 10:30am
• The event will finish at approximately 12:30pm
• A presentation will take place at the end for all participants
   

📍 Event Location (for Sat Navs)

Kingsley School Playing Fields
Sandy Lane, CV32 6RD

🚗 Transport

Parent support is essential to transport children to and from the event.

• Children should arrive directly at Kingsley Playing Fields by 10:15am
• Collection will be from the same location at 12:30pm
  If you are unable to transport your child yourself, you may arrange a lift with another parent. A WhatsApp group has been created to facilitate this (see below).
   

Year 4 Pupils:

• Year 4 children will be swimming at Newbold Leisure Centre, so they should be collected from the main entrance at 10:10am for transport to the event.
• Mr Bromley will also be at swimming, so please wait with the children until he arrives at the venue to register them.
   

💬 WhatsApp Group

To help parents coordinate transport and share information, a WhatsApp group has been set up for parents of participating children.
This group will be used to:

• Arrange lifts to and from the event
• Share reminders and updates
• Share photographs
  Click here to join the group:👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KmaEF7oDwTHHBG2TbJ51UL

👕 Clothing

Children should come dressed appropriately for outdoor running:

• School PE kit
• Trainers suitable for running on grass
• Jumper or hoodie
• Waterproof coat (depending on the weather)
• Water bottle
  Children may wear their kit for the entire school day, so no school clothes are needed.
   

🩺 Inhalers & Auto-Injectors

If your child requires an inhaler or auto-injector, please ensure it is clearly labelled and brought in a small bag on the day.

🥪 Lunch

Although the event is expected to finish by 12:30pm, we cannot guarantee the kitchen will still be open when children return. Please provide a packed lunch for your child in case the event runs longer than expected.

🏃 Practice Sessions

To help children prepare for the event, practice sessions will take place over the next half term:

• Every Tuesday and Thursday
• Lunchtime at 1:00pm
  Please ensure children bring appropriate footwear specifically for cross country practice, separate from their usual PE kit. This footwear:
• Should be suitable for running on grass
• Can get muddy and wet

If you are happy for your child to take part in the event, please complete the form at the link below.

Cross Country Event Application Form