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King Athelstan wins National Skipping Challenge 2020!

PRESS RELEASE - SKIPPING NEWS!

 

Great news! King Athelstan Primary have won the National Skipping Challenge 2020.  

 

WINNER - National Skipping Challenge School Cup - King Athelstan Primary School

WINNER - National Skipping Challenge Individual Winner- Molly - Y5 Student

 

The National Skipping Challenge is a nationwide skipping competition organised by Skipping Workshops. Children and schools compete against each other in 6 different categories, and be crowned the overall National Skipping Challenge School Winner and Individual Winner.

Since the competition started in 2002, over 5000 children from over 600 different schools throughout England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and the Isle of Man have taken part. We’ve also had special entries from the Channel Islands, Hong Kong and Dubai.

 

 

Mr Mc Laughlin said:

''Well done to all of the children who took part in the National Skipping Challenge.  This is a fantastic achievement for our school.  A special mention to Molly who won the individual cup!''

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