Budding athletes at Copeland Road Primary School, in West Auckland, caught the judge’s eye at this years County Durham Sports Awards to become the best primary school in the Mid Durham and Dales category.
Children and staff have all mucked in to get more active through a daily mile, running sessions and entry and success in dozens of sporting competitions across the district.
Teacher and PE co-ordinator, Katherine Spanswick, was proud of all pupils’ efforts.
She said: “We all do our PE lesson twice a week for two hours and we have running before school, at lunchtime and after school.
“I would say nearly every child took part in an event or tournament of some kind.”
Exercise has also found its way into the mainstream curriculum helping to kick brains into gear during maths lessons.
A squad of year six sports leaders have also kept staff and fellow pupils on their toes.
Kate Stephenson, from County Durham Sport, revealed the school’s inclusive access to competitions and its leader scheme made it stand out.
She said: “Sports leaders take responsibility for leading children in physical activity so they are increasing those levels through the day.
“It’s important for developing that well-rounded child.
“It’s not just about getting hot and sweaty but using those cognitive skills as well,” she added.
Copeland Road will find out whether it takes the county crown at another ceremony in January.
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