A team of girls and a team of boys from Orchard took part in our second cross country race at Hackney Downs. Some of the children managed to improve on their finishing positions from last week! They are looking forward to their next race later this month!
Cross Country Champions
A team of girls and a team of boys from Orchard took part in our second cross country race at Hackney Downs. Some of the children managed to improve on their finishing positions from last week! They are looking forward to their next race later this month!
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