Earlier this year, many Emanuel pupils took part in the Virtual London Schools Cross-Country Championships, with the results now sent through to schools. We had a fantastic turn-out and some very strong performances across the year groups. Well done to all those who took part, and thank you to participants and their parents for supporting the event.

The highlights from the results are below.


Team Events

Second place for the intermediate boys team (top four finishers from Years 10 and 11)

Isaac Thurnham (8th), Sam Williams (10th), Theo Saltissi (12th), Harry Bell (14th)

Third place for the junior girls A team (top four finishers from Years 8 and 9)

Izzy Perry (6th), Freya Doyle (11th), Eva Walsh (23rd), Emma Hooley (27th)

Third place for the junior boys A team

Matteo Massaro (7th), Hugo Kelly (9th), Sid Nicklin (10th), Sebastian Aves (28th)


Individual Events

Junior girls A: Izzy Perry (7th)

Intermediate girls: Fleur Todd-Warmoth (1st)

Senior girls: Georgie Clarke (2nd)

Junior boys A: Matteo Massaro (6th), Hugo Kelly (9th), Sid Nicklin (10th)

Intermediate boys: Isaac Thurnham (8th), Sam Williams (10th)

Senior boys: Ed Newton (6th), James Giannopoulos (8th)


We now look forward to the Virtual English Schools’ Cross-Country Championships, where pupils will be racing across the rest of the country!

Mr King (Head of Athletics and Cross Country)