Cross Country Training

Children who expressed interest in before school running took home the following notice at the end of last term - please not if your child wants to be part of this group their reply needs to be back to Jenni Jamieson in Room 28 by Friday.

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Your child ________________ has expressed an interest in being part of a Year 5/6 group that will do before school cross country training with Scott Vaughan and other parent volunteers two mornings a week. This group will depart from school at 7:30a.m. sharp on a Tuesday and Thursday morning (rain or shine) and will run in the park for 30 + minutes. Children do not have to commit to both sessions however after a few weeks the group will be divided so that the variation in ability is catered for. At this point the numbers of parents required will increase as the needs of the group are catered for – if we don’t have sufficient help some children may be asked to attend the group once a week only.

It is important the children already have an above average fitness level so our suggestion is they run daily over the holidays to build up towards the length of time required.

The running will start next term in the second week on Tuesday 10 May – children who sign up should meet outside the hall at 7:25am dressed appropriately. (i.e. no jeans - track suit pants are okay and a pair of running shoes) As the children will become very hot and possibly also wet and muddy it is important they have a complete change of clothes and a towel to prepare them for the rest of their day. An extra muesli bar (or their breakfast) and water to have once the run is completed will help them refuel for the morning.

It is important that parents understand that this is a local community run activity and does not come under Royal Oak Primary School Outdoor Education. Royal Oak Primary staff are not involved in supervision. Teachers will not be there when the children gather before the run nor will they be running with the group – at that time teachers are preparing for their classes.

I am most grateful to Scott who has volunteered to assemble the group and run with them. He can only do this if he has the support of a group of parents. If you can help by accompanying the children please indicate below. If you would like your child to join the training and feel they can make this commitment please complete the permission slip below.

Regards

Jenni Jamieson

Cross Country Training Runs
I understand the supervision that will be available for this training run.

My child ___________________ has permission to run on a Tuesday/Thursday morning and will be at school by 7:25 am
Parent signature: ________________
Contact mobile number (to txt in event of a cancellation): ___________________
Contact email: ________________________________________

I am able to assist by - running with the group Tuesday mornings □ Thursday mornings □
- cycling alongside
Name: ______________________ Phone: __________________________

Please return to Jenni Jamieson – Room 28 by Friday 6 May