'Amazing' sports day success at Phoenix St. Peter Academy

Families, staff and children at Phoenix St. Peter Academy and St. Peter's Penguins pre-school in Kirkley, Lowestoft hailed its success as a "wonderful" sports day was enjoyed last week.

Sports day success for the families, staff and children at Phoenix St. Peter Academy and St. Peter's Penguins Pre-School. Picture: Phoenix St. Peter Academy (Image: Phoenix St. Peter Academy)

With the school's catering team laying on an array of fresh cakes and savouries that the school council and volunteers helped to sell, £655 was raised which will go towards outdoor learning resources and equipment.

Funds were raised on Sports Day. Picture: Phoenix St. Peter Academy (Image: Phoenix St. Peter Academy)

Deputy headteacher at the academy on Enstone Road, Terri Freeman, said: "Sports Day is always a popular event in the school calendar.

Sports day success for the families, staff and children at Phoenix St. Peter Academy and St. Peter's Penguins Pre-School. Picture: Phoenix St. Peter Academy (Image: Phoenix St. Peter Academy)

"We had a huge turnout of families from both Phoenix and St. Peter's Penguins which was so lovely to see, we really enjoy sharing our wonderful facilities and natural space with St. Peter's Penguins pre-school."

Sports day success. Picture: Phoenix St. Peter Academy (Image: Phoenix St. Peter Academy)

Debbie Mills, the pre-school manager for St. Peter's Penguins, added: "The children have had the most amazing sports day experience."

Sports day success for the families, staff and children at Phoenix St. Peter Academy and St. Peter's Penguins Pre-School. Picture: Phoenix St. Peter Academy (Image: Phoenix St. Peter Academy)

Nathan Russell, sports coach at Phoenix St. Peter Academy, added: "The children really enjoy participating in sports day.

"They've had a range of activities to suit every age such as egg and spoon and sack races, to long jump and sprint races.

Sports day success for the families, staff and children at Phoenix St. Peter Academy and St. Peter's Penguins Pre-School. Picture: Phoenix St. Peter Academy (Image: Phoenix St. Peter Academy)

"We've really appreciated the GCSE PE students joining us from Pakefield High School and would like to thank Mr Gurney and Mr McDonald for supporting us - the students are a great addition to the team and support our younger children really well."

With the school making rapid improvements since new leadership was established two years ago, an outdoor learning provision is being introduced within the schools' curriculum from September 2023.

Sports day success for the families, staff and children at Phoenix St. Peter Academy and St. Peter's Penguins Pre-School. Picture: Phoenix St. Peter Academy (Image: Phoenix St. Peter Academy)

If anyone is able to donate old tools or equipment for outdoor learning, the school would be most appreciative!

Rotarian Paul Tabiner presented certificates and medals to the children on the day, admitting it was a "privilege" to witness the enthusiasm of the staff and pupils.

He added: "The Rotary Club Of Lowestoft East Point is keen to support the great work happening at Phoenix St. Peter Academy."