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| 22 May 2020 | |
| Sports |
| Hundreds of boys took part in the school’s annual cross-country race, The CRAS, on the 2nd May raising funds for mental health charity West Kent Mind. Due to the lockdown and social distancing restrictions, this year’s event took place in a ‘virtual’ format which saw boys completing their own individual races close to home and logging performances on a running club app. All over the world, boys and their families tracked their progress in local areas, parks, gardens or even just inside houses, clocking up distances of 3.5km for the younger boys and up to 6.5km for seniors and adults. Some had their own ideas: Chris Morgan, the school’s Director of Sport, ran 173 singles on the school’s cricket pitch, The Head, for his own 3.5k. Despite its far-flung nature there was still a highly competitive element to the race, with prizes awarded for House and individual performances, as in other years. The Novi House prize went to Oakeshott, the Junior House prize was won by Smythe, and Welldon claimed the Senior House honours. The Senior individual champion was Finn Harvey (HS5), the Junior winner was Max Selby (WH3) and the Novi winner was Tom Creasey (HS1). The Participation Award went to Smythe House, with Oakeshott House second and Hill Side third. Each runner then made a donation to support the valuable work of West Kent Mind. To date more than £7,500 has been raised for the charity, which was chosen as this year’s beneficiary by the School Prefects. Head of School, George Adams, said: “We are aware that many people are finding these times difficult. West Kent Mind provides help for those struggling with their mental health, a cause that we as a student body are keen to lend our support to”. Stevie Rice, Chief Executive of West Kent Mind, added: “We are delighted with the amount the school has managed to raise. Students have played such an important part acknowledging the importance of good mental health, and are helping us ensure that support services and systems are in place when people need us”. |
