Youngsters gather for Key PE Sports presentation night
More than 200 children and teachers gathered to celebrate the Key PE Sports School Sports Awards.
This fantastic event showcased the incredible talent, teamwork, and dedication of young athletes across the area, highlighting the importance of sports and physical activity in primary education.
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The awards ceremony was a lively and inspiring occasion, with children from various schools coming together to recognise outstanding achievements.
The event featured several prestigious categories, including Sports Achiever for both boys and girls, Team of the Year, Inclusion Award, Teacher of the Year and School of the Year. Each category celebrated excellence, perseverance, and commitment to sport.
One of the highlights of the event was the opportunity for all nominees to step onto the main stage and receive their well-deserved awards, creating a memorable moment for everyone involved.
The overall winners in each category were highly celebrated.
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Louis Yates took home the Boys' Sports Achiever Award, Tullulah Taylor was named Girls' Sports Achiever, Harry Bowyer received the Inclusion Award, St Bartholomew's Girls Football Team was crowned Team of the Year, Marcus Walker was honoured as Teacher of the Year, and Cherry Tree Primary School was awarded School of the Year.
This inspiring event was entirely free for children, thanks to generous sponsorship and support from local businesses. Namploy, the main sponsor, provided a fabulous venue and delicious food, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Other supporting companies included AF Flooring, The Printroom, Key PE Sports, and Reade's, whose contributions helped make the event a massive success.
Key PE Sports expertly organised and planned the event, with Ian Southern serving as the engaging host on the microphone. The children, teachers and guests enjoyed a day filled with celebration, camaraderie, and fun. A very special surprise awaited Southern at the end of the ceremony - he was presented with an award for his outstanding contribution to sport for Bolton schools, a touching gesture that left the host speechless.
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In closing, a heartfelt thank you went to everyone who attended and supported the Key PE Sports School Sports Awards - their enthusiasm and generosity helped make this a memorable day for all children and staff involved.
The event not only celebrated sporting excellence and triumph but also showcased how special the people in Bolton really are.
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