Children from the Lantern Community Primary School got to put their stealth and speed to the test during the school’s first ever ‘Lantern Ninja Dash’ yesterday (May 3rd).
The fun-filled challenge, organised by Friends of the Lantern School (FOTLS), included jumping over straw bales, crawling under a cargo net, navigating tyres and weaving in between slalom poles.
Over 400 students from the Lantern School and Goslings Pre-School were excited to test out their ninja skills, with each participant receiving a finisher’s medal.
Headteacher Anthony Aguda said: “How wonderful to see the children and staff enjoying an opportunity to be involved in some extra exercise! Thank you so much to everyone involved for making it happen – the Ninja Dash spin on a fun run was a great idea. Sunshine, smiles and worn out children!”
By yesterday afternoon the Lantern Ninja Dash had raised over £3100 – smashing the original £2500 target.
Organiser Liz Heselwood, whose daughters Isla, seven, and Eva, five, attend the Ely primary school, said: “It was great seeing the kids being active. A fun time was had by all.”
Every penny raised by FOTLS goes directly towards the school. The charity is currently fundraising for much-needed outdoor equipment to benefit the children.
FOTLS chair Meredith Hux Atkins, whose daughters Julie, 10, Caroline, seven and Hannah, five, attend the Lantern, and Seraphina, three, attends Goslings, hailed the event as a great success.
She said: “In the past we’ve put on fun runs but we wanted to try something different this year. It was fantastic seeing the children’s faces when they came out onto the field and saw the obstacle course. It wasn’t a competitive race – it was about participation and everyone who took part was a winner.”
FOTLS would like to thank Green & Purple for contributing to the cost of the medals.
You can sponsor the Lantern Ninja Dash at https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/LanternNinjaDash2023
Press release from Friends of The Lantern School
You must be logged in to post a comment.