Speedy Sidmouth students enjoy action packed sports day

PUBLISHED: 12:01 29 May 2019 | UPDATED: 09:55 03 June 2019

Clarissa Place

Sidmouth Primary School's sports day. Ref shs 21 19TI 1020243. Picture: Terry Ife

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Sidmouth Primary School's sports day. Ref shs 21 19TI 1020296. Picture: Terry Ife

Working in teams, the youngsters were watched by parents and their fellow students as they navigated a series of events and races.

Over the course of the afternoon, their speed, accuracy and teamwork were tested.

Among the events were relay races, football skills, jumping and throwing, including bean bags into a hula hoop.

Pupils of all ages participated with some of the schools youngsters pictured racing to pick up tennis balls from a hoop.

Sidmouth Primary School's sports day. Ref shs 21 19TI 1020294. Picture: Terry Ife

The sports day was held at Sidmouth Town Football Club's ground in Manstone Avenue on Thursday, May 23.

A small team of volunteers helped the school's PTFA served teas and coffees on the day.

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