By Karl Luckhurst, Leader of Physical Education

Pupils from Blackthorns Community Primary Academy have had an extremely sporty start to the school year by taking part in seven events run by Mid Sussex Active. Our most successful event came in the form of the Blackthorns Year 6 football team and a visit to Harlands Primary to take part in the Haywards Heath area ESFA 7-a-side boys football tournament. The team beat Bolnore Village 3-1, drew 0-0 against Harlands and lost to St Joseph’s 3-1 finishing second in the group (qualifying on goals scored!).

A tense semi-final followed against Lindfield Primary in which Lindfield won by the solitary goal. Congratulations to Lindfield and Holy Trinity teams which qualified for the Mid Sussex final.

Blackthorns pupils look forward to more sporting events coming up later this month, including: the girls football tournament, a dance troupe performance at Clair Hall, Indoor Athletics and Cross Country competitions.