Girls at The Queen’s Lower School rose to a big challenge with their very own inter-house biathlon.

Key Stage Two girls swam between two and four lengths of the school pool and then ran between two and four laps of the large school field, depending on their age.

The girls swam between two and four lengths of the Lower School pool

The annual event is part of the school’s Fitness For All strategy, which aims to encourage healthy attitudes and behaviours in all pupils.

Sports teacher Carol Tottey said: “Congratulations to all the girls for competing with enthusiasm, determination and for showing such tremendous team spirit throughout the morning.”

Year 4 pupil Charlotte Oakden from Wirral puts in some effort during her run

Head of the Lower School Rachel Cookson said: “The girls were absolutely fearless and loved the opportunity to compete for their House. Encouraging all the girls to keeping active and healthy is part of what we do as a school through our Fitness For All campaign. This sort of activity also helps to embed a healthy attitude, while also teaching pupils about resilience, strength of character, teamwork, empathy and kindness in a fun way.”