Over 230 schoolchildren have taken part in Liverpool’s first ever Sportathon.
Organised by the city’s School Sports Partnership (LSSP), 22 schools descended on Liverpool John Moores University’s IM Marsh campus for the event on July 11.
Year 1 and 2 children from schools including Hunts Cross, St Vincent De Paul, Bishop Eton, St Austin’s and Mathew Arnold took part in a wide range of activities on the day including matball; traditional sports day games and a treasure hunt.
Seven students from Broadgreen International School also helped support the inaugural event by acting as sports leaders.
All participating schools received a certificate and trophy in a presentation ceremony at the end of the day.
LSSP has been supporting PE, physical activity and school sport since 2000 with the aim of helping all children and young people access high quality PE, physical activity and sport in their school and community.
Event organiser Jay Watkinson said: “It’s so important to promote sport and healthy lifestyles from a young age and this event did just that.
“The atmosphere at the festival was fantastic and to see so many children active and excited about participating in sport was great.
“The awards presentation celebrated every pupil’s talent, determination and effort – everyone went home a winner!
“We couldn’t have done it without the support of our sports leaders from Broadgreen International so a big thank you to them.”