Schools across St Helens took part in a thrilling day of athletics as St Helens’ Schools Sports Partnership held its Quadkids Athletics competition.

Held at The Sutton Academy, the competition involved students from years 7 and 8 taking part in different events, including running and long jump.

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Participating schools included Rainford High School; St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School; Rainhill High School; De La Salle School; Cowley International College; The Sutton Academy; Hope Academy; St Cuthberts Catholic High School and Haydock High School.

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And the winners are…

Year 7 Boys

1st Rainford High (966 points)

2nd Rainhill High (921 points)

3rd St Augustines (774 points)

Year 7 Girls

1st Rainford High (716 points)

2nd Haydock High (660 points)

3rd Rainhill High (602 points)

Year 8 Boys

1st Sutton Academy (1039 points)

2nd Rainhill High (887 points)

3rd St Cuthbert’s (879 points)

Year 8 Girls

1st Rainford High (669 points)

2nd De La Salle (638 points)

3rd Rainhill High (582 points)