STUDENTS at St Martin's are celebrating after reaching the regional finals of the National Schools Cross Country Cup.
The first round of the annual competition is divided into counties, with St Martin's competing against an exceptionally strong field of runners from across Essex. Only the top two teams from each year group race proceed to the regional finals from each first round event.
The St Martin's and Coopers Coburn (Upminster) Inter Girls (Years 9 and 10) ran well on a tough course to book their places in the next round.
Saint's recent run of form continued when they competed in the Mid Essex Schools Championships at Hylands Park, Chelmsford. Here the Inter Boys team dominated the field coming first, second, fourth and 16th to be crowned Mid Essex Champions. Adam Houchell, George Trott and Daniel Ashley were subsequently selected to represent Mid-Essex in the Essex Schools Championships that take place later in January.
Teacher in charge of cross country, Miss Ria Lyons, said: "I am very proud of all our runners. They have worked extremely hard both in fitness lessons and during extra-curricular training. They thoroughly deserve their success."
