PARRETT & Axe and St. Catherine's were the usual protagonists as the Sir John Colfox Academy played host to a fantastic relay event.

St. Catherine's took victory in the Year 3 and 4 A team event, while Parrett & Axe were the A team runners-up.

Parrett & Axe then took a clean sweep in both Year 5 and 6 events.

There were four races in total for children in Years 3 and 4 plus 5 and 6. Each team had to comprise of two boys and two girls.

The relays were always going to be hotly contested after the previous race a few weeks ago and so it proved.

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Primary sports coordinator and organiser for the event, Ryan Hobby, said: “It’s the first time in my experience we have had a tie.

"It’s a testament to the grit and determination shown by the children and a reward for the schools for getting things back to ‘normal’ when it comes to sport post-Covid.

"It was great to see smiles on children’s faces whilst taking part in physical activity."

The next scheduled event is Tag Rugby, hosted by Bridport Rugby Club, on Saturday, March 12. All primary schools in West Dorset are invited.