THE Town Park was awash with noise and colour on Tuesday morning as more than 400 pupils from Moyderwell Mercy Primary school, their teachers and some parents took part in the annual Christmas fun run.
The initiative was started a few years ago as part of the Active School campaign and has proved a huge success with children and adults donning festive outfits during the fun.
“This is a lovely occasion for the whole school. All the class groupings and their teachers run together and every child who participates gets a medal,” Caroline Doody, PE coordinator at Moyderwell school, told us when we arrived to take some photos.
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“Sometimes, it’s their very first medal. We have a lovely group of parents here today eager to support and encourage the children. Our 6th class pupils and other teachers are always fantastic stewards.
“Santa usually visits to add to the general excitement. It’s a non- competitive event focussing on full participation, so,everyone really is a winner!” Scroll down for photos…