KS2 Weekly Junior comments

On Sunday 26th April, London hosted the London Marathon. Each year, thousands of people run 26.2 miles through the city's streets, raising millions of pounds for good causes while working towards amazing personal achievements. I wonder - did any of you watch the runners this year? 

Sometimes, when we try something difficult, we learn new things about ourselves like what we're good at and how we handle challenges. Can you think of a time when you tried something hard? What did you learn about yourself from that experience?

Jack (Year 4) 

When I started playing football, I could only use my right foot. My dad said I should use my left foot too but I couldn't. He helped to practice with my left foot but I hated it because I couldn't do it and I got upset.  I can now use my left foot almost as good as my right so I'm happy I pushed myself and didn't give up. I learned that I don't give up.

Minnie (Year 6)

Something that I found hard was last year when I climbed a mountain called The Old Man of Coniston. I found it hard because there was low air since it was above the clouds and also I was doing it with people who were older and faster than me, so I had to go out of my comfort zone to keep up with them. I learnt that I’m very strong because I was able to keep up with them and that I also liked climbing the mountain and would do it again.