St Patrick’s and Knoxland Primary Schools through to Sportshall athletics final

Dec 16 2011 by Andy Galloway, Lennox Herald (main ed)

PUPILS from two Dumbarton primary schools had something to celebrate last week as the second heat of the Sportshall athletics festival took place.

Youngsters from St Patrick’s and Knoxland Primary Schools reached the grand final, which is due to take place in April.

Nine local schools were involved in the second stage of the competition, organised by West Dunbartonshire Council’s sports development unit and Dumbarton Area Local Athletics Partnership (DALAP).

St Patrick’s and Knoxland were the top two schools in the boys’ category – but it was another school that won the girls’ event.

Dalreoch Primary had the best girls’ team on the day but it wasn’t enough to help them reach the overall top two.

Organiser Maurice Donohue said: “Well done to all the athletes who took part in the West Dunbartonshire Sports Development Sportshall event and made it such a successful day.

“A big vote of thanks goes to all the personnel from West Dunbartonshire Sports Development, Active Schools, student volunteers, Leisure Services personnel, the Meadow Centre, teachers and assistants for all their help and assistance.

“Thanks also to the stars of the show – all the athletes from all the schools.

“Everyone’s support is key to the development of grassroot athletics here in West Dunbartonshire.”

The full results were:

Boys: 1st St Patrick’s 195; 2nd Knoxland 189; 3rd Dalreoch 153pts; 4th Aitkenbar 137; 5th equal Bonhill and Braehead 131; 7th St Peter’s 126; 8th Renton 124; 9th St Michael’s 114.

Girls: 1st Dalreoch 191; 2nd St Patrick’s 182; 3rd Knoxland 169; 4th Renton 151; 5th Aitkenbar 135; 6th equal Braehead and St Peter’s 129; 8th Bonhill 111; 9th St Michael’s 99.

Overall: 1st St Patrick’s 377; 2nd Knoxland 358; 3rd Dalreoch 344; 4th Renton 275; 5th Aitkenbar 272; 6th Braehead 260; 7th St Peter’s 255; 8th Bonhill 242; 9th St Michael’s 213.