The small frames of this rather motley group of infants are assembled in the class room awaiting the instruction from the teacher to begin their free play. An interesting position has been taken up by Dylan who appears to have his eyes focussed on the slide in the far corner, Divna seems to be taking a position to the back possibly to avoid the potential skirmish that appears to be building within the group nearest to her. Tensions are rising as they anticipate the start of the free play period here in this lovely junior school setting. A big day for them all as this will the last time they play in this section of the playground as they all progress to the junior school after the final bell today on the bright and warm summers day here in English Coast.

Oh hear we go, the teacher has closed the drawer and is looking up. The eyes of the front runners are alert and aware of each other. And the y are off. Dylan made a slow start there but his pole position has allowed him to hold back the early challengers. They are nearing the the slide. No no, three of them have diverted to the play hous and two have gone down at the first distraction by the outdoor kitchen. Four left in the race. Looks like Divna has some indecision? Yes she is picking up a hoop instead. Dylan has reached the slide stairs closely followed by Spencer who is not happy at all. He is jumping up and down at the sight of Dylan swooping majestically down the slide and here come the tears, and the shouting, and finally the demands. Dylan appears to be having none of it though and has gone back up for a quick second run. Spencer is convulsed in juddering sobs as the teacher arrives to offer consolation. It is a really tough one. So much riding on today for him but you win some you lose some. Congratulations to to Dylan though who made the last run count and claims the slide for today.