Leopards captain brings in the colour for school's sponsored fun run

Hoping to raise money for new astroturf to go under the school's climbing trial, staff at Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School organised a sponsored challenge that got children from nursery to Year 6 involved.

The run involved a series of obstacles such as hurdles, hoops, tyres and scramble netting, as well as water stations, a slip 'n' slide station, and colour stations where a range of coloured paint powder was thrown in the air. 

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The kids were showered with colourful paint on the run (Image: Bedford Hall Primary School)

Representatives from the school's governing body and Methodist Church attended to help the challenge run smoothly, while a DJ was also on hand to create a party atmosphere.

The Bedford Hall primary pupils were also given a surprise when special guest and Leigh Leopard's Captain, John Asiata, came along to join in the fun and left a very colourful mark on everyone.

John Asiata came to support the school and get involved in the fun run (Image: Bedford Hall Primary School)

The fun run was said to be a great success, with parental feedback highly positive - despite the extra washing! The children are also said to have gained a lovely memory to treasure for years to come.  

Any extra money raised will go towards updating the school sound system, Bedford Hall primary staff explained.

The sponsored challenge was said to be a great success (Image: Bedford Hall Primary School)