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St Aidan's C of E Academy

Inspiring Children to Love, Laugh, Learn and Live Life in all Its Fullness (John 10:10)

Year 5 - Mrs Housley

This year, every class are named after a class champion. Throughout the year the children will learn about their class champion and deliver a special Collective Worship all about what makes them special. By the end of the year the aim is that all of our children know about 5 diverse and amazing champions who make a difference to our world. 

Year Five’s class champion for 2024 -2025 is Jessica Ennis-Hill

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill was born on the 28th January 1986. She is a retired British track and field athlete from England, specialising in the heptathlon and 100 metres hurdles. As a competitor in heptathlon, she is the 2012 Olympic champion, a three-time world champion (2009, 2011, 2015), and the 2010 European champion. She is also the 2010 World Indoor pentathlon champion. A member of the City of Sheffield & Dearne athletic club, she is a former British national record holder for the heptathlon. She is also a former British record holder in the 100 metres hurdles, the high jump and the indoor pentathlon.

Jessica Ennis-Hill shares her advice with young athletes and she promotes happiness being her top priority. From overcoming career threatening injuries, to embracing the joys of motherhood. Jessica’s journey is one of resilience, determination and continued passion.