Double Delight: St John’s Middletown and Moy Primary Schools take a victory lap
The 2025-26 Flahavan’s and Athletics NI Primary School League has wrapped up, marking another exciting season packed with oat-standing performances from schools across Northern Ireland.
Consisting of three rounds and a final, pupils brought energy, determination and team spirit to every race, battling fierce competition and weather conditions.
After a closely contested series, St John’s Primary School, Middletown emerged victorious in the girls’ category, while St John’s Primary School, Moy clinched the boys’ title. To mark their success, pupils from both schools were treated to an exclusive training session led by Athletics NI League Ambassador and coaches, offering them valuable skills and inspiration for their sporting futures.
Commending the teams on their victories, League Ambassador Ben Sykes said:
“Huge congratulations to every athlete who took part, it’s been a real highlight for me to visit the winning school, to celebrate their achievements and seeing the pride among pupils and teachers.
“It’s been an incredible journey to watch the progress this season – not just in performance but confidence, commitment and energy at every race. Athletics is about more than the results, we’re teaching the next generation the importance of building healthy habits, supporting one another and enjoying being active outdoors.
“With the support of Flahavan’s championing healthy, balanced lifestyles, it’s a great reminder that fuelling your body well is just as important as the miles you put in – for both your physical and mental wellbeing.”
Flahavan’s is one of Ireland’s best known and oldest oat producers, dating back over 200 years, the company is still family run and rooted in Co Waterford.
The brand has a long-standing commitment to encouraging people across Northern Ireland to lead active, healthy lifestyles. The 2025-26 league marked the 15th year of the brand’s partnership with Athletics NI, supporting the development of the next generation of athletes across the region.
Evelyn McLoughlin, International Marketing Manager at Flahavan’s said:
“As we celebrate 15 years of partnership with Athletics NI, it’s fantastic to see how the league continues to go from strength to strength. The competition is getting tougher each year, and every athlete should be incredibly proud of their efforts this season.
“Congratulations to the winning schools on an outstanding achievement – their success is a reflection of real devotion and teamwork. At Flahavan’s, we’re proud to support young people in building healthy, balanced lifestyles through sport and nutrition.”
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