Watch as Shropshire pupils splash into summer with fabulous end‑of‑term colour run

Pupils and staff at a Shropshire primary school celebrated the end of term in a cloud of colour with an energetic colour run and a nod to its Olympic connections.

Much Wenlock Primary School and Nursery ended the term in a burst of sunshine and colour this week as pupils and staff took part in a lively colour run.

Thursday’s event took place during the 140th Wenlock Olympian Games - a tradition stemming from Much Wenlock’s historic role as the birthplace of the modern Olympic movement.

Children completed a lively course around the school grounds while being showered in clouds of coloured powder.

A spokesperson for the school said the event reflected the school’s deep connection to Wenlock’s Olympic legacy, which is woven into daily life through its house system - Brookes, Herald, Wenlock and Nike - and through the curriculum.

Recently, pupils welcomed a representative from the Wenlock Olympian Society, giving them the chance to learn about the origins of the Games, meet the Wenlock mascot, and even hold a historic Olympic torch.

A spokesperson for the school said: “We are incredibly proud of Much Wenlock’s place in Olympic history, this event is a joyful way for our pupils to connect with that legacy while celebrating health, teamwork and community.”