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Sports day: What's your best sport?

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Will you be taking on the egg and spoon race?

It's that time of year again - the warmer weather has returned, the end of the school year is in sight and it's time to put your sporting skills to the test!

School sports day is a time when pupils across the UK take part in lots of fun events, including egg and spoon races, relays, sack races, tug of war and so much more.

Maybe you enjoy the athletics events and are taking on your first hurdles race or looking ahead to a long jump competition.

Whatever your plans, it's an opportunity to have fun with friends and give it a go - there are usually lots of chances to get your hands on a medal or prize in the process.

Let us know which competition is your favourite in the comments!

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How to stay cool in the heat this sports day

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There are heat health alerts across England at the moment. Here are some ways you can stay safe in the warmer weather.

  • Stay hydrated - when it gets hot, your body will sweat more, which means you will become dehydrated faster than normal. Make sure you drink lots of water and eat snacks like fruit to keep your energy up.

  • Wear sunscreen - sunscreen is super important to help protect your skin from the Sun's ultra violet (UV) rays, which can cause burns or make you feel unwell. When you're looking for a good sunscreen, look out for ones with a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor) number like SPF 30 or 50 for more protection. Look for sunscreens with 'broad spectrum' coverage, which will protect you against both UVA and UVB rays. Make sure you re-apply your sunscreen regularly throughout the day.

  • Cover up - wear light coloured clothing, if you can, that covers as much of your skin as possible.

  • Clothes - loose-fitting or even long-sleeved clothes can help to keep you cool and protect you. Lighter colours like white can help to reflect the sunlight, whereas darker colours like black can absorb heat and might make you feel warmer.

  • Find cover - when the sunlight peaks between 12-3pm it is best to find shade to stay out of the sun's most intense rays. If it's an option, find a nice big leafy tree to relax under, or pop inside for a bit.

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Maybe you've already had your sports day or perhaps it's still yet to come. What do you enjoy most about it? What's your favourite sport? Do your teachers do anything fun to celebrate this important day in the school calendar?

Have your say on sports day and let us know in the comments below.

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