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Thea with her zone championship medal. Photo supplied

Year four student at Goonengerry Public School Thea Ramsay has qualified for the North Coast Regional Cross Country Championships after finishing first at the zone championships held earlier this month at Bilambil.

Thea has previously won the Valley of Small Schools and Headlands District Cross Country Junior girls’ events. 

‘Thea always gives 100% into everything that she does and is a gifted runner. The entire school and community are very proud of Thea’s achievements,’ her teacher Ms Jonston said. 



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