922 people. One dance. Two amazing schools. One incredible world record!
We are absolutely bursting with pride as we announce that Newminster and Chantry Middle Schools are now officially Guinness World Record holders!
On Thursday, 12th November, pupils, staff and members of our wider school communities came together to take on an exciting challenge in support of BBC Children in Need. Our mission? To break the Guinness World Record for the Most People Performing the Running Man Dance Simultaneously!
The previous record stood at 660 people, but our fantastic Newminster and Chantry community didn’t just beat it – we absolutely smashed it! An incredible 922 people successfully performed the Running Man dance correctly and in time, setting a brand-new Guinness World Record!
The excitement was truly electric as everyone came together, showing fantastic enthusiasm, determination and teamwork. It was wonderful to see so many people getting involved and supporting such a brilliant cause.
The celebrations continued on Friday morning when Matt Bailey from BBC Radio Newcastle joined us LIVE on air to announce the amazing news to the children at both schools. The reaction was incredible, with cheers, excitement and huge smiles all round as everyone discovered that they had made history!
Our achievement has also attracted attention from BBC Look North and the BBC Children in Need programme, with our event expected to feature in their coverage.
Of course, this challenge was about more than breaking a world record. We wanted to bring our two school communities together, have some fun and, most importantly, raise awareness and support for BBC Children in Need, helping to make a difference to the lives of children and young people across the UK.
A huge congratulations and thank you to every single person who took part, supported the event and helped make this incredible achievement possible. We are immensely proud of our pupils, staff, families and wider communities.
What an unforgettable moment in the history of both schools!
922 PEOPLE. ONE RECORD. TWO AMAZING SCHOOLS.
WE DID IT!
If you would like to support our fundraising efforts for BBC Children in Need, donations can still be made at:
Donate to BBC Children in Need
Newminster and Chantry – Guinness World Record holders!
