Poolside was buzzing, with eighty competitors and over sixty spectators. The gala usually begins with the most prestigious of events, the Individual Medley. Swimmers have to qualify for this event prior to the gala, with the four fastest qualifying times achieving a place in the final. These races were tightly contested and it was great to see the U11 Girls race getting close to the school record. Congratulations to all finalists and our 2022 winners! 

 

 

Following the Individual Medley races, we saw pupils competing in their chosen individual events which included backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle. Swimmers raced in ability graded races, giving them all an opportunity to swim competitively and at a level suitable to each individual. 

 

Medals were awarded to the fastest time in each event (heat declared winner), with second and third place being congratulated alongside them on the podium. It was lovely to see each child showing such determination as they swam which was enthusiastically supported by the crowd. Competition between sets was fierce; the set coloured caps certainly made for a noisy poolside! 

 

Every pupil should be proud of their performance, whether they're an accomplished club swimmer or a novice. Observing from poolside, it was clear that many swimmers were trying hard to apply the skills we have worked on in lessons - whether it be technical aspects of the stroke, the underwater phase, diving or tumble turns. 

 

Thanks must go to all our swimming staff and lifeguards, as well as other members of staff assisting on the day. 

 

U9 Boys Backstroke 

• 1st Keagan 15.40s
• 2nd George 15.96s
• 3rd James 16.03
• School Record 12.42s, 2001 

U11 Girls Backstroke 

• 1st Ailsa 27.21s
• 2nd Peyton 32.63s
• 3rd Michelle 36.57s 
• School Record 26.50s, 2012 

U9 Boys Breaststroke

• 1st Thomas 19.28s
• 2nd Rory S 23.96s
• 3rd Joshua F 26.64s
• School Record 15.08, 2011 

U11 Girls Breaststroke

• 1st Charlotte 32.47s
• 2nd Florence 35.22s
• 3rd Kitty 37.31s
• School Record 28.94, 2012

U11 Boys Breaststroke

• 1st William L 36.08s
• 2nd William C 38.62s
• 3rd Wilf 39.40s
• School Record 28.41, 2010

U11 Girls 2 lengths Butterfly 

• 1st Ailsa 28.11s
• 2nd Annabelle 32.03s
• 3rd Peyton 32.96s 
• School Record - N/A

U11 Girls 1 length Butterfly 

• 1st Grace 20.53s
• 2nd Millie 20.89
• 3rd Ela 29.75
• School Record - 10.22, 2011

U11 Boys 1 length Butterfly 

• 1st Aydin 14.10s
• 2nd Elias 16.94s
• 3rd Will L 17.99s 
• School Record - 10.81, 2019

U9 Girls Freestyle 

• 1st Charlotte 14.51s
• 2nd Tabitha 14.68s
• 3rd Penelope 17.19s
• School Record 11.10s, 2019

U9 Boys Freestyle 

• 1st Keegan 12.98s
• 2nd George 13.52s
• 3rd Kaz 17.18s
• School Record 10.16, 2001 

U11 Girls Freestyle 

• 1st Charlotte 23.83s
• 2nd Annabelle 25.75s
• 3rd Alicia 28.38s 
• School Record 21.50s, 2012 

U11 Boys Freestyle

• 1st Aydin 26.43s
• 2nd Charlie 26.89s
• 3rd Jenson 27.88s
• School Record 21.65, 2018 

Relays 

• U9 4x1 Freestyle Relay 
• Race 1 - White, Red, Blue 
• Race 2 - White, Red, Blue 
• Race 3 - Red, White, Blue 

U11 4x1 Freestyle Relay 

• Race 1 - Red, White, Blue 
• Race 2 - Blue, White, Red. 
• Race 3 - White, Red, Blue 
• Race 4 - Red, Blue, White 

U9 4x1 Medley Relay 

• White, Red, Blue 

• Red, White, Blue 

Overall Set Results

• 1st Place -White
• 2nd Place - Red
• 3rd Place - Blue

• 1st Place - Red
• 2nd Place - White
• 3rd Place - Blue

• Joint 1st Place - White & Red
• 3rd Place - Blue