Students from across The Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) made a big splash in the pool during the CLF’s second annual swimming gala.
Weston-super-Mare’s Hutton Moor Leisure Centre played host as students from seven secondary academies took part in a range of aquatic events.
Swimmers from Bristol Metropolitan Academy, Broadoak Academy, Hans Price Academy, Monkton Wood Academy, Kings Oak Academy, Winterstoke Hundred Academey, and Bristol Brunel Academy showcased their sporting talents in a wide range of events.
Students competed in swimming disciplines that included front crawl, back stroke, breaststroke, and butterfly with skill and determination.
Additionally, for the first time in the event’s history, there was also a thrilling 25-metre raft race, which involved two students on a float and two students pushing the craft from the water.
In a nail-biting finish, Monkton Wood Academy proved victorious retaining the title they won last year, narrowly ahead of Hans Price Academy in second and Broadoak Academy in third.
Organisers praised entrants from all seven schools for the determination and sportsmanship they demonstrated through throughout the event.
Hans Price Academy PE teacher Chris Green, who organised the gala, said: “It was inspiring to see so many athletes representing their schools and giving it their all in the pool.
“We hope students had a great time and we look forward to seeing even more schools participate next year, as we aim to make the event even bigger and better.
“A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this year’s gala a success, and we can’t wait to see the swimmers continue to grow and compete in the future.”
