Young swimmers from Taunton’s Monkton Wood Academy made a big splash in the pool by securing victory in the second annual Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) Swimming Gala.
Monkton Wood – which also won the inaugural title last year – competed against peers from six other CLF schools in Bristol and Taunton at the successful event.
Weston-super-Mare’s Hutton Moor Leisure Centre played host as students took part in a range of aquatic 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 in victorious, finishing 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.”
