Holt Park | Year 5 & 6 | A Fantastic Start to the School Year

What better way to kick off the new school year than with a wave of excitement at the ACE Swimming Gala! Held at the brilliant Holt Park Leisure Centre, this year’s event saw our talented Year 5 and 6 pupils diving into action and showing off their skills in a variety of swimming races.

From freestyle sprints to relay races, the children gave it their all, cheering each other on from poolside and celebrating every splash and stroke with smiles, laughter, and high-fives. The atmosphere was buzzing with fun, determination, and pure enjoyment.

It wasn’t just about winning (although there were some impressively fast swimmers!). It was about having fun, trying something new, and showing great sportsmanship, qualities that every participant displayed throughout the morning.

A special shoutout goes to Fatima, who showed true courage and resilience. Despite feeling tired and nervous, she stepped up for her team and competed in the challenging 100m race. She pushed through, completed it, and walked away with a huge sense of accomplishment. What an inspiring moment—it’s exactly what the ACE spirit is all about!

A huge well done to everyone who took part—you made us all proud! And a big thank you to Mrs Fox, Mrs Stott, Miss Whiteley and Mrs Curtis who helped run the event so smoothly. What an incredible way to start the year!

Here’s to many more opportunities to shine, compete, and enjoy being active together. Go Team ACE! 🌟