We hosted our first school swimming match in more than 18 months on Tuesday. Swimmers from Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 raced against Dulwich Prep. The students performed exceptionally well, winning two of the three categories on the day to become overall winners:
| Walthamstow Hall | Dulwich Prep | |
| Year 5 | 44 points | 25 points |
| Year 6 | 32 points | 38 points |
| Year 7 / 8 | 49 points | 29 points |
| Grand Totals | 125 points | 92 points |
The team achieved first places in the following individual events:
| Year 5 | |
| 25m Backstroke | Maia |
| 25m Breastroke | Eva |
| 25m Butterfly | Maia |
| 25m Freestyle | Florence |
| Year 6 | |
| 25m Freestyle | Alexia |
| Year 7 and 8 combined | |
| 100m Individual Medley | Sophie |
| 50m Backstroke | Cate |
| 50m Breaststroke | Emily |
| 25m Butterfly | Sophie |
| 50m Freestyle | Sofia |
The team also won the following relay events:-
| Year 5 | Medley Relay | |
| Year 5 | Freestyle Relay | |
| Year 6 | Freestyle Relay | Joint 1st with Dulwich Prep |
| Year 7 & 8 | Medley Relay | |
| Year 7 & 8 | Freestyle Relay |
Congratulations to all the swimmers on an excellent performance. Mr Smith would also like to thank Mrs Carr and Mrs Dymond for their dedication in the lead up to this swimming match. In addition thank you to the team managers and everyone who assisted with the smooth running of the competition. Well done to you all.
Match report by Richard Smith, Head Swimming Coach
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