Competitive
t or p S Swimming
I feel very privileged to have been chosen as swim captain this year. Although our Swim Squad have not been able to participate in as many competitions as usual due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have still managed to maintain our team spirit throughout the year.
competed at the 2012 Olympic Pool for the IAPS and finally when we were just finding out we moved onto the next round or when we placed in the top three. It is disappointing that we have missed out on our interhouse gala this year. But throughout the inter house galas I have been to; I have never seen so much solidarity between the swimmers and even with the other teams. Glendower not only congratulates their teammates but they also all make sure they take time to say well done to their competitors.
I remember my first swim competition in Year Three when we competed against Bute House. It was nervewrecking, racing for the first time with school. I remember the moment after I finished my first race, I could not wait to get back in the water to race again. It was so fun cheering everyone else on and swimming with different year groups who I got to know well.
I am sure everyone will agree that swimming has been one of the most enjoyable things to do at Glendower. I have never seen a bored face amongst any swimmer at Glendower. Swimming with Glendower always feels good, whether training hard, clowning around in the water or just reflecting upon and helping each other out with our skills.
Over the years I have done a lot swimming; it is definitely my favourite sport. The way it is taught at Glendower is not only enjoyable, but we have also become much better swimmers individually and as a team. Our continuous success is proof of the devotion of the teachers and squad members.
I wish I was able to swim more in my last year at Glendower, but I am so thankful for the amazing Glendower PE staff who have taught everyone else at Glendower and me in such a brilliant and unique way. I will miss being in the Glendower Swim Squad and I look forward to hearing about their future successes and seeing future swimmers representing the school in an incredible way.
The team spirit is really what has kept me going. I personally train a lot and it is sometimes really challenging and physically exhausting. However, the support from the Swim Squad members and the sound of their cheering always seem to give you extra energy. Seeing Year Three girls star swimming competitions for the first time really makes me reflect on how I was once in their shoes, anxious and scared but it is great seeing everyone swimming their hardest and winning all the races.
Amelie Swimming Captain
I cannot think of one swim competition where Glendower has not excelled. We have done exceptionally well in every competition but a few memorable moments for me are, when we travelled all the way up to Sheffield to compete in the ESSA, when we
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