Some superb swimming in the final gala of the year

02.07.2026

On 30 June, our swimmers from Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 took part in an exciting gala against the boys from Davenies School. The atmosphere was incredible, with all swimmers enthusiastically and loudly cheering on their teammates, and parents providing fantastic support throughout, creating a truly encouraging and spirited environment. This was the las swimming gala for Year 6 High March Swimmers, making this a very special occasion for them.

Year 3 swimmers demonstrated clear development, showing improved technique, growing confidence and maturity in their races—particularly in areas we have been focusing on in Swim Squad practice. Year 4 delivered an outstanding performance, dominating the butterfly events and maintaining strong positioning across all strokes. Year 5 were exceptional, rising to the challenge of competing against particularly strong opponents and showing resilience throughout their races. Year 6 truly went above and beyond; their effort and team spirit were remarkable, with one swimmer even competing bravely despite a minor head injury.

The overall result was incredibly close, with us narrowly missing victory by just one point—for the second year in a row. While we are naturally disappointed, we are equally proud of the team’s effort and determination. This experience has only strengthened our resolve: High March swimmers are ready to continue working hard, training with focus and commitment over the next year, and returning stronger than ever.