By Alex D, Year 12

On the 23rd of January, the NHEHS Swimming Team, made up of swimmers from Year 5 up to Year 13, competed in the annual GDST Swimming Rally. It was an action-packed day filled with excitement, outstanding performances, and an incredible display of team spirit. Our swimmers put their hard work and dedication to the test, achieving some remarkable results along the way.

One of the proudest moments for the other Sixth Formers and I, was watching some of our talented Year 6 swimmers (Amelia, Annabella, Anna, and Naomi) rise to the occasion and win medals in their respective age groups. Their success was a testament to their commitment and the effort they’ve put into training. A special congratulations goes to Annabella, who not only secured a medal but also set a new GDST record in the 50m backstroke! The older swimmers were beyond proud, cheering them on from the sidelines. Seeing the next generation of our team perform so well was truly inspiring and reinforced the strong bond between all of us, regardless of age.

The day also saw the U18 relay team, consisting of Jaspreet, Zara, Olivia, and I, deliver a brilliant performance in the freestyle relay, securing third place. This race was definitely a highlight of the day for us, as it was intense and tested us as a team, so the great outcome felt truly deserved. As well as this, Jaspreet and I managed to qualify for the U18 finals in the 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly respectively.

A huge congratulations to every swimmer who competed!