School swimming gala is a super splashing success

Arran primary pupils made all their best strokes in the annual school swimming gala.

There was barely standing at the Auchrannie hotel swimming pool last week due to the number of supporters and parents cheering on their children.

More than 100 primary pupils swam under the watchful eye of race supervisor and starter Sally Hunter, along with Archie McNicol, Julie McGhee and head teacher Barry Smith. Taking home the most trophies and the champion trophies were Julie Hamill of Shiskine Primary for the second year running and Ruaridh Lindsay-Smith of Lamlash Primary.

Thanked

Organisers thanked all of the participants, teachers and the Auchrannie Hotel for hosting the event and said a special thank you to Frazer Mckenzie and Active Schools young leader Eilidh Hamill for their support.

01_B20gala04 Arms outstretched, pupils take part in the backstroke race.

Julie Hamill and Ruaridh Lindsay-Smith were declared champions and took home the most medals. 01_B20gala01

01_B20gala03 A proud Eva McCrae removes her goggles after taking first place in her P2 race.

01_B20gala08 The freestyle relay stirred the children into a frenzy as they screamed their support for friends and classmates.

01_B20gala02 P1s receive instruction from Sally Hunter before swimming the width of the pool.

01_B20gala07 Swimmers are cheered on by parents and supporters who filled the hall.

01_B20gala06 Making a splash, pupils dive into the pool.

01_B20gala05 P3 girls await the whistle of Sally Hunter before diving in.