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Primary school pupils make a splash at swimming festival

News | | Published: 08:42, Tuesday June 20th, 2017.

CELEBRATIONS: Year 6 pupils from Ystrad Mynach Primary School
CELEBRATIONS: Year 6 pupils from Ystrad Mynach Primary School

Over 200 youngsters from across Caerphilly County Borough took the plunge and competed in a festival of swimming.

The festival – the first of its kind in the borough – saw 210 Year 6 pupils from a number of schools compete in a variety of races across the period of a week.

A winning school was crowned at the end of each of the days.

Children from Ystrad Mynach Primary, pictured above, Ysgol Y Castell, Abercarn Primary, Bedwas Primary and Maesycwmmer Primary schools received medals and trophies for their successes.

Cllr Nigel George, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services, said: “Well done to everyone who took part. This fantastic event promotes the importance of swimming to school pupils throughout Caerphilly County Borough and I hope the event continues to raise awareness next year.”

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