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Royal Life Saving Society – Drowning Prevention Week

Posted on 21 Jun, 2023 in General News, Swimming

As you will be aware, Great Marlow School is very close to open water. Due to this fact, it is imperative that all parents, carers and students are aware of the risks and how to keep safe. This is applicable not only during the summer but at any time in the future. As a school and a community, we have...

Winter Water Safety

Posted on 16 Dec, 2022 in General News, Swimming

Stay Safe in Winter – The Dangers of Frozen Waters In winter, children and pets are particularly at risk when tempted to play on the ice formed on open water, and adults can find themselves at risk in attempting to save them. Taking a nice walk in cold weather with your family, friends or dogs in tow can...

Swimming Successes – Rebecca Hayward

Posted on 17 Nov, 2019 in About GMS, Key Stage 3, Swimming

Some students show a love for their sport by pursuing it to the highest level. One such student is Rebecca Hayward, who trains a total of 19 hours a week, six days a week. Her early morning swims on Monday and Thursday begin at 5.15 am, there is a little more of a lie in on Sunday when the starting time is...

Elite County Championship Swimmer

Posted on 6 Feb, 2019 in About GMS, Sports, Swimming

After last year’s success, a further haul of medals have been won by GMS’s Rebecca Hayward at the County Swimming Championships held recently. Rebecca’s success at this competitive sport is truly one to celebrate by the whole school, because it is an incredible swimming...

Year 7 Swimming Scheme

Posted on 26 Mar, 2018 in About GMS, Key Stage 3, Swimming

This year’s cohort of students involved in our swimming scheme at GMS have completed their six months of weekly lessons. All Year 7s involved in the scheme have progressed from non, or weak swimmers, to confident and positive students: all have improved in both skill and ability in the water. The...