La Rochelle 2020

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Make every lap count. The 2020 swimming calendar started with an intense training camp none of us could have predicted. The resulting aching muscles and prominent tan-lines did not dampen our spirit as we were very excited to have acquired some new talent in the pool amongst the Grade 8s. The annual Interhouse Gala followed shortly after, in which the red team, Cilli é, won. Trophies were also handed out to individual swimmers, namely: Jana Koch, Aimee- Jane Jephthah, Nicole Whitfeld and Jannette Müggenburg. 

great sense of pride as I saw every swimmer climbing out of the pool, completely out of breath and exhausted, which showed that they had given it their all. As the Captain, that is all you could ever ask for from your teammates. It was heart-warming to see the support, motivation, and optimism the girls showed towards one another. I was very pleased with the improvement of swimming at La Rochelle that day and know that the Larries are well on our way to the top. I am so thankful for the incredible women that made my job easier: our motivating and loving coach, Mrs Lisette Van Niekerk, the dedicated teachers that planned and put everything together, namely Mrs Niena Lötter and Mrs Tracy Meyer; and Vice-Captain, Jana Koch. An enormous thank you to all the

The swimming season was not waiting for anybody. Once the final 4G Swimming Team for 2020 was selected, we were in the pool by 5:00 every morning and at 14:30 every afternoon for warm-ups, never-ending sets, drills, stroke improvement sessions, eating plans, motivational speeches, everything that was needed to prepare us for the big day of 25 February 2020. After such a crazy and unpredictable year, I think back to the 4G Swimming Gala with a

parents, sponsors, and the school itself for the endless amount of support they have given us. To the Swimming Team: our time together was short but sweet. Thank you for making my last swimming season a memorable one, and if there is one thing I have learnt in 2020, it is to make every lap count .  ANGELICA BELLMUNT (SWIMMING CAPTAIN)

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