All year groups were treated to an inspiring presentation on his sporting story from the world class diver, Olympic silver and Commonwealth gold medallist, Peter Waterfield.
The children, including three who would be taking part in the Southampton Schools' Diving Competition at The Quays the following day, had the opportunity to question Peter on his sporting experiences.
Peter Waterfield with diving competitors
Next, Kate Angel-Page (ActiveNation group lifeguard coordinator) from The Quays spoke to the children about how to keep safe on the water, as an introduction to 'Drowning Prevention Week' - 18th-26th June, 2016.
Kate, Peter and Mike Cowap (P.E./Clubs coordinator, Springhill)
The school swimming team, who recently won the Primary Schools' Swimming Gala, with be attending two sessions at The Quays over the next few weeks, one of lifeguard training and the other a diving taster session.
Sixteen pupils from years 3 and 4 took part in a tennis tournament at the David Lloyd Leisure Centre on Wednesday 25th May. Team 'C' won the tournament whilst team 'A' came second, team 'B' fourth and team 'D' thirteenth. Well done to all the players.
Some Year 5 and Year 6 pupils had the opportunity to practise their golfing skills at a Tri-Golf session at the Sports Centre, Southampton.
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