Forbes North celebrates their swimming efforts

Forbes North Public School representatives said every child who took part, from the strongest of swimmers to those participating in novelty events only, seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves, which is what it should be all about.

The school community would like to congratulate Jedd Smith who broke the boys all age 100m freestyle record with a time of 1.30.44.

"On behalf of all the staff and students involved in the carnival, thanks goes to all the parents, carers, family and friends who came along to support our students and add to the positive atmosphere on the day," Principal Steve McAlister said.

"A special thanks also, to the staff involved in organising and running such a successful event; and to the Forbes High School students who assisted in various roles."

From this carnival a squad of 29 swimmers represented Forbes North at the Lachlan District PSSA Carnival on Friday February 28 which took place at Condobolin.

This squad of swimmers was comprised of Rachel Bilsborough, Hunter Bilsborough, Eli Bilsborough, Lucia Bilsborough, Hayden Dunn, Corby Fliedner, Drew Green, Laura Greenhill, Ace Hancock, Rydah Hancock, Laila Hartwig, Alli Hodge, Jamieson Hodge, Charlotte Hoey, Braxton Hopkins, Jacob Joyce, Nevada Karaitiana, Rhys Knight, Charlotte Markwort, Hunter Markwort, Paige McCarthy, Swaye O'Leary, Isabel Pearce, Charlie Pearce, Isabel Shaw, Jedd Smith, Savannah Spice and Phoebe Walker.

"Again, students showed great sportsmanship on the day and showed respect for all participating schools," Mr McAlister said.

The school would like to congratulate Hunter Bilsborough, Drew Green, Ace Hancock, Alli Hodge, Jamieson Hodge, Charlotte Hoey, Braxton Hopkins, Jedd Smith, Savannah Spice and Phoebe Walker, who will now swim at the Western District Carnival in Dubbo on March 13.

"We wish all our swimmers the best of luck at this next level of competition," Mr McAlister said.