League Gala Round 2

On Thursday, the Kings' Dubai swim squad went to the American Community School in Abu Dhabi for Round 2 of the swimming league. The gala was very late starting, and one of the schools didn't arrive until races had started. Finally the races started and the I.M. swimmers, Mark M. and Kirra B., did Kings proud winning by a substantial distance each time. Kings' were of to a great start, winning the first 3 races and then continuing to win constantly, showing the other schools what they were made of. As the swimmers hit the water, the Kings swimmers were all behind them. Though I have to say, the loudest cheers came from the other side of the pool, where the mums were on their feet screaming! Race after race Kings won, though ACS put up a huge fight.The squadron was the only race left. Two swimmers from each year group, a boy and a girl, represented the school in a relay. Our swimmers were, Natasha N. and Cameron M. from year 3, Max H. and Britney B. from year 4, Kian H. and Charlotte U. from Year 5, Kirra B. and Mark M. from Year 6. Kings' drew away from the competition as each lap passed until as the last swimmer completed their swim, it was a full 4 seconds until the next team hit the wall.
Kings went absoulutly nuts! Finally the announcement came. The winner of the year 3 sections was..... Kings'! 2 year 3's went and collected the trophy. Year 4 went to ACS . Year 5 was.... Kings! Again our swimmers went up to collect their trophy. Year 6 was.... Kings! They knew what that meant. But still... Just to be sure.... Overall the winnersof the league gala round 2 was
KINGS! As Mark and Kirra went to collect the trophy the team so much deserved I reflected on how much training they must have gone through just for this momment.
I had the opportunity to get an interview with Mark Matthews.




Q: What was the most exciting part of the gala?

A: When we won the trophy.

Q: Who were the best performers from each year?

A: Year 3 , my little brother(Cameron M.) and Ellie H.
Year 4 , Natasha N. and Max H.
Year 5 , Charlotte U. and Kian H.
Year 6 , Emily N. and Wiliam L.D.
Overall, Me(Mark M.) and Kirra B.

Q: Who were the best supporters?

A: Mrs Watson and Mr Whitehead!(laughs)


Interviewer:Thank you for your time.
Mark: Glad I could help.


By Sophie Pruim