A Preparatory School year group became the first to view Rydal Penrhos’ significant Swimming Pool renovations.
The £150,000 refurbishment is now complete and Year 3 were able to see classmate Charlotte Knight’s competition art work for themselves under the supervision of staff on Friday, December 6.
The school’s Estates team, led by manager Richard Smith, have been working tirelessly throughout the summer and through the autumn term on the project, and they will now begin filling it with water next week.
#Swimming Pool refurbishment complete! #RPInspires 👀🙌
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This process will take four days and involves half an inch per hour, before bringing the water to temperature and the installation of new chemical pumps.
They will then treat the water so it is compliant with health and safety standards before being available to use for the school community following the Christmas break.
Our Y3 #PrepSchool group were the first to see our significant #Swimming Pool refurbishment for themselves thanks to Charlotte’s winning entry in a design competition last year.
Safe to say they were suitably impressed! #RPInspires
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Head of Physical Education Nicky Head, said: “This was an exciting event as they were also able to see what the pool looks like without any water.
“Once the pool is safe to enter our staff will receive training and in the New Year we will have a new pool and an exciting new swimming programme to offer all of our pupils.
The moment Y3 #PrepSchool pupil Charlotte saw her #Swimming Pool design brought to life thanks to our amazing Estates team. pic.twitter.com/Zc5hyzy0Tc
— Rydal Penrhos School (@RydalPenrhos) December 6, 2019
“I am sure you will agree that it has been worth the wait.”
The swimming pool originally opened more than 50 years ago and in addition to weekly swimming lessons for pupils up to Year 9, there will also be competitive and recreational swimming at the facility.
Details of the official reopening will be announced in the New Year.
