In The Swim - 19th August 1975

Since their school pool was opened in June, 17 children of Woolsery county primary school have learned to swim and have gained beginners' certificates. Right from its opening the pool has been in use every school day as well as afternoons during the holidays. With the weather suitable the pool has also been used at the beginning of this term.The hot summer weather was an added inducement to use the pool but the whole project has been one of community enthusiasm. 

It was a real success story, the headmaster, said Mr Richard Chamings. "We are absolutely delighted with the pool and the children's successes, and of course with the response of the parents who were absolutely magnificent in working to get a pool for the school" he added. Praising the work of the Friends of Woolsery School Association, Mr Chamings particularly mentioned the leadership of Mr John Downes who recently resigned from the chairmanship because of pressure of work. The new chairman is Mr Don Appleby. The school has 65 pupils aged 5-11.

Another swimming success story comes from neighbouring Clovelly. Last term eight children of the county primary school learned to swim although they have no pool of their own.
This is more than a quarter of the total school roll. The schools' 27 pupils have been travelling by coach to share the use of the pool at Hartland school. Earlier in the season there was an arrangement to use the pool at Walland Cary.