Recently Radio Bristol visited Gordano School, where they interviewed Head of PE, Emma Harradine and two of their school's elite swimmers, Jamie and Sam to talk about their experiences and successes of the sporting provision at Gordano School, and the journey of their amazing swimmers as they head on the road to the ESS  National Swim Finals.

You can listen to the recording by clicking on the link below (20m30s in): 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k24tx8?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

Eight Gordano School swimmers took part in the National relay finals in Birmingham on the 16th November. This was a huge achievement and an opportunity to swim against the best schools and best swimmers in the country. ​

Both teams did themselves proud. Out of the top 30 teams, their final positions as follows: ​

• Senior boys medley relay – 17th ​
• Intermediate boys medley relay – 18th ​
• Senior boys freestyle relay – 27th ​
• Intermediate boys freestyle relay – 19th 

Louise Blundell, Headteacher said: ‘These achievements highlight the strength and dedication of our athletes and the entire PE department here at Gordano. We are so proud of them all and wish them luck at the ESS Swimming Finals’

A huge well done to Jamie and Sam and the other swimmers on their achievements!