QEGS Student Makes a Splash with Sponsored Swim
A student from Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (QEGS) in Horncastle has raised £2,000 by completing a sponsored swim at Jubilee Park in Woodhall Spa.
Andrew Short,14, who lives in the village and was previously head boy at St Andrew’s Primary School, swam 10 miles and will share the money raised equally between both the primary school and the park.
Ron Short, Andrew’s dad, said: “This is Andrew’s fourth sponsored swim at Jubilee Park pool. He swam 480 lengths in just six hours and 20 minutes; he coped well and really enjoyed it.
“Andrew has been swimming since he could walk and recently finished another eight-mile swim which raised £1,500 for the park.
“We’re incredibly proud of him and his determination to give back to the community; he always gives 100% in anything he does, either academically or in sports. He’s also an avid rugby player at QEGS too – he’s an all-rounder really!”
Simon Furness, Headteacher at QEGS said: “We’re extremely proud of Andrew’s generosity and commitment to helping his community.
“His positive outlook and determination to complete the ten-mile swim serves as an inspiration to our students and we’re thrilled that he smashed the challenge in such an impressive time!
“We can’t wait to see where Andrew’s school career takes him. The school is right behind him in support of any future sponsored activities!”
Notes for editors:
- Horncastle Education Trust was created in December 2018 and is made up of four schools: Banovallum School in Horncastle, Frithville Primary School, New York Primary School and Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Horncastle.
- Later this year Huttoft Primary School in Alford will become the fifth school to join the trust.
- Horncastle Education Trust is a delivery partner for the regional Teaching School Hub – Early Careers Framework, in conjunction with Voyage multi-academy trust.
- Horncastle Education Trust has invested over £1 million on facilities at its four schools since its formation in December 2018.
