1. Swimming at Overstone 230 children at the school (ages 4 to 11) All swim at least once a week during the summer term. Benefits of our own pool Meets national curriculum requirement Less disruption to learning No time wasted Enables all year groups to swim
Prevents extra cost for coaches and reduces loss of time from travelling
Parent survey
My child has gained a lot of confidence in the water following the sessions
Parent survey
Both children make good progress during school swimming lessons. I like the fact that they are in a familiar environment and feel safe. We are so fortunate to have a pool on site, I feel strongly that we need to keep it. Parent survey

2. The Issue: The swimming pool was built over 50 years ago It has been well maintained over the years It now needs a complete overhaul. Immediate issues: Failing plant room Changing rooms location Need for disabled access to pool and changing facilities.

3. The solution: Phases: Timing: Costs: 1. Plant Room and Changing Rooms
To include surveyor costs, plant
equipment and installation, and
building works for plant room,
changing rooms and showers
July 2014 onwards
£70,000 plus
(Pending confirmation of building cost)
2. Pool liner and pool surround
Will last 5 more years maximum
By July 2018
£20,000
3. Pool enclosure
Needs replacing by 2018 (BCC will not replace but currently maintain)
£37,500

4. IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL
Fundraising to date:
Total £9,881
Sponsored triathlon £1,723
PTA fete and fund raising £5,300
Parental donations £375
Sponsored swim £1,683
Waitrose Community Matters £200
Staff Half marathon - £600
IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL