A SWIMMING team from St Mary of the Angels School in Ellesmere Port made it to the National Schools Finals

Following their success first in the Port Swimming Gala and then the regional finals in Birkenhead, the girls team went through to represent the North West and Isle of Man at the National Schools Finals at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.

Headteacher Rob Hughes said: “It was fantastic to see our girls representing the North West and the Isle of Man.

“It’s unprecedented and we’re so proud of them.”

At the finals the girls met GB Olympic Paralympic Team member Stephanie Millward.