New pool is a splash hit with Telford primary school's pupils during heatwave
A temporary swimming pool at a Telford primary school was installed with perfect timing as the county was bathed in scorching sunshine.
The pool at Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School in Southgate, Sutton Hill was installed earlier this week to give more pupils access to swimming lessons.
The pool, which has been put into the school's playground under a marquee, was installed as the children returned from their summer break, but coincided with the record-breaking heatwave that has covered the region.
Year 6 teacher, Emily Brown, said the new pool has allowed the children to cool off.
She said: "The children have loved swimming in the sun out on the top playground and really enjoyed their first swimming experience."
She added: "The school paid for the pool to allow as many of our children as possible to access swimming who don’t normally get the opportunity.
"The children are swimming in groups of 10 with two trained swimming instructors. Years 3 to 6 are benefitting from the pool being on site with two lessons a week for 45 minutes."
