Once again this year, the heated swimming pool at Casvi Villaviciosa has become the hub of excitement, camaraderie and hard work with the staging of our traditional Casvi Swimming Tournament. This event, firmly established in the school calendar, brings together Primary School pupils at the end of each academic year to demonstrate everything they have learnt in the water over the months.
The tournament not only serves to crown the fastest swimmers in each category, but also to highlight the significant benefits that swimming brings to the school’s educational programme.
HEALTH, DISCIPLINE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE WATER
Swimming is one of the most well-rounded sports there is, and its ongoing practice at Casvi Villaviciosa aims to foster the all-round development of the pupils. Physically, this activity not only improves children’s motor coordination, cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength. It also promotes good posture during their growth spurt.
However, the real impact of the Swimming Tournament lies in the values it promotes. During the various heats and relays, the students test their ability to push themselves, learn to manage their nerves in competition and, above all, show absolute respect for their teammates. Seeing the pupils celebrate each other’s achievements and support one another with every stroke is the best reflection of the Casvi spirit.
HONOUR BOARD: THE DAY’S BIGGEST WINNERS
Following some fiercely contested and thrilling qualifying rounds for Years 1 to 6 of Primary School, the tournament has provided us with some great moments and a wide range of winners. These are the pupils who made it onto the podium in their respective categories:
1st Grade Primary
In the men’s category, the gold medal went to Pablo Tornero, followed by Alberto Iglesias (2nd) and Alejandro Serrano (3rd). In the women’s category, Martina Fernández took the win, with Paula Salguero in second place and Laia Nenciu in third.
Second Grade Primary School
Martín Fernández took first place in the men’s event, joined on the podium by Alfonso Ríos (2nd) and Óscar Caparrós (3rd). In the women’s event, Kelly Ziqi Ye claimed victory, followed by Julia Larios (2nd) and Ariadna Ruiz (3rd).
Year 3 Primary School
Mateo Arguijo dominated the men’s event, sharing the honours with Adrian Estevez and Raul Yagüe in joint second place, and David Lázaro in third. In the women’s event, Ariadna Aresti took first place, Valentina Parrado second and Adriana Martin third.
Year 4 Primary School
The men’s podium was topped by Mateo Eloy Hidalgo, with Marcos Escobar in second place and Mateo Valor in third. In the women’s event, Virginia Ruiz took gold, whilst Daniela Sáez and Naiara Ortiz shared a well-deserved second place.
Year 5 Primary School
Daniel Gomez (1st), Rodrigo Baena (2nd) and Nur Pulad (3rd) won the men’s category. Meanwhile, Ana Segovia took first place in the women’s category, followed by Catalina Baena (2nd) and María Casado (3rd).
Year 6 Primary School
The oldest pupils in the tournament brought their primary school years to a spectacular close. Gonzalo Santalices took first place in the boys’ category, followed by Diego Hernández (2nd) and Gabriel Urgell (3rd). In the girls’ category, Sofia Serrano was crowned champion, with Sigrid Sanz in second place and Martina Pastor in third.
Desde el centro queremos dar la enhorabuena no solo a los ganadores, sino a todos y cada uno de los participantes que se lanzaron a la piscina para dar lo mejor de sí mismos. ¡Gracias por demostrarnos, un año más, que el esfuerzo y la sonrisa siempre van de la mano en Casvi Villaviciosa!