Rachael Latham inspires children to achieve their potential

Paralympic swimmer Rachael Latham paid a special visit to Grange CE Primary School.

Rachael, who competed in Beijing 2008, led the whole school in a fun fitness circuits and also gave an assembly to everyone about her career and achievements. She spoke about how by giving 100% effort, children could also achieve their potential.

Lisa Phillips, the school’s PE co-ordinator, said: “All the children also had the opportunity to ask the athlete questions.”

The event helped raise money for Grange Primary to buy new PE equipment to use all year round.