A journey of determination
Having faced a challenging start in life, Bella has shown incredible determination and has grown into a confident young swimmer.
With the guidance of her swimming teacher, Nicola, she has developed her skills and built her confidence. So much so that she recently celebrated achieving her Bronze award.
Feedback from Bella and Mum, Sarah
Bella’s determination and hard work rewarded with her recent Bronze Award.
Bella says:
“Everybody is really supportive. When I’m struggling they help me to improve.”
Sarah explains:
“As her mum, I’m really proud of the progress Bella has made. She has generally been taught by Nicola, who has taught her brilliantly over the years and has helped to boost Bella’s confidence and, of course, her swimming ability.
Bella was born with hip dysplasia and needed an urgent operation on her hip to enable her hip socket to form and therefore enable her to walk. She spent much of her first year in varying casts which left her unable to move her legs.
To see her swimming so confidently after such a difficult start is such a joy and is also a huge credit to the swim team.”
Bella’s journey is one to be incredibly proud of. Her progress shows the impact that consistent encouragement from a caring teacher can have. Such support can help children believe in themselves and achieve things they never imagined.
