The first week of school is finished for the year and Holy Family Parish School is already off to a swimming start.

Holy Family was the first school out of the Parkes Shire to conduct their swimming carnival at the Parkes Swimming Pool this year.

On Thursday, February 6 students and staff had a great day at the pool swimming against friends and cheering each other on.

Many families came to check out the action in the water and were amazed by the talented young swimmers.

Congratulations to the following students who were named champions and runner-up champions.

Junior girls champion - Matilda McGrath

Junior girls runner-up champion - Ruby Smith

Junior boys champion - Curtis Arndell

Junior boys runner-up champion - Jack Burt

11 year girls champion - Poppy Lawryk

11 year girls runner-up champion - Piper Newham

11 year boys champion - Nate Calabro

11 year boys runner-up champion - Arlo Cassidy

Senior girls champion - Emmerson Kaden

Senior girls runner-up champion - Nina Jiang

Senior boys champion -Max Dwyer Mulligan

Senior boys Runner-up champion - Jack Kaden

Champion House was awarded to Currajong for their impressive swimming skills and the Spirit Award was presented to Phoenix for their positive cheering for their swimmers.