Thanks you to Wayne, Keith W, John W, Neale, Bill, Rev and Lindsay for turning out to what became an enjoyable and fulfilling mornings work – everything planned and we didn’t have to think too much about what we had to do – good morning tea too!
So what is Poolz in Schools?
The Feb 22 EQ effectively destroyed learn to swim facilities for 32 schools in the eastern suburbs of Christchurch. This included the major loss of QEII pools which many schools used. Sport Canterbury has organized temporary facilities, in the form of three portable pools, funded instructors and transport to the pools, and generally organized a great program.
The three pools were located at Kaiapoi, Queenspark and Linwood.
Rotary was one of three funding benefactors and contributed $85,000.
Rotary also helped to erect the pools last year when became available.
Christchurch City Council looks after the operations of the pools (filtration equipment, etc).
Thank you very much the manpower from Bishopdale Burnside Rotary for the install of the Queenspark Pool. We are very proud to facilitate the delivery of swimming and water safety to the young people of Christchurch. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
Julie Reynolds HOLIDAY AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMES MANAGER
from RC Bishopdale-Burnside club bulletin
