The school encourages an enjoyment of physical activities and benefits from an outdoor swimming pool which is solar heated. During the summer months, use of the pool is included within the school timetable and is used by each pupil several times each week.

Members of the community also benefit from our pool which can be privately hired outside school hours during the week, weekends and during the school holiday period. If you wish to hire the pool, please telephone Diane Streetling 01795 886 495

School Annual Model Boat Race

The annual Doddington School model boat race, held every summer at the School swimming pool is a fun event where the aim is to build or aquire a 'floating object' (it doesnt have to look like a boat) that fits the rules.

The competition is open to anyone who lives locally, even if not connected with the School. There are races in several categories e.g. Sailing Boats, Paddle Boats, powered craft i.e. solar cells, rubber bands, clockwork, air pressure. There is also a drawing/painting competition.

Prizes are awarded for :
The fasted time to complete the course in each category.
The most imaginative home built craft
The Best name for a craft
A painting, drawing or design to a given theme

Craft should not contain glass or exposed sharp points (to avoid damage to the pool liner.) Petrol or similar fuel is not permitted because of the risk of contamination to pool water