To say that St Josephs Catholic School Eugowra is proud of their students would be an understatement.

When Sam, Zac, Indianna P and Indianna F returned back to school after qualifying for the Catholic Schools NSW Polding Swimming Team they were welcomed with a guard of honour to congratulate them on their success.

The team swam in Orange earlier in the year where they were selected to represent the Southern Region at the Diocesan Swimming Carnival in Dubbo.

This team of talented swimmers swam a personal best at this carnival, taking 12 seconds off of their qualifying time qualifying them to compete in the Polding Swimming Carnival at Homebush.

The four swimmers were to represent the Bathurst Diocese in the PP5 team relay Wednesday, 2 April, after The Advocate went to press.

To prepare for their big race at the carnival, Sam, Zac, Indianna P and Indianna F have been travelling to the Forbes Pool for regular training.

Zac and Taleesha also competed in individual events at the Diocesan Swimming Carnival in Dubbo.

Taleesha achieved a personal best by cutting 12 seconds off her previous freestyle time and five seconds for a new PB in backstroke.

Zac finished second in his freestyle heat and eight overall with a PB.

Zac also secured 12th place in butterfly.

St Josephs Catholic School Eugowra is incredibly proud of these students results and look forward to seeing Sam, Zac, Indianna P and Indianna F compete in Sydney.