Shaka’s Head’s Ubuntu Aquatics swim school pupils enjoyed their first training session in a 25m heated pool through a partnership with Curro Salt Rock last month.

The school, which caters to children aged 4-17, had struggled to regularly train given issues with a leak at the Shaka’s Head community pool, which has since been repaired.

Nevertheless, Ubuntu Aquatics coach Sinqobile Zondi said he was grateful to have created a partnership with Curro should problems arise in the future.

“It was a great opportunity for the kids to experience a 25m pool that can fit all of them at one time because usually we have 50 kids,” said Zondi.

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Zondi, who also coaches swimming at Curro, said the school’s pool layout allowed staff to separate the kids learning to swim from the kids who can and that need to swim in the lanes.

He added that while the children were initially intimidated by the large pool, their anxiety quickly turned into excitement.

Curro primary school head of sport, Phelelani Mtembu, said supporting community initiatives aligned closely with the school’s values.

“Curro will always strive to uplift and support the community – where possible – by using any resources we have available.”

“Coach Zondi is playing a significant role in the growth of Curro’s swimming programme. To see his passion extend into the community confirms that he is the right mentor for our children.”

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