Dazzling Medal Haul for Maple Hayes Swimming Star Erin Rose

A swimming star from Maple Hayes Dyslexia School in Staffordshire is dazzling as she shows off her impressive medal haul.

Erin Rose Johnson, who attends the Lichfield school, recently took part in the Warwickshire County Championships where she picked up Bronze, Silver and Gold medals.

The talented swimmer, aged 14, who swims for Nuneaton and Bedworth Swimming Club, showcased her remarkable talent and dedication at the Alan Higgs Centre in Coventry at the beginning of February. Erin Rose's outstanding performance earned her a total of seven medals, solidifying her position as one of Warwickshire's most promising young swimmers.

Erin Rose's medal tally includes:

1 Overall Champion Gold

1 Gold Medal

5 Silver Medals

4 Bronze Medals

The Gold Medal was achieved in the 50m backstroke, where Erin Rose not only secured victory but also posted the fastest time overall in all age groups. This remarkable accomplishment makes her the fastest female in Warwickshire 2024 in the 50m Backstroke category.

Erin Rose's rigorous training routine is a testament to her commitment to the sport. She dedicates four mornings before school and four two-hour evening sessions each week to training, accumulating a total of 12 hours in the pool. Additionally, she invests two hours per week in the gym, showcasing discipline and dedication.

Katherine, Erin Rose's mother, expressed immense pride in her daughter's achievements, and said: "As a family, we are incredibly proud of our daughter. She shows the discipline of an aspiring athlete, and we witness her dedication to swimming on a daily basis. Watching her achieve her true potential is an amazing privilege. We want to also thank the school for all their unwavering support in her swimming too and of course her education."

Erin Rose's confidence and success have flourished since joining Maple Hayes Dyslexia School, and her swimming journey has benefited significantly.

Erin Rose joined the school which specialises in teaching children with dyslexia at Year 5 having been a ‘school refuser’ meaning she became too anxious to attend classes at her previous school due to her reading difficulties.

Dr Daryl Brown, co-principal at the school, added: "We are thrilled to see Erin do so well, and we will be following her swimming career closely. It's great to witness her confidence grow and her talents thrive."

Looking ahead, Erin Rose, who lives in Tamworth, is currently gearing up for the Regional Championships, aiming to achieve qualifying times for national competitions in the summer of 2024. In March, she will also embark on a week-long training stint with her swim club in Spain, utilising top-notch facilities to further enhance her skills.

Maple Hayes teaches a system called the ‘morphological approach’, which uses a series of icons to make a visual link between meaning and spelling instead of pupils being taught using phonics.

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