Swimming Prospectus 2023-2024

MATTHEW
WARD
Class of 2023
Mount Kelly has offered me a life-changing experience that has allowed me to follow my passions and become the best version of myself.
I have made so many amazing memories, that will stick with me for the rest of my life; not just in the pool but also in boarding and across
all areas of my school life. My swimming journey saw a huge breakthrough in 2021, when I dropped 3 seconds in my 100m backstroke
at the British Swimming Glasgow Meet. The following season I went on to make my first GB team selection for the European Junior
Championships where I won a gold medal.
In my final year at Mount Kelly I have successfully managed studying for three A Levels, swimming at an international level and the honour
of being selected as Head Boy. The School works really hard to make all these things possible. The environment has always encouraged
me to excel in all aspects of my life. I am hoping to progress to the Bath Performance Centre next season and study Mechanical
Engineering at the University of Bath.
“JOINING MOUNT KELLY WAS A BIG
CHANGE FOR ME. I MOVED TO THE UK
FROM TEXAS AND BECAME A BOARDER
FOR THE FIRST TIME. DESPITE ALL THIS
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A SINGLE
MOMENT OF DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT
JOINING MOUNT KELLY WAS THE RIGHT
DECISION FOR ME.”