Scuba diving is the new craze

Once it was conkers or hopscotch, but school children today are opting for more exciting activities, like scuba diving.

Westbourne School already have several stars and head teacher John Hicks, an experienced diver himself, is now planning to add scuba lessons to the school’s long list of activities and clubs.

“Scuba diving is not only fun, but it teaches important team building lessons,” explains John. “You have to take responsibility for your partner and in turn learn to rely on them to watch out for you.”

Scuba diving has already produced two up and coming stars at Westbourne School. Olivia Moore has won a scuba scholarship from ‘Scuba Dooba’, having completed a PADI test. Olivia is now qualified to dive to 18 metres. James Aaron also recently passed the test.