AN Alderley Edge School for Girls junior is to represent the region!

Year six netball captain Rhianna Donatien, pictured above, is to contest the national swimming championships.

The event will take place on Sunday, January 21 in the Olympic pool at the London Aquatics Centre.

Rhianna initially qualified to represent the North at the ISA Swimming Gala, which was held on November 18.

At the ISA, Rhianna achieved a silver medal in her backstroke event and progresses to the national event as one of the fastest swimmers in freestyle.

All at AESG wish Rhianna good luck in London.