PREP – YEAR 6 SWIMMING LESSONS

Water safety lessons will commence this term for all Prep-Year 6 students, during your child’s HPE Lesson. Each class will swim for 4 weeks (1hr per session). Please note water safety lessons are part of the school curriculum and as a result all students are expected to participate fully in these lessons. If your child is unable to swim for a lesson, a note explaining student’s absence is required. Students who this applies to, will then be directed to another classroom for supervision during the pool lesson. It is important that your child attends their scheduled swimming time, so we can best support water competence and safety for all. The school pool is heated, so the water temperature will always be comfortable for swimming, enabling for an enjoyable experience for your child.

Now would also be a great time to check that your child has the required equipment for lessons:

· Swimmers (1 piece for girls, half tight/full tight/shorts for boys), sun shirt (short or long sleeve), swimming cap (red – these may be purchased from the School Uniform Shop) Please avoid dark coloured/blue items of clothing for the pool- the brighter the better! Please clearly name all gear.

· A friendly reminder to please ensure your child has removed all jewellery before their lesson.

These lessons will be led by Mrs B (HPE Teacher) and supported by our school staff. Volunteers are most welcome to assist too. All volunteers will be required to complete the MAST induction, if they have not already done so. If not a parent, in addition to this you will also require a blue card. Recommended attire for helpers, long sleeve shirt, shorts over togs, hats and lots of sunscreen.

Please note that active supervision of our swimmers will be required at all times. Unfortunately, this means that younger siblings will not be permitted to attend. Only children who are scheduled for their lesson will be allowed to enter the pool. We appreciate your understanding with this request.

If you are able to assist, please register through the SOBS booking system on our school website. Spots are limited, so please register early, so you don’t miss out. Please see below the schedule where help is required.

Thank you for your support and cooperation. We look forward to a wonderful term of swimming.

YEARS 4-6 INTRA-SCHOOL SPORT   

All students in Years 4-6 will be participating in our Term 4 Intra-school Sports Program. This will commence next Friday 17 October from 1.45-3.00pm. All students have selected one of the following activities – Flippa Ball, Table Tennis, Pickleball, Games, Dance, Run Club or Team Handball. These activities will be conducted on the school grounds and be taken by our Years 4-6 Teachers. Please ensure your child wears their sports uniform on this day. If participating in Flippa Ball, students must return their consent form for this activity.