Swimming and Water Safety Program + K-2 Splash and Play Day + Grade 3-6 Deep Water Testing

 All students from Kinder to Grade 6 will have an opportunity to develop their swimming and water safety skills in Week 4 and 5 (Monday the 26^th of February to Thursday the 7^th of March). Each class will participate in a 45-minute lesson every day for a two-week period. These lessons will be facilitated by Dylis File (Monday – Friday) and Sophie Walch (Wednesday and Friday) at the Grove’s Swimming pool during school hours. Students will travel by bus to and from this location.  Kinder’s will participate Wednesday – Friday each week.

 On Friday the 8^th of March all students will be traveling to Oatlands Aquatic Centre for Kinder-Grade 2 Splash and Play Day and Grade 3-6 Deep Water Testing. The bus will depart school at 9:00am and arrive back at 2.45pm.

 Splash and Play Day is for students in Kinder to Grade 2 to practice the skills they have been learning over the two weeks and have fun in the aquatic environment.

 Students in Grade 3-6 will participate in Deep Water Testing during the morning session which is a component of the Swimming and Water Safety Program. During our Swimming and Water Safety program, students practice improving their swimming and water safety skills. The Swan/Oyster Athletics Carnival will occur later in the year.

 Students will need to bring:

• Bathers
• Slides or thongs
• Goggles (optional)
• Towel
• Plastic bag or waterproof bag
• A packed recess and plenty of snacks
• Water
• Clothing to wear in the water for deep water testing. Students will be notified if they are required to bring long or short sleeved pants and top.

*Please ensure that all items are clearly named

*Swimming caps will be provided

 Students will be provided with a BBQ lunch on Friday 8^th March at the Oatlands Aquatic Centre.

 This year, due to tightened DECYP policies and the use of a private facility, families are unable to attend the swimming program. It is a student and staff event only.

 Please return all attached forms to allow your child to participate.

 If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.