Swimming Term 1

During the first 2 weeks of school this term, all the children traveled down to the Oamaru Aquatic centre to participate in swimming lessons. Each child was placed in a group and over the hour session that had a half hour lesson and an opportunity to practice their skills through play.

Swimming is part of the curriculum and is another way we can be active whilst learning about water safety

The skills we developed were:

• Water confidence
• Swimming technique
• Water safety
• Endurance and fitness

Here is a video about swim safety in the pool and ocean.

Enjoying practicing our skills

Learning safe water entry

Swimming lessons