Our R-5 classes had a great time last week learning about water safety. For our R-2 students, it is also a chance for them to work on their independent skills by looking after their own belongings and getting themselves dressed. The R-2 activities centred around developing their water confidence and ability to keep themselves safe around water.
The year 3-5 students do a wide range of activities around water safety. Everything from swimming fully clothed to how to safely enter the water in different scenarios. It was great to see students encouraging each other and participating in an enthusiastic and cooperative manner with the instructors.
Below are some quotes from our R-5 students about their thoughts on their swimming experience and videos of each Year level\’s experiences.
Noah
I like dancing in the pool. I learnt how to scull in the water.
Sophie
I loved dancing in the pool. I learnt to float on my back to keep safe.
Oliver
I loved getting out the floaties. I learnt how to wear a life jacket.
Lauren
I loved dancing in the water. I learnt to put my hand up in the water to signal if I need help.
Sakura
I loved going in the deep end. I learnt to not dive into the water if you don\'t know the depth.
Ryder
I liked going in the deep end. I learnt about the three Cs - Calm, Call for help and Can you float.
Phoebe
I loved going in the deep end. I learnt to float on my back and yell out for help when I am in trouble.
Baron
I loved going in the deep end. I learnt to slide into the water safely.
Ava
I liked learning about different ways to enter the water depending on what water it was. I liked the Tarzan rope and fun Run.
Joshua
I liked snorkelling in the pool.
Ashleigh
I learnt how to rescue people from the water safely when they are drowning. I loved the Fun Run.
Dane
I learnt how to signal for help. I liked flipping backwards off the rubber boat.
Rosa
I liked the Tarzan rope. I learnt how to do side stroke.
Aidan
I learnt how to find shelter under a boat.
