Living in an island environment, we feel that confidence in water – and ultimately the ability to swim – is an essential life skill. This term we have offered a seven week swimming programme to all our Years 1 and 2 children and to four Year 3-6 children who were non-swimmers.
The teachers have been so impressed with the amazing advancements that have been made. Every single child has moved forward and made great progress in this short time. Water confidence skills have developed, strokes have been improved, dives have been learned and breathing techniques have been mastered. Mermaids, mermen and future Olympic events BEWARE! See more photos…
A special ‘thank you’ must be given to Mr Joel, who has been coming in every Thursday to teach a small group of non-swimmers (who can all now swim!). His expertise and patience has been invaluable. Also, Mrs Bonnie (the children have absolutely adored having you) who has taken classes so that other teachers could be released to teach swimming. These sessions would not have been possible without you.
We would also like to thank the owners and residents of Flamingo Park, across the road from the school, for allowing us to have a few hours a week to teach swimming.
This has been a very successful and fun PE unit – Provo Primary Swimmers well done to you ALL. You are all fabulous!
