Dear Parent/Guardian
As part of a terrific initiative, students in Year 3 to 6 will experience a week of swimming lessons beginning Week 3, February 14th – 18th. These are forty minute lessons at Gould Swim Academy with highly trained swimming instructors. We had a very successful experience for our Year 3-6 students in the past and are excited about the preparation this will give them for the swimming carnival in Week 3. This program comes at no additional cost to you. Students in the junior primary will be offered the same later in the year.
Students in these year levels will be placed into swimming ability groups by the staff at Gould. Class teachers and learning coaches attend with students. If you have any serious concerns about your child and their ability or emotional needs around swimming, please feel free to email their classroom teacher directly or give the school a call.
Students will need to pack swimmers, goggles and a towel everyday. A swimming/ plastic bag for wet gear are also necessary. Please ensure all swimming attire and school uniforms are clearly named/ labelled. A rashie swimtop is not necessary as the pool is indoors.
Students will leave St John’s on the bus in year groups at:11:30 am (Year 3 and 4) and 1:00 pm (Year 5 and 6) each day.