School Swimming Scheme

The Department of Education school swimming and water safety program is an intensive learn to swim program, which develops water confidence and provides students with basic skills in water safety and survival.

Students who have not reached a satisfactory standard of water safety and survival skills, and are unable to swim 25m confidently unaided in deep water, are eligible to participate in the School swimming and water safety program. The program focuses on students in Years 2 to 6, as well as students with additional needs.

Each child needs to bring swimmers, a towel, a blouse or shirt, a hat and warm clothing on a cool day. Students are to use adequate sun protection, eg. an SPF 30+ broad spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen reapplied regularly and wearing a t-shirt or rash shirt is recommended. Students must wear school uniform to school and change into their swimmers at school.