Swimming & Water Safety Program

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. The program is conducted over 10 days. Each daily lesson is 45 minutes.

Students who have not reached a satisfactory standard of water safety and survival skills, and are unable to swim 25m confidently unaided with correct technique in deep water, are eligible to participate in the School Swimming and Water Safety Program.

Swimming costume to be worn under school uniform. School shoes and socks must be worn. No thongs or sandals are permitted. Students will change out of their swimming costume at the conclusion of the lessons each day.