- The School Swimming Scheme is a learn to swim program developing water confidence and providing students with basic skills in water safety and survival. Students are eligible to attend until they are able to swim 25m in deep water, unaided, with confidence and style.
- The School Swimming Scheme is available to students in Years 2-6. Schools are encouraged to include older students who meet the above eligibility criteria.
- In special circumstances, P5 and P6 schools only are entitled to bring K-1 students to assist with transport and school relief management. These younger students require a lower student : teacher ratio so accurate assessment of anticipated attendance is essential. Please indicate the number of students in K-1 in the comment section.
- Students with special needs are also encouraged to participate. When applying for the SSS, schools are asked to indicate these students separately in the section provided.
- Primary aged students enrolled at schools for Specific Purposes who are working towards disengagement (ie no floatation aids and independence) in the water are eligible to attend. When these students attend the SSS it is important that the individual health plans be provided to the SSS staff. SSS instructors are not qualified to provide aquatic physiotherapy.
- Intensive English Centres are encouraged to participate in the SSS.
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