Swimming

At Arbourthorne Community Primary School, children in Year 2 and Year 4 are provided with free swimming lessons. These take place at Springs leisure centre or Ponds Forge.

Pupils are taught to:

• swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres ( one length of the pool)

• use a range of strokes effectively such as front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke

• perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations 

What should my child wear for swimming?

• If your child is taking part in swimming lessons they will need to wear appropriate swimwear that makes them feel confident and comfortable ( a swimming costume or swim shorts).
• If pupils are wearing long sleeve tops and leggings then these must be lightweight and swim wear i.e. costume must be worn underneath or on top.
• Hair must be tied back and no jewellery should be worn on the day.
• Children should bring s a water bottle in order to keep hydrated after exercise.