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From the Leader of Learning - Sport

Dear parents/guardians,

In Term 4, commencing from 17th October during Thursday sports time, Year 7 will have the opportunity to participate in the Swim School program that will be held at Blacktown Leisure Centre- Stanhope. The swim school program is a program that is run by the Stanhope swimming staff for our students to develop their skills in Swimming and Lifesaving. This also aligns with the PDHPE curriculum as students have been learning about how to stay safe in a variety of environments such as around water and is a part of our PDHPE program. This gives our students the opportunity to take what they have learnt in the classroom and apply their knowledge and understanding whilst at the pool, learning Swimming and water safety survival skills.

Students will return back to school by 2:45 pm in time for the bell and normal transport arrangements home. Students are expected to wear their full sports uniforms as per normal on Thursdays. Students will have a chance to change into swimwear at recess (under sports uniform) and are not permitted to wear swimming clothing before this. Female students are expected to wear a rash shirt whilst at the pools. No bikinis are allowed. Students will also then be expected to change back into their full sports uniform upon departure from the pool to return to school.

Students must bring the following equipment to school each Thursday:

Books/learning devices for subjects they have for periods 1-4, as per normal College expectations
A Towel
Swimming clothes (a rash shirt is required for females
Thongs/slip-on shoes for the pool
Spare socks
Sunscreen
School hat and sunglasses
Food for the day as they would normally bring to school. Students will be leaving the College at the end of period 4 so accessing the canteen will only be possible during recess
Females are allowed to wear a one-piece costume. Shorts are optional to wear in the water. If a female is wearing a bikini, she is expected to wear a rash shirt over the top and shorts.

Any student who plays for a Season 3 Representative team will continue to do so and will not participate in the Swimming program.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at the College

We are fortunate to be able to provide this opportunity to our Year 7 cohort and look forward to this wonderful learning experience.

I would encourage you to speak to your child about this opportunity to ensure they are best prepared for the program.

Kind regards,

Janna Leitch

Leader of Learning - Sport

jleitch@parra.catholic.edu.au