During Term 3 our Year 7 students will take part in swimming lessons at Splash Palace. This will be part of their compulsory Physical Education programme.  

There are alarming statistics of drownings amongst children and adults in New Zealand resulting from a lack of experience and education in the water.  Therefore, we will be focusing on confidence in the water, swimming to survive, stroke development, and will also include skill and fun-based sections.  Your child will be taught by a combination of qualified swim instructors, and teachers skilled in this area 

Our swimming booking starts on Tuesday 19 August 2025 and runs until Monday 15 September 2025, 9:00am – 10:00am. Each class has 8 sessions each over the four weeks. 

•  Students will meet at school in their Homeroom and will walk together to the pool at 8:50 am sharp. 
• We recommend that students wear school regulation jackets to keep themselves warm on the walk back to school after swimming. 
• We highly recommend all students wear goggles. No baggy t-shirts or casual shorts will be permitted.  Swimming shorts/board shorts/rash type tops will be acceptable.  (Please make sure everything is clearly named) 
• If not swimming for any of these sessions, your child MUST have a note from home.  If your child is not swimming over two consecutive weeks, the notes will be followed up with a phone call home. 
• Please ensure your child’s health/medical information up to date on Edge and that they bring their personal medication to the pool if required
• There is no cost for these lessons as they are funded by the ILT
• Timetable: Each homeroom class will receive a specific swimming timetable for thier class. Teachers will share their class timetable with the students to ensure they are planned and ready for each lesson.

This event contains risks, including drowning.  All swimming lessons are supervised by school staff and pool staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan and Splash Palace’s safety management plan.  While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated.  Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value.  If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions, feel free to contact Amanda Tiplady on 03 2116030 or [email protected].

 Please complete the permission form below no later that Friday 15 August 2025

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Student Information:

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Student's Full Name*

First Last

Student's Home Room*

7AD

7CC

7EM

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7SS

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Students Medical Information:*

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Yes (Medical)

Students Swimming Ability*

My child is not comfortable having water splashed on her face or going under the water

My child is not able to float on her front or back unassisted

My child is able to float on her front or back unassisted

My child can swim (any stroke) 25m or more (1 length or more of a public pool)

My child is confident in deep water

Parent/Caregiver Information:

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Parent/Caregiver Consent

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Parent Consent*

I give my child permission to participate in the Year 7 Swimming Programme at Splash Palace

I understand if my child is NOT swimming I must provide a note on each occasion to the Homeroom Teacher

My child's medical information is up to date with Student Services

I acknowledge and accept the Risks Disclosure.

My child has read and understands the Student Code of Conduct.

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