We will be participating in the annual required Swimming & Water Safety Program. The Grade 3, 4, 5 & 6 programme will commence on Monday 8 February through to Friday 19 February. The program will take place at the Burnie Aquatic Centre.

In acknowledgement of the importance that water safety and swimming capabilities play throughout our lives, the Department of Education mandates that all students learn to be safe and competent in water environments, as a component of the primary curriculum. 

The Education Department require a medical certificate/note to be provided for non-participation or any absence from the program.

The Swimming and Water Safety Program runs for two weeks for each grade group. This will mean that your child will need to bring along the following items every day throughout their program.

• Swimming gear – including bathers and swimming cap.
• Towel and plastic bag to put wet clothes in.
• Any medication (e.g. asthma medication) that may be needed at the poolside.

Swimming times are as follows.