Term 4 Swimming

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We are learning water survival skills.

The children have been learning how to skull with their arms. They are learning they need to be efficient with their movements so they don't become too exhausted to keep going if they were ever to find themselves in deep water.

 "If I paddle too fast I'll get too tired to keep going! We have to stay calm and try not to use up too much energy," said Bhakthi.

By playing games like 'horse racing' and 'tag' while sitting on their flutter boards, the children are getting valuable learning and opportunity to practice while having FUN! :)

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