Monday 13 May 2019
Primary Swimming Lessons
Term 3, 2019
Dear Parents,
Swimming lessons for primary students will be commencing on Monday 20 May. Details of when each class will be swimming can be seen below. Students will need to bring the following items to school for swimming lessons:
- DBIS swim shorts (boys)
- Towel
- DBIS rash vest
- DBIS house swimming cap
- DBIS swim suit (girls)
- Goggles
- Flip-flops
- Bag for wet things
- School uniform and underwear (if child is wearing swimming costume/shorts plus PE kit to school for a morning lesson)
We highly recommend that all items have been clearly labeled with your child’s name to avoid loss of property.
If your child is swimming in the morning, they may wish to come to school in their swimming kit to save time and make changing easier. If your child has swimming in the afternoon, we recommend that they would be more comfortable in their school uniform and can change into swimwear at the start of the lesson.
Students will be following the Swim England, ‘Learn to Swim’ or ‘Competitive Strokes’ program depending on their individual swimming ability and will be taught and assessed by one of our 4 qualified swimming teachers/PE staff. Each class is divided for this purpose into 4 ability groups. It is important to note that ability groups vary from class to class. A group 1 swimmer in one class might be working to the same level as a group 2 or 3 swimmer in another class. It is important to remember that students are grouped with students of a similar ability so that they are best able to progress. The group number doesn’t matter! Less able swimmers are always placed in the smallest group in the class so they can access more support in the water.
Swimming assessments detailing progress will be shared with you, by way of a proficiency certificate given to each child at the end of the term.
Primary Swimming Timetable: (20 May – 21 June inclusive).
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Year 1
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Y1JB
Wednesday- Swimming
Friday – PE
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Y1CK
Wednesday – PE
Friday – Swimming
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Y1AC
Monday – Swimming
Thursday – PE
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Y1GC
Monday – PE
Thursday – Swimming
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Year 2
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Y2ES
Monday – Swimming
Friday – PE
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Y2RH
Monday – PE
Friday – Swimming
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Y2HR
Tuesday – PE
Thursday – Swimming
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Y2KW
Tuesday – Swimming
Thursday – PE
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Year 3
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Y3JH
Tuesday – Swimming
Thursday – PE
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Y3CH
Tuesday – PE
Thursday – Swimming
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Y3HG
Monday – Swimming
Tuesday – PE
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Y3EW
Monday – PE
Tuesday – Swimming
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Year 4
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Y4AH
Monday – PE
Wednesday –Swimming
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Y4CC
Monday – Swimming
Wednesday – PE
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Y4AR
Tuesday – Swimming
Thursday – PE
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Y4IM
Tuesday – PE
Thursday – Swimming
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Year 5
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Y5HK
Wednesday – PE
Friday – Swimming
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Y5LM
Wednesday– Swimming
Friday – PE
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Y5RA
Monday – Swimming
Tuesday – PE
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Y5JH
Monday – PE
Tuesday – Swimming
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Year 6
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Y6AH
Wednesday – PE
Friday – Swimming
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Y6BF
Wednesday– Swimming
Friday – PE
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Y6RM
Wednesday – PE
Thursday – Swimming
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Y6CD
Wednesday– Swimming
Thursday – PE
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If you have any questions regarding our swimming curriculum, please get in touch with me.
Best regards,
Susanne Chambers
Head of PE and Sport
Discovery Bay International School