The pool will be cleaned and should be ready for use after half-term. We hope to start swimming on Monday 6 June – weather permitting. After discussion it has been decided that Nursery children will not participate in this activity. Classes DBGM, RV, NSJB and GH will not use the school’s pool as they have done deep water swimming at Framlingham College.
Please could you make arrangements for your children to have swimming equipment ready to bring to school after half-term:
• swimming costume
• swim hat
• towel
• footwear to get to and from the pool.
If your child does not bring in their swimming kit they will not be able to swim.
Our pool is well balanced as far as chlorine and acid levels are concerned and therefore Goggles should not need to be worn. If your child really has an eye irritation we must have a letter from you stating the reasons why your child must wear goggles. Accidents have happened in school pools because of goggles snapping back on eyes.
To avoid the perennial problem of the small tiles in the swimming pool acting like pumice stones on tender feet, parents may like their children to wear socks or close fitting ‘swimming’ shoes (usually sold for use on a stony beach). We feel ‘jelly’ shoes would not be acceptable as they would be too restrictive.
Swimming hats (£1.00) and swimming bags (£1.80) are available from the school office. Please ensure all items are named. Children should take swimwear and towels home every time they are used. In this event, to help with the washing, parents may find it helpful to have a second set in reserve.
SWIMMING HELPERS
We can only hold swimming lessons if we get enough parent helpers.
Children need support with dressing and young children must be escorted to and from the pool.
The teacher must stay by the pool at all times to be with the children within the fence perimeter. Younger children must have an adult in the pool with them.
Each teacher is arranging their own timetable of help so if you can spare 1 or more hours please indicate on the timetable overleaf and pass to the relevant teacher.
Please try to keep to a committed time, or find a replacement. Thank you.
Volunteering - Please delete as applicable:
• I would be willing to assist in the teaching of swimming
• I would be willing to go into the pool with the younger children
• I would be willing to help with the undressing/dressing of children or be in the classroom with children.
Safeguarding – Please delete as applicable
• I have previously completed a Volunteer Form and brought in ID to get a CRB check
• I require a Volunteer Form and CRB check – Please see the Office Staff
SWIMMING TIMETABLE - SUMMER 2011
PLEASE TICK WHICH CLASS/TIME YOU CAN HELP WITH:
PSKM Monday 1.15 – 3.00pm
CH Tuesday 1.15 – 3.00pm
KT Thursday 1.15 – 3.00pm
LC Monday 9.00 – 10.00am ; Wednesday 1.15 – 2.15pm
JC Wednesday 11.15am – 12.15pm ; Friday 9.00 – 10.00am
PLDD Monday 10.00 – 10.55am ; Friday 11.15am – 12.15pm
EM Wednesday 9.00am – 10.00am ; Thursday 9.00am – 10.00am
CA Tuesday 9.00am – 10.00am ; Friday 10.00 – 10.55am
NAME: __________________________
SIGNED: _________________________
CHILD’S NAME ____________________ CLASS: _________________
TEL NO: ___________________________________
PLEASE RETURN TO THE CLASS TEACHER BY 20 MAY 2011
