Over the last two weeks, the whole school has been to CLM pool each day for ‘keeping ourselves safe in water’ lessons. The Juniors went first, followed by the Yr 4 – 8 boys and finally by the Yr 4 – 8 girls.
It was so much fun going on the bus there and back each day. The instructors were very patient and kind and taught us many new skills. Bernadette loved it when they had to lie on their backs with an outstretched arm, shouting “HELP!! HELP” as loudly as possible. Cassey remibnded us that after calling for help, we need to put our hands down, because our arms are heavy and will make us sink.
John enjoyed doing the mushroom drop which is how you fall into water from a boat. You roll into a ball and hold your chest and head. You wait for 5 seconds and then you will float up.
Levi also mentioned the ‘pencil drop’ which is when you cross your arms over your chest and when you jump into the water you try and make the smallest splash.
We learned how to dive down and pick up rings on the bottom of the pool and once we even swam through a hoop of seaweed.
Now that the summer is coming soon, we are very pleased because we feel more confident around water. We can have fun in it with our families.
