Swimming

Room 9 has been swimming on Mondays and Tuesdays during term 1. We learnt about the school pool rules. 

• We use our walking feet (no running)
• We take care of our belongings by putting all our gear in our swim bag when we get changed.
• When we hear the whistle, we stop, look and listen.

We have learnt how to get into the pool safely. "We get up to the top forwards, and then turn around." Said Brodie. Here are Rosalie and Brodie showing how to enter the pool safely.

We have been learning to try new things in the pool. 

Andrew is happy in the pool, even if it is chilly. 

We have been learning to blow bubbles in the water. We can put our mouth in the water to blow bubbles, and some of us can go under the water and blow bubbles. 

This is Brodie, Koji and Georgia showing their bubbles.

We have been learning to float like a starfish, all by our self. We are trying to do it on our front and back. 

Here is Deon showing his back starfish.

We have been learning to kick our legs. We try to keep our legs straight. 
Here is Megan and Cameron kicking their legs on a chilly afternoon.

We have also been learning to glide across the pool. This is pretty tricky.
Here is Jacob trying a front glide.

Nick has been learning to get his hair wet. He had great fun with Mrs. Buchanan and a bucket.

Room 9 loves swimming, even if it is cold some days. We would like to thank the parents who helped us. These sessions are so much better with your support.

Todd liked going under the water. 

"Mrs Alty sprinkled water on our heads.It was cold, but funny." Said Holly.