WYVERN HOUSE AQUATICS PROGRAM 2014

Dear Parents,

This year, the school Wyvern House Aquatics Program will take place in Term 4. The Wyvern House Aquatics Program is a compulsory component of the PDHPE Syllabus and all boys are required to attend and participate as part of their regular PE lessons. Recent trends across schools indicate an increasing number of boys who lack basic water skills, which limits their participation in the Aquatics Program. Swimming is one part of five key skills covered in the program, however it is essential skill used in all 5 areas. To enable your son to fully participate in the program it is advised to use the time in Term 3 and enrol him in a Learn-To-Swim program if he is not confident in the water.

Newington will offer such classes if there are sufficient numbers. If a Newington Learn-To-Swim program is to go ahead in Term 3 it will be conducted on weekdays prior to school, commencing at 7.15am in the Newington Swim Centre. The preference at this stage would be a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning. If mornings don’t suit parents then it is advised to seek lessons at a private swim school. Contact details for a variety of private learn-to-swim schools in the area including Pride, Ashfield, or MLC are available.

Please reply to jmartin@newington.nsw.edu.au by 22^nd June if you are interested in enrolling your son in a Newington Learn-To-Swim program. We will advise you before the end of term if there are sufficient numbers. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Many thanks for your assistance with this matter.

Jamie Martin
PE Teacher