The Tasmanian Department of Education ensures every child in state schools has an equal opportunity to participate in quality swimming and water safety instruction. Each student in years 3, 4 and 5 in all primary schools has an opportunity to participate in ten consecutive periods of Swimming and Water Safety annually.
Students currently take part in a 10-day program at Government-owned and private swimming pools. As well as teaching students to swim, the program also develops an understanding of water safety, survival and swimming practices to ensure that water-based activities are enjoyable, rewarding and safe.
All students in Years 3, 4 and 5 are aiming to achieve the Grade 6 National Benchmark for swimming & water safety skills. This is the minimum standard of achievement for pupils leaving primary school recommended by the National Water Safety Council of Australia.
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