We are about to launch a whole new swimming programme, thanks to Julie Hunt, her expertise and knowledge and all overseen by ‘Swim England’. Please see the link below for full details of the approach and how we will ensure children learn to swim at least 25 metres and feel safe in and around water.
From September 2021 we have trebled our swimming provision so that all pupils from Reception to Year 6 have swimming lessons. This will ensure our children are provided with a unique school swimming experience, being taught in groups no bigger than 10 (1:10 ratio).
We are pleased to say Julie Hunt is with us, a highly experienced swimming teacher, bringing a bespoke model to Waterhouses pupils and to offer further enrichment opportunities including water polo, paddle boarding, life saving and much, much more.
PE and Sport Premium
What is it?
The Government currently provides additional funding to all primary schools each year to improve the provision of Physical Education (PE) and Sport. This funding is ring-fenced and therefore can only be spent on provision of PE and sport in schools.
Our vision is that all children leaving Waterhouses CE Primary Aacdemy are physically literate and have the knowledge, skills and motivation to equip them for a healthy lifestyle and lifelong participation in physical activity and sport.
Our overall objectives are:
- Engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity to encourage healthy, active lifestyles through delivery of a balanced PE curriculum and active lunch and breaktimes.
- Regular use of our enhanced playground equipment to support active play.
- Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of staff teaching PE and Sport.
- Broader experience of physical activities offered to pupils through PE enrichment days and extra curricular opportunities.
- Increased participation in competitive sport.
Looking ahead, we envisage a stronger focus on health and wellbeing through our whole school Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies initiative.
***Please see below list of swimming contacts for private lessons.***
- S4Swim School – Monday 4.30pm-7.30pm. e: finnenau@s4swimschool.co.uk t: 07903857471
- Aquaventures Tuesday 3.45 – 6.45pm ouraquaventures@gmail.com
- Starfish Swim School Louise Redfern Wednesday 3.45 – 4.45pm 07843 462372 louise.redfern1@gmail.com
- S4Swim School – Thursday 4.30pm-7.30pm. e: finnenau@s4swimschool.co.uk t: 07903857471
