Swimming at Hamstel

 

At Hamstel Junior School, we understand how important it is for our children to learn to swim.  As our indoor swimming pool was forced to close at the end of July 2024 due to the extensive repairs needed, children in years 4 and 5 now have swimming lessons at Garon Park in the autumn term.

Year 5 swim in the first half of the autumn term whilst year 4 swim in the second half of the term.

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Swimming Lessons

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When swimming lessons are provided as part of the curriculum, all children are expected to participate unless there is a medical reason to prevent this. If this is the case we must have a letter from you to confirm the reason.

Children need a costume, a swimming hat and towel clearly marked with their name, in a waterproof bag. All children are expected to wear a swimming hat. This is to protect hair from damaging the pump and filters and also so that children’s hair will be drier on returning to the classroom. Please do not give your children talcum powder to bring in.

The school has a supply of good quality hats for sale, priced at £2.50, that can be purchased via Arbor and collected from the office. If you are buying your own please do not buy red hats, unless your child suffers from a medical condition that warrants special care whilst in the pool e.g. asthma.

Jewellery should not be worn. Ear studs are best left at home on swimming days, but if they are worn the child must be able to remove them as they will not be allowed to swim with them in.

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Useful Documents

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Swimming letter Autumn Term 2025

Letter from the CEO of Portico Academy Trust regarding the HJS swimming pool

Letter about Distance Awards

Guide for Parents & Carers

Water & Swimming Safety Awards Outcome

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