Why does your child learn to swim at school?

The staff at Mount St. Catherine's fully understand the importance of learning to swim – it is the only physical activity which can save your life. Swimming is a brilliant activity that once learned, can be enjoyed forever. It is also a great way for children to stay healthy, and opens the door to a vast number of other fun, water-based sports.

Your role is vital

As a parent, guardian or carer you play a vital role in encouraging your child to swim and learn about water safety, survival and lifesaving.

There are several ways to help your child:

• Growing their water confidence
• Go along to family fun sessions
• Talk about water safety know-how. Stress just how vital taking part is and the non-participation (without a medical note) is not acceptable. 
• Make sure your child has everything they need to take part in their school swimming lessons
• Find out what your child’s current attainment level is and what they should be achieving
• Sign your child up for additional lessons at a local facility as soon as possible – they can start to learn as a baby.