Our swimming philosophy at Eaton Square Senior School is based on recognising that each pupil in our school has a different internal motivation to practise this sport and the passion for swimming and teaching from our staff. Our main reasons to teach swimming in our school are:
- Swim or sink: Providing our pupils with a life skill that can safe their lives when being in and around the water.
- Swimming FUNdamentals: Learning how to swim accurately by using a fun swimming approach in order to help pupils to build a life-long swimming habit.
- Different motivations: Having a varied swimming programme that tailors pupils’ interest (love of the sport, friendship, challenge themselves, chase their dreams, realise and discover their potential)
- Everyone is welcome: No matter what the level of swimming performance is, there will be a space for every pupil so that they can reach their best version. Teachers from other departments will work closely to develop cross curricular projects.
- Swimming as an educational tool: Learning actively about values such as respect, teamwork, hard work, discipline, punctuality and resilience; and having the opportunity to deal with success and failure.
- Physical and mental health: Using their creativity to develop new ways of movement and play in the pool as well as becoming aware of their own bodies and thoughts when swimming.
Schedule
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Mondays |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Fridays |
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| 07:00 to 08:00 | Swimming squad Facilities: TBC | ||||
| 14:00 to 16:00 | Swimming (Games)
Y8 – Y9 Oasis Sport Centre |
Swimming (Games)
Y7 – Y8 Oasis Sport Centre |
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| 16:00 to 17:45 | Swimming club and Swimming squad
Oasis Sport Centre |
Swimming squad: Pupils train to obtain accurate swimming technique in order to participate in regional and national competitions.
Swimming club: Pupils who would like to improve their technique in order to keep fit, enjoy the sport and participate in local and friendly inter-schools galas.
Swimming during games session: Pupils learn different swimming skills and techniques, and how to be safe in and around the water, experiencing a fun and pedagogical approach.