Swimming is an important part of the Physical Education programme offered at Happy Valley School. Students are involved in swimming at all year levels from Reception to Year 7. The overall aim of the programme is to develop strong, confident swimmers who are able to safely enjoy the fun and recreational water activities that are possible in our unique Australian climate.
During the early school years, the emphasis is on water confidence. As the children become more confident, the various swimming strokes are introduced and water safety becomes an important ingredient. By the time the students reach Year 6 and 7, they are involved in a wide variety of aquatic activities at the Port Noarlunga Aquatics Centre.
The venue is superb. A beautiful beach, a jetty, a reef and a river estuary are all within a five minute walk. Here specialist instructors guide the children through a week of activities such as snorkelling, fishing, canoeing, surfing, wave skiing, sailing and sail-boarding.
The children travel to Port Noarlunga daily by bus. It is a memorable occasion for the Year 6/7 students who get to specialize in one particular activity each year. It is one of the most memorable activities in the busy Year 6/7 calendar.
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