Swim For Life

 Yesterday we went out to the pool to have our first Swim for Life lesson. We got split into two groups. One group went off with a Swim for Life teacher. We practised a huddle, a chain and a line on land in our groups. Then one group went down to the swimming pool to do some water safety activities, while the other group stayed dry and practised how to save someone if they are in danger in the water. We got to have a turn at both activities.

This is a photo of us practising a huddle before we got in the pool. 

Before we hopped into the pool we learned how to put on a life jacket. Life jackets are important because they can save your life and stop you from drowning. They also have a whistle that you can blow to get attention if you fall out of a boat or get into trouble. 

A huddle is used to keep everyone together so you don't lose anyone and to keep everyone warm. 

This is another huddle in our swimming pool. 

This is a called a chain. A chain is used so you can kick back to shore quickly, with everyone helping. 

We think this looks like a conga line! When you're in a line you have to lean back and then kick. You hold onto the person's waist in front of you. 

This is us practising how to rescue someone who is it the water. We practised using an overgrown two minute noodle, but if you were on a boat you could use a rope, an oar or a tree branch. We can't wait for our next Swim for Life lesson! 

By Lachie and Jacob