Burnie Primary School
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15a Van Diemens Crescent
Park Grove TAS 7320
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Email: burnie.primary@education.tas.gov.au
Phone: 03 6433 3655

Uniform Policy

Grade 3 to 6 Swimming & Water Safety Program

We will be participating in the annual required Swimming & Water Safety Program. The Grade 3, 4, 5 & 6 programme will commence on Monday 10th February through to Friday 21st February. The program will take place at the Burnie Aquatic Centre.

In acknowledgement of the importance that water safety and swimming capabilities play throughout our lives, the Department of Education mandates that all students learn to be safe and competent in water environments, as a component of the primary curriculum. 

The Education Department require a medical certificate/note to be provided for non-participation or any absence from the program.

 The Swimming and Water Safety Program runs for two weeks for each grade group. This will mean that your child will need to bring along the following items every day throughout their program.

  • Swimming gear – including bathers and swimming cap.
  • Towel and plastic bag to put wet clothes in.
  • Any medication (e.g. asthma medication) that may be needed at the poolside.

Swimming times are as follows.

Swimming Timetable

Monday 10th February – Friday 21st Febrauary

Class

Swimming Time

Depart BPS

Depart Pool

6V & 6S

9:15 - 10:15

9:00am

10:30am

4JH & 4N

10:15 – 11:15

10:00am

11:30am

3F & 3W

11:15 – 12:15

11:00am

12:20pm

5H

12:30 – 1:30

12:15am

1:45pm

5M

1:30 – 2:30

1:15pm

2:45pm