Splashing Into Success: Year 3, 4, and 6 Dive Into Intensive Swimming Lessons!
Over the past two weeks, our Year 3, 4, and 6 students have been diving headfirst into an exciting and challenging swimming programme at New Barnet Leisure Centre. Each class had a 45-minute session every morning, providing them with an intensive, action-packed opportunity to boost their swimming skills and increase water confidence.
This year’s course wasn’t just about strokes and techniques; it also focused on safety and survival in the water. The grand finale of the two-week course was a survival skills lesson, where students donned their pyjamas and took to the pool! While it may sound like something out of an adventure movie, the aim was to teach them how to float, conserve energy, and keep calm in unexpected water situations. It was a fantastic way to remind our students how important it is to be prepared and stay safe in and around water.
A Journey of Growth
Throughout the two weeks, the children worked on improving their swimming techniques—whether they were perfecting their breaststroke, mastering their front crawl, or building endurance with continuous lengths. As the days went by, their confidence in the water grew, and many students reached personal milestones they can be really proud of.
The intensive format also meant that our students could really focus on building strength and stamina in the pool. The consistent practice every morning helped to refine their skills, and by the end of the two weeks, many were swimming longer distances and feeling more confident in the water.
Learning Lifesaving Skills
The pyjama swim on the final day was definitely the highlight. Students learned that survival in water isn’t just about swimming—it’s about staying calm and thinking clearly in challenging situations. Swimming in their pyjamas made them aware of how heavy clothes can get when wet and how important it is to stay calm when faced with unexpected circumstances. These survival techniques could one day make a real difference in an emergency, so it was a vital lesson.
We’re so proud of how much progress our students have made in these two weeks. They’ve not only improved their swimming, but also learned vital skills that could save lives. Whether it’s a lifesaving stroke or the ability to float in an emergency, these lessons go far beyond the pool and will stay with them for years to come.
A Big Thank You
A huge thank you to all the teachers and swim instructors who worked tirelessly to make this course such a success. Your dedication and encouragement helped our students achieve their best. And, of course, thank you to the students themselves for embracing the challenge and showing such determination and enthusiasm!
We can’t wait to see how these new skills will benefit our swimmers in the future. Keep swimming, keep learning, and always stay safe in the water!
