March 2010Dear Parents and Caregivers To end our school swimming programme for this term, all students willparticipate in the school swimming sports at Moana Pool. This will takeplace this Friday 19

March. The school swimming sports is split into two categories; competitive andnon-competitive. Most students will compete in the competitive races, butthere is a non-competitive option for those students who lack confidencein the water and are not confident swimmers. The non-competitiveswimming session will be finished in time for all students to watch thefinals and house relays. The swimming sports will begin at 9.00am sharp, therefore all studentsneed to make their own arrangements to meet at the pool by 8.45am. They need to be lined up in their classes and their teacher will check theroll. The swimming sports should be finished by approx 12.15pm and allclasses will walk back to school with their classroom teachers for lunchand afternoon class sessions.All students will be allowed to wear their

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PE gear (navy shorts,Balmac PE top, sports shoes and socks) to the pool and school for the day. They will not need to bring their uniforms. However if your student doesnot have their correct PE gear, or is not swimming for some reason theyneed to wear their correct school uniform.It is recommended that all students have an extra big packed lunch onFriday. They

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have access to the canteen at school and they willnot be able to use the vending machines at the pool.Class teachers must have a written note at least a day in advance foranyone that isn’t swimming, because they will remain at school for theday. It is also important because class teachers will be taking a roll at thepool on Friday morning.Please remind your son/daughter that it may be a good idea to bring anextra towel or t.shirt to put on between races.Please don’t hesitate to ring or write a note to your child’s teacher ormyself if you have any concerns or questions.Kind regards