Our Swimming Programme
In line with the national curriculum(1999) our school runs an annual six week swimming programme in conjunction with PAWS Ireland. As a good level of independence is required for this activity, Junior and Senior Infant are exempt from participation.
Full participation is expected, unless a medical condition exists which prohibits same.
Lessons take place in Portlaoise Leisure Centre by fully qualified swimming instructors. On the final day of each set of lessons each child will be individually assessed and graded. In the proceeding weeks certificates of achievement are forwarded to the school for presentation to children.
Children are transported to and from the pool via bus.
To date ,these lessons have been greatly subsidised by our active Parent's Committee but a nominal fee still applies.
A viewing area exists in the Leisure Centre for any parents who wish to view the lessons and / or assist their own child in changing.
Full participation is expected, unless a medical condition exists which prohibits same.
Lessons take place in Portlaoise Leisure Centre by fully qualified swimming instructors. On the final day of each set of lessons each child will be individually assessed and graded. In the proceeding weeks certificates of achievement are forwarded to the school for presentation to children.
Children are transported to and from the pool via bus.
To date ,these lessons have been greatly subsidised by our active Parent's Committee but a nominal fee still applies.
A viewing area exists in the Leisure Centre for any parents who wish to view the lessons and / or assist their own child in changing.
Swimming June 2022
The annual swimming programme returned after Easter for all pupils from 2nd - 6th classes at Portlaoise Leisure Centre. At the second last session, children were individually assessed by the qualified instructors. Certificates of achievement were presented on Friday, June 17th to all pupils participating. Thank you to Ms Alison Phelan for co-ordinating the swimming programme.
Below are pictures of each class receiving their certificates.
Below are pictures of each class receiving their certificates.