Logan might not be by the sea, but along with other schools in the state, it’s ensuring water safety and swimming education.
An audit of all state schools showed 98.7% of schools offered water safety and swimming education this year, including lessons aligned to the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework.
During the audit the department also spoke to schools about contributions from parents and carers. Around half of families were making some sort of contribution, usually between $20 and $40 a year. This goes towards things like transport costs and pool admission fees.
“Our audit shows that almost all state schools – 98.7% – are already delivering high-quality water safety and swimming education programs. This is a responsibility that schools take seriously, and I thank them and acknowledge their excellent work meeting it,” education minister Grace Grace said.
“Whether it’s funding swimming instructor qualifications for HPE teachers, developing partnerships between rural and remote schools, or providing extra funding – we will work intensely with these schools to ensure they can deliver a swimming program for their students.
“Schools have an important role to play, but children should be learning how to be safe around water long before they start school, and it needs to continue beyond the school gates.”
