Swimming Lessons for Key Stage 2 pupils take place during the
autumn and spring terms. Lessons begin during the first full week
of school each September. Pupils meet at the NSC at 8-30am where
they are registered by their class teacher, just outside the
covered front entrance at the top of the steps. Pupils are taken
downstairs by their class teacher to the pool to change for their
lesson which starts at 9-00am. Pupils must not go down to
the pool by themselves for safety reasons. Pupils swim
for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 1 hour depending on
their swimming ability and learning needs. Pupils return to
school by bus. Pupils who arrive late should make their way down
to the poolside going through the turnstile at the NSC reception
and report to a member of the Manor Park staff team. Pupils who
attend Early Bird Swimming Club with Mrs Forrester register with
her when they arrive at 8-00am and will stay with her until the
school staff arrive.
Please note that Department of Education, Sport and Culture swimming lessons require that boys do not wear loose fitting, Bermuda style trunks. Girls should wear a one piece costume. Pupils without the appropriate swimwear will not be allowed to swim. Pupils with longer hair need to wear a swimming hat. All earrings need to be removed before swimming lessons or you can send your child with an ear-band. All pupils can wear goggles if they wish.
Isle of Man Guidelines and
Policy for Primary School Swimming