Goodooga students dive into swimming and water safety
Story: Kristin Murdock – kmurdock@outbackradio.com.au
Students at Goodooga Central School are making a splash this term, developing essential swimming and water safety skills through a program designed to build confidence and keep young people safe around water.
With summer approaching and temperatures rising across the Outback, students from kindergarten through to Year 12 are taking part in weekly swimming lessons in the school’s own pool.
The lessons are held during sport in Terms 1 and 4, with students also travelling to Lightning Ridge for a week of intensive swimming instruction towards the end of the school year.
Goodooga Central School Relieving Assistant Principal Kiarra Brennan said having a swimming pool on school grounds was an enormous advantage for students in the remote community.
“We are so lucky that the school has its own pool. Out west, where temperatures are extreme, water plays an important part in our lifestyle,” Ms Brennan said.
“Our students love spending time at the river, making swimming and water safety essential life skills.”[…]
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