On Monday the 29th of November, the Intermediates went to Papakura Massey Park Swimstation. We went there to learn all sorts of water safety skills including getting out of a tipped kayak, flotation skills, diving and what to do in a survival situation.
After assembly in the morning, we gathered our gear and hopped on the buses. Everyone was buzzing with excitement and wondering what the day ahead would be like. When we got to the pools, we quickly got changed then met by the pool where we put our gear away and got into groups of around 15 people. Then we started rotating around the 6 activities.
They were flotation, diving, rescuing others, getting out of a tipped kayak, life jackets and survival scenarios. Each activity was half an hour long and was run by one of the swimstation instructors. We got to work with flutterboards, pool noodles, life jackets and the small kayaks.
We did four activities before having a break for lunch, outside in the sunshine. We had a surprise of getting hot chips, which was organised by our teachers. After eating and talking with our friends, we did a quick tidy up before completing the last 2 activities.
When we had finished, we changed back into our uniform, gathered our gear and assembled outside. The teachers did a head count to make sure no one was missing and then we got onto the bus. Once back at school we gathered in the hall for a quick talk. After thanking the helpers and organisers and listening to some quick messages we went home.
This day was fun and everyone enjoyed having a day out. We learned a lot of water safety skills and working as a team.
Here are some comments by a few people who went and enjoyed the swim day:
Gagan: It was fun. I really enjoyed the kayak and life jacket activities.
Ameleigh: I really enjoyed the swim day. It was a great experience and we learned a lot.
Gulnoza: I thought the swim day was really fun. My favourite activity was working with the life jackets. I would've preferred the pools to be a bit warmer though.
After assembly in the morning, we gathered our gear and hopped on the buses. Everyone was buzzing with excitement and wondering what the day ahead would be like. When we got to the pools, we quickly got changed then met by the pool where we put our gear away and got into groups of around 15 people. Then we started rotating around the 6 activities.
They were flotation, diving, rescuing others, getting out of a tipped kayak, life jackets and survival scenarios. Each activity was half an hour long and was run by one of the swimstation instructors. We got to work with flutterboards, pool noodles, life jackets and the small kayaks.
We did four activities before having a break for lunch, outside in the sunshine. We had a surprise of getting hot chips, which was organised by our teachers. After eating and talking with our friends, we did a quick tidy up before completing the last 2 activities.
When we had finished, we changed back into our uniform, gathered our gear and assembled outside. The teachers did a head count to make sure no one was missing and then we got onto the bus. Once back at school we gathered in the hall for a quick talk. After thanking the helpers and organisers and listening to some quick messages we went home.
This day was fun and everyone enjoyed having a day out. We learned a lot of water safety skills and working as a team.
Here are some comments by a few people who went and enjoyed the swim day:
Gagan: It was fun. I really enjoyed the kayak and life jacket activities.
Ameleigh: I really enjoyed the swim day. It was a great experience and we learned a lot.
Gulnoza: I thought the swim day was really fun. My favourite activity was working with the life jackets. I would've preferred the pools to be a bit warmer though.
Here are some photos of the fun day:
By Gulnoza & Katelyn
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