SWIMMING LESSONS (2nd – 6th)

Due to bubbles and pods we are only able to facilitate 2nd to 6th class this year. As you are aware 2nd class are not required to wear face coverings in school, however we ask you to encourage them to wear a mask while on the bus to and from swimming.

The dates for swimming 2022 are as follows:

 Starting      Thursday 13/01/22

                        Thursday 20/01/22

                        Thursday 27/01/22      

                        Thursday 03/02/22

The cost for the swimming this year is €45 per student. 

Please send in the money in a sealed envelope with your child’s name, class and amount of money.

Money must be paid on or before Monday 14th of February.

Each child will need a bag containing:

  • Swimsuit (bikinis not suitable)
  • Swim cap
  • Large towel
  • A plastic bag
  • Hairbrush/comb
  • Pupils with long hair should bring a second towel to keep shoulders dry on return journey as there will not be time to dry the hair with hairdryers.

It is highly recommended by the staff at Mallow Swimming Pool that children would wear goggles, it is also a requirement that all patrons, using the pool, wear swimming hats.

Children may wear their swimsuit/togs coming to school. Girls can wear swimsuit underneath their clothes but can leave the straps down to facilitate toileting as our swim time is 1pm to 2pm. They must wear school shirt/t-shirt and jumper with track suit bottoms.

To save time, the children, on leaving the pool, will have a brief shower to remove chlorine.  They can have a full shower/shampoo at home in the evening.

  • Children must leave all jewellery (including watches) at home
  • Children are not to bring money
  • Children should not eat or drink on the journey to the pool
  • They may bring a healthy snack and a drink for the return journey no sweets etc. (as per school policy), except on the last day when children may bring one treat for themselves.
  • No mobile phones or electronic gadgets allowed

As swimming is part of the curriculum we encourage all students to participate.

It is our hope that this will be a positive, happy experience for every child.

If you have any concerns/queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Regards,

John Duggan. (swimming coordinator)