Cobram Anglican Grammar School students Mila Ferguson, Oliver Coco-Bell, Francesca Mustica, Blair Aksionov and Holly Rennie participated in the swim intensive held at Barooga Aquatic and Recreation Centre (BARC).
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Living near the mighty Murray river makes it more important than ever for kids to have life-saving water skills, and a local Cobram school is teaching them just that.
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The Cobram Anglican Grammar School recently held a two-week intensive program designed to boost students confidence and competency in the water.
CAGS head of sport, Jon O'Dwyer, said a total of 209 students were invited to participate in the program at the Barooga Aquatic and Recreation Centre.
Mr Jon O’Dwyer assists Zeke Eddy at the Cobram Anglican Grammar School swim intensive program.
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“This required the support of our dedicated staff (who were) in the pool for extended periods of time,” Mr O'Dwyer said.
“And our year 10 sports academy students were involved as part of their cert II in sports coaching assessment requirements.”
Students took part in activities and exercises designed to build their confidence and develop swimming skills appropriate to their level.
“The Year 3 to 6 students got to engage in rescuing techniques, using different items to assist someone who was in trouble,” Mr O'Dwyer said.
Juliette Steel practises her rescue technique with Peyton Royston.
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The student’s ability determined what they were taught during the swim program, from simply submerging their head or blowing bubbles to performing survival strokes.
Mr O'Dwyer said the two-week program was effective in improving students water skills and increasing their confidence.
Cobram Anglican Grammar School students Archie McIntyre and Will Hayward at the school swim intensive.
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“In light of where we live, with the mighty Murray River at our back door-step, we see this invaluable program of utmost importance in teaching students competency in the water,” he said.
“So if the need arose, they would be able to get themselves out of a difficult situation.”
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