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Happy Valley School

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The photograph above shows Year 4
and 5 students treading water at the Marion Swimming Centre. |
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"I
enjoyed going swimming because I improved on my strokes and now I'm a better
swimmer."
Matthew Rose, Yr5 |
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"I
improved in my free-style and my diving skills."
Stacey Moss, Yr5 |
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"I
liked swimming and I improved in all areas."
Catherine Brown, Yr5 |
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"I think I improved on my back-stroke at the Marion Swimming
Centre."
Daniel
Crase, Yr5 |
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"In swimming, I learnt how to save someone quickly."
Jessica Sandru, Yr5 |
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More Year 5 students enjoying the opportunities at the Marion Swimming
Centre. |
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Year 6/7 students getting their gear on at Port Noarlunga. |
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"I wish I knew how to get this thing into second gear!" |
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"I hope I can take this home and practise in the bath." |
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Swimming is a very important part of Happy Valley School's Health
and Physical Education programme.
During Term 1, Children are involved
in swimming activities at every year level throughout the school.
As the children pass through each year level, they are exposed to a wide
variety of swimming activities. The following venues have been used in the past. |
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| R-2 |
Noarlunga
Swimming Centre |
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| 3-5 |
Marion
Swimming Centre |
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| 6-7 |
Pt.
Noarlunga Aquatics Centre |
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The emphasis at each venue varies according to the age of the
children. The overall aim of the programme is to develop strong, confident swimmers who
are able to safely enjoy the fun and recreational water activities that are possible in
our unique Australian climate. |
When the children reach Year 6 and
7, they are exposed to some fantastic recreational activities at The Port Noarlunga
Aquatics Centre. The photographs below depict some of these activities. |
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| Fishing |
Sail Boarding |
Sailing |
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| Snorkelling |
Canoeing |
Deep Snorkelling |
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| Shallow Snorkelling |
Reef Snorkelling |
Sailing |
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This photograph was taken from a
rubber-duckie and
shows three dolphins swimming along with the boat. These are some of the fantastic sights
our students enjoy in their aquatic adventures at Port Noarlunga. |

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