Waterwise

Senior Students in year 6 participate in the Waterwise program in terms 1 and 4.   Waterwise is not part of the standard national curriculum. It is an option offered on the Devonport Peninsula for education outside the classroom and aims to encourage and develop children's water safety awareness.  Waterwise provides an introduction to sailing, kayaking and boogie board rescues.

Our small class sizes really work in our favour when it comes to Waterwise.  Having fewer Year 6 children than other local schools means our children get much more time on the water.

Waterwise is a fantastic program which builds confidence on the water - especially for those children who have not had an opportunity to get on the water before.  Every session is accompanied by the teacher, trained instructors and parent help. 

Parents are encouraged to become qualified Waterwise instructors which requires completion of the Waterwise instructor training course.  An instructor training course runs every year - typically in spring, and is well advertised in our school newsletter.  Waterwise can only operate if sufficient qualified instructors are available.  Waterwise instructors have a heap of fun and get the chance to really share with the children in a special experience.