Thursday 4th June 2026
Year 6 Swimming Lessons
Dear Parents/Carers,
I am writing to inform you that Year 6 children will start weekly swimming lessons during the Summer Term.
Lessons will take place during term time and within the school day:
Ammolite Class 12.30pm – 1.30pm Azore Class – 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Monday 6 – Friday 17th July (no swimming on Thursday 9 July due to early school closure)
Lessons will take place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Swimming is a statutory requirement of the school curriculum, therefore, all children are required to attend. In line with guidance from the Department for Education (DFE) children in primary schools are taught to:
- Swim confidently over a distance of at least 25 metres
- Use a range of strokes effectively
- Perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations
Please provide your child with the following items:
- 1 piece swimming costume/trunks
- swimming hat
- towel
- goggles are allowed
Please ensure that your child has a waterproof coat for travelling in all weather conditions. We will enjoy an early lunch prior to departing school.
Children and staff will walk to Duke’s Aldridge Academy and will return to school on the bus at around 3.15pm. If your child has packed lunch please ensure that this is healthy and nutritious.
Please ensure that you have provided consent for your child to participate in these lessons via the Arbor App no later than Monday 6 June.
At the bottom of this letter we have provided some top tips to help you prepare for your swimming lessons.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Anisowicz | Year 2 Class Teacher and Leader for PE
What can you practise at home for your lessons?
