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This clip is a Public Information Film which was broadcast throughout the seventies and the early eighties. I can remember seeing it as a kid so it makes me fell instantly older. I'm sure some parents (and grandparents !!!) will also recognise it. (If anyone wants to admit to remembering it, please leave a comment on the site - it will make me feel better)
Swimming Public Information Film
On a serious note,PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make sure your child knows how important swimming is. If you talk to another parent on the yard who doesn't look at our website, please tell them as well !
Swimming lessons at school are provided in years 3 (Summer term), year 4 (all year), year 5 (all year) and year 6 (Autumn and Spring terms).
The school sees swimming as one of the most important elements of PE. We commit a high proportion of PE funding towards it. It is a lifeskill and life preserver!!!
At the school residential in June, every child attending took part in each one of the three water based activities. This was the first time this has happened.The year group were the first to have swimming lessons throughout Key Stage 2 and it is clear the impact it has had.
We are concerned that some parents and pupils do not hold swimming as important as what we do. Class and swimming registers are monitored to look for patterns of absence on swimming days.
Swimming kit with your child needs to be in school on the right day.
Please help us to help your child to become water confident - just in case !
Posted by A Allsop at September 28, 2010 8:24 PM
I remember Rolf and the advert Mr A - but more importantly I agree wholeheartedly with the message. Please LEARN TO SWIM - it may save your life!
Posted by: Mrs Inkster at September 28, 2010 9:18 PM
I remember this advert so well - particularly the end where Rolf raises his foot out of the water. For some reason though I have the words "learn to swim my friend, learn to swim" in my mind and they are not from that advert (which I thought they were). Can anyone help me remember where they came from??
Posted by: Wendy Robson (Governor) at September 29, 2010 12:56 PM
I do not remember the swimming advert (as I am far too young)but do know that swimming is a really important skill which can save your life! I'm so pleased I can swim well!
Posted by: Miss Allen at October 3, 2010 5:09 PM