Primary School
Skill Based Levels
Independent Participation
For Children 5 to 12 Years
The perfect environment for kids to consolidate foundation skills, acquire new skills and increase distance and duration, all while having fun, being challenged and making friends.
Our aim is to build a nation of strong swimmers to enjoy the water safely.
Level One
Octopus
This is our entry level
Wll learn to move continuously through the water for a distance of 3m, using their arms and legs
Level Two
Stingray
Can already move through the water continuously for 3m, using their arms and legs
Will learn to swim freestyle for a distance of 5m
Level Three
Dolphin
Can already swim basic freestyle for a distance of 5m
Will learn to swim freestyle for 10m and backstroke for 5m
Level Four
Blue Whale
Can already swim freestyle for 10m and backstroke for 5m in distance
Will learn to swim 15m freestyle and backstroke, 10m survival backstroke and 10m breaststroke kick
Choosing the Correct Level
Placement into an appropriate swim level is mainly determined by the skill level for students in these age groups.
Features
Ages from 5 years to 12 years
Focus on personal survival, water safety and lifesaving to complement strong swimming skills
Active practise, activity, and scenario-based learning

Progressions to achieve National Benchmarks and beyond
What Will My Child Learn?
Entries and exits for a range of aquatic environments
Floating, rotation and orientation skills in various positions
Survival skills, techniques and strategies for emergency situations
Underwater and search skills
Swimming and survival strokes
Rescue methods for different situations
Hazards and personal safety around water
An understanding of personal aquatic abilities and limitations

Actions to get help and respond to an emergency including basic resuscitation
Safety & Inclusivity for All
Everyone has the potential to acquire and develop swimming and water safety skills, so we aim to create a positive, safe, and inclusive experience for all
Acquisition & Consolidation
Children will participate at their own ability and progress through levels as they acquire skills and knowledge
It’s important to consolidate the skills before moving on to more complex and challenging tasks
