More than 17,000 children from 70 schools took part in BPL’s Swim Safe assemblies this summer. During Drowning Prevention Week, a further 6,000 children engaged with sessions across our sites helping raise awareness and understanding around the importance of staying safe in and around water.
“The feedback we’ve had from participants and schools has been extremely positive. Schools commented that the sessions gave children important knowledge about water safety and many teachers also said they had learned something new themselves.”
– Sarah-Leigh Dudley, Aquatics Operational Manager
Looking ahead, Sarah says the team plans to build on this year’s success by expanding outreach, offering more in-school workshops, on-site sessions and community days to spread the water safety message even further.
“This will allow us to reach more children and help ensure they’re confident and safe around water.”
– Sarah-Leigh Dudley
Alongside outreach sessions, over 60 swimming teachers and coaches came together for BPL’s annual Aquatics Conferencea day of learning, sharing ideas, and celebrating collective achievements.
“We came together to celebrate our successes, share ideas, and continue growing as a team – all with the goal of keeping our learners engaged and inspired.”
“This year marked a first delivering part of the conference in the pool and what a success it was. The feedback from our teachers was incredible and it’s something we’ll definitely look to build on.”
– Sarah-Leigh Dudley
