All students at Tokoroa Intermediate took part in the Water Skills for Life Programme, Room 10 enjoyed their time at the local pools learning new skills and becoming more confident in the water:
This is the national standard for aquatic education in New Zealand primary schools. It is linked into the national education curriculum and gives children the skills and knowledge they need to assess risk and make smart decisions around water.
- Recognise an emergency for yourself or others. Know who to call for help and how
- Know, understand and respect water safety rules, hazards and risks around the home, farm and around pools
- Know, understand and respect water safety rules, hazards and risk in natural environments such as at the beach, offshore, river or lake.
- Know, understand and respect water safety rules, hazards and risks for water activities such as swimming, water sports and boating
- Know how and why t make safe decisions for yourself and others
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