Surf Skills for Year 6 Students

As a part of Year 6 Health and Physical Education lessons, students this term have been participating in an Ocean Awareness unit in both theory and practical classes. The purpose of this unit is to introduce all students to water safety at surf beaches, increase student confidence in the water and educate students about the importance of surf safety and lifesaving techniques.

Each Tuesday afternoon the Year 6 students have been enjoying the outdoor classes at Dicky and Kings beach where they have been developing their knowledge and skills in these key areas. Students have also been learning how to paddle through the break and catch a wave on a nipper board, wading through the break zone and catching a wave when body surfing.

It has been fantastic to see all students improve their confidence in the water during these lessons and to also learn about wave types and beach conditions including identifying rips and how to react if caught in a rip. A program like this would not be possible without the help of a number of people. Thanks to the dedicated Year 6 teachers and aides who have helped facilitate the program each week.

Mr Darren Hooper, Head of Junior Sport