Physical Education

Swimming Lessons 

Well done to all of our students for completing swimming lessons at MSAC this year. Thank you to all the classroom teachers for facilitating the swim program and especially those who gave up their lunch breaks and recess so that the students could attend lessons. Thank you to our parent community and amazing parent helpers that supported the program and for having your children equipped and ready for the lesson. This essential program wouldn't happen without your support. 

It is vital that children continue swimming lessons after the school program. 

The program introduces and refines the fundamental movement skills required in aquatic settings. There is also a big emphasis on many aspects of water safety including; swimming between the flags, never swimming alone and always swimming with a friend, lifejacket safety, how to identify and avoid dangers, know what to do in an emergency, read safety signs and check conditions before swimming and much more. The program is designed to complement and not replace formal swimming lessons.

The District Swimming Carnival will be held on 

Friday the 20th February, 2026

Further information about this event will be posted on compass in week 1 of term 1 2026.

Only one student from each school can enter each event at District and students can only compete in 2 individual events plus the freestyle relay and the open age medley relay. A student can only compete in a Maximum 4 events at District.

Students will compete in the events according to their age group and their age is calculated as of 31/12/26

The age categories are:

• 9/10 yr Boys/Mixed & Girls
• 11 yr Boys/Mixed & Girls
• 12/13 yr Boys/Mixed & Girls

This means that if your child is born in the years 2017 and  2016 they will compete in the 10 years and under age group. If they are born in the year 2015 they will compete in the 11 year old age group and if they are born in the year 2014 and 2013 they will compete in the 12/13 year age group.

2026 District Team – Nomination and Selection Process

If your child would like the opportunity to be considered for the 2026 District Swimming Team, you will receive a survey link in early Term 1 2026. Please complete the survey and provide your child’s times for each stroke — Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly. These times are required for selection. More information and guidelines will be provided in week1, term 1 of 2026.

Have a wonderful well deserved holiday everyone. It has been a pleasure knowing you and teaching your children.

Ms Osman