A splashing good time

Students in Kindergarten to Year 2 students enjoyed swimming, splashing and skidding down the water slide.

On Friday, the School’s youngest students celebrated the end of a term of swimming with their very first IGS Swimming Carnival at the Ryde Aquatic Centre.

A group of young children in swimming costumes sit on the floor by an indoor pool, ready for some splashing fun as they listen to adults speaking, some with papers and a megaphone. Other adults and swimmers enjoying a good time are nearby in the background.

With the assistance of teachers and Year 10 volunteers, students participated in swimming races and a range of novelty events, including the rapid river, water slide, dive balls, and kickboard races.

The format of the carnival allowed for all students to participate, providing a range of opportunities to compete and strive for their personal best.

Two young boys smile as they enjoy a good time at the indoor swimming pool, holding onto the edge. One is bare-chested, while the other—with blue goggles and a swim shirt—is ready for fun. The pool lane divider and splashing water surface are visible.

“I enjoyed the day because I overcame my fear of the big slide,” noted Year 1 student Aanya.

Another student, Nonnika, commented, “My favourite part of the day was going into the whirlpool, because I could relax and still keep floating around.”

A young child wearing swimming goggles and a pink swimming costume is splashing out of a yellow water slide, smiling and having a good time at an indoor swimming pool area with safety cones and pool equipment in the background.

Reflecting on the joyous day, assistant Head of PDHPE, Sport and Outdoor Education (Primary) Veronica Whitaker (who enjoyed at least a few trips down the waterslide) gave special thanks to Mr Hunting for organising the day and the Year 10 students who were fantastic role models for our Junior School students.