Swimming

Woodhouse Primary School is extremely fortunate to have its own swimming pool and two excellent, highly-qualified swimming instructors. Mrs Sutcliffe is a former GB swimmer and is the Team Manager for the Swim England Youth Team which has travelled to various countries to compete in a variety of competitions. Mrs Hughes is a former Junior GB swimmer and is the coach to the GB Artistic Swimmers (previously known as Synchronised Swimming) and is also the Head Coach for the City of Bradford Artistic Swimming Club, who are currently the National Champions.

Some of our Woodhouse children have also had the opportunity to take part in an after school Synchronised Swimming Club which has been run by Mrs Hughes with Mrs Wring-Skinner volunteering as a Stand Back Observer.

Water Safety

In Years 2,3, and 4 our children learn a variety of life-saving skills. They experience what it would be like to have to swim in clothes when they wear their pyjamas. They also learn how to throw an item (such as a woggle) to a person who needs help, how to float correctly and how to tread water.

In Years 5 and 6 the children learn the HELP (Heat Escape Lessening Position) and how to call for help when needed.