MOE Swimsafer Programs Lesson #1

John’s First Day of MOE SwimSafer Lesson #1

6 Jan 2025: John stood by the edge of the pool, his small hands clutching his towel tightly. It was his first day attending the MOE SwimSafer program with his Primary 3 classmates. He couldn’t swim, and the sight of the large pool filled him with equal parts excitement and apprehension. They were sorted out and group according to their swimming abilities and skills. John’s group consist mostly beginners.

The instructor greeted the group with a warm smile and reassured them that it was okay to feel nervous. “Today, we’ll start with the basics and have some fun!” the instructor said, immediately putting John at ease. The session began with a safety briefing, where the instructor explained the pool rules and emphasized the importance of staying calm in the water.

As they moved to the shallow end, John felt the cool water touch his feet. The instructor asked everyone to sit on the pool’s edge and kick their legs gently. John hesitated but eventually joined in, his classmates’ giggles making him laugh too. “Well done, everyone!” the instructor encouraged, building their confidence with each small achievement.

Next came an introduction to blowing bubbles. John dipped his chin into the water cautiously. It felt strange, but he followed the instructor’s demonstration. “Breathe in and breathe out at ease,” the instructor said. John managed to create a tiny trail of bubbles and felt a surge of pride.

The instructor then handed out pool noodles to help the children practice floating. John held onto his noodle tightly, his legs stiff as he tried to lie back. “Relax your body, John,” the instructor coaxed gently. With some encouragement, John began to trust the water, feeling the buoyancy as the noodle kept him afloat.

By the end of the 90-minute lesson, John had taken his first steps toward feeling comfortable in the pool. Though his movements were clumsy and uncertain, he was proud of what he had achieved on his first day.

Walking back to the changing room, John couldn’t help but smile. The water no longer seemed so intimidating, and he was eager to return for the next lesson. Today was the start of something new—an adventure in learning to swim.

What he learned today?

• Rule and Regulation of the pool- Dos and Don’ts
• Understanding Water Safety
• Safe Entry & Exit
• Familarize with pool environment by walking around shallow pool

John’s MOESwimsafer Lesson 2 Continue next Week 13 Jan 2025- Stay Tune.