karenmok:

Hi KSP,

How intensive is the swimming taught in primary schools? Am I better off sending DS in P2 to Swimsafer program instead? Guys will need swimming for NS as well. I am planning to be kiasu in this case. What do you say? My friend's daughter was Swimsafe level 3 yet had to do swimming in CCA in school. Her mother wanted the daughter to do basketball but the school did not agree.
KM

cafelatte:

I see. It is begining to make sense.


I don't mind letting my child go through SwimSafer programme but it is the hassle of finding the 'right' swim coach and date/time etc. I will look out for more info in May and June.

Appreciate your help and response so far. :celebrate:

cafelatte:

bubblesnsplashes


Thanks ! I was waiting for your feedback. So parents can register children for the Swimsafer test from July 2010 at any SSC swimming pool ? There is also no need for coversion for those holding on to existing NASSA certificates ?

Monster Mummy:

Hi,


Can I know what does it mean by \"parents are the important factor to determine the speed of the progress\".

Monster Mummy:

Hi Bubblesnsplashes,


Thanks for your advice. So in other words, it is depend on the kids and how fast they progress well.

Monster Mummy:

Hi Bubblesnsplashes,


Yes, I am totally agreed. My two children are taking the private lesson. The elder one can pick up quite fast while the gal need more practise else she will forget the stroke again.

As you have mentioned that it take about 6 to 9 months for a 4.5 years kid to pick up the stroke in group. How about in private class, do you have any idea, how long does it take for the kid to pick up.

tree nymph:

hi bubblesnsplashes,


my eldest one was about 4.5yo when he started. i think he is taking an awfully long time to learn his strokes and perfecting it too. i remembered myself being a very fast learner... aiyoh, the lesson is only 45 mins and he took half an hour chit-chatting with friends and monkeying around. prob only swim for 10-15 mins tops. that's why i am complaining... i got to pay extra coaching fees leh! :roll:

for my gal, she is soon-to-be four years old. thinking of starting her only end of this year. should not be too late right?

Monster Mummy:

Hi Bubblensplashes,


Previously, when i search through the internet for swimming classes in internet for group. I have difficulty to find swim class for the age of 4 as during that time, my gal only 4 years old

Normally, the swim school will take in around 5 years and above.

tree nymph:

Hi buddlesnsplashes,


Thanks for your reply. guess we have to wait then. My DS1 can do the breast stroke and now perfecting his freestyle. he is also do laps but he seems to be much more comfortable with breast stroke. The only complaint I have is he seem to be taking very long to learn how to swim properly! He started learning 20 months ago. I think he does more talking then swimming during lessons... :roll:

Now I'm thinking of my DD2. What is a good age to start? she is not afraid of water and can put her head under the water.

bubblesnsplashes:

tree nymph:

Hi!


If the kid is not ready to take the bronze by June, what is the alternative? Does that mean that they have to start the exams all over again? what kind of criteria then?

Hi tree nymph,

The kids will have to take the test under the Swimsafer test system. Currently, the test criteria are not known yet to the instructors. The first batch of instructors are only going for the course on 19th April so after that, the information will start to flow down.

The kids might have to make some changes in practices to cater to the new system but the basics are still the same. They will still have to learn how to do their strokes properly and have enough stamina before attempting the test.