We are excited to start our Aquatic Program with our first through fifth graders this semester! Although our EC and Kinder students will not have an Aquatic Unit as part of their PE program, they will participate in pool activities and parents will be notified in advance. Please read the following information, and direct any questions to Lucha Villar (lvillar@amersol.edu.pe, 702-4511 Ext. 4108).
Aquatic Program:
All first through fifth graders will have seven weeks of swimming lessons this semester. Students who had Lucha Villar for PE first semester will have swimming classes from February 28 to April 11. Students who had Robert Smal for PE first semester will have swimming classes from April 16 to June 4.
Program Description:
- Acquaintance with the water
- Development of autonomy
- Development of motion skills
- Development of specific aquatic sports techniques
- Development of FDR team for school competitions
Supervision:
Lucha Villar, now our Aquatics Director, will oversee the supervision of all swimming classes. All classes, taught by certified English-speaking swimming instructors, will have a maximum of ten students to one teacher.
There will be constant adult supervision while children are in the locker rooms. There are separate areas for older and younger children to change, if they are in the locker room at the same time.
Supplies:
All students are required to wear the FDR swimming suit and cap. All students will need to bring the following to swimming classes:
- FRD swimming suit
- FDR swimming cap
- Towel
- FDR waterproof bag or a bag from home
- Flip flops
FDR swimming suits, caps, and waterproof bags can be purchased at the Uniform Shop. (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; phone 702-4511 Ext. 4146)
