Swimming
Swimming at Shade Pool
We are one of a very small number of primary schools to have their own swimming pool on site. The pool was built as part of the original building, which opened in 1904. Generations of children have learnt to swim in our pool.
The pool measures 12m x 5m and varies in depth from 1m to 1.4m.
Swimming for Shade Pupils
At Shade Primary School the children have their first taster swimming lessons during the summer term when they are in Year 1. Half of the class at a time will have 5 or 6 lessons so that they can get used to the water and the routines of the lesson. In year 2 and year 3 the children will swim every week. In year 4 the children swim for 2 terms. Any children who have not achieved the minimum expectation of swimming 25 metres will continue to swim weekly until this is achieved when they are in year 5 and year 6.
Swimming Sessions
Our swimming teacher, Natalie Clarkson, organises the swimming timetable and lessons. During the school day the pool is open for Parent and Toddler, adults only, and school swimming lessons.
After-School swimming lessons are also available. All lessons need to be booked and paid for in advance.
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How do I book a swimming session?
Natalie Clarkson, our swimming teacher, is usually teaching in the pool but can be contacted on 07763 093386 on Thursdays between 09.45am and 12 noon or you can email her on nclarkson@shade.calderdale.sch.uk
If you are unable to ring between the above times messages can also be left for her via the School Office on 01706 812913.
Term-Time Swimming Lessons
Autumn Term runs from Monday 8th September to Friday 19th December. No lessons run during October half term.
Parent and Toddler Classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between the times shown.
Tuesday Morning - 9am-10am
Wednesday Lunchtime - 11.30am-12.30pm
Thursday Afternoon - 12.00pm-1.00pm
After School Lessons are on weekdays between the times shown below.
Monday - 4pm-6.30pm
Wednesday - 4pm-6.30pm
Thursday - 4pm-6.30pm
Friday - 4pm-5.00pm
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