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10 Hong Hong International School
“No Swim” Policy
Swimming is an integral part of the Lower Primary Physical Education curriculum;
therefore, all students are expected to swim. In the event your child is unable to swim,
due to a medical condition, one of the following must be submitted/performed;
1) a medical note from a qualified physician (electronic scan is acceptable), 2) a
parentally endorsed written excuse (e-mail is acceptable), or 3) a telephone call by a
parent or guardian. The aforementioned note/telephone call/e-mail must be received
by both your child’s PE teacher and classroom teacher prior to your child's next PE
class. If a note/telephone call/e-mail has not been received prior to PE class, it will be
assumed your child is fit to swim and is expected to do so.
Swimming Class Information
• R1 and R2 students change clothing in the classroom/flex-room prior to and after
swimming.
• Grade 1 and Grade 2 students change in the locker rooms at the pool.
• There is a placement test on the first day of swimming. Placements are subject to
change.
• If a student forgets his/her swim kit there are extra suits available to borrow.
• Swimming is on rain or shine; but not when there is lightning or rain so heavy that
the bottom of the pool is not visible. We also follow weather warnings.
• Students should wear crocs or flip-flops to and from the pool; they are a
lot easier to put on wet feet than shoes and socks and they greatly reduce
the chances of foot ailments such as warts or athlete’s foot.
• The pool is heated and kept at approximately 81 degrees Fahrenheit, 27 degrees
Celsius.
• The pool is inspected regularly by the Hong Kong Government. HKIS staff make
regular inspections aligning with school and government health and safety policies.
• There are five to seven trained swim instructors/lifeguards present at each swim
class (three to eight students per swim instructor, depending on swimmer ability).
n Art
At Lower Primary the Art program is fully integrated with the classroom curriculum.
This offers students a chance to deepen their learning in science, social studies
and language. We believe that the physical making of images and artifacts allows
students to make concrete their observations and responses to a complex world and
to articulate their learning.
The students work from memory, observation and imagination in the creation of
both 2D and 3D media. They use a wide range of materials and process and will
experience drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media in
the making of both individual and collaborative pieces. These artworks are displayed
in our school and provide valuable learning experiences. Through this process
students will come to know both the world and themselves at a deeper level.
n Guidance (see Student Services section)