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=Waterwise = = = Waterwise is a programme designed for Year 6 students, to develop skills in sailing and kayaking. The theoretical aspect consists of tying knots, rigging boats, and water safety around sailing. Students participate in practical sessions at Lake Pupuke, where they sail in optimist yachts, and also develop basic kayaking skills. Currently Forrest Hill School has been allocated Thursday mornings, from 8.30am – 12.00pm (Term 1 & 4). Access to Lake Pupuke is through Milford Primary School. A timetable is to be developed each year to allow classes to have an equal opportunity to participate in the waterwise program. Year 6 students will participate in 1 x 3 hour session per fortnight, which will focus on extending the theory and practical skills of kayaking and sailing.
 * Special Programmes **

The Waterwise Programme enables students to learn and practice life skills. Students learn to respect and be safe in and around water, as well as being introduced to a sport that they may choose to continue later.


 * __Guidelines __**

1) Year 6 students will learn the theory of sailing and use kayaks and optimists on Lake Pupuke. 2) The adult/student and trained Waterwise instructors/student/boat ratios will be adhered to according to the NZ Yachting Association regulations. 3) Students will be transported to Lake Pupuke and back to school again by bus. 4) Students must come to school first to be checked off on the school attendance register. 5) The school will invite parents to train as Waterwise instructors in an on-going way. The school will pay for the training. 6) The school will pay for the teachers to gain their Waterwise instructors certificate.


 * __Knowledge and Skills __**

-Sailing Skills -Sailing, once the basic skills have been taught -Capsize drill for all students during first session <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">-Swim 25m with a buoyancy aide in first session <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">-Cradle work-leading to safety <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">-Push and pull- leading to safety <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">-Water safety <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">-Canoeing <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">-Rowing <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">-Boat handling <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">-Rigging an optimist <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">-Knots <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">-Parts of an optimist <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">-Rules of the road when sailing

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">At all times the emphasis is on safety. All children are closely supervised while participating in each activity. Waterwise helps children gain confidence in themselves and teaches them the basic skills in water safety, rowing, sailing and canoeing. **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 19px;">Education Outside the Classroom Programmes ** <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Annual Camps: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Year 6: 4 days, 3 overnights, Term 3 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Year 4: Up to 5 day experience (2 days, 1 overnight experience at MERC) in Term 1 <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Outdoor Weeks: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Year 5: 5 day experience off site, including 1 overnight experience, term 4 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Year 3: Up to 3 day experience, including overnight experience, sleepover in hall, Term 4 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Year 0-2: 1 day experience using local area <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Trips each term into the community may be organised by classroom teachers for learning experiences relating to other curriculum areas, and as part of the inquiry being undertaken for that term. __<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Interschool Sport __<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;"> (held during the school day) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Available to students from Year 2 upwards <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Sports may include: <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- Soccer <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- Cricket <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- Netball <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- Rugby
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 19px;">School Sports **

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Interschool cluster days will be held once a term and will involve students competing against the three other schools in the Pupuke Cluster- St Joseph’s School, Milford School and Takapuna School. Sports cluster days will be decided by the school cluster co-ordinators. Students who excel in sports will be given the opportunity to represent Forrest Hill School at interschool cluster days.

__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Representative School Sport __<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">(held after school) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Teams entered into local competitions, or interschool day events as appropriate. Teams may be involved in lunchtime and/or after school trainings <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Sports may include: <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- Netball <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- Miniball <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- Hockey <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- Touch Rugby <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- Flipperball <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- Soccer