Gwangju Elementary 3rd to 5th Graders to Receive Practical Survival Swimming Education

Gwangju Office of Education to Operate Program Until November
Transportation Support and Facility Inspections to Be Conducted Simultaneously

The Gwangju Office of Education announced on the 9th that it will conduct practical survival swimming education for elementary school students until November. The practical training targets students in grades 2 to 5, and the city education office will operate customized programs through 30 designated swimming pools in the Gwangju area.

Students of Gwangjubuk Elementary School are practicing survival swimming with their friends at Aqua Child Ilgok Branch. The Gwangju Office of Education will start practical survival swimming education for elementary students in grades 2 to 5 until November. Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

The survival swimming program is designed to help students acquire not only self-protection skills in the event of water-related accidents but also the ability to rescue others.

This year, considering the developmental stages of each grade, the program will focus on theory for grades 1 and 6, on practical training for grades 3 and 4, and will combine theory and practice for grades 2 and 5.

The education office completed preliminary inspections of all designated swimming pools in March and will continue regular on-site inspections during the training period. In addition, transportation costs will be supported to facilitate student participation in practical training, and specialized training will be provided for elementary school teachers to strengthen their expertise in swimming education.

Superintendent Lee Jungseon stated, "We will ensure that practical survival swimming education is provided so that students can respond calmly to water safety accidents in real-life situations."

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