14/06/2026
๐จ๐ฆ Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Week ๐ฆ๐จ
This week at Porchester Centre, weโre supporting Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Week by helping children build confidence in and around water while learning vital life-saving skills during their swimming lessons.
As part of this weekโs lessons, all swimmers are asked to bring pyjamas or lightweight clothing to wear in the pool. Swimming in clothes helps children understand how different it feels to move in the water when fully clothed and teaches important self-rescue techniques that could one day save a life.
๐ Key Water Safety Messages:
๐ค Stay Together โ Always stay with friends, family, or a trusted adult around water.
๐ Stop and Think โ Take a moment to look for any dangers before entering the water.
๐ Float โ If you find yourself in difficulty, float on your back, stay calm, and control your breathing.
๐ Call 999 โ In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard if youโre at the coast.
๐ WIN A MONTH OF FREE SWIMMING LESSONS! ๐
If you spot a local water safety sign while out on your adventures:
๐ธ Take a photo with the sign
๐ฒ Share it on Facebook or Instagram
๐ท๏ธ Tag , and
One lucky winner will receive one month of FREE swimming lessons!
Together, we can help children gain the skills and confidence they need to enjoy the water safely and know what to do if something goes wrong.