Swimsafer

Swimsafer teaches children swimming and water survival skills to reduce drowning. Find out about this compulsory Primary 4 programme, conducted by certified instructors at school.

Last updated 30 April 2026

Swimsafer

The Swimsafer programme aims to teach swimming proficiency and water survival skills to children to minimize drowning incidences in a fun manner. The programme takes place at the Primary 4 level. It is a compulsory programme for all students, as swimming is part of the PE syllabus rolled out by the Ministry. The programme is conducted by certified Swimsafer instructors engaged by the school.

Children wearing yellow swim caps participate in an outdoor swimming lesson at a public pool, posing and practicing with an instructor.