Water Safety for the School Pool - Ensuring Effective Learning In a Safe Environment eJAWS Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School 1 September 2021
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he school pool is statistically the most dangerous classroom in any school and it was a constructive and thought provoking FOBISIA eJaws to open the year up for FOBISIA Aquatic educators. 41 swim professionals from 17 different schools and 11 different countries across South East Asia attended the Water Safety for School Pools eJaws on Wednesday September 1st. Even though the meeting of minds was virtual and on screen, the true essence of collaboration was achieved with veteran teachers assisting new teachers with a focus on 3 lifesaving topics. FOBISIA aquatic educators came together on understanding how nothing happens faster than a disaster, how we can manage safe ratios, and most importantly constructively sharing best practice on development of emergency action plans. A shared document is now in place between all the attendees where planning can be utilised to fit the specifics of individual pools. On behalf of Bangkok Prep, I would like to thank FOBISIA, and Fariha in particular, for supporting us and giving us this opportunity to get such an enthusiastic and knowledgeable group of educators together. All who attended have their fingers crossed that for the swimming FOBISIA Jaws in 2022 is face to face.
Matt Ferrier Primary Swim Teacher Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School (Bangkok Prep)
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