DofE Lifesaving

DofE Lifesaving

Dear Parent/Carer,As part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award your child is invited to participate in the Royal Life Saving Australia ‘Bronze Medallion’ program on Monday 23rd November 2026 at Canowindra Swimming Pool.Participation in the program is optional and can contribute to the Skill component of their Duke of Edinburgh Award.Students will depart St Raphael’s Catholic School at 8:30am on the school bus driven by Mr Andrew Phelan and will be returned to school by 3:15pm.Mr Phelan (Royal Life Saving NSW Facilitator) will teach participants the theoretical content involved in safe water practices, how to survive in the water, self-preservation in rescues, recognising an emergency, assessment before a rescue and during a rescue, priorities for rescue, treatment for shock and elementary after care and DRSABCD.Participants will also take part in and be tested in a number of practical activities including resuscitation awareness, throw rescue, rescue and resuscitation, accompanied rescue, defensive techniques, tow, surface dive, underwater search, initiative, survival skills and swim test.The cost of participating in the 'Bronze Medallion’ lifesaving program is $16.50 which includes a certificate and medallion. Participants will also be required to pay pool entry of $3.20 on the day if they do not have an Annual Pass or Fitness Passport.If you would like your child to participate in this event please provide consent online via Compass and pay $16.50 by Monday 16th November 2026.Students will also be provided with a swimming ability form that you must complete and return to Mr Phelan by Monday 16th November 2026.On the day students are to wear their sports uniform to and from the pool. Students are to bring sunscreen, swimming costumes, rash shirt, hat, water bottle, towel and goggles if required for the timed swim test.Students can bring morning tea and lunch with them or purchase from the kiosk on the day.If you have any questions please email Mr Andrew Phelan at a.phelan@bth.catholic.edu.au.Duke of Edinburgh Award Leader