Early morning laps for Three Springs kids

26 February 2023

Children in the Mid West town of Three Springs have been diving into the start of the school week, thanks to a collaboration between the Go for 2&5 Swim for Fruit program and the local primary school’s Breakfast Club.

With the support of the Three Springs shire and Pool Manager, Diane Rickard, Royal Life Saving WA has been able to re-establish the healthy lifestyle program for the regional community. 

children in Three Springs enjoying a breakfast togetherThe program launched at the start of Term 1 and runs every Monday from 7.30am. The morning kicks off with 20 minutes of laps and fun aquatic-based activities, followed by the primary school Breakfast Club.

Pool Manager Diane Rickard, says the first morning of the new program was a complete success.

“The children were on top of the world by the time they got to school, combining the Breakfast Club with Swim for Fruit went so well, especially on a 40-degree day,” she said.

“The children learnt swimming skills, had a shower and then breakfast in the function room. After the morning we all walked to school together.”

Swim for Fruit program merchandiseThe Swim for Fruit program, supported by Healthway, was established in 2009 to ensure children in regional and remote Aboriginal communities have an opportunity to improve their swimming and water safety skills and learn about the importance of eating more fruit and vegetables through the Go for 2&5 program. 

Royal Life Saving Inclusion Coordinator, Triahna Coombs, is pleased the program has been able to work in collaboration with the Three Springs Primary School Breakfast Club.

“This is why Swim for Fruit is such a cherished program for Royal Life Saving. We provide the program with thanks to Healthway, but it is run by community, for community,” she said.

“We value that every regional town is different, and we love seeing each one collaborate and make the Go for 2&5 swimming program their own, to meet the lifestyle and needs of their community.”  

To read more about the Go for 2&5 Swim for Fruit program, its impact and benefits, visit the link below:

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