Sciennes Primary School - Edinburgh

Pool
Pool: 16 metres x 3 lanes
Average Temperature: 29 degrees centigrade
Depth ~ Shallow End 0.9m ~ Deep End 1.0m

Changing Rooms
Separate Male and Female
Limited individual cubicles
Showers on the poolside
The poolside entrance is via the changing rooms on to the poolside

Entrance and Parking
From the main road enter through school gates single entrance, continue straight ahead. Enter by the main school entrance. Turn left along through the school hall and turn down to your right into the lower level you will find the changing rooms for both male and female on your left as you enter the pool deck. Parking is available outside the school grounds at a charge of £1:00 for an metered hour. It is important to remember that this is a school facility and it is essential that at all times visitors to the school pool respect of the facilities while attending our classes.

Meeting Point for Parents
Parents are asked to wear shoes covers when entering the pool area these can be found at the door. After helping children to change parents should leave their children in the care of the teachers and coordinators and take a seat at the far end of the pool. Parent should collect their child after the lesson has finished from

Viewing
It is the general rule that at this facility no parents are permitted onto the poolside for safety, noise, insurance and space reasons. We will however allow the parents to see their child's progression. Parents will be invited to view the lessons (This date will be advertised well in advance giving parents plenty of notice). Parents are free to communicate with the lesson co-ordinator with regards to their child's progress.

Hygiene
Children must shower blow their noses and go to the toilet before entering the pool.

Personal Equipment
Compulsory:
Eye goggles must be worn to allow for clear vision.
No baggy shorts are allowed as they restrict leg movement.
All children must wear their SwimEasy swim cap to prevent distractions and for pool cleanliness.
Swimming Costumes must be tight fitting preferably one size smaller than normal.
Towel

Recommended:
Pool Shoes
Robe
T-Shirt