This event focuses on fun, team work, promotion of participation and aquatic skills development through surf sports. Through the High School Surf League program, students will have the opportunity to participate in a range of surf sports both ocean and beach including swimming, board paddling, board rescue and relays, beach sprints, beach flags and ironman. We encourage all schools, to have a go and GET INVOLVED AND GET ACTIVE!
Students compete against themselves, the ocean and other school teams, in a safe environment that encourages participation. Teams are broken into two age or grade groups, Grades 7 and 8 and Grades 9 and 10. The event takes approximately four hours to complete from the initial team briefing, the competition and presentation. Small schools are encouraged to get involved, as we will were possible combine your students with other schools and make up composite teams.
NORTHERN - Tuesday 19th March - 9.30am (briefing) - 2.30pm at Preservation Bay, Penguin
SOUTHERN - Thursday 21st March - 9.30am (briefing) - 2.30pm at Kingston Beach
If your school wishes to be part of it or would like more information on the program, please express your interest now by contacting Isobelle Dillon (Administration Officer) by email or call us on 6216 7800.
Entry Forms (Page 10) are to be completed and returned to SLST via email to Isobelle Dillon (Administration Officer) by email no later than 2pm, Friday 8th March 2018.
Looking forward to receiving your school’s entries!
Australia’s most popular primary aged surf education program returns for a third year, with nearly 5,000 Tasmanians Grades 1 and 2 primary school students getting a lesson on surf safety from Surf Life Saving Tasmania’s volunteer Lifesavers.
Beach to Bush is the most significant educational initiative of Surf Life Saving and has been delivered to schools for over 25 years. The program aims to educate young people about safety at the beach and in other aquatic environments - pools, rivers, dams and lakes. In 2018, SLST will be delivering the program within Primary Schools for Grade 1 and 2 by offering a FREE 1-hours aquatic safety presentation delivered by Lifesavers across the state.
Date |
Time |
School |
Week One (15th Oct – 19th Oct) – Northern Suburbs (Hobart) |
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Wednesday 17th October |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Northern Christian School |
Wednesday 17th October |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Fairview Primary School |
Thursday 18th October |
9.30am - 10.30am |
New Norfolk Primary School |
Thursday 18th October |
1.30pm - 2.30pm |
Ouse District School |
Friday 19th October |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Bagdad Primary School |
Friday 19th October |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Bowen Road Primary School |
Friday 19th October |
1.30pm - 2.30pm |
Springfield Gardens Primary School |
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Week Two (22nd Oct – 26th Oct) - Hobart |
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Monday 22nd October |
9.30am - 10.30am |
St John's Catholic School |
Monday 22nd October |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Howrah Primary School |
Monday 22nd October |
1.30pm- 2.30pm |
Campbell Street Primary School |
Tuesday 23rd October |
9.30am - 10.30am |
South Hobart Primary School |
Tuesday 23rd October |
12.10pm - 1.10pm |
Taroona Primary School |
Tuesday 23rd October |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Waimea Heights Primary School |
Tuesday 23rd October |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Mount Carmel College |
Tuesday 23rd October |
1.45pm - 2.45pm |
Princes Street Primary School |
Wednesday 24th October |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Lansdowne Crescent Primary School |
Wednesday 24th October |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
New Town Primary School |
Wednesday 24th October |
1.30pm- 2.30pm |
Mount Nelson Primary School |
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Week Three (29th Oct – 2nd Nov) – Eastern Shore (Hobart) |
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Monday 29th October |
9.30am - 10.30am |
St Helens District High School |
Monday 29th October |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
St Marys District School |
Monday 29th October |
1.30pm - 2.30pm |
Bicheno Primary School |
Monday 29th October |
9.30am - 10.30am |
South Arm Primary |
Tuesday 30th October |
9.15am to 10.15am |
Swansea Primary School |
Tuesday 30th October |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Triabunna District School |
Tuesday 30th October |
1.30pm - 2.30pm |
Orford Primary School |
Tuesday 30th October |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Lauderdale Primary School |
Tuesday 30th October |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Rokeby Primary School |
Tuesday 30th October |
1.30pm - 2.30pm |
Lindisfarne North Primary School |
Wednesday 31st October |
9.30am - 10.30am |
St Cuthbert's Catholic School |
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Week Four (5th Nov – 9th Nov) – Southern Hobart |
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Wednesday 7th November |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Dover District School |
Wednesday 7th November |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Margate Primary School |
Wednesday 7th November |
1.45pm - 2.45pm |
Illawarra Primary School |
Thursday 8th November |
9.30am - 10.30am |
St. James Catholic College |
Thursday 8th November |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Cygnet Primary School |
Thursday 8th November |
1.30pm - 2.30pm |
Huonville Primary School |
Friday 9th November |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Glen Huon Primary School |
Friday 9th November |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Channel Christian School |
Friday 9th November |
1.40pm - 2.40pm |
Kingston Primary School |
Week Fifth (12th Nov – 16th Nov) - Launceston and surrounding areas |
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Monday 12th November |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Deloraine Primary School |
Monday 12th November |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Cressy District High School |
Tuesday 13th November |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Ringarooma Primary School |
Tuesday 13th November |
2.00pm - 3.00pm |
Exeter Primary School |
Wednesday 14th November |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Launceston Church Grammar School |
Wednesday 14th November |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
East Launceston Primary |
Thursday 15th November |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Avoca Primary School |
Thursday 15th November |
1.30pm - 2.30pm |
West Launceston Primary |
Friday 16th November |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Riverside Primary School |
Friday 16th November |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Launceston Christian School |
Week Six (19th Nov – 23rd Nov) - North West (Week1) |
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Monday 19th November |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Cooee Primary School |
Monday 19th November |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Natone Primary School |
Monday 19th November |
1.30pm - 2.30pm |
Yolla District School |
Wednesday 21st November |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Montello Primary School |
Wednesday 21st November |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Burnie Primary School |
Wednesday 21st November |
1.30pm - 2.30pm |
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School (Burnie) |
Thursday 22nd November |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Forth Primary |
Thursday 22nd November |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
West Ulverstone Primary School |
Thursday 22nd November |
1.30pm - 2.30pm |
Sacred Heart Catholic School (Ulverstone) |
Friday 23rd November |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Rosebery District High School |
Friday 23rd November |
1.30pm - 2.30pm |
Mountain Heights School |
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Week Seventh (26th Nov – 30th Nov) - North West (Week 2) |
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Wednesday 28th November |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Penguin District School |
Thursday 29th November |
11:30am - 12:30pm |
Spreyton Primary School |
Friday 30th November |
11.30am - 12.30am |
Edith Creek Primary School |
Friday 30th November |
1.30pm - 2.30pm |
Forest Primary School |
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Week Eight (3rd Dec – 7th Dec) - North West (Week 3) |
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Friday 7th December |
9.30am - 10.30am |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School |
Friday 7th December |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Devonport Primary School |
Friday 7th December |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
Geneva Christian College |
What does it cover?
Cost - Beach to Bush is a fully funded presentation delivered by Surf Life Saving Tasmania. Each student will be presented with take-home Beach to Bush giveaways and info pack to reinforce safety messages and share with their families.
For further information please contact us by email or phone: (03) 6216 7800
2018 Beach to Bush | Expressions of Interest Form
Ready.Set.Rescue comprises fun and educational activities that provide students with a practical approach to familiarising themselves with their local open water environments, including beaches, rivers, lakes, dams and pools throughout Tasmania. With a major emphasis on water safety, the program teaches and empowers students to use lifesaving skills. Many of whom may be experiencing surf life saving for the first time.
Ready.Set.Rescue is supported by the Tasmanian Department of Education Swimming and Water Safety Program and is currently available to all primary schools across Tasmania as part of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Sporting Schools Program.
This summer, your school and pupils is invited to participate in a ‘beach experience’ whilst trying their hand in a variety of surf life saving events and also complete against themselves, the ocean and in some cases other schools, in an environment that encourages participation to earn points for their teams. It is optional that the program involves a competition component that will encompass activities of surf, craft, rescue and beach events. We offer a number of different timing options and can cater to your schools needs and wants.
For costings and to request more information, contact Leanne.
First Aid skills within schools are essential for students and teachers. The skills gained can make a difference and possibly save a life. Surf Life Saving Tasmania offers flexible course delivery in schools. Durations listed below can be tailored to half day or hourly instruction to suit your school timetable. These prices are based on minimum numbers. Our qualified trainers can come to your campus and deliver CPR, first aid and other training to students and staff, both in an introductory form and VET accredited.
Cost – From $7.50 per student
To request more information, contact Leanne.
Surf Life Saving Tasmania is offering a number of fun and interactive educational opportunities for High Schools Students leading in to summer. With a bumper summer predicted, SLST can help you provide your students with a practical understanding of coastal environments and offer guidance on how to have a safe and fun experience at the beach.
Surf Survival is a blended classroom/ beach experience. The aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge of basic surf awareness to be able to safely enjoy surf activities. The course provides an understanding of the surf environment and an introduction to rescue techniques and first aid. Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive the SLSA Surf Survival Certificate. Surf Survival links nicely with the SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate, that is a pathway into club Patrolling.
Cost – From $25 per student
To request more information, contact Leanne.
For more information on our other schools and community programs, go to http://www.slst.asn.au/training-education/ or email Leanne Johannesen (Training and Community Programs Manager).
To download the SLST Surf Life Saving in Schools Leaflet here.
Please note: All SLST Community Program Staff hold a current Working with Vunerable Persons Check. Your school will be provided this information once shifts/ jobs have been allocated.
These programs are specially designed to give students skills that will develop their understanding of the surf environment and give them basic survival and rescue skills.