The Joy of Swimming is a pilot project for Grade 6 classes at RE Wilson school. In collaboration with community partners including the City of Ottawa’s I Love to Swim program and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, this initiative provided free swimming lessons during school hours for 8 weeks in the winter of 2025 and fall of 2025. The program focused on essential water safety and swimming skills, helping to mitigate drowning risks for children. The Joy of Swimming seeks to create an inclusive environment that empowers underserved children, ultimately promoting their physical health and well-being. Thank you to Dr Sue Bennet and Victoria Griffith’s.