Swimming Lesson

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The water is swaying with the swift movements of the children. Children are playing whilst trying to stay upright in the water. The water is glistening with the light reflected from it. It is hot in the swimming pool and shouting and excitement is filling the air. Red and orange caps are bobbing along in the water whilst they are clinging to the floaties and boards for dear life.

A little cheeky boy is screaming his brother's name, trying to get his attention. The older brother in his red Spider-Man swimsuit peeks through his blue googles, with a sense of embarrassment but at the same time he feels a little bit of pride. He is feeling grateful that he has such a loving, even if he can be a nightmare most of the time, little brother cheering excitedly for him. The older brother gives him a quick and awkward wave. Big mistake. The little brother starts jumping up and down and doesn't stop shouting his brothers name in a shrieking ear piercing volume. His little face is squashed against the cool glass panel, his nose a little pig snout. He keeps calling out for his brother, despite the poor dad's attempt to quieten and calm the little boy down. He is flinging his little arms around him to keep attackers away and carries on with his pursuit to gain his big brothers attention. His brother catches a glimpse of the spectacle of his dad and can't help but chuckle, covering his mouth trying not to laugh out loud.

The big children swimming are waiting around to go bravely dip their toes into the big massive and deep pool. They are crunched down, hugging their knees, nervously and eagerly awaiting their turn. With big eyes they are staring at the few chosen children who are swimming in the deep pool. Hearts are pounding and are mixed with the sound of the little boy shouting. The little brothers watching with big awe in his eyes, his chest pumped out in pride at his brave older brother below.

In the shallow pool, there are some little girls standing in the water, hugging themselves and shaking. After a little encouragement from the teacher, one of the girls finally braces herself and goes into the water to swim. She is gritting her teeth, facing the ceiling and holding onto dear life to her floaty. She is kicking her feet with all her might to move herself forward. The other small girl in her purple swimsuit is trying her best to swim backwards.

To finish their lesson, all the children are back in the small pool, hunting down little toys in the water, as part of a game and challenge.

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